“Achievement-oriented” Branford set for huge 2023
RISING young talent Sarah Branford is determined to get the most out of herself, be it at AFL Women’s level or in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s competition. The Norwood midfielder is a former soccer player who made her way through the State Academy, thrust into the talent programs and then earned […]
Former basketballer Brooks-Birve enjoying Sturt culture
STURT forward Amy Brooks-Birve has seen the devastating lows, and is now enjoying the incredible high that was 2022. The Double Blues might have fallen a win short of ultimate glory last season in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s, but after years of battling in the bottom four – winning no more […]
Clever forward Walker keen for Bays League debut
TOP-AGE State Academy member Mykaela Walker is determined to crack into Glenelg’s South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s senior side in 2023. The young forward has caught the eye of the State Academy recruiters with her performances at Development League level, where he strong hands and accurate kicking stood out. Though knowing she comes […]
Back-to-back flags incentivise Metcalfe
IN the final 30 seconds of the 2022 South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s Grand Final, North Adelaide defender Ella Metcalfe could hardly believe what she was witnessing. Despite the Roosters going into the decider as favourites after having the week off following a victory against Sturt in the qualifying final, they were jumped […]
2023 SANFLW features: Full list
OVER the off-season, Rookie Me Central has been bringing plenty of South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s stories to life. Whether it be aspiring AFLW players, past AFLW players keen on enjoying the SANFL Women’s, or captains excited about the upcoming season, there are plenty of stories from the top state league. Conducting more […]
Injury-free role the key for AFLW aspirant Lane
CENTRAL District defender Madison Lane has not lost the passion to play at the top level, and is fiercely working away at anything that can help her achieve her goal. Having come through the junior pathways for the tri-colours at the AFL Women’s Under 16 and Under 19 Championships – including a captaincy gig – […]
McNicol making mindset priority in 2023
IN just her second senior state league season, West Adelaide’s Grace McNicol had a taste of everything. She managed to crack into the Bloods’ South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s side, and also had the experience of training with the best young talents from across the state. Though on paper she played just the […]
Lineage puts in extra work for SANFLW chance
NORWOOD top-ager Elle Lineage is determined to make 2023 a big year. The teenager not only wanted to impress at Redlegs preseason training, but go above and beyond to put herself in the frame for South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s consideration. Focusing on her fitness, and then skills once she joined the senior […]
Ackland loving Roosters culture
DEBUTING in the top women’s state league at 30 years-old is rare, but for North Adelaide tall Letisha Ackland, that was exactly her experience in 2022. The Blackfriars Old Scholars talent stepped up to South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s level last year after training with the club over the off-season. Not expecting much, […]
Rigter feeling strongest in years ahead of huge 2023
STURT captain Maya Rigter has not had much luck when it comes to continuity from injury, after multiple ankle operations restricted her past few seasons. After being a promising teenager a few years back and showing some incredible form as an inside midfielder in the early years of the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) […]
