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.
Almanac Football Obituary: Vale Russell Ebert
Russell Ebert made an immediate impact on Andy Thurlow one Saturday afternoon in July 1970. Fifty-one years later, on the death of Ebert, Andy reflects on how his admiration for Ebert grew and grew over the years.
1971 SANFL Mobil Cards – Part 5: Port Adelaide
If your subject is the SANFL, then you will inevitably find yourself discussing Port Adelaide. Swish Schwerdt’s 1971 Mobil footy card series stops off at Alberton Oval.
Tom Harley: Mr Perseverance becomes elite
Malcolm ‘Rulebook’ Ashwood considers the life and career of a tenacious Geelong (and Redlegs, of course) champion
SANFL 1977 Grand Final – Port Adelaide v Glenelg: Centenary Premiership Port
Both Port Adelaide and Glenelg were sick of losing Grand Finals by the time 1977 came around. John Cahill started an enormous run of success at Alberton, with Big Nick the first rung on a very big ladder. Swish was there and he kept the Budget.
1971 – The Greatest Game I Never Saw: Sturt v Centrals 1st Semi Final
Swish harks back to his beloved Centrals’ first ever final in 1971, which he missed due to a visit to relatives in not so greater western Sydney.
Almanac Teams – Port Adelaide Magpies: 1988-present
In his Almanac debut, Nathan Watson lines up the best Port Adelaide SANFL team in his time as a fan. This one will bring back great memories for Port Adelaide people
Round 22 – Adelaide v Sydney: Footy positive
An unexpected ticket to one of the games of the season provides great theatre in the Festival State
South Australia v Queensland and NSW 1980 – Double Dare Ya
The SANFL seemed to play representative games against everyone bar the VFL in 1980. This double header from Adelaide Cup Day has Swish Schwerdt asking whether Qld or NSW footy was better off for the run.
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