The 1917 SAPFL season was the 2nd season of the South Australian Patriotic Football League, a competition formed in the absence of the South Australian Football League during World War I. The SAFL was opposed to the formation of the Patriotic League and refused to recognise it during and after World War I.
Teams
St Francis Football Club - Was formed in 1911 at the Adelaide Catholic Club in connection with the Cathedral District. The club's first coach was ex captain of the South Adelaide Football Club Mr. J. Hansen. The Club competed in the South Australian Amateur Football League from 1911 and folded in 1924.
Ladder
Final Series
Week One – 1st Semi-final West Torrens (2nd) defeated St Francis Xavier (4th)
Week two – 2nd Semi-final Port Adelaide (Minor Premiers) defeated Prospect (3rd) at Hindmarsh
Grand Final
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