Five-Time Knuckey Cup winner Nick Liddle has decided to hang up the boots on the completion of the 2019 season.

The hard-nosed onballer informed the football club and his team mates on Tuesday night of his decision to retire at the end of the 2019 season. 

Since coming across to the Panthers from Coburg in 2010, Nick Liddle has gone on to become an integral part of South Adelaide both on and off the field. 

Affectionately known as 'Lids' he has gone on to claim five Knuckey Cup's, putting him one behind Jim Deane and two behind Peter Darley, two of the Panthers greats. 

In 2018, Liddle took home the R.O Shearman Medal with an impressive 99 votes. The R.O. Shearman Medal is awarded to the best player as voted by each SANFL senior coach.  

"Since getting Nick over to South Adelaide in 2010, he has embraced this club and brought into what we are all about" Said South Adelaide CEO Neill Sharpe.

"Football clubs need people like Nick, who are genuine good people and who always gives his heart and soul."

Sharpe also highlights the individual success that Liddle has had at his time at the club.

"There isn't much that Nick hasn't done, he has been an incredible servant to the South Adelaide Football Club."

"I urge all members and supporters to get down to Flinders University Stadium on Saturday afternoon to not only help get the boys over the line, but to also farewell two club legends [Nick Liddle and Brad Crabb] in their last game at Noarlunga."

Over his 180 plus games for the Panthers, Liddle has been named in the Advertiser Team of the Year seven times over his ten seasons. 

"It was a very, very tricky decision after being here for 10 years" Said Liddle on Tuesday night to his teammates. 

"I absolutely love the footy club, but I don't feel that I can give you boys, the club, what you deserve in training and things like that." 

"I want to thank the coaching staff, for all that you have done for me over the journey, the support staff and all the boys who have been there, along with my lovley wife Jess"

"You guys are a really close bunch, and if you can stick together and have the comradery that you've got, then there's no reason why you couldn't win a flag, which the club so much deserves"

Nick Liddle celebrates a goal at Unley earlier this year. Image: Nick Hook Photography

In his first year in 2010, Liddle was named the as the 'Players Player' showing the class he has as a person. He would go on to take out the award a further three times in 2011, 2012 & 2018.

"Nick has been unbelievable for this football club both on and off the field." said Senior Coach Jarrad Wright.

"It's always a sad day when one of the greats decide to finish up."

"Nick's a humble guy so he wont like me talking much about his accolades, but his individual success that he's had over his career speaks volumes to the amount of hard work he puts in"

The South Adelaide Football Club would like to wish Nick and Jess all the very best for the future, and sincerely thanks Nick for his service to the club. 

Nick Liddle claims his fifth Knuckey Cup in 2018 presented by Brett Knuckey. Image: Nick Hook Photography

Playing Record
2010 - 2019
192 games*
96 goals*

*Prior to Round 18, 2019

Accolades
Knuckey Cup Winner 2010, 2012, 2013, 2017 & 2018
Magarey Medal runner-up 2011
R.O. Shearman Medallist 2018
SANFL State Team selection 2012, 2013 & 2014
SANFL Advertiser Team of the Year selection 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017 & 2018
Players' Player Award 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2018
Fans MVP 2017
South Adelaide Football Club Life Member 2017

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South Adelaide vs North Adelaide
Round 17 - Flinders University Stadium - 18/08/19

Goals: McKinnon, Davis, Wilkinson 3, Fitt 2, Cross, Overall, Karpany, Irra
Best: Karpany, Haines, Davis, Overall, McKinnon, Cailotto
Injuries: Nil
Attendance: 931

The Panthers keep their finals dreams alive with a dominant 79-point victory over North Adelaide on super-soaked Sunday at Flinders University Stadium.

In what is best described as a team with "21 contributors"; the Panthers put on one of their best performances for the season to set up the 15.9 (99) to 2.8 (20) victory.

South Adelaide managed to keep the visitors goalless for almost three quarters; with the Roosters first goal coming in the twenty-fourth minute of the third quarter.

More importantly; the win sees the Panthers sit just one win behind both fifth placed Norwood and fourth placed Sturt with just one game left.

It did not take long for the Panthers to get on the scoreboard; with Emmanuel Irra (11 disposals and three marks) kicking truly after just three minutes of play.

However, battling against the Roosters as well as the tough conditions; it wouldn't be until the seventeenth minute mark that Malcolm Karpany (24 disposals, five marks and five tackles) would follow up with the Panthers second of the game.

Victor Harbor product, Jesse McKinnon kicked truly just minutes later to join the goal kickers. McKinnon would go on to collect 21 disposals, three marks, four tackles and six clearances in one of his best displays for the Panthers.

In the dying stages; Abe Davis (19 disposals, six marks and 12 hit outs) booted his first of the game to send the Panthers into the first break with a 4.2 (26) to 0.1 (1) lead.

While the forward line was performing well; the backline was also playing brilliantly.

Continuing his standout season was Joe Haines with 31 disposals, eight marks, four tackles and seven rebound 50s.

Also causing headaches for the opposition was Ben Haren who collected 19 disposals, five marks and created plenty of chances with eight rebound 50s.

Coming out after the first break; Joel Cross (15 disposals, five marks and four tackles) kicked truly to give the Panthers their first goal of the second quarter.

Not long later; Davis followed up with his second of the game before Liam Fitt (ten disposals, seven tackles and four marks) got on the board with his first.

Meanwhile, Reece Milsom was busy around the ground, gathering 19 disposals, three marks and four tackles. Also busy was Matt Rose with 24 disposals, five tackles and four clearances.

A booming goal by Davis in the dying stages sent the Panthers into the main break with a very promising 8.5 (53) to 0.4 (4) lead.

The halftime break was at the perfect time; as the players narrowly dodged a hailstorm that rained down during the break.

Braving the tough elements for another quarter; it was McKinnon who open the scoring for the second half with his second goal of the match.

Just two minutes later, Fitt followed up with his second goal of the game as the Panthers continued to make the most of their momentum.

Local product Eamon Wilkinson (12 disposals, five tackles) kicked truly to get his first senior level goal for the Panthers; before a free kick would see the Roosters manage their first goal of the game at the twenty-fourth minute mark of the third quarter.

Wilkinson continued his impressive performance in just his second game; with his second goal of the game in the dying stages of the third to send the Panthers into the final break with a 12.7 (79) to 1.5 (11) lead.

Coming out after the last break for one more quarter in the could conditions; Sam Overall (19 disposals, seven marks and eight tackles) kicked truly to add a goal to his impressive set of stats.

Wilkinson continued his run; with the ball skidding over the line to signal his third goal of the match.

Midway through the last, North Adelaide would manage their second goal of the game before McKinnon could boot his third of the match.

The siren would sound in the freezing conditions to signal the Panthers impressive 15.9 (99) to 2.8 (20) win to keep the Panthers final dreams alive.

Sitting just one game out of the finals with just one game to go; South Adelaide face Adelaide in a do or die clash at Flinders University Stadium on Saturday, August 24 from 2:10pm in what is inspiration leader Bradley Crabb's last home game for the Panthers.

The equation for September football looks like this; South need to win on Saturday and rely on Norwood (who face West Adelaide on Friday night) and/or Sturt (who face Glenelg on Saturday afternoon) to drop points. 

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South Adelaide vs North Adelaide
Round 17 - Flinders University Stadium - 18/08/19

Goals: Emery 5, Kennedy 4, Badger 2, McGree, Fitzgerald, Loneragan, Noble
Best: Juckers, Emery, Noble, Coleman, Bogle, Loneragan
Injuries: Nil

South Adelaide Reserves push their winning streak to three following a convincing 55-point victory over North Adelaide in tough conditions at Flinders University Stadium.

The Panthers booted ten second half goals to the visitors two; to set up the 15.4 (94) to 5.9 (39) win.

It was North Adelaide who drew first blood after just three minutes of play.

However, Brett Kennedy (16 disposals and four marks) was able to reply for the Panthers with their first goal of the game.

Just three minutes later; Jack Fitzgerald (nine disposals and two marks) was on the board with his first goal of the game as well.

The Panthers continued to make the most of the momentum; with Kennedy following up at the seventeenth minute mark to get his second goal of the game.

This late goal saw the Panthers head into the first break with a very accurate 3.0 (18) to the visitors 1.0 (6).

Coming out after the first break; the Panthers wasted no time with Robert Badger (ten disposals, four tackles) kicking truly after just thirty seconds of play.

However, North Adelaide would reply with back to back goals in just two minutes before Kennedy could steady the side with his third goal of the game.

Heading into the main break; the Panthers held a narrow 5.0 (30) to 3.3 (21) lead and had plenty of work to do to ensure victory.

With just a nine-point lead; the Roosters struck first, kicking the first two goals to start the third quarter.

However, this would be the last goals that North Adelaide would kick for the remainder of the match.

Kyle Emery (18 disposals, five marks and three tackles) would kick his first of the game and set things in motion for the Panthers.

Quite Please: Kyle Emery kicks a goal to silence the Roosters faithful. Image: Nick Hook Photogrphy

Cam McGree (11 disposals and 22 hit outs) kicked truly to join the growing list of goalkickers while Badger goaled late in the quarter to get his second of the day.

Going into the final break with an 8.3 (51) to 5.7 (37) the Panthers still had some work to do to get their third straight victory.

After just four minutes of play; Mark Noble (29 disposals, ten marks and three tackles) joined the goal kickers with his first.

Kennedy followed up just four minutes later with his fourth goal of the game while Emery followed suit just one minute later with his second.

Emery continued this momentum through to the final siren; kicking another three goals before the final siren to put his goal tally to five for the match.

In the dying stages of the game; James Lonergan (18 disposals, three marks and five tackles) kicked truly from a fair way out to bump the Panthers lead up to 55 points.

Sitting just one win below fifth; the Panther Reserves now face Central Districts at Flinders University Stadium on Saturday, August 24 from 11:15am.

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Orthopaedics SA Under-18s Match Report

South Adelaide vs North Adelaide
Round 17 - Flinders University Stadium - 17/08/19

Goals: Sladojevic 3, Draper, Freitag 2, Hamilton, Ryan 
Best: Clifton, Draper, Douglass, Freitag, Sladojevic, Sampson

South Adelaide Under-18s lock up a spot in September with a soild performace over the Roosters in Saturday's Sammy D Medal match. 

At the start of Round 17, South Adelaide. Glenelg and North Adelaide were all on 9 wins for the year with only percentage separating each team.

Two clubs will make finals and one will miss. It was the penultimate game for us as we returned to Flinders University Stadium to take on North Adelaide, who were one of the teams that we are fighting for a finals spot with, it was a must win game to say the least.

We had two forced changes to our side this week with Jason Horne missing due to injury and Liam Nye, who was unfortunately injured Thursday night at training.

Into the side came Lachlan Williams back from the reserves and Lachlan Bahnisch who played his first Under-18 game for South after preforming well in our under 17 program.

We lost the toss again and went against the breeze, we had the first couple of opportunities to score, but couldn't convert.

North kicked the first before Daniel Sladojevic kicked our first in the ninth minute. Over the remainder of the quarter, we had more inside 50's then North, but everytime they went forward, they seemed to score.

We went into quarter time one-point down which was a good result considering the wind.

In the second quarter we had the wind and played the game in our front half. We had multiple opportunities and again couldn't make the most of it.

We did sore two goals through Liam Hamilton and Arlo Draper.

The positive was our defence kept North to only one point to give us a 14-point lead at the main change.

Our third quarters have not been our best this season, so the challenge was there for us to extend our lead not let the opposition back in.

Most of the disposals were even for the quarter, we were on top in clearances but North started to get some run and handball receives.

We both had the same amount of scoring shots, North just converted better than we did.

Our half time lead was cut back to just eight points going into the last quarter.

The Breeze was the same in the last quarter, so we expected to come home strong.

The key was an early goal, Ben Ryan marked and goaled in under two minutes and the boys were up and about.

The quarter ended with Damon Freitag and Sladojevic both having a couple of shots on goal, kicking one each

It wasn't our prettiest win, but effective and for a short while we moved into second before West Adelaide won over Glenelg taking it back.

The annual Sammy D Medal was awarded to the player who displays the most Courage, Commitment, and Spirit throughout the game, much like Sam Davis. 

Captain Aaron Douglass was awarded the Sammy D Medal for the qualities that he showed in Saturdays game. 

Next week we are back to Elizabeth to face Central District in the last game of the minor round, we will need to continue our winning form to have some momentum heading into finals.

Congratulations to the Cardijn College and the South Adelaide players who won a Grand Final last Wednesday night.

Round 18
South Adelaide @ Central District
X Convenience Oval  - Saturday August 24 @ 11:20 am

Mark Clayton
U18 Head Coach

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South Adelaide's Kingston will take part in the 2019 City to Bay to help raise funds to support the work of the Sammy D Foundation. 

The South Adelaide Football Club is proud to announce that club mascot, Kingston the Panther will be taking part in the City to Bay to raise funds for club charity partner, The Sammy D Foundation. 

In today's Under-18 match against the Roosters, the annual Sammy D Medal will be awarded to the player who displays the most Courage, Commitment, and Spirit throughout the game.

Past winners include Tom Sparrow, Bailey Snelling, and Tyler Davies to name a few. 

In 2008, South Adelaide Under-18 player Sam Davis fell victim to a violent and unprovoked one-punch assault that cost him his life. 

Sam's death is part of an alarming trend in our society around alcohol and drug-fuelled violence.

The Sammy D Foundation was founded with the ultimate aim of preventing such a tragedy from ever happening again.

The 2019 Sammy D Medal marks 10 years since it was first presented.

South Adelaide Mascot Kingston the Panther is taking part in the City to Bay fun run for the second straight year. 

As part of Kingstons journey, he is raising money to help the Sammy D Foundation continue the outstanding work they do. 

Help Support Kingston here! 

Learn more about the work of The Sammy D Foundation.

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South Adelaide's Under-18s return to Flinders University Stadium in the annual Sammy D Medal match against the Roosters.

Coming off a monster 84-point win over the Dogs two weeks ago, the Under-18s are looking to consolidate a finals spot as they take the Roosters in the annual Sammy D Medal match. 

The Panthers will be without Jason Horne who is sidelined due to injury, making way for a trio of Lachlans with Lachlan Williams, Lachlan Bahnisch and Lachlan Inthavong joining Dylan Brown in the extended squad. 

The Under-18s kick off at 11:00am on Saturday morning at Flinders University Stadium.

Junior teams presented by Hilton's Betta Home Living

Under-18s

What: South Adelaide vs North Adelaide
Where: Flinders University Stadium (Noarlunga)
When: Saturday, August 17 - 11:00 am
Entry: Free

In: Bahnisch, Brown, Inthavong, Williams

Out: Horne

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South Adelaide name four additions to the squad for Sunday's crucial match against the reigning Premiers. 

Coming off the back of a strong win over the Dogs a fortnight ago, the Panthers will be looking to keep their faint finals chance alive.

Needing to win both remaing games and have some favourable results go their way, South have recalled four players into the extended squad of 25, that will be cut to 21 by the start of Sundays game. 

Mark Noble is named back into the side after being a late withdrawal against Centrals due to a Hamstring complaint. 

Jesse McKinnon, Cam McGree, and Luke Bogle join Noble in the 25-man squad. 

The Panthers last two home matches of the 2019 SANFL Statewide Super League season hold extra significance as club stalwart Brad Crabb announced on Wednesday evening that he will be retiring at the end of the 2019 season.

The boys are back in action at Flinders University Stadium with the reserves kicking off the Sunday Roast at 11:30am followed by the League at 2:10pm.

What: SANFL Round 17 - South Adelaide vs North Adelaide
Where: Flinders University Stadium (Noarlunga)
When: Saturday, August 18 - League 2:10pm; Reserves 11:30am
Tickets: Online Here Adult $14; Concession $8; Kids U18 free
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South Adelaide Round 17 SANFL teams presented by Hilton's Betta Home Living

Changes

In: Noble, Bogle, McKinnon, McGree 
Out: Nil
New: Nil
Milestones: Nil

Reserves

Arnold, Badger, Baker, Beeche, Colwell, Davies, Emery, Fitzgerald, Illingworth, Juckers, Kappler, Kennedy, Loneragan, Moffa, Snelling, Tucker, Whitbread

In: Arnold, Baker, Kennedy

Out: Bogle (League), Hoey (Finger), McKinnon (League), Lovering (Knee), Rosman, Williams

South Adelaide stalwart Brad Crabb announces that he will hang up the boots at the end of the 2019 SANFL Season. 

On Wednesday evening, 200-gamer Brad Crabb announced to the football club and players that he will be retiring from SANFL football at seasons end. 

Crabb made his way over to South Adelaide in 2003, as a fresh faced youngster from the Kangaroo Island Football League side - Western Districts.

Affectionately known as the 'King of KI', Crabb has played over 200 games for the Panthers since making his debut in Round 20, 2007 against Central District. 

"Crabby has been an outstanding servant for the South Adelaide Football Club." said Panthers CEO, Neill Sharpe.

"He has all the values of a person that you want around a footy club, he is fiercely loyal, a leader and all round great person". 

Sharpe noted that Crabb's journey through the junior ranks has seen him develop as a footballer and leader. 

"As time goes on, it is becoming more and more rare to have a someone play 200 plus league games, and the fact that Brad reached that milestone this year is something he should be proud of" said Sharpe.

"His peers have certainly acknowledged his commitment to the Club by nominating him to be Club Captain from 2015-2017."

Thanks for the Memories: Brad Crabb makes a iconic spoil against the Eagles. Image: Nick Hook Photography.

In 2016, Crabb was awarded Life Membership thanks to his outstanding service to the football club. 

"Crabby's work and dedication to the South Adelaide Football Club has been nothing short of outstanding" said Senior Coach Jarrad Wright. 

"He has, and continues to be a great leader on and off the field, and his personality is what helps make the place what it is"

"Whatever the stereotypical outline of what a club man is, Crabby fits that mold to the tee"

"He always prepares himself in a professional way, and loves a challenge"

"A few weeks ago, we told him that he would be standing [Charlie] Dixon, Crabby licked his lips and prepared himself to get the job done."

In Round 3 vs Glenelg, Crabb became the 16th player to play 200 games or more for the Panthers.

The South Adelaide Football Club would like to thank Brad for his service to the club and wishes him, Alice and Maggie all the best for the next stage of their life.  

Brad Crabb

Playing Record
2007 - 2019
213 games*
6 goals

*Prior to Round 17, 2019

Accolades
Club Captain 2015-2017
SANFL Advertiser Team of the Year 2015
Knuckles Award 2010 & 2016
Best Clubman 2013 & 2018
Most Improved Player 2008
South Adelaide Football Club Life Member 2016

South Adelaide junior Damon Freitag has been extended an invitation to the 2019 AFL Draft Combine. 

The tall timber from Kangaroo Island, Damon Freitag has been extended an invitation to the 2019 AFL Draft Combine to be held on October 12. 

The Wisanger Football Club product has had a productive year, playing five Reserves matches and has also been a key contributor for the Under-18s. 

The 195cm tall is one of three players selected ruck/key position from South Australia. 

Having gone through the South Adelaide Talent Pathway, Freitag has already shown that he is also a handy key position forward, after kicking the winning goal in the Reserves Round 3 win over the Tigers. 

At Under-18 level, Freitag has had his best year to date averaging 15.2 disposals and 25 Hitouts from his six Under-18 games. 

2019 AFL Combine Invitees

Luke Beecken (Woodville-West Torrens) SMOSH West Lakes FC
Trent Burgoyne (Woodville-West Torrens) Port District FC
Lachlan Burrows (Sturt) Uraidla Districts FC
Brad Close (Glenelg) North Gambier FC
Jamie Coff (Woodville-West Torrens) Salisbury North FC
Henry Crauford (Norwood) Mount Burr FC
Elliot Dunkin (West Adelaide) PHOS Camden FC
Jy Farrar (Adelaide) Scotch OC FC
Damon Freitag (South Adelaide) Wisanger FC
Cole Gerloff (Norwood) Eastern Ranges FC
Oliver Grivell (Sturt) Hahndorf FC
Lachlan Hoile (Woodville-West Torrens) Southern Eagles FC
Tom Hutchesson (Adelaide) Millicent FC
Reid Kuller (Glenelg) West Gambier FC
Mihail Lochowiak (Sturt) Payneham Norwood Union FC
Anzac Lochowiak (Sturt) Payneham Norwood Union FC
Harrison Magor (North) Ports FC
Jed McEntee (Sturt) Mitcham FC
Jordan Moore (Glenelg) PHOS Camden FC
Luke Partington (Glenelg) Tumby Bay FC
James Rowe (Woodville-West Torrens) Henley FC

The South Adelaide Football Club wishes Damon and the rest of the players invited all the best for the combine. 

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Orthopaedics SA Under-18s Match Report

South Adelaide @ Central District
Round 16 - X Convenience Oval - 03/08/19

Goals: Sladojevic 6, Hamilton 4, Riddle 2, Oliver, Ryan, Kraemer, Birt
Best: Kraemer, Sladojevic, Clifton, Nye, Hamilton, Flett

South Adelaide Under-18s make it five in a row as they record an 84-point win over Centrals on Saturday evening.  

This week we traveled to X Convenience Oval out at Elizabeth, it's a long way and never easy to win there even though Central under 18's have not had a great season.

We played after the League's 5-goal win, which was a good opportunity for our players to see the first part of their game while we prepared to play.

We had two forced changes to our side this week with Beau McCreery missing due to injury, and Sam Hindes who, unfortunately had shoulder surgery this week which will mean he will miss the remainder of the season.

This gave an opportunity for Harry Spacie to come back in from injury and Isaac Birt (Strathalbyn Football Club) who is another debutant from our 2019 Under-16 squad.

Issac is our seventh Under-16 who has played Under-18 football this year which, will be great experience moving forward.

We looked strong from the first bounce this week, it only took three and a half minutes for Daniel Sladojevic to kick his first.

Central then took the ball forward, marked and got a 25m penalty to kick there first a couple of minutes later.

Sladojevic kicked his second, with the boys setting up a couple of set shot opportunities which we didn't convert, before Daniel kicked his third for the game.

We went into quarter time 17-points up and in control.

In the second quarter, we had twice as many inside 50s than Centrals, and were able to capitalise by kicking five goals to two goals.

Although we were 37-points up at the main break, we missed some chances that we should have taken, and it felt like Centrals were still in the game.

Our third quarters have not been the best this season, so the challenge was there for us to extend our lead not let the opposition back in.

We did a good job to grind out the quarter and move to 50-points up at three-quarter time, thanks to Liam Hamilton kicking two and Nick Kraemer one for the quarter.

In the last quarter, we had a goal to reach 100-points and the boys took on the challenge.

Sladojevic kicked the first of the quarter and his sixth for the game.

Jason Horne takes a big mark. Image: Nick Hook Photography

Hamilton kicked the next and his fourth for the game and we had total control.

We had twice as many disposals for the quarter, and our backline was ruthless in defence not letting Centrals score.

We kicked another 3 goals through Ben Ryan, Mitch Riddle, and first gamer Isaac Birt to go past the 100-point mark

We have some work to do on our goal kicking in the next couple of weeks after kicking 16 goals 13 points.

An 84-point win was a great result, again the team looked close and performed well for most of the day.

Only two games to go and we now sit 3rd on the ladder (only by percentage).

We now have a week off before we play North who are 4th, and a win there would guarantee finals.

Round 17 - Sammy D Medal match
South Adelaide vs North Adelaide
Flinders University Stadium  - Saturday August 17 @ 11:00 am

Mark Clayton
U18 Head Coach

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