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Round 1 Hostplus SANFL Snapshot – Friday Night
Sturt's Sam Conforti kicked a classy goal to open the 2026 Hostplus SANFL League season. Picture – David Mariuz
Sturt’s Jed McEntee celebrates his first term goal in his return from Port Adelaide. Picture – David Mariuz
Sturt started its premiership defence by holding on for a gritty five-point win against Norwood in an enteratining opening to the 2026 Hostplus SANFL League season at The Parade.
In front of a healthy crowd of 4424 at Woods Street, the Double Blues survived a late scare from the fast-finishing Redlegs, who proved they will be genuine challenger for this year’s flag.
Leading by as much as 23 points in the 12th minute of the final term, Sturt was suddenly overwhelmed by Jade Sheedy’s men, who clawed their way back into the contest.
Round 1 Team Selections | Season 2026
Finally, the 2026 SANFL Hostplus season is here, and we couldn’t be more excited for the action to begin on Brighton Road! This weekend, the senior teams travel to Richmond Oval and Alberton Oval, fighting it out for their first win of the season.
In a jam-packed day of footy, the Bays reserves will take on Westies at Richmond Oval in a clash that will showcase new faces, fresh strategies, and plenty of challenges, tackled head-on in a classic battle between the Tigers and the Bloods.
Our League boys will face Port Adelaide on Saturday evening in a twilight clash at Alberton Oval. The senior side will feature six debutants taking the field, including two pulling on the black and gold for the first time. Earlier this year, the Bays welcomed Joel Thiele from Sturt and Will Patton from West Adelaide to the club, and we’re pumped to see them take on this weekend’s challenge in our gold strip.
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SANFL brings season launch to Rundle Mall with player meet-and-greets, DJs, prizes and fan activations this week
The SANFL is launching its 2026 season with a full-day fan festival in Rundle Mall, bringing players, clubs and interactive activities into the heart of Adelaide.
Footy season is officially back, and in South Australia, that means one thing: the return of the Hostplus SANFL and SANFLW Leagues and all the fun that comes along with it. In 2026, SANFL is kicking things off in a way fans haven’t seen before, with a full day of city celebrations, giving supporters the chance to get up close with their favourite clubs and players before the first bounce of the season.
For the first time, the SANFL is bringing its season launch to the CBD, turning the Gawler Place Intersection into a footy-festival style fan zone on Wednesday, March 25th. Running from 10am to 5pm, the event will celebrate everything that makes SANFL unique, from its proud traditions to the passionate community that surrounds it.
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