Up the Grades: State stars, club-tied talent climb the ranks
STATE captains, club-tied talent, and many other representative stars were among the promising juniors to turn out at state league level over the weekend. South Australian standout Kodah Edwards debuted for South Adelaide, as did Essendon-tied prospect Blake Justice and Fremantle Next Generation Academy (NGA) member Joshua Nathan in the WAFL. Catch up on how […]
Scouting Notes: State stars shine as Bays beat Panthers
GLENELG has flexed its scoring muscle in the second half to remain fixed in the AAMI Talent League top four with a win over South Adelaide in Round 15. The Bays kicked away with six goals to two in the third term at Stratarama Stadium and always seemed to have an answer for the Panthers […]
Squad Depth: South Australian bottom-agers go big
WITH two rounds of National Championships action in the books, state squad members continue to press for representative selection back at club level. Both South and Western Australia were in action over the weekend, leaving plenty of budding prospects to show why they should get a chance on the big stage. South Australia’s winning team […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 South Australia vs. NSW/ACT Academies
THE COMBINED Giants and Swans Academies have raided South Australia with a seven-point win over the Croweaters at Norwood Oval on Saturday morning. Leading at every break, the NSW/ACT contingent held off a late surge from the hosts to salute 11.9 (75) to 9.14 (68) in their annual trial game. It was an incredibly even […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 South Australia U18 vs. U20
SOUTH Australia’s Under 18 side got its trial period underway on a winning note, defeating the SA Under 20s by 23 points in Saturday’s annual SANFL Talent Clash. Leading at every break, the more junior outfit was only outscored in term four – by a single point – before saluting at Maughan Thiem Kia Oval. […]
AAMI Talent League Player Focus: Jack Leys (Eagles)
RICHMOND father-son prospect Jack Leys has been in consistent form at AAMI Talent League level, and led Woodville-West Torrens to an upset win over Glenelg in Round 7. The Eagles took advantage of the Bays’ inaccuracy to claim a 17-point win on the road, rallying with nine goals to three after half-time. Leys was a […]
Scouting Notes: Panthers pounce on undermanned Bays
SOUTH Adelaide has moved to an even 3-3 record after thumping an undermanned Glenelg side by 41 points at Magain Stadium on Saturday. The Panthers accelerated with five goals in term two, setting up a 26-point buffer at the main break before heavy rain made scoring tough thereafter. With the SAAS school football season getting […]
AAMI Talent League Player Focus: Memphis Webb (North Adelaide)
NORTH Adelaide snatched a dramatic draw against Norwood via Archie Simpson‘s kick after the siren, but Memphis Webb was among the key catalysts in his side’s unlikely comeback. Despite the Roosters being down for nearly the entire match, Webb was arguably the most consistent player afield through four quarters. Playing just his second game back […]
Scouting Notes: Sturt storms into top spot
STURT has rocketed back into top spot on the AAMI Talent League ladder after thumping Glenelg in Saturday’s top-of-the-table clash. The Bays’ unbeaten start to the season was snapped in brutal fashion, as the reigning premiers poured in 10 goals to two after half time to win by 65 points at Glenelg Oval. The Double […]
South Australia Under 18 squad finalised
THE SANFL has revealed a 35-player Under 18 squad set to take part in this year’s National Championships. Backing up an undefeated 2025 campaign as defending champions, the South Australians will be faced with three away legs this year, including two Melbourne games in five days. There are eight inclusions to the 32-man summer squad, […]
