State Academy notes: 2023 SANFLW Round 6
SOUTH Australia’s top AFL Women’s draft prospects returned for Round 6 of the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s on the weekend. As always, we took a look at each of the state academy athletes running around in the League competition and made notes on their individual performances. *Each note is the opinion of […]
2023 SANFLW R6 wrap: Brilliant Baxter seals South’s success
A GOAL in the final two minutes of the match to double bottom-ager Lily Baxter helped South Adelaide regain top spot on the ladder by defeating Glenelg by a point at Noarlunga on Sunday. The top of the table clash was befitting of the honour, with both sides unwilling to give the opposition an inch […]
Croweaters confirm 2023 AFLW U18s squad
SOUTH Australia confirmed its 30-player squad for the upcoming 2023 AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships today. The squad, which will feature reigning carnival MVP Shineah Goody as well as previous South Australian MVP Lauren Young, will be eyeing off back-to-back titles after going undefeated in last year’s event. The Croweaters will head into the three-match […]
State Academy notes: 2023 SANFLW Round 5
SOUTH Australia’s top AFL Women’s draft prospects returned for Round 5 of the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s on the weekend. As always, we took a look at each of the state academy athletes running around in the League competition and made notes on their individual performances. *Each note is the opinion of […]
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 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 […]
Panthers prepare to “push top two”
AFTER a surprise finals berth in 2022, the South Adelaide coach Rick Watts is optimistic about his side going deeper in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s this year. Twelve months ago Watts said he had low expectations based on a high turnover of players – and multiple anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries […]
Injury-free run the goal for Anderson
TOP-AGE South Australian talent Melissa Anderson has not had the easiest time on the field of late, with the South Adelaide 17-year-old spending more time off it, than on it. Unable to crack into South Adelaide’s side due to injuries, Anderson has been cutting her teeth at local level for Flagstaff Hill, but still caught […]
