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2023 SANFLW R7 wrap: Panthers grind out win in tough conditions

IT was far from pretty, but South Adelaide will be relieved to come away with the four points against Woodville-West Torrens after a two-point battle at a rain and windswept Maughan Thiem Kia Oval on Thursday night. Though the scores indicate just the two goals were kicked for the night, it was a far more […]

Preview | SANFLW R7: Grand Final rematch highlights Friday duo

LAST night South Adelaide held on in another epic struggle, defeating Woodville-West Torrens by two points in the opening game of SANFL Women’s Round 7, but there is still plenty more action where that came from. Two of the remaining three matches in the SANFL Women’s take place today, including a grand final rematch between […]

Preview | SANFLW R6: Bays and Panthers set for top clash

ANOTHER top of the table clash takes place in the SANFL Women’s as the tightness of the league has become evident after just five rounds. All four games are difficult to predict, with just one win separating third from seventh and the importance of gaining the two points all the more crucial.

Preview | SANFLW R4: AFLW talent returns

AFTER a well-earned break for Adelaide Cup weekend, the SANFL Women’s sides return to the field for Round 4. This weekend marks the return of AFLW talent to the state league, and while some had already been running around in the opening three weeks, a more extensive list of names will be back in club […]

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 […]

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 […]

SANFLW 23 Under 23 in 2023: #15 Lily Whitcombe

AS PART of a new countdown series leading into the 2023 South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s season, we will name 23 players to watch who are under 23. We are only looking at those players who were born January 1, 2000 or later, have played a SANFL Women’s senior match and have never […]

Powerful inclusions for SANFLW clubs

PORT Adelaide’s inclusion into the AFL Women’s has brought about beefing up the top state league with even more talent, as the Power’s non South Australian contingent was assigned clubs this week. In an announcement from the South Australian National Football League (SANFL), the eight interstate players who have contracts with Port Adelaide for next […]

Sturt prepared to be hunted after breakout 2022

AFTER an outstanding 2022 South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s campaign, Sturt captain Maya Rigter knows her side is no longer the underdog. The spiritual leader who has developed into a strong defender following ongoing ankle issues, said her side is well aware it has now become “one of the hunted” but will not […]

Preview | AFLW – Round 3: Undefeated sides to clash

A COUPLE of massive clashes between undefeated sides, and must-win games for others provide a huge Round 3 of AFL Women’s this weekend. Kicking off with a big Friday night clash between Western Bulldogs and Fremantle, we take a look at the nine games and some of the key talking points ahead of the round.

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