SANFL Archives - The Inner Sanctum

Around the States: April 7

07/04/2021 The Inner Sanctum 0

Catch all the action from the start of the men’s competitions in South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania and Queensland on this week’s edition of Around the States.

No walk in the Parks: How new Blue Luke did it the hard way

01/04/2021 Jono Baruch 0

The road for Luke Parks from the streets of St Ives to his impending senior AFL debut this weekend for Carlton is another big tick for the SANFL and state league graduates

Homecoming parade – Paul Puopolo returns to Norwood after a 12 year absence

31/03/2021 Ben Lennon 0

On the eve of Paul Puopolo’s return to Norwood, we spoke to his first senior Redlegs coach, Trevor Hill, about teenage Poppy and the player he has gone on to become.

The new chief: Port Adelaide CEO Matthew Richardson

16/12/2020 Jack Hudson 0

New Port Adelaide CEO Matthew Richardson talks to The Inner Sanctum about his story and Port moving forward with China, AFLW and the Prison Bar guernsey.

Old Gold: Tyson Goldsack’s AFL return

11/12/2020 Hamish Spence 0

Tyson Goldsack’s return to the AFL should come as no surprise, with it looking likely he has one more chapter in his lengthy journey, this time with Port Adelaide.

Port deserves its black and white delight

14/09/2020 Jack Hudson 0

The Port Adelaide ‘Prison Bar’ guernsey discussion has been heated again this year, but the club deserves the right to honour its heritage each year.

Behind Bucks’ desire to be the best

26/07/2020 Jack Hudson 0

Nathan Buckley has always had the desire to be the best. Former Port champion Tim Ginever reflects on the Collingwood coach from his time at Alberton in 1992.

Ex-coach Rehn remembers late Shane Tuck

25/07/2020 Jack Hudson 0

Former West Adelaide coach Shaun Rehn said the late Shane Tuck left a huge mark on the Bloods in his 12 months at the club and he’ll be sorely missed.

‘You feel superhuman’: Fiacchi on Prison Bar jumper

04/07/2020 Jack Hudson 0

You’ll struggle to find someone who lives and breathes Port Adelaide more than George Fiacchi. The tough defender accomplished plenty at Alberton before being inducted into its Hall of Fame.

One of the greatest Magpies: Greg Phillips

04/07/2020 Jack Hudson 0

Greg Phillips is an AFL Hall of Famer and was a star for both Port Adelaide and Collingwood. Now, he spends most of his time giving back to a sport which has welcomed his star daughter in with open arms, women’s footy.

‘I had a call from Central District in 2011’: Brett Eddy

04/07/2020 Jack Hudson 0

Brett Eddy graced the SANFL with his remarkable goal sense at South Adelaide before being drafted by Port. Yet, the star forward almost ended up at Central District.

‘I think we’re out’: Surjan looks back on 19th man saga

04/07/2020 Jack Hudson 0

Jacob Surjan was one of the best lockdown defenders in the AFL during the late 2000s, and is now the senior coach of North Adelaide. He reflects on some of the highlights and challenges over his career.