Scoreboard impact the key for Sturt
INCONSISTENCY was the theme of the 2023 season for Sturt, with the Double Blues not able to avenge their 2022 SANFL Women’s Grand Final loss to North Adelaide. However while the first half of the season was a “yo-yo” for the Double Blues, coach Michael O’Connor said the team got better towards the backend, and […]
Everything’s Rosie at Centrals as Dogs deny Double Blues
AN incredible frantic few moments at Wigan Oval had to be seen to be believed as Central District snatched victory from the jaws of defeat thanks to quick thinking and an ounce of luck for star goalkicker Katelyn Rosenzweig. The talented forward lifted her side with a remarkable four-goal second half performance to put away […]
Preview | SANFLW R8: Finals-defining action
FINALS spots are up for grabs in Round 8 of the SANFL Women’s competition with the top five on the verge of breaking away from the bottom three. If Norwood, Sturt and Glenelg all win their respective matches on the weekend, then the gap between fifth and sixth would be three games with four rounds […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
SANFLW 23 Under 23 in 2023: #21 Jaslynne Smith
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 […]
SANFLW 23 Under 23 in 2023: #23 Maya Rigter
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. Starting today with the 23rd ranked Maya Rigter and working up to the top ranked player, we are only looking at those players who were […]
Courageous Rigter enjoying Sturt’s Sister Act
STEPPING into a senior team when your sister is the captain can have its perks and its disadvantages, but Abbey Rigter has enjoyed donning the Double Blues colours with older sibling, Maya. She came into Sturt’s South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s team last season, and was a key part of the previously league […]
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 […]
