When South Australia and Western Australia met in Adelaide in 1968 the result went as expected. Both sides were sprinkled with names that were legendary in their respective states, some went on to national prominence but for others it was their only shot at State-level footy. Read what the SA Football Budget had to say about these stars of the 1960s. There’s a treat in store for those with a connection to Broken Hill also.
SA v WA 1968: Home Ground Advantage
Filed Under: Football History, General Footy Writing, Old Footballers, SANFL, State of origin, WAFL Tagged With: 1968 Caulfield Cup, 1969 ANFC Carnival, Alan White, Alf Skuse, Ashley McIntosh, Austin Robertson Jr, Barrie Robran, Barry Cable, Bill Walker, Bob Loveday, Bob Shearman, Bob Simunsen, Bohdan Jaworskyj, Brenton Adcock, Broken Hill football, Bruce Light, Bunratty Castle, Cox Foys, Craven Filter Champion Kick, Daryl Hicks, Dean Farnham, Denis Errey, Dennis Sachse, Fred Bills, Fred Phillis, Graham Molloy, Greg Brown, Greg Wild, Harry Neesham, Ian Verrier, Jeff Potter, Jim Forsyth, Joe Clarke, John McIntosh, John Wynne, Keith Spencer, Kelly Stringer, Ken Eustice, King Gee, Lorne Cook, Mal Atwell, Mal Brown, Malcolm Blight, Mick Nunan, Noel Teasdale, Oberon Pirak, Paul Vinar, Peter Darley, Peter Eakins, Peter Marker, Ray Boyanich, Reg Hampson, Renz Bais, Ric Vidovich, Rick Schoff, Robert Oatey, Ron Elleway, Russell Ebert, Sandover Medal, South Australia v Western Australia, state footy, Steven Hywood, Tom Grljusich, Tony 'Doc' Clarkson, Wally Miller
SANFL 1976 Grand Final – Port Adelaide v Sturt: Around The Ground
The biggest ever footy crowd in South Australian history assembled at, in and on Football Park for the 1976 Grand Final. Swish’s Footy Budget from that year helps remember one of the great days in SANFL history, with a nod to ageing Hollywood performers, tyre replacement guarantees, cask wine and egg rings.
Filed Under: Almanac History, Football History, SANFL Tagged With: Andy Porplycia, Barrie Robran, Barry Norsworthy, Bart Cummings, Bill Davis, Bob Scaglia, Bruce Light, Charlie Moyle, Chris Boxall, Des Foster, Fred Phillis, Jack Oatey, Jim Katsaros, John Donaldson, John Murphy, Ken Rosewall, Kim Boehm, Malcolm Fraser, Michael Graham, Mick Nunan, Mike Kennett, Mike Poulter, Peter Broderick, Rick Davies, Rob Barton, Russell Ebert, Tim Evans, Tony Burgan, Tony Johnstone, Tony Risby, Trevor Sims, Ugo Colasante, Vin Camporeale, Warren Packer
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