Youth the key to sustainable Sturt success
STURT is more than capable of getting back to the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s Grand Final despite losing a number of players over the off-season according to midfielder Alisha Gepp. While inside midfielder Isobel Kuiper did her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in heartbreaking fashion during the finals series, the better departures were […]
Schunselaar targets SANFLW debut
SOUTH Adelaide developing tall Jacinda Schunselaar has set a simple goal in 2023 – earn her South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s debut. Having come through the pathway at the Panthers, Schunselaar has not been able to crack into the side just yet, but hopes her top-age year will provide a change of fortunes. […]
Allan to add speed to the West
A FRESH outlook and new environment has West Adelaide recruit Paige Allan excited for the 2023 South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s season. The former Central District talent with the aim of being able to capitalise on her main weapon, as well as reducing the travel between home and her footy training. “West is […]
New Bulldog Grigg follows in grandfather’s footsteps
ONE of the biggest signings of the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s off-season was that of talented top-age teenager, Elaine Grigg. The pressure forward/midfielder announced she would be making the move from North Adelaide – where she won a flag last season – to Central District, where he grandfather has been involved in […]
Starmer excited about North move
ARGUABLY the biggest off-season player move from one South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s club to another, was Isabelle Starmer. Though a relative newcomer to the league, her two seasons since coming into the state league have been sensational, developing into one of the most consistent rucks in the league. The former Central District […]
New lessons key in Dawes’ move West
JOINING her father in the red and black for season 2022, Allani Dawes‘ move from Thebarton Oval to Hisense Stadium was as much about new lessons as it was about family. In the end, the former Sturt defender was left with a choice as to whether or not to return to Sturt where her sister […]
Huynh finds position after “fresh start”
HAVING developed through her junior career as a small forward, South Australian Laitiah Huynh found a “fresh start” on the wing was just what the doctor ordered. The then 19-year-old was moved onto a wing by incoming Central District coach Ben Hunt, and the leadership group member flourished, averaging 17.5 disposals, 1.9 marks, 2.3 tackles, […]
Versatile Whittaker ready for SANFLW challenge
ONE of the Northern Territory’s top AFL Women’s draft hopes for 2023 will run out for Norwood in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s, with Grace Whittaker landing at The Parade. Having been linked with the Redlegs previously but only getting the chance to make a SANFL Women’s debut in 2023, Whittaker is […]
Culture key for talented Mitchell
TRAVELLING long distances has never been an issue for the talented Chantelle Mitchell, who balances her loves of Australian rules football and art. The Woodville-West Torrens youngster joined the Eagles midway through the 2022 South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s season, having played for Bendigo Pioneers previously, and opting for Adelaide over Melbourne to […]
Port fan Ifould setting “baby steps” for 2023
SOUTH Adelaide top-ager Holly Ifould is not putting too much pressure on herself in her draft year. The hard-running speedy winger came on in leaps and bounds last year, going from virtual unknown, to solidified South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s player. After spending the first fortnight at Development level, Ifould made her senior […]
