Football
As the Crows bid for a third AFLW premiership in five years and attract more young fans, Port Adelaide faces questions over whether it erred in chasing China instead of a golden opportunity in its own backyard. Michelangelo Rucci reports.
Soccer
Two second half goals have helped Adelaide United record a solid 3-1 win over Macarthur FC in their A-League clash at Coopers Stadium last night.
A rare midweek Fumbles to celebrate an event two years in the making. That magical confluence of results – an Adelaide win, and a Port loss. And if that wasn’t enough, Brad Crouch’s St Kilda debut went arse-up. All of which is nearly enough to have your Fumbles correspondent believing in miracles.
Coopers Stadium is set to host games in the 2023 Women’s soccer World Cup – despite its operator conceding a planned $45 million upgrade still won’t make it FIFA-compliant.
Despite the pandemic blowing a hole in SANFL finances and fixtures last year, all clubs have not only survived but regrouped for the start of a new men’s season this weekend. Michelangelo Rucci talks to the game’s leaders about lessons learned.
It hardly bears pointing out, but Port Adelaide look really pretty ok this year.
Surf Life Saving, softball and baseball seasons came to an end, while soccer hotted up on a weekend of sporting action across South Australia.
Football
Australian football is changing its rules, team sheets and tribunal guidelines to add occupational health and safety cover for players and be on stronger ground for impending legal challenges. Michelangelo Rucci reports.
United’s return to form has moved them up the A-League ladder, to be touted as serious title contenders. Spiro Karanikos-Mimis considers the chances of another Reds’ trophy tilt.
Football
Port Adelaide captain Tom Jonas has signed a contract extension that he says ensures he finishes his career at the AFL club.
Touch of the Fumbles
Look, I don’t want to get carried away or anything here, but we should probably merely acknowledge the fact that this was the best thing that has ever happened.
There was plenty of local sport action on the weekend to rival the return of the Crows and Power, and the dominant displays by women in both football codes.
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley is “bullish” about Connor Rozee’s chances of returning to AFL action in round two, with the Power already showing off its considerable depth in a strong first showing on Sunday.
Footy’s back! But still not as we remember it, particularly for those who are part of the show on the terraces. Michelangelo Rucci looks at how season 2021 is still a test of the fans.
Key midfielder Matt Crouch will miss Adelaide’s AFL season opener on Saturday, with the Crows set to blood two debutants as they look to prove the critics wrong against a highly-fancied Geelong side.
