Continuity key as Panthers search for SANFLW three-peat
FOR THE second time in the club’s SANFL Women’s history, South Adelaide enters a season eyeing off a never-been-done three-peat. The Panthers are the only club to have won back-to-back flags, and they’ve done it twice, and now a fifth title – and fourth cup as senior coach for Rick Watts – is what is […]
Process-driven Eagles focus on consistency
AFTER a breakout campaign that saw previous non-finalists Woodville-West Torrens rise up to play in the SANFL Women’s Grand Final, Eagles coach Narelle Smith said the team is just focused on continuing the upward trajectory in 2026. While the ultimate prize eluded them on the last day of the season when an experienced South Adelaide […]
Smith got South Australian balance right in Vic win
WHILE she did not read too much into any pre-match predictions, South Australian coach Narelle Smith was “really pleased” that her side could knock off a “fully loaded” Victorian outfit when the SANFLW got up in the annual State Game on Saturday by two points. The Croweaters won 3.4 (22) to 2.8 (20) to reverse […]
Glenelg “excited” about experience and youth mix
GLENELG coach Talia Radan can’t wait for Round 1 of the SANFL Women’s to kick off this weekend, as the second year coach is excited for what the Bays can produce in 2026. They bottomed out last season in what was a “reset year” for the club, and while Radan insisted there were “no expectations […]
2026 SANFLW team preview: Norwood
NORWOOD has undergone a series of change over the last few seasons, from reaching the grand final in 2024 to slumping to seventh on the ladder last season. A change of coaches sees Central District premiership mentor Ben Hunt take over the reigns of the Redlegs who will look to build back up the ladder […]
2026 SANFLW team preview: West Adelaide
WEST Adelaide is another side with a SANFLW head coaching change in 2026 with Shane Pill taking over the reigns from Bruce Dawes. The Bloods are coming off another frustrating season where they missed out on finals, and will be hoping to make the leap into the top four this year. LAST SEASON West Adelaide […]
Scouting Notes 2026 SANFL U16 Showcase Game
ADELAIDE has claimed a dramatic golden point win over Port Adelaide in Friday night’s SANFL Under 16 Showcase Game at Woodville Oval. Crows forward Nate McCleary first levelled the scores with a last minute behind, before his wide set shot after regulation time finally brought about the full time siren. Port Adelaide held ascendancy at […]
SANFLW edge out VFLW in two-point battle
AFTER going down to the Vics a year earlier, South Australia’s top female talent has triumphed in a two-point nail-biter in 2026. The SANFLW ground past the VFLW 3.4 (22) to 2.8 (20), making more of their seven scoring shots compared to their opponents 10 in victory at Stratarama Stadium. The game was part of […]
2026 SANFLW team preview: Sturt
LIKE half the competition, Sturt heads into 2026 with a new coach at the helm, after former AFLW player Ange Foley took over from Michael O’Connor in the off-season. The Double Blues did well to secure a finals spot and then knock off North Adelaide, but are looking to make the next step after narrowly […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 AFLW U16s – Giants Academy vs. Northern Territory
AFTER a long day of watching others, the local GWS Giants Academy players finally got to celebrate, defeating Northern Territory in the last game of an AFLW Under 16s Championships triple-header at Blacktown yesterday. It was a tight first half, but the Giants Academy just had that extra polish in front of goal along with […]
