SANFL teams found to be fielding more than 18 players mid-game will no longer face the automatic loss of their score, after the league overhauled the rules surrounding such a breach in the wake of North Adelaide’s preliminary final controversy.
What’s going on with the long list of Adelaide United players suffering vaguely-described injuries?
The ex-boors didn’t turn into bores.
A sensational one-handed catch from Usman Khawaja has helped Pat Cummins remove Virat Kohli for three, extending a bright start to the first Test from Australia.
Opener Marcus Harris and paceman Chris Tremain have been included in Australia’s 14-man squad for the first two Tests against India.
South Australia’s two AFL clubs hold a strong stake in arguably the most talent-laden draft in almost two decades, and one brimming with South Australian stars of the future – although most of them appear set to ply their trades interstate.
There was no farewell goal but plenty of love for Tim Cahill as the Socceroos’ all-time leading goalscorer last night bowed out a winner.
Adelaide United’s first W-League home game for the year will likely be played at a near-empty Hindmarsh Stadium. But, writes Paul Marcuccitti, it’s probably the best value sporting night out you’ll get this week.
Football
The 2001 draft has come to be revered as the ‘Super Draft’ thanks to the feats of AFL superstars like Chris Judd, Gary Ablett and Luke Hodge, but it seems that esteemed draft class has some competition.
Australia’s women have turned on a stunning second-half to earn a 5-0 win over Chile in Newcastle on Tuesday, firmly putting their recent woes behind them.
Manton St Tales
Adelaide United needed more avenues to goal in its first loss of the A-League season. So why did one of its key overseas signings start on the bench?
Cricket
The bloodletting has continued at Cricket Australia with senior executives Pat Howard and Ben Amarfio given their marching orders.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms have soaked much of Victoria ahead of the Melbourne Cup and more is on the way, causing significant transport delays.
Adelaide United faces a big test in its next match, but the past week’s performance has Paul Marcuccitti believing that the Reds are on track.
Usain Bolt has quit his A-League trial, rejecting a contract offer from the Central Coast Mariners.
Adelaide United hero Craig Goodwin says he’s lived a dream with a stunning brace which delivered the Reds the FFA Cup with a 2-1 victory against Sydney FC.
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