Sturt versus Norwood stirs up 1978 controversy ahead of SANFL grand final
- Football Park was barely four years old when Sturt and Norwood last met in a famous grand final that included a brief tussle between players and officials in the Sturt dug-out.
- The Redlegs came away with a one-point win in 1978 despite Sturt being favoured, but with both teams meeting again for this weekend's SANFL Grand Final, there are several controversies that remain front of mind for some.
- First and foremost, there was the winning goal.
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- Football Park was barely four years old when Sturt and Norwood last met in a famous grand final that included a brief tussle between players and officials in the Sturt dug-out.
- The Redlegs came away with a one-point win in 1978 despite Sturt being favoured, but with both teams meeting again for this weekend's SANFL Grand Final, there are several controversies that remain front of mind for some.
- First and foremost, there was the winning goal.
Sources: ABC Australia