{"id":219451,"date":"2026-07-31T09:56:06","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T23:56:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/?p=219451"},"modified":"2026-07-31T09:56:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T23:56:15","slug":"preview-2026-sanflw-round-13","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/2026\/07\/31\/preview-2026-sanflw-round-13\/","title":{"rendered":"PREVIEW | 2026 SANFLW: Round 13"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>ROUND 13 of the SANFLW is the penultimate home-and-away round, and the finals race has never been tighter. Woodville-West Torrens reclaimed top spot with a thrilling one-point win over South Adelaide last week, while Sturt celebrated <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/hannah-prenzler\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hannah Prenzler<\/a>&#8216;s 100th game with a 14-point win over Norwood to all but cement a top-four spot. North Adelaide&#8217;s 19-point win over Glenelg has the Roosters firmly in the four, while South Adelaide&#8217;s loss leaves the reigning premiers outside the top four and in elimination finals for the rest of the season. The stakes could not be higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ROUND 13 FIXTURE:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Woodville-West Torrens vs. Glenelg | Maughan Thiem Kia Oval, Saturday August 1, 2:50pm<br>Central District vs. Sturt | X Convenience Oval, Saturday August 1, 4:50pm<br>West Adelaide vs. Norwood | Richmond Oval, Saturday August 1, 5:00pm<br>South Adelaide vs. North Adelaide | Magain Stadium, Sunday August 2, 12:00pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<div class=\"t7_match_result match-result-comparison rmc-block is-match-preview\">\n<div class='match-result_legend'><ul><li>Team<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class='match-result_team'><ul><li class='column-head'><h5 class='heading title h5'>Woodville-West Torrens<\/h5><img src='https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/WWT-Eagles-150x150.jpg' \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class='match-result_team'><ul><li class='column-head'><h5 class='heading title h5'>Glenelg<\/h5><img src='https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Glenelg-150x150.png' \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>SEASON SO FAR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Woodville-West Torrens (8-2-2) reclaimed top spot on the ladder with a thrilling one-point win over South Adelaide at Allied Waste Stadium. <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"151980\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/lucy-moore\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lucy Moore<\/a> was the hero thanks to a crucial behind from a snap in the dying minutes of the match. <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/ruby-lynch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ruby Lynch<\/a> was outstanding with 23 disposals, eight clearances and seven tackles, while <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/tahlita-buethke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tahlita Buethke<\/a> (21 disposals, nine tackles, six marks) and <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/leah-cutting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leah Cutting<\/a> (43 hitouts) were also excellent. The win secured the Eagles the first finals spot of the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Glenelg (1-10-1) was competitive early against North Adelaide before going down by 19 points at Allied Waste Stadium. <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/cassie-mcwilliam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cassie McWilliam<\/a> was brilliant with 20 disposals, 33 hitouts, five clearances and five inside 50s, while <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/kori-webb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kori Webb<\/a> kicked three goals and <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/ellie-kellock\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ellie Kellock<\/a> (14 disposals, five clearances) and <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/ella-quinn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ella Quinn<\/a> (14 disposals, five marks) played their roles well. The result was also the first game under interim coach <strong><em>Mick Axon<\/em><\/strong> at their home ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CHANGES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Woodville-West Torrens make five inclusions with <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/abbie-butler\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Abbie Butler<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/erini-gikas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Erini Gikas<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/asha-gooley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Asha Gooley<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/zahlia-niemann\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zahlia Niemann<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/chanel-rugari\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chanel Rugari<\/a> coming in, with <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/marie-martino\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Marie Martino<\/a> the only out (concussion).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Glenelg make three inclusions with <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/elizabeth-johnson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elizabeth Johnson<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/mackenzie-odea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mackenzie O&#8217;Dea<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/kiahni-russell\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kiahni Russell<\/a> coming in. <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/asha-dufour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Asha Dufour<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/isla-wiencke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Isla Wiencke<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/chante-waters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chante Waters<\/a> are the outs &#8211; the absence of Dufour a notable blow given her importance as the Bays&#8217; clearance engine and co-captain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DRAFT PROSPECTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lynch&#8217;s 23-disposal, eight-clearance effort last round was the kind of performance that cements a player&#8217;s standing in draft circles, and she arrives at Maughan Thiem Kia Oval in the form of her season. <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"156208\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/maia-freemantle\/\" target=\"_blank\">Maia Freemantle<\/a>&#8216;s clearance work and two-way running make her one of the most compelling bottom-age prospects in the competition. <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/lucy-moore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lucy Moore<\/a> and <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"156206\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/julia-faulkner\/\" target=\"_blank\">Julia Faulkner<\/a> provide crucial pressure and team-first moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Glenelg, <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/georgie-fielder\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Georgie Fielder<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/tori-evans\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tori Evans<\/a> are the Academy names to watch. Fielder&#8217;s ability to drive the ball from the centre square makes her the Bays&#8217; most important player, while Evans continues to build a compelling case from half-back with her explosive speed and composure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PREDICTION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Woodville-West Torrens has the minor premiership firmly in its sights. Glenelg without Dufour and Wiencke is a significantly diminished unit, and the Eagles&#8217; depth and class should be too strong. Woodville-West Torrens to win comfortably.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<div class=\"t7_match_result match-result-comparison rmc-block is-match-preview\">\n<div class='match-result_legend'><ul><li>Team<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class='match-result_team'><ul><li class='column-head'><h5 class='heading title h5'>Central District<\/h5><img src='https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Central-District-150x150.jpg' \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class='match-result_team'><ul><li class='column-head'><h5 class='heading title h5'>Sturt<\/h5><img src='https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Sturt-150x150.png' \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>SEASON SO FAR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Central District (4-7-1) went down to West Adelaide by 20 points last round, with <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/izabella-nisbet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Izabella Nisbet<\/a> (17 disposals, eight tackles), <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/miyu-endersby\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Miyu Endersby<\/a> (14 disposals, 28 hitouts), <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/shelby-smith\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shelby Smith<\/a> (19 disposals, four tackles) and <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/sienna-antony\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sienna Antony<\/a> (five tackles) all battling hard. The Bulldogs&#8217; finals hopes are now extinguished and will be looking towards a rebound in 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sturt (6-3-3) celebrated Prenzler&#8217;s 100th game with a 14-point win over Norwood at Allied Waste Stadium. <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/isobel-kuiper\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Isobel Kuiper<\/a> was outstanding with 24 disposals, 10 clearances and eight tackles, while <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/georgia-swan\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Georgia Swan<\/a> (19 disposals, nine tackles, six clearances), <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/skout-young\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Skout Young<\/a> (15 disposals, five clearances) and <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/ruby-cunningham\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ruby Cunningham<\/a> (16 disposals) all played pivotal roles. <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/madeline-nuss\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Madeline Nuss<\/a> sealed the win with her 12th goal of the season, all but cementing Sturt&#8217;s spot in the top four.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CHANGES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Central District brings in <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/tess-gerhardy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tess Gerhardy<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/tara-lord\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tara Lord<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/shannon-murphy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shannon Murphy<\/a> alongside the returning <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/dakota-williams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dakota Williams<\/a>, with <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/kasey-wendland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kasey Wendland<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/tesharna-maher\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tesharna Maher<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/kirra-tonkin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kirra Tonkin<\/a> the outs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sturt names no outs and welcome back <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/alexandra-ballard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alexandra Ballard<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/edwina-thornquest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edwina Thornquest<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/lily-whiteman\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lily Whiteman<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/millie-mccarthy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Millie McCarthy<\/a> shifts into the forward line alongside <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/georgia-king\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Georgia King<\/a>, with <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/alex-pearce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alex Pearce<\/a>, Swan and <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/sophie-thredgold\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sophie Thredgold<\/a> forming the follower combination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DRAFT PROSPECTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nuss arrives at X Convenience Oval having kicked 12 goals this season \u2013 a remarkable return for a debut SANFLW campaign. Her All-Australian selection at the national championships recognised a player who has been one of the competition&#8217;s most consistent performers, and she will be looking to add to her tally in what could be a finals-defining game for Sturt. Whiteman&#8217;s return adds greater toughness and class<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Endersby&#8217;s 38-hitout effort in Round 11 showed what she brings as the Bulldogs&#8217; top draft prospect, and she will need to produce a dominant performance to give the Dogs any chance. <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/demi-holloway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Demi Holloway<\/a> in the forward half adds another Academy name to watch, while Nisbet is one for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PREDICTION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sturt needs a win to lock in a top-four spot, and Central District \u2013 with its finals hopes gone \u2013 faces a side playing with enormous purpose. The Bulldogs will be competitive, as they have been all season, but Kuiper&#8217;s class and Nuss&#8217;s scoring touch should see the Double Blues get the job done. Sturt by three goals.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<div class=\"t7_match_result match-result-comparison rmc-block is-match-preview\">\n<div class='match-result_legend'><ul><li>Team<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class='match-result_team'><ul><li class='column-head'><h5 class='heading title h5'>West Adelaide<\/h5><img src='https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/West-Adelaide-150x150.jpg' \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class='match-result_team'><ul><li class='column-head'><h5 class='heading title h5'>Norwood<\/h5><img src='https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Norwood-150x150.png' \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>SEASON SO FAR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>West Adelaide (4-7-1) returned to the winners&#8217; list with a 20-point victory over Central District at Allied Waste Stadium. <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/emily-mableson\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Emily Mableson<\/a> was judged best afield, winning the inaugural Vivian Bullwinkel Best on Ground Medal with 22 disposals, seven marks and seven inside 50s. <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/iilish-ross\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Iilish Ross<\/a> was everywhere with 27 disposals, seven marks and five clearances, while <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/zoe-venning\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Zoe Venning<\/a> (32 disposals, seven marks) was at her usual best. The Bloods&#8217; finals hopes are extinguished, but they remain a dangerous side capable of playing spoiler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Norwood (8-4) suffered its first loss in five games, going down to Sturt by 14 points at Allied Waste Stadium. <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/emily-bartsch\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Emily Bartsch<\/a> continued her stellar season with 18 disposals, seven rebound 50s and five tackles, while <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/jade-halfpenny\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jade Halfpenny<\/a> (seven tackles, six clearances) and <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/coby-morgan\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Coby Morgan<\/a> (18 disposals) battled hard. The Redlegs remain in second place but will be eager to bounce back with the minor premiership still within reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CHANGES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>West Adelaide lose <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/jemima-woods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jemima Woods<\/a> to a Port Adelaide AFLW trial and <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/sarah-deed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sarah Deed<\/a> with a broken collarbone, as <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/delaicee-hansen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Delaicee Hansen<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/brooke-wilson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brooke Wilson<\/a> come into the side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Norwood lose <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/mykaela-walker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mykaela Walker<\/a> (omitted) and <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/charlee-brooksby\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Charlee Brooksby<\/a> (injured) &#8211; the latter a notable blow given her class on the wing and half-back &#8211; with <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/nicola-burns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nicola Burns<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/isabella-calvanese\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Isabella Calvanese<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/emma-clark\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Emma Clark<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/sophie-palmer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sophie Palmer<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/stephanie-simmonds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stephanie Simmonds<\/a> coming into the side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DRAFT PROSPECTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mableson&#8217;s Vivian Bullwinkel Medal win was a fitting recognition of a player who has been West Adelaide&#8217;s best across the second half of the season. The defender\/midfielder won South Australia&#8217;s MVP at the national championships and is the most technically polished prospect in the 2026 class &#8211; her ability to impact the game across multiple facets makes her the player to watch at Richmond Oval. <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/chelsea-newitt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chelsea Newitt<\/a> on the half-forward line provides further top-age interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/lani-cocks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lani Cocks<\/a> is having a ripping bottom-age season and arrives at Richmond Oval looking to help Norwood bounce back. Her All-Australian selection at the national championships was a fitting recognition of her consistency and class, and she will need to be at her best against a West Adelaide midfield that has been formidable in recent weeks. <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/elke-cameron\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elke Cameron<\/a> at half-forward adds further top-age quality, while <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"151998\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/kate-alexander\/\" target=\"_blank\">Kate Alexander<\/a> has flourished in a ruck-forward role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PREDICTION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Norwood needs a win to keep pace with Woodville-West Torrens in the race for the minor premiership, and West Adelaide &#8211; without Woods and Deed &#8211; is a more manageable opponent than the Bloods at full strength. The Redlegs&#8217; class and depth should see them get back on track. Norwood by a few goals.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<div class=\"t7_match_result match-result-comparison rmc-block is-match-preview\">\n<div class='match-result_legend'><ul><li>Team<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class='match-result_team'><ul><li class='column-head'><h5 class='heading title h5'>South Adelaide<\/h5><img src='https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/South-Adelaide-150x150.jpg' \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class='match-result_team'><ul><li class='column-head'><h5 class='heading title h5'>North Adelaide<\/h5><img src='https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/North-Adelaide-150x150.jpg' \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>SEASON SO FAR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>South Adelaide (6-6) suffered a heartbreaking one-point loss to Woodville-West Torrens last round, with <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/emma-charlton\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Emma Charlton<\/a> (17 disposals, 14 tackles), <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/nikki-nield\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nikki Nield<\/a> (21 disposals, 13 tackles), <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/olivia-evans\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Olivia Evans<\/a> (15 disposals, seven marks) and <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/holly-ifould\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Holly Ifould<\/a> (19 disposals, six marks) all excellent in defeat. The Panthers now sit outside the top four and must win to keep their finals hopes alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>North Adelaide (7-5) jumped into the top four with a 19-point win over Glenelg. <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/laura-niejalke\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Laura Niejalke<\/a> (25 disposals, five tackles), <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/ella-metcalfe\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ella Metcalfe<\/a> (19 disposals, six tackles, five marks), <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/aprille-crooks\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Aprille Crooks<\/a> (17 disposals, nine tackles) in her 50th game and <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/jamie-parish\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jamie Parish<\/a> (16 disposals, six rebound 50s) all played crucial roles. <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/amber-ward\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Amber Ward<\/a> kicked three goals, and the Roosters head to Magain Stadium with enormous confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CHANGES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>South Adelaide&#8217;s changes are headlined by three massive returns. <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/soriah-moon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Soriah Moon<\/a> comes back from her calf injury to reclaim the ruck, a transformative inclusion given her dominance at stoppages. <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/taya-maxwell\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Taya Maxwell<\/a> &#8211; who hasn&#8217;t played since South Australia&#8217;s loss to Vic Metro at the 2025 AFLW Under 18s Championships &#8211; returns to the half-forward line, while the terribly unlucky <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/shae-archbold\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shae Archbold<\/a> \u2013 who tore her ACL late in last year&#8217;s preliminary final and therefore missed the premiership win &#8211; is named again after not quite making the final squad last week. <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/doreena-hansen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Doreena Hansen<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/lily-dunstall-bruce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lily Dunstall-Bruce<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/tabitha-prosser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tabitha Prosser<\/a> also come in, with <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/melissa-anderson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Melissa Anderson<\/a> (knee) and <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/caitlin-couch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Caitlin Couch<\/a> (unavailable) the outs alongside former League leading goalkicker <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/emily-brockhurst\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Emily Brockhurst<\/a> (omitted).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>North Adelaide name no outs and welcome back <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/keira-copeland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Keira Copeland<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/krystal-thompson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Krystal Thompson<\/a> to the interchange.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DRAFT PROSPECTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>South Adelaide&#8217;s draft showcase returns in full force. Charlton is the competition&#8217;s premier prospect and arrives at Magain Stadium needing a big game to help keep the Panthers&#8217; season alive. <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/hope-taylor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hope Taylor<\/a> up forward and <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/marley-tape\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Marley Tape<\/a> in defence round out South&#8217;s Academy contingent, while Maxwell&#8217;s return is a fascinating subplot &#8211; the tall utility hasn&#8217;t played in 12 months but given her pick one potential she is a name to watch with great intent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For North Adelaide, <a href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/polly-turner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Polly Turner<\/a> has been in the form of her season over the past month and is one of the competition&#8217;s most dangerous players. Hardin remains a consistent contributor, while Fuller adds another future name to watch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PREDICTION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the game of the round. South Adelaide must win to stay in finals contention, and the returns of Moon, Maxwell and Archbold make the Panthers a significantly more dangerous proposition than the side that lost by one point last week. North Adelaide is in the form of its season and has the confidence of four wins from five, but at Magain Stadium with everything on the line, South Adelaide&#8217;s class and the weight of expectation should see the reigning premiers get the job done. South Adelaide in a thriller.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dc-block-dc-mention _dc_mention\"><div class=\"section-heading_wrap\"><span class=\"section-heading is-small\">Mentions<\/span><span class=\"hor-border\"><\/span><\/div><ul class=\"js-overflow-list overflow-list\"><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/lucy-moore\/\">Lucy Moore<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/maia-freemantle\/\">Maia Freemantle<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_e\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/event\/woodville-west-torrens-vs-glenelg\/\">Woodville-West Torrens vs Glenelg<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_e\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/event\/central-district-vs-sturt\/\">Central District vs Sturt<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_e\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/event\/west-adelaide-vs-norwood\/\">West Adelaide vs Norwood<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_e\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/event\/south-adelaide-vs-north-adelaide\/\">South Adelaide vs North Adelaide<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"js-dropdown dropdown overflowed\"><button class=\"btn btn-icon-only\"><span class=\"icon btn-icon\">\n                    <!-- icon - plus circle - 20px-->\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\">\n                        <path d=\"M15,9.28h-4.3V5h0A.72.72,0,1,0,9.28,5h0V9.28H5a.72.72,0,0,0,0,1.43H9.28V15a.72.72,0,0,0,1.43,0h0V10.71H15a.72.72,0,0,0,0-1.43Z\"\/>\n                        <path d=\"M10,0A10,10,0,1,0,20,10,10,10,0,0,0,10,0Zm0,18.57A8.57,8.57,0,0,1,10,1.43h0a8.57,8.57,0,0,1,0,17.14Z\"\/>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/span><\/button><div class=\"popover\"><div class=\"popover-content\"><ul class=\"popover-menu\"><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ROUND 13 of the SANFLW is the penultimate home-and-away round, and the finals race has never been tighter. 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