“Anything’s possible” for young Westies
IT was not all doom and gloom for West Adelaide last season despite receiving the wooden spoon, with Bloods coach Bruce Dawes taking away plenty of positives from 2023. In his first year at the helm, the former Sturt mentor led the side to two straight wins to start the season, but after injuries struck, […]
2023 SANFLW R5 wrap: Eagles take flight
AFTER battling away across the first month of the season, Woodville-West Torrens Eagles finally gained reward for effort with an impressive win over West Adelaide in Round 5 of the SANFL Women’s season. Though the Bloods were missing a number of key personnel, the Eagles put the foot down early to blow the game wide […]
Preview | SANFLW R5: Top of the table clash takes place
A TOP of the table clash is set for Elizabeth tomorrow when Central District hosts Glenelg for top spot in the SANFL Women’s competition. The loser could slip down the ladder with South Adelaide capable of bouncing back into the top two, though injuries and suspensions across a number of sides threaten to impact the […]
2023 SANFLW R4 wrap: Dogs dare to dream
CENTRAL District produced arguably the greatest performance of its SANFL Women’s short history with a dominant 32-point win over South Adelaide on the weekend. While the Panthers could be excused missing a couple of key players, and the Bulldogs had some huge AFLW inclusions, it was a full ground, four-quarter performance from a side that […]
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 […]
2023 SANFLW R3 wrap: Panthers remain unbeaten
SOUTH Adelaide stands alone at the top of the SANFL Women’s table after coming from behind to down West Adelaide in a Round 3 thriller. The Panthers had control throughout the first term, before the Bloods rallied through the middle two quarters to get on top, only for the home team to come home strong […]
Preview | SANFLW R3: Unbeaten clash headlines round
A TOP of the table clash between unbeaten sides South Adelaide and West Adelaide highlights a busy Round 3 of SANFL Women’s action. While those sides search for their third win, Norwood looks to ensure it does not fall 0-3 behind against Central District, with the same for Eagles up against North Adelaide. On Sunday, […]
Preview | SANFLW R1: Blockbusters galore in opening round
A NEW season of the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s kicks off tonight under the bright lights of The Parade. Reigning premiers North Adelaide travel to face Norwood there, before the remaining three games take place tomorrow in a Super Saturday, with the most north and south venues of Elizabeth and Noarlunga hosting […]
New-look Westies search for finals return
WEST Adelaide has undergone an overhaul off the field, as the Bloods search for a return to the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s finals series, something that is achievable in 2023 according to captain Madi Russell. The intercept defender said last season was one to forget for the Westies, but conceded there were […]
Big Dog, tenacious Rooster headline huge SANFLW off-season moves
SOUTH Australia most talented female footballers are back in preseason training ready for a huge 2023, with some quality players already seeking different pastures be it through a chance in scenery or zoning. Though there are no trades like at the elite level, former Bulldog Isabelle Starmer has become a Rooster, while North Adelaide premiership […]