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Explore the latest developments concerning Round 3 Hostplus.

Round 3 Hostplus SANFL Snapshot – Friday Night

Norwood forward Tristan Binder celebrates one of his three goals in the Redlegs' 22-point Hostplus SANFL League win against South. Picture – David Mariuz

South’s Jack Delean celebrates his classy crumbing goal on the half-time siren. Picture – David Mariuz

Norwood maintained its composure to record its first win of the Hostplus SANFL League season, overcoming South Adelaide by 22 points at The Parade.

The Redlegs built their triumph on the back of a game-breaking seven goal third quarter, after both sides managed just six majors between them in a tight opening half.

South earned a dominant inside 50 advantage of 16-4 in the first term but the hosts’ back six held firm all night, led by an intercept marking masterclass from Aaron Francis and Pierce Seymour.

Norwood hoping to bounce back off the Bye

Cooper Murley in action during the Round 1 game at Coopers Stadium. Photo: Ken Carter NFC

Norwood will be searching for its first Premiership points of the 2026 SANFL Men’s season when it takes on South Adelaide at Coopers Stadium on Friday night.

Playing both grand final teams from last season, Norwood has gone down to Sturt by five points at The Parade in Round 1, and Glenelg by eight points at the Bay on Good Friday in close defeats to kick off the season.

The Redlegs will be without star ruckman Harry Boyd, who will miss the Round 3 clash with the Panthers due to a hand injury.

BETTA Team Selection: SANFL Round 3 v Norwood

Following a strong win over traditional rivals Port Adelaide, the Panthers now turn their focus to another challenge against the Redlegs on Friday night.

After last week’s performance, the Panthers will again be put to the test against a quality Norwood outfit. 

For the first time in some time, the Panthers will head to the Parade with an unchanged line up.

Luke Bogle, Elliot Dunkin and Sam Foley have been named in the extended squad. 

The Reserves will also be aiming to continue their strong start to the season when they face the Redlegs earlier in the evening. 

All the action gets underway from 5.00 pm with the Reserves, followed by League at 7.40 pm on Friday night.

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Explore the latest developments concerning Round 1 Hostplus.

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.

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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