Ben Filosi

Adelaide’s SANFL side defeated a fast-starting West Adelaide by 61 points at Hisense Stadium (Richmond Oval) on Saturday afternoon. The Crows were slow out of the blocks, before taking control of the game during the second term, kicking 18 of the final 23 goals to prevail, 21.14 (140) to 12.7 (79). The game was the third instalment of the Neil Kerley Memorial Match, honouring the South Australian football great, who was Adelaide’s inaugural Football Manager.

Adelaide’s SANFL side produced a gritty one-point, come-from-behind victory against South Adelaide at Noarlunga on Saturday. The Crows trailed for the majority of the afternoon, but did not let up, as they reeled in a 38-point half time deficit to win 7.9 (51) vs 7.8 (50). SANFL Senior Coach Matthew Wright spoke to AFC Media post-game, and delivered five key takeaways.

Kuwarna SANFL side fell to ladder-leader Sturt by 23 points at Thomas Farms Oval on Saturday afternoon. Following a competitive opening term, Kuwarna was overrun in the second quarter, before fighting back to almost level the scores at the final change. But Kuwarna was unable to hold onto the momentum as Sturt kicked away to prevail 15.8 (98)  12.3 (75). The game was part of the SANFL’s First Nations Round and here are the five key takeaways.