COVID-19 (Coronavirus) FAQs

SANFL has developed FAQs specifically on Return to Play, available on the website here:

SANFL has received State Government approval for a structured return to contact training in groups of 20 for SANFL and Community Football from Monday, June 1.

Following State Government easing of restrictions, SANFL has announced that the SANFL Statewide Super Leauge, SANFL Statewide Super Women’s League, SANFL Reserves and Under 18s Torrens University Cup competitions will start on Saturday, June 27.

At this stage, spectators are not permitted to attend. We will be allowed up to 80 players, umpires, trainers and officials on the ground. We are still unsure of when restrictions will be relaxed further, allowing spectators.

For any further enquiries with regards to Adelaide Oval Football Membership, please contact Members Services on 1300 100 336

SANFL will not be reviewing Digital Pass subscriptions until it has greater clarity on the 2020 Statewide Super League men’s and women’s seasons. Please be mindful that proceeds from every Season Pass sale go directly to your nominated SANFL Club. For any further enquiries about your SANFL Digital Pass subscription, please email digitalpass@sanfl.frmdv.com

Football at the highest level was able to put in place highly regulated and controlled health and safety standards that couldn’t be replicated in football matches at community levels. However, following the latest Federal Government measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus, the AFL competition has also been suspended until 31st May. Across all levels of football, the health, safety and wellbeing of communities is paramount.

SANFL has received State Government approval for a structured return to training in groups of 10 for SANFL and Community Football, with training to commence under strict protocols from Monday, May 18 – this includes SANFLW training.

SANFL will continue the process of consultation with SA Health and the Office of Recreation Sport and Racing for commencement of competitive training followed by matches from June 8 onwards, understanding the current restrictions will be groups of 20 people.

No there will be no further trial matches until the season commencement date is determined.

SANFL has received State Government approval for a structured return to training in groups of 10 for SANFL and Community Football, with training to commence under strict protocols from Monday, May 18.

SANFL will continue the process of consultation with SA Health and the Office of Recreation Sport and Racing for commencement of competitive training followed by matches from June 8 onwards, understanding the current restrictions will be groups of 20 people.

Unfortunately, as only two rounds of the seven-round competition were completed, the difficult decision was made to cancel this competition. However, the SANFL Clubs, together with SANFL, will be working through options to ensure SANFL Under 16 players are provided with an opportunity later in the year to play for their SANFL Club.

Yes, these programs at SANFL Clubs are also postponed  in line with the postponement of our state talent programs, U18s Torrens University Cup and SANFL Juniors.

SANFL will assess their resumption as part of Return to Play planning.

SANFL has received State Government approval for a structured return to training in groups of 10 for SANFL and Community Football, with training to commence under strict protocols from Monday, May 18.

SANFL will continue the process of consultation with SA Health and the Office of Recreation Sport and Racing for commencement of competitive training followed by matches from June 8 onwards, understanding the current restrictions will be groups of 20 people.

SANFL has received State Government approval for a structured return to training in groups of 10 for SANFL and Community Football, with training to commence under strict protocols from Monday, May 18.

SANFL will continue the process of consultation with SA Health and the Office of Recreation Sport and Racing for commencement of competitive training followed by matches from June 8 onwards, understanding the current restrictions will be groups of 20 people.

No. In line with there being no financial compensation for SANFL and its clubs, Community Football clubs won’t be compensated. It is recommended Community Football Leagues reduce their operations to reduce the financial impact as much as possible.

The AFL will make an announcement on Auskick shortly.  For more information and updates on AFL Auskick click the link below.

Yes, AFL9’s is also postponed, in line with the postponement of Community Football.

Yes, SANFL Schools is also postponed, in line with the postponement of Community Football.