Panthers backline boost for Double Blues clash

South Adelaide's backline will be boosted by the return of vice captain Matt Rose when they tackle Sturt on Sunday afternoon.

Rose has not played at Macca's League level since breaking his collarbone against the Eagles way back in Round 8 and will be a welcome return against the Blues potent attack.

Eagles recruit Jake Summerton could also make his return from a back ailment, named on an extended interchange.

The defensive duo are the only inclusions to the side, with no omissions to be confirmed until Sunday.

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Hard nut Anthony Biemans will see the field for the first time since hurting his shoulder in Round 14 through the Reserves.

Meanwhile, high-marking forward Sam Overall has also put his hand up for selection for the first time since being sidelined with a foot injury in Round 6.

Youngsters Tom Neville and Jed Telfer also return.

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Round Details

What: SANFL Round 17 - South Adelaide vs Sturt
Where: Hickinbotham Oval
When: Sunday, August 12 - Reserves 11:30am; League 2:10pm
Entry: $14 adult, $8 concession, Free Under 18s
Watch: Live on the South Adelaide Digital Pass

League

In: Rose, Summerton
Out: 
New:
Milestones: 

Reserves

Baker, Biemans, Elmes, Fairlie, Gurney, Hall, Haren, Helyar, Hoey, Illingworth, Irra, Lovering, McGree, McKinnon, Millman, Moyle, Neville, Overall, Snelling, Taylor, Telfer

In: Biemans, Neville, Overall, Telfer
Out: Rose (League), Borrillo, Coleman, Steele
EMG: 

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In Round 18 South Adelaide will don an 80s themed Retro Guernsey when they take on the Eagles at Woodville.

The Panthers will be celebrating the high-flying footy of the 80s with a one-off jumper inspired by one of the golden eras of SANFL footy.

The jumper features a retro SA monogram emblazoned proudly across the chest and the return of the old Panther head logo.

Fashioned on the iconic strips worn by the likes of club legends such as games record holder Stuart Palmer, four-time Knuckey Cup winner David Kappler and Magarey Medallist Mark Naley amongst many others, it is sure to conjure many fond memories throughout the Panthers faithful.

Replica Retro jumpers are now available for pre-order, with the option to print a custom number on the back.

Pre-orders close on Monday, August 20, following the Eagles game, at which point a final order will be made.

Match-worn guernseys will be auctioned off following Retro Round.

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Reserves Match Report

South Adelaide vs Norwood
Round 17A - Coopers Stadium - 03/08/18

Goals: Haren 3, Tyllis 2, Elmes, Borrillo, Illingworth, Coleman
Best: Haren, Rose, Moyle, McGree, Fairlie, Illingworth
Injuries: 

South Adelaide's Reserves were overcome by a fast-finishing Redlegs outfit at the Parade on Friday night.

The two sides both enjoyed time in the lead, but it was a final term goal splurge from Norwood that condemned South to a 9.9 (63) to 13.16 (94) loss in the end.

The first three quarters were an even affair, with the Panthers actually taking a four-point advantage into the final change.

However, Norwood came charging home, kicking 5.7 to South's two behinds to run out comfortable winners.

Ben Haren continued to build his strong form since being sent back to the Reserves.

The former Magpie gathered 26 touches to go with his three goals as the Panthers most dangerous forward.

Pleasingly, vice captain Matt Rose got through his first game in over two months unscathed.

Lining up across half back, Rose marshalled the Panthers defence in his return, collecting 31 disposals and rebounding the ball out of the backlines a game-high 10 times.

Diminutive on-ballers Connor Fairlie (33 possessions and 10 clearances) and Alex Moyle (22 touches) found their share of the footy.

Meanwhile, young big man Cameron McGree was solid in the ruck and fleet-footed Tarik Illinworth was lively with his 15 touches and a goal.

The Reserves next face Sturt at Hickinbotham Oval this Sunday, August 12 from 11.30am.

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Under-18s Match Report

South Adelaide vs Norwood
Round 16 - Hickinbotham Oval - 04/08/18

Goals: Tarca 3, Sladojevic, Marshman, Spicer, Draper
Best: Davies, Tarca, Sladojevic, Juckers, Marshman, Clifton

Our Under-18s suffered a disappointing loss at the hands of Norwood on Saturday, falling to a 7.10 (52) to 14.9 (93) defeat at home.

This week we played Norwood at home in very windy conditions.

They are sitting in fifth spot on the ladder and desperate to make their way into the final four.

We on the other hand are sitting comfortable in second, and that was the way the game played out.

Only three changes for us this week. Jake Spinks out with injury, Tate Lovering went up to the Reserves for his first senior game and Matthew Coulthard was omitted.

This gave Zac Dowling another opportunity, Billy Wade returned from a week off with injury and Max Clifton another Under-16 player who was a part of our successful Under-17 State Youth Championship side played his first game.

We lost the toss and had to kick into the wind in the first. Norwood were kicking with about a six-goal breeze and with their season on the line came out with a greater intensity, more desperation to win the footy and just worked harder.

This translated on the score board with them kicking 7.5 to our two behinds.

The second quarter we had the wind and didn't make the most of it. Norwood controlled the ball and took 21 more uncontested marks than us, which denied us opportunities to score kicking 3.3 for the quarter to their one goal. We were still a long way behind.

After half time we moved Daniel Sladojevic to the backline and got some of our best players around the ball.

It worked for the first part of the quarter, but then we let Norwood kick three goals in the next seven minutes. The last half of the quarter was better and we did a good job to keep the score even.

The last quarter we again had the wind and Jake Tarca looked like he was single handily going to get us back in the game with two goals in the first three minutes, but we continued to miss chances and the game was out of reach.

Tyler Davies again worked tirelessly in the midfield, Danny Juckers was good down back and Sladojevic showed some versatility playing at both ends.

We now have a week off before playing Glenelg at home (11.00am, Saturday, August 18)in our second last minor round game. This now is a must win to make sure we can keep second spot and the double chance in the final series.  

Mark Clayton
U18s Coach

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Reserves Battle Redlegs Under Lights

While the Panthers League side rest up through the first week of the Round 17 split round, the Reserves are set to face Norwood under lights on Friday night at the Parade.

South vice captain Matt Rose will make his much anticipated return to the field as he lines up across half back for Michael Handby's men.

The former Magpie has not played since breaking his collarbone against the Eagles back in Round 8.

The Panthers are also set to give their 10th junior product a taste of senior football.

Kangaroo Island product Tate Lovering, originally from Kingscote Football Club, has been called up for his first senior appearance.

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Mark Clayton's Under-18s will be in action the next day against Norwood at home. See the junior team selections here.

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Round Details

What: Reserves Round 17A - South Adelaide vs Norwood
Where: Coopers Stadium
When: Friday, August 3 - Reserves 6:40pm
Entry: Free

Reserves

In: Rose, Millman, Tyllis, Snelling, Lovering
Out: Telfer (injured), Carter (suspension), Beenham (rested), Gurney (omitted)
New: Tate Lovering (Kingscote/Sacred Heart/SAFC Juniors) 

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Round Details

What: South Adelaide vs Norwood
Where: Hickinbotham Oval
When: 11:30am Saturday, August 4
Entry: Free 

Under 18s

1 Billy Wade
3 Joel Beeche
4 Max Clifton
5 Phoenix Spicer
6 Jake Tarca
7 Tyler Davies
8 Mitchell Riddle
9 Job Colwell
10 Luke Bogle
11 Matthew Coulthard
12 Jake Spinks
13 Shannon Jones
17 Mackenzie Short
21 Danny Juckers
22 Harry Spacie
24 Aaron Douglass
25 Ronan Wood
26 Tate Lovering
27 Boyd Austin
29 Mani Draper
35 Nicholas Kraemer
36 Damon Freitag
38 Zachary Dowling
39 Bailey Marshman
40 Daniel Sladojevic

In: Clifton, Draper, Dowling
Out: Manuel, Gregory, Robertson

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South Adelaide claimed their first win at Alberton Oval since 2011 with a comprehensive 74-point win over the Magpies on Saturday afternoon.

See the match recap below. Click here for the full match report thanks to MRS Property!

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