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#9News. All rights reserved. "Every time a situation like this comes up, you have those from the other SANFL sides saying, 'Oh well, you get what you deserve,'" Mr Shelley said. Here's what that means for youThe Australians who are sick of hearing 'you should have come home earlier'Three months on, does Australia need a new coronavirus contact tracing app?Live: Daniel Andrews confirms 16 deaths, 279 new COVID-19 cases in Victoria'Highly active' spies posing an 'extreme threat' to Australia's shipbuilding planVictoria's coronavirus second wave appears to be slowing, so what's next?Before Madison arrived at the seafood market, she was warned she'd have her throat slitThis study has debunked an autism 'myth' — and Issy's experience shows whyAnalysis: Morrison has been left vulnerable, but it could be a political win-winWhen Brielle started going deaf aged 12, this was the first thing she noticedMelbourne restaurateurs fear landlord dispute will leave once-vibrant suburb 'derelict'Meet Filthyratbag: The young Melburnian whose anxious comics have won her a legion of fansCyclist fractures pelvis after falling off a bridge into a ravineTrump says 'very talented' postmaster-general will make 'post office great again''I'm at breaking point': Border closure takes mental health toll on residents'It's just relentless': 23-year-old loses dad and steps up to keep the family farm aliveFour US presidents have won without ever leaving the house. "He said the decision to make the announcement on the club's 150th birthday showed a lack of awareness by the AFL, even if it was just a "matter of the facts".Mr Rollas said the decision was also symptomatic of a "long-seeded grudge" held by the SANFL against Port Adelaide Football Club. The AFL’s coronavirus protocols will prevent Port Adelaide fielding a side in the South Australian state league for the first time in 150 years.Port Adelaide and the Adelaide Crows won’t field teams in the SANFL this season after the AFL ruled AFL-listed players can’t play in state leagues.Both Port and the Crows have had effectively reserves sides compete in the SANFL in recent years.Port’s SANFL team, nicknamed the Magpies, is a foundation club of the state league.The AFL club began celebrating its 150th anniversary on social media on Tuesday, just hours before the decision was made to pull out of the SANFL for 2020.“It is very disappointing to not have Port Adelaide participate in the SANFL competition this season, especially given it is our 150th anniversary,” Port chief executive Keith Thomas said.“However the AFL have made it clear that for health and safety reasons we need to restrict the number of people our players interact with and competing in another competition opens that up significantly.“The Magpies are an integral fabric of our football club and we will do everything in our power to ensure we return to the status quo in 2021.”Port Magpies were beaten in last year’s SANFL grand final by Glenelg, who downed the Crows in the preliminary final.Adelaide head of football Adam Kelly said the decision is “understandable ... but it is nonetheless a disappointing outcome for all of our players, coaches and staff”.SANFL chief executive Jake Parkinson said it was disappointing for the state league to lose the two AFL clubs for the season.The SANFL, like the AFL, has suspended competition because of the coronavirus with a return date yet to be decided.If you’d like to view this content, please adjust yourTo find out more about how we use cookies, please see ourPort Adelaide won’t field their Magpies reserves team this year.Cycling prodigy plunges over bridge in horrific crashPolice called in after AFL player sneaks girlfriend into quarantine hubShock twist after NRL veteran 'bites' Kiwis teammate'Mate, there’s 10 seconds left': The truth about Carlton's controversial miracle "This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced.SANFL sticking to May 31 kick-off but doesn't rule out earlier startFooty in a state of limbo as SANFL, WAFL cope with season shutdownsSANFL facing more 'tough decisions' as coronavirus hits seasonWhat's being done nationally to prevent coronavirus outbreaks in aged care?I've had a coronavirus test.