Semi Final: Norwood has a date with the Dogs

Norwood will take on Central District in the SANFL Semi Final on Sunday at Adelaide Oval.

The Redlegs V Bulldogs match will take place from 3:15pm on Sunday, September 8, with the winner to progress through to the 2024 SANFL Grand Final on Sunday, September 22.

Norwood earnt the week off in the opening week of the finals after finishing on top of the ladder with a 15-3 win-loss record, while the Bulldogs finished third.

Central District trailed Sturt by as much as 30 points in the Qualifying Final on Sunday, before a thrilling comeback which saw the Bulldogs surge past the Double Blues to secure an 11-point win.

The Bulldogs kicked five unanswered goals in a rampant final term to book a date with the Minor Premier Redlegs.

Norwood is hopeful that a host of players will be ready for a return this weekend, including Declan Hamilton, Jackson Callow, Finn Heard, Connor McLean and Matt Panos who will undergo fitness tests at training this week. Full injury report below.

Tickets for this Sunday’s finals go on sale at 4pm Monday – click here for tickets.

Norwood’s Reserves are also playing a Semi Final this Saturday, September 7 from 10:30am at Norwood’s Coopers Stadium. The time has changed from the original starting time of 11am.

Entry is Free until half time of the Reserves game, with the Adelaide Football League Division 7 Grand Finals to follow at Coopers Stadium from 12:45pm.

The Reserves are playing for a spot in the Grand Final when they take on the Double Blues in the Semi this Saturday.

Norwood’s main training session will be held on Thursday. The Norwood Function Room and Premiers Bar will be open from 4pm for drinks and bistro meals.