Will Sturt be as dominant in 2026? The Double Blues secured their 16th flag on the back of losing just one match in 2025.

Surely they won't repeat the dose?

And what about the elite coaches entering the Hostplus SANFL League this season?

Nathan Bassett is sinking his teeth into a three-year rebuild with West Adelaide, favourite son Josh Francou is returning to Prospect for the first time since 2013 and Matthew Clarke begins his State League coaching journey with the Bays.

Tune in to the first episode of Checkside Chats for 2026 to hear from Senior SANFL Media Producer Zac Milbank and The Advertiser's Andrew Capel, as they answer the burning questions, provide in-depth club-by-club analysis and predict the award winners at season's end.