SANFLW 2025

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the 2025 Hostplus SANFLW League season will kick off with a highly anticipated Round 1 fixture, starting on Saturday March 15.

With the home-and-away season again stretched across 14 rounds, South Adelaide will begin its premiership defence with a Grand Final rematch against Norwood at the newly named Magain Stadium from 6pm.

Woodville-West Torrens will start its quest to play in the major round by hosting Sturt at Eastern Parade Reserve, the first of three matches in succession at the Eagles’ pristine home venue.

On Sunday March 16, two new SANFLW coaches will kickstart their careers on foreign soil when North Adelaide’s Kelly Barltrop travels with her Roosters to face West Adelaide while Glenelg’s Talia Radan heads north to confront Central District at X Convenience Oval.

A three-week finals campaign – featuring the four best-performed teams – will begin on the weekend of Saturday July 12, culminating in the Hostplus SANFLW League Grand Final being played on the weekend of Saturday July 26 at a venue to be confirmed.

After a win in the historic opening State Game against the WAFLW in Perth this year, the best SANFLW players will this time have the chance to don the treasured red guernsey in home territory on the weekend of Saturday May 3.

Hostplus SANFLW League matches being played alongside SANFL Men’s games will again be a key feature of the fixture, with North Adelaide and Central District, together with the Eagles and West Adelaide, playing with their Men’s teams on Good Friday.

Glenelg and Norwood will do battle on Anzac Day at Stratarama Stadium from 5pm, after the Men’s clash while the Double Blues will host the Redlegs from 12.10pm on Monday June 9 as a curtain-raiser to the Men’s King’s Birthday blockbuster.

South Adelaide will hit the road in Round 8, playing a standalone clash against Sturt at the Strathalbyn Oval on Sunday May 18, in the Panthers’ regional zone.

All Hostplus SANFLW League and Development League games will be telecast live and on-demand via the League’s streaming platform – SANFL Now.

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Round 1
Saturday 15th March
Eagles v Sturt - Eastern Parade - 1:30pm
South Adelaide v Norwood - Magain Stadium - 6:00pm
Sunday 16th March
Central District v Glenelg - X Convenience Oval - 12:00pm
West Adelaide v North Adelaide - Hisense Stadium - 1:30pm

Round 2
Saturday 22nd March
Central District v Sturt - X Convenience Oval - 12:30pm
Norwood v West Adelaide - Coopers Stadium - 12:30pm
Eagles v Glenelg - Eastern Parade - 1:30pm
Sunday 23rd March
South Adelaide v North Adelaide - Magain Stadium - 12:30pm

Round 3
Saturday 29th March
Eagles v Central District - Eastern Parade - 12:30pm
Sturt v Glenelg - Summit Oval - 6:00pm
Sunday 30th March
West Adelaide v South Adelaide - Hisense Stadium - 12:00pm
Norwood v North Adelaide - Hisense Stadium - 2:20pm

Round 4
Saturday 5th April
Eagles v Norwood - Maugham Thiem Kia Oval - 11:50am
North Adelaide v Glenelg - Prospect Oval - 12:30pm
Sunday 6th April
Sturt v West Adelaide - Thomas Farms Oval - 11:50am
South Adelaide v Central District - Magain Stadium - 2:00pm

Round 5
Friday 18th April
North Adelaide v Central District - Prospect Oval - 10:00am
Glenelg v South Adelaide - Stratarama Stadium - 11:20am
West Adelaide v Eagles - Hisense Stadium - 11:50am
Sturt v Norwood - Thomas Farms Oval - 2:10pm

Round 6
Friday 25th April
Glenelg v Norwood - Stratarama Stadium - 5:00pm
Saturday 26th April
West Adelaide v Central District - Hisense Stadium - 2:50pm
Eagles v North Adelaide - Maughan Thiem Kia Oval - 2:50pm
Sunday 27th April
Sturt v South Adelaide - Thomas Farms Oval - 9:20am

Round 7
Saturday 10th May
West Adelaide v Sturt - Hisense Stadium - 9:40am
Central District v South Adelaide - X Convenience Oval - 12:00pm
Sunday 11th May
North Adelaide v Norwood - Prospect Oval - 9:40am
Glenelg v Eagles - Stratarama Stadium - 12:10pm

Round 8
Saturday 17th May
Glenelg v Central District - Stratarama Stadium - 11:00am
Norwood v Eagles - Coopers Stadium - 11:00am
North Adelaide v West Adelaide - Prospect Oval - 11:00am
Sunday 18th May
South Adelaide v Sturt - Strathalbyn Oval - 1:00pm

Round 9
Saturday 24th May
Norwood v Central District - Coopers Stadium - 11:50am
Sturt v North Adelaide - Thomas Farms Oval - 12:00pm
Eagles v South Adelaide - Maugham Thiem Kia Oval - 12:10pm
Glenelg v West Adelaide - Stratarama Stadium - 4:55pm

Round 10
Saturday 31st May
West Adelaide v Norwood - Hisense Stadium - 11:00am
North Adelaide v Eagles - Prospect Oval - 12:10pm
South Adelaide v Glenelg - Magain Stadium - 12:10pm
Sturt v Central District - Thomas Farms Oval - 2:50pm

Round 11
Saturday 7th June
Central District v Eagles - X convenience Oval - 12:00pm
South Adelaide v West Adelaide - Magain Stadium - 12:00pm
Sunday 8th June
Glenelg v North Adelaide - Stratarama Stadium - 5:00pm
Monday 9th June
Sturt v Norwood - Thomas Farms Oval - 12:10pm

Round 12
Saturday 21st June
Central District v North Adelaide - X Convenience Oval - 12:00pm
Eagles v West Adelaide - Maughan Thiem Kia Oval - 12:00pm
Sunday 22nd June
Glenelg v Sturt - Stratarama Stadium - 11:50am
Norwood v South Adelaide - Coopers Stadium - 12:10pm

Round 13
Saturday 28th June
Central District v West Adelaide - X Convenience Oval - TBA
Sturt v Eagles - Thomas Farms Oval - TBA
North Adelaide v South Adelaide - Prospect Oval - TBA
Norwood v Glenelg - Coopers Stadium - TBA

Round 14
Saturday 5th July
Central District v Norwood - X Convenience Oval - TBA
North Adelaide v Sturt - Prospect Oval - TBA
West Adelaide v Glenelg - Hisense Stadium - TBA
South Adelaide v Eagles - Magain Stadium - TBA


SANFLW Finals Series

Weekend of Saturday 12th July
First Semi-Final
Second Semi-Final

Weekend of Saturday 19th July
Preliminary Final

Weekend of 26th July
Grand Finals

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2025 Hostplus SANFLW League trial

Saturday February 22
Central District 1.6 (12) lost to Norwood 6.8 (44) at X Convenience Oval
Woodville-West Torrens 7.10 (52) lost to North Adelaide 2.8 (20) at Eastern Parade Reserve
West Adelaide 2.4 (16) lost to Glenelg 4.7 (31) at Hisense Stadium
South Adelaide 8.11 (59) d Sturt 3.3 (21) at Magain Stadium

Saturday March 1
West Adelaide 9.6 (60) d Central District 3.9 (27) at Hisense Stadium
South Adelaide 1.1 (7) lost to Woodville-West Torrens 5.7 (37) at Magain Stadium
Sturt 1.4 (10) lost to North Adelaide 7.10 (52) at the Summit, Mount Barker

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2025 Hostplus Norwood SANFLW Pocket Profile

2024 Snapshot
Finished – 2nd

Record – 7 wins, 6 losses, 1 draw (minor round)
2 wins, 1 loss (finals)

Best and Fairest
Jade Halfpenny

Runner-up
Tahlita Buethke

Best Finals Player
Kiana Lee

Fortis Award
Shai Hiscock

League Women’s Coaches Award
Adrienne Davies

Rising Star
Charli Hazelhurst

Best First Year Player
Candice Belbin

The Advertiser SANFLW Team of the Year – Tahlita Buethke (Half-Back Flank), Jade Halfpenny (Centre Half-Forward)


Player Movement
COMING
Amalie Innes (North Adelaide), Timeka Cox (Broadview/North Adelaide), Ellie Poke (Tassie Devils/Wynyard), Georgie Jacques (returned/Port Adelaide AFLW)

GOING
Tesharna Maher (Central District), Alana Lishmund (West Adelaide), Charlotte Nenke (Study), Kaitey Whittaker (Glenelg)



2025 SANFLW Trial Matches
Saturday February 22
Central District v Norwood at X Convenience Oval from 12.30pm

Sunday March 2
Norwood v Tasmania (Hobart)



Star Signing - Ellie Poke
Norwood’s Tasmanian connection will strengthen through the signing of Wynyard’s Ellie Poke.

A neat distributor by foot off half-back, the 18-year-old is considered to be an excellent decision-maker.

Following friend and fellow Tasmanian Candice Belbin to The Parade, Poke also boasts impressive leg speed which the Redlegs will look to use to advantage rebounding from defence.


Powerade Breakthrough Player Candidate - Charli Hazelhurst
Norwood coach Brad Ferrall is very bullish about the talent boasted by Charli Hazelhurst.

Also a gifted netballer, Hazelhurst is expected to be coveted by AFLW clubs when she is eligible for selection later this year, having won the club’s Rising Star award in 2024.

Ferrall will be tempted to use the 175cm Hazelhurst through the midfield but is expected to mostly let her settle into a key position post in defence this year.

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2025 Hostplus SANFLW Pocket Profile – Central District


2024 Snapshot
Finished – 4th

Record – 9 wins 5 losses (minor round)
0 wins 1 loss (finals)

Best and Fairest

1st – Shelby Smith (95 votes)
2nd – Katelyn Rosenzweig (49)
3rd – Caitlin Wendland (43)

League Values Award
Shelby Smith

Best First Year Player
Mikaylah Antony

Best Team Person
Laitiah Huynh

Most Determined
Caitlen Teague

Leading Goalkicker
Katelyn Rosenzweig – 28 goals

Coaches Award
Charlotte Riggs

Rising Star
Miyu Endersby

The Advertiser SANFLW Team of the Year
Shelby Smith (Captain, Rover), Katelyn Rosenzweig (Full Forward), Charlotte Riggs (Centre Half-Back), Jasmine Evans (Interchange)


Player Movement
COMING
Tesharna Maher (Norwood), Mikayla Cavallaro (Woodville-West Torrens), Alysha Healy (Sturt/Tanunda), Jasmine Elsworthy (Light/Woodville-West Torrens), Tashalyla Corfield (Angle Vale), Holly Tralaggan (returned)

GOING
Shelby Smith (retired), Chantel Reynolds (retired), Georgia Avery (retired), Ella Mickan (retired), Jess Schulz (retired), Charlotte Riggs (West Coast), Jasmine Evans (Port Adelaide), Georgia McKee (Adelaide)


2024 SANFLW Trial Matches
Saturday February 22
Central District v Norwood at X Convenience Oval from 12.30pm

Saturday March 1
West Adelaide v Central District at Hisense Stadium from 12pm



Star Signing - Tesharna Maher
Tesharna Maher boasts plenty of pace which she is expecting to use on the expanses of X Convenience Oval in 2025.

Enticed to Elizabeth after playing 10 matches for the Redlegs in 2024, the 23-year-old will be hoping to recapture the form which earned her a berth in the 2023 SANFLW Team of the Year.

Hunt expects Maher to spend the majority of her time in attack with spurts through the midfield for the Bulldogs.



Powerade Breakthrough Player Candidate - Charlotte Maurits
Central coach Ben Hunt admits to loving his left-footers.

So it is no surprise he is eagerly anticipating the impact Charlotte Maurits will have in her first Hostplus SANFLW League season.

Just 15, Maurits has been turning heads on the training track after breaking the team record for the 1.5km time trial.

Hunt, who plans to play the teenager in attack and through the midfield, has been impressed with her natural football knowledge.

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2025 Hostplus SANFLW Pocket Profile – Woodville-West Torrens


2024 Snapshot
Finished – 7th

Record – 4 wins, 10 losses

Best & Fairest
Poppy Waterford

Runner Up
Annie Falkenberg

3rd Place
Christina Leuzzi

Leading Goal Kicker
Rosette Zerella

The Advertiser SANFLW Team of the Year – Annie Falkenberg (Back Pocket, Vice-Captain), Poppy Waterford (Wing), Grace Martin (Interchange)


Player Movement
COMING
Maia Freemantle (Eagles Juniors/Henley), Ruby Lynch (Eagles Juniors/Henley), Alice Tentye (North Gambier), Ellie Farrands (Hermit Park, Townsville)

GOING
Grace Martin (Greater Western Sydney), Renee Forth (retired), Ash Forbes (Victoria), Hannah Scholar (overseas), Astrid Gooley (Glenelg), Brooklyn Kraft (Glenelg), Mikayla Cavallaro (Central District), Rose Clancy-Dillon (Queensland)


2024 Trial Matches
Saturday February 22
Woodville-West Torrens v North Adelaide at Eastern Parade Reserve from 12.30pm

Saturday March 1
South Adelaide v Woodville-West Torrens at Magain Stadium from 12.30pm


One to Watch - Klaudia O'Neill
Exciting key position prospect Klaudia O’Neill is returning to the forward line after a consistent season in the back half throughout 2024.

The 18-year-old, who measures in at 178cm, has impressed coach Narelle Smith with her movement on the track during preseason, leaving her well-placed to hit the scoreboard regularly in 2025.


Powerade Breakthrough Player Candidate - Ruby Lynch
Athleticism is a key feature of Lynch’s style of play as she continues to develop in the ruck and attack for the Eagles.

Measuring in at 181cm, the left-footer is poised to make her senior debut in the Hostplus SANFLW League where she will pose a serious aerial threat.

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2025 Hostplus SANFLW Pocket Profile – South Adelaide


2024 Snapshot
Finished – 1st

Record – 11 wins, 3 losses (Minor Round)
2 wins, 0 losses (Finals)

Best and Fairest – Nikki Nield

Runner Up – Jordann Hickey

Third Place – Esther Schirmer

Leading Goalkicker
Emily Brockhurst – 26 goals

Flinders University Most Improved
Emily Brockhurst

Trademark Award
Jordann Hickey

Coaches Award
Mel Anderson

Rising Star
Layla Vizgaudis

The Advertiser SANFLW Team of the Year – Esther Schirmer (Full Back), Soriah Moon (Ruck), Emily Brockhurst (Forward Pocket), Nikki Nield (Ruck Rover), Jordann Hickey (Interchange), Rick Watts (Coach)


Player Movement
COMING
Tamika May (West Adelaide/Blackwood), Molly Jenkins (McLaren Districts), Jaidee-Lee Shortridge (Cove), Indi Miller (Goolwa/Port Elliott), Meg McGuiness (Pinktails/Alice Springs)

GOING
Nikki Nield (retired), Bri Cleggett (retired), Gypsy Schirmer (Sturt), Eqxelle Evans (Sturt)


2025 SANFLW Trial Matches
Saturday February 22
South Adelaide v Sturt at Magain Stadium from 12.30pm

Saturday March 1
South Adelaide v Woodville-West Torrens at Magain Stadium from 12.30pm


Star Signing - Tamika May
For just the second year, South Adelaide didn’t lose any players through the AFLW Draft.

Despite there not being a significant need to recruit, the Panthers couldn’t go past the opportunity to land the signature of tall utility Tamika May.

Measuring in at 176cm, May can not only play as a roaming key forward, she is equally adept at pinch-hitting in the ruck.

The 22-year-old was unable to manage a SANFLW League game for West Adelaide last year but with 13 senior matches under her belt, she is now ready to blossom in a new environment.


Powerade Breakthrough Player Candidate - Taya Maxwell
It’s not often a player can earn two senior premiership medals in the same season but that’s exactly what the talented Taya Maxwell achieved in 2024.

The Panthers’ teenager featured in her team’s Development League victory before playing a vital role in South’s redeeming Hostplus SANFLW League win against Norwood.

Lining up for South Australia’s U16 side last year, Maxwell is tuning up to play a role through the midfield in 2025 as coach Rick Watts looks to fill the midfield void left by Nikki Nield with multiple options.

Measuring in at 185cm, the Reynella product is one to watch at Noarlunga in 2025.

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2025 Hostplus SANFLW Pocket Profile – Glenelg


2024 Snapshot
Finished – 3rd

Record – 9 wins, 4 losses, 1 draw (minor round), 0 wins 2 losses (finals)

2024 Club Champion
1st – Jess Bates (233 votes)
2nd – Jo Miller (133)
3rd – Marie Martino (82)

Stripes Player
Marie Martino and Jess Bates

Cass Hartley Best Team Player
Jess Bates

Leading Goalkicker
Eloise Mackereth (14 goals)

Best Defensive Player
Marie Martino

The Advertiser SANFLW Team of the Year – Jess Bates (Centre), Violet Patterson (Interchange), Jo Miller (Interchange)


Player Movement
COMING
Asha Dufour (West Adelaide), Ella Quinn (North Adelaide), Astrid Gooley (Woodville-West Torrens), Brooklyn Kraft (Woodville-West Torrens), Kaitey Whittaker (Norwood/St Mary’s), Cassie McWilliam (Nightcliff), Maddie Zacher (Adelaide University/West Adelaide), Jayde Hickey (Modbury/Norwood), Emme Day (Plympton), Tessa Davis (cricket), Charlotte O’Sullivan (Plympton), Bailey Broome (North Gambier)

GOING
Poppy Scholz (Carlton), Violet Patterson (Collingwood), Alice Bradley (retired), Alex Walker (overseas travel), Grace Duffy (Victoria), Demi McCarthy (Queensland), Shae Partington (Queensland)


2025 Trial Match
Saturday February 22
West Adelaide v Glenelg at Hisense Stadium from 12.30pm


Star Signing - Ella Quinn
Amongst the exciting youthful talent Glenelg as attracted this off-season, North Adelaide premiership defender Ella Quinn will provide plenty of experience for the Bays in 2025.

The 28-year-old featured in the Roosters’ 2022 flag and is expected to rebound off half-back as well as push into the midfield when required.

With 34 games of SANFLW experience under her belt, Quinn will provide plenty of guidance for the Tigers’ emerging youngsters.


Powerade Breakthrough Player Candidate - Georgie Fielder
New Glenelg coach Talia Radan knows exactly what to expect when she guides Tiger young gun Georgie Fielder.

Radan was an assistant coach for the SA U16 team in 2024, where Fielder displayed her dynamic style of play as she earned All-Australian selection.

Still just 16, Fielder – who has a background in athletics – played five SANFLW League games last year and is seeking to build on that in 2025 after posting an exciting pre-season.

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2025 Hostplus SANFLW Pocket Profile – West Adelaide


2024 Snapshot
Finished – 6th
Record – 6 wins, 8 losses
Best & Fairest – Zoe Venning
Runner Up – Emma Kilpatrick
Third Place – Madison Russell
Players’ Player – Emma Kilpatrick
Coaches Award – Tiana Fernandez
Emerging Talent – Emily Mableson


The Advertiser SANFLW Team of the Year – Zoe Venning (Half-Forward Flank)


Player Movement
COMING
Summer Malone (Nightcliff), Alana Lishmund (Norwood), Kayla Mudge (Barmera Monash), Chelsea Newitt (Goodwood Saints), Sarah Deed (Goodwood Saints)

GOING
Lucy Boyd (West Coast), Asha Dufour (Glenelg), Tamika May (South Adelaide), Bec Owen (retired), Milli Gentle (retired)


2025 SANFLW Trial Matches
Saturday February 22
Glenelg 4.7 (31) d West Adelaide 2.4 (16) at Hisense Stadium

Saturday March 1
West Adelaide v Central District at Hisense Stadium from 12pm


Star Signing - Alana Lishmund
Alana Lishmund is ready to make her mark on the Hostplus SANFLW League again.

Forging a reputation as a clever forward while playing with the Redlegs, the 21-year-old claimed the 2022 SANFLW Leading Goal Kicker crown.

But injuries have plagued the left-footer since, leading to her featuring in just five Development League matches last season.

The Hope Valley product has impressed Bruce Dawes with her fierce approach to preseason training, working her way to full fitness while displaying her kicking skills on the training track.


Powerade Breakthrough Player Candidate - Emily Mableson
Season 2024 was a significant one for West Adelaide’s Emily Mableson.

Not only did she play a full season of Hostplus SANFLW League for the Bloods at age 16, she swept the pool of awards at the AFLW U16 National Championships.

The running half-back was SA’s MVP of the tournament as well as earning selection as an All-Australian.

Bloods coach Bruce Dawes is excited to foster Mableson’s development further in 2025, using her in spurts through midfield while settling her predominantly in defence.

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SANFLW Coming Going for 2025


Central District
COMING
Tesharna Maher (Norwood), Mikayla Cavallaro (Woodville-West Torrens), Alysha Healy (Sturt/Tanunda), Jasmine Elsworthy (Light/Woodville-West Torrens), Tashalyla Corfield (Angle Vale), Holly Tralaggan (returned)

GOING
Shelby Smith (retired), Chantel Reynolds (retired), Georgia Avery (retired), Ella Mickan (retired), Jess Schulz (retired), Charlotte Riggs (West Coast AFLW), Jasmine Evans (Port Adelaide AFLW), Georgia McKee (Adelaide AFLW), Sasha Branson (North Adelaide)



Glenelg
COMING
Asha Dufour (West Adelaide), Ella Quinn (North Adelaide), Astrid Gooley (Woodville-West Torrens), Brooklyn Kraft (Woodville-West Torrens), Kaitey Whittaker (Norwood/St Mary’s), Cassie McWilliam (Nightcliff), Maddie Zacher (Adelaide University/West Adelaide), Jayde Hickey (Modbury/Norwood), Emme Day (Plympton), Tessa Davis (cricket), Charlotte O’Sullivan (Plympton), Bailey Broome (North Gambier)

GOING
Poppy Scholz (Carlton AFLW), Violet Patterson (Collingwood AFLW), Alice Bradley (retired), Alex Walker (overseas travel), Grace Duffy (Victoria), Demi McCarthy (Queensland), Shae Partington (Queensland), Anja Bancevic (North Adelaide)



North Adelaide
COMING
Erin Sundstrom (returned), Sky Jensen (returned), Anja Bancevic (Glenelg), Sasha Branson (Central District/Light), Ash George (Broadview), Polly Turner (Hectorville), Iris Newman (Walkerville)

GOING
Kristi Harvey (retired/Angle Vale), Jess Edwards (retired), Cristie Castle (retired), Ella Quinn (Glenelg), Jemma Whittington-Charity (Port Adelaide AFLW), Sarah Steele-Park (Sydney AFLW), Brianna Arthur (personal)



Norwood
COMING
Amalie Innes (North Adelaide), Timeka Cox (Broadview/North Adelaide), Ellie Poke (Tassie Devils/Wynyard), Georgie Jacques (returned/Port Adelaide AFLW)

GOING
Tesharna Maher (Central District), Alana Lishmund (West Adelaide), Charlotte Nenke (Study), Kaitey Whittaker (Glenelg)



South Adelaide
COMING
Tamika May (West Adelaide/Blackwood), Molly Jenkins (McLaren Districts), Jaidee-Lee Shortridge (Cove), Indi Miller (Goolwa/Port Elliott), Meg McGuiness (Pinktails/Alice Springs)

GOING
Nikki Nield (retired), Bri Cleggett (retired), Gypsy Schirmer (Sturt), Eqxelle Evans (Sturt)



Sturt
COMING
Alex Ballard (returned/Port Adelaide AFLW), Gypsy Schirmer (South Adelaide), Eqxelle Evans (South Adelaide), Maddie Fitzgerald (West Adelaide/Blackwood), Roxy Tyler (Scotch OC), Charlotte Copson (Mount Barker), Lily Whiteman (Glenunga)

GOING
India Rasheed (Adelaide AFLW), Kate Harris (retired), Jaimee Wittervan (retired), Alysha Healy (Central District), Sarah Wallace (work)



West Adelaide
COMING
Summer Malone (Nightcliff), Alana Lishmund (Norwood), Kayla Mudge (Barmera Monash), Chelsea Newitt (Goodwood Saints), Sarah Deed (Goodwood Saints)

GOING
Lucy Boyd (West Coast AFLW), Asha Dufour (Glenelg), Tamika May (South Adelaide), Bec Owen (retired), Milli Gentle (retired)



Woodville-West Torrens
COMING
Maia Freemantle (Eagles Juniors/Henley), Ruby Lynch (Eagles Juniors/Henley), Alice Tentye (North Gambier), Ellie Farrands (Hermit Park, Townsville)

GOING
Grace Martin (Greater Western Sydney AFLW), Renee Forth (retired), Ash Forbes (Victoria), Hannah Scholar (overseas), Astrid Gooley (Glenelg), Brooklyn Kraft (Glenelg), Mikayla Cavallaro (Central District), Rose Clancy-Dillon (Queensland)

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SANFLW Coming Going for 2025
North Adelaide
COMING: Iris Newman (Walkerville)

Watched this girl play in the 15's carnival late last year - she's a beauty.. very bright future.

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2025 Hostplus SANFLW Pocket Profile – Sturt


2024 Snapshot
Finished – 5th
Record – 7 wins, 7 losses

2024 Best and Fairest
1st – Isobel Kuiper and Alisha Gepp
3rd – India Rasheed

Senior Women’s Emerging Talent
Sophie Thredgold

James Thredgold Most Valuable Player (Senior Women)
India Rasheed

The Advertiser SANFLW Team of the Year – Monique Bessen (Wing), India Rasheed (Half-Forward Flank)


Player Movement
COMING
Alex Ballard (returned/Port Adelaide AFLW), Gypsy Schirmer (South Adelaide), Eqxelle Evans (South Adelaide), Maddie Fitzgerald (West Adelaide/Blackwood), Roxy Tyler (Scotch OC), Charlotte Copson (Mount Barker), Lily Whiteman (Glenunga)

GOING
India Rasheed (Adelaide AFLW), Kate Harris (retired), Jaimee Wittervan (retired), Alysha Healy (Central District), Sarah Wallace (work)


2025 SANFLW Trial Matches
Saturday February 22
South Adelaide v Sturt at Magain Stadium from 12.30pm

Saturday March 1
Sturt v North Adelaide at the Summit, Mount Barker from 12.30pm


Star Signing - Gypsy Schirmer
Gypsy Schirmer is set to provide Sturt with plenty of flexibility after departing South Adelaide during the off-season.

The Panthers’ 2022 best-and-fairest winner is eager for a fresh start with the Double Blues, now coach Michael O’Connor needs to find her best fit in his 2025 line-up.

With 39 games of SANFLW experience under her belt, Schirmer presents as a tough match-up for the opposition if she settles in the centre square, given she measures in at 178cm.


Powerade Breakthrough Player candidate - Sophie Thredgold
She claimed Sturt’s Senior Emerging Talent award in 2024 and now Sophie Thredgold is ready to elevate to another level in 2025.

One of seven Double Blues in the SA U18 Girls Academy, Thredgold has established herself as a reliable defender in her 14 SANFLW appearances last season.

Now, the 17-year-old is presenting herself as option to be injected into Sturt’s midfield rotation, with coach Michael O’Connor noting she had returned to preseason ”fitter and stronger” while continuing to fine tune her skills in craft sessions.

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2025 Hostplus SANFLW Pocket Profile – North Adelaide


2024 Snapshot
Finished – 8th
Record – 2 wins, 12 losses

Best and Fairest
Julia Clark

Runner up Best and Fairest
Laela Ebert

3rd Best and Fairest
Amber Ward

Margie Varcoe Memorial Trophy for Best Women’s Team Player
Jess Edwards

Best Young Talent
Laela Ebert

Coaches Trophy
Djimila Totham

The Advertiser SANFLW Team of the Year – Laela Ebert (Half-Back Flank)


Player Movement
COMING
Erin Sundstrom (returned), Sky Jensen (returned), Anja Bancevic (Glenelg), Sasha Branson (Central District/Light), Ash George (Broadview), Polly Turner (Hectorville), Iris Newman (Walkerville)

GOING
Kristi Harvey (retired/Angle Vale), Jess Edwards (retired), Cristie Castle (retired), Ella Quinn (Glenelg), Jemma Whittington-Charity (Port Adelaide AFLW), Sarah Steele-Park (Sydney AFLW), Brianna Arthur (personal), Amalie Innes (Norwood), Indi Buckskin-James (personal)


2025 Trial Matches
Saturday February 22
Woodville-West Torrens 7.10 (52) d North Adelaide 2.8 (20) at Eastern Parade Reserve

Saturday March 1
North Adelaide 7.10 (52) d Sturt 1.4 (10) at the Summit, Mount Barker


Star Signing - Erin Sundstrom
You could sense the enthusiasm in coach Kelly Barltrop’s voice when talking about the return of Erin Sundstrom for season 2025.

Sundstrom, who is returning from a season away from SANFLW last year, provides plenty of leadership having been co-captain of the Roosters in 2022.

The 27-year-old, who boasts 37 games of SANFLW experience, adds plenty of flexibility in being able to play in all sectors of the ground.


Powerade Breakthrough Player Candidate - Polly Turner
North Adelaide fans would fondly remember seeing P.Turner named on a Thursday night throughout the 1990s.

Now, they are set for a treat again as Polly Turner continues her father Peter’s legacy at Prospect in the Hostplus SANFLW League.

Performing a similar role to her dad as a strong-marking key forward, Polly has already impressed by earning All-Australian honours with the SA U16 team last year.

Expect the 17-year-old to be among those named to play in Round 1 this season.

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Round 1
Saturday 15th March
Eagles v Sturt (Eastern Parade - 10:30am)
South v Norwood (Magain Stadium - 6:00pm)

Sunday 16th March
Centrals v Glenelg (X-Convience Oval - 12:00pm)
West v North (Hisense Stadium - 1:30pm)

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Round 1 Hostplus SANFLW Match Wraps


Central District 7.10 (52) d Glenelg 3.3 (21)
Central District proved it is far from a spent force, flexing its authority with a statement-making 31-point win against Glenelg at X Convenience Oval in Round 1 of the Hostplus SANFLW League.

Bundled out of the top-four after a shock loss to Norwood in last year’s first semi-final, the Bulldogs proved they will again be around the mark for a major round berth by accounting for the Bays with an overwhelming 38-15 inside 50 advantage.

Keeping the visitors scoreless in the first half, Central established a match-winning lead of 35 points by three-quarter time as premiership stars Katelyn Rosenzweig and Lauren Breguet each booted two goals, together with Sturt signing Alysha Healy.

Bulldogs Sophie Eaton (25 disposals), Jovanka Zecevic (22 disposals) and Tesharna Maher (21 disposals, one goal) all contributed to cover the retirement of ball-magnet Shelby Smith.

Prolific Tigers midfielder Jess Bates found plenty of the Sherrin to tally 37 possessions, seven clearances and a goal while impressive teenager Georgie Fielder racked up 25 disposals and six clearances.

The match marked the Hostplus SANFLW League field umpiring debut of 2017 Norwood premiership captain Bek McMahon, who has steadily risen through the SANFL ranks, having also officiated in the SANFLW Development League and at SANFL under-age matches.


Woodville-West Torrens 8.5 (53) d Sturt 2.6 (18)
Woodville-West Torrens’ determination to qualify for its inaugural Hostplus SANFLW League finals berth was on full display as it toppled Sturt by 35 points at Eastern Parade Reserve.

Admitted into the competition in 2019, the Eagles have a steely resolve under coach Narelle Smith to create history in 2025 by reaching the major round.

The hosts’ efficiency proved pivotal in the result, having only five more inside 50 entries than the Double Blues yet managing a healthy tally of 8.5 (53) compared to Sturt’s 2.6 (18).

An even contribution was a feature of the Eagles’ win as Christina Leuzzi collected a match-high 19 disposals and 10 clearances, while Lucy Moore had 16 possessions and a goal.

Key Eagles focal point Klaudia O’Neill booted two goals to be among her team’s seven goal kickers.

Sturt’s Alex Ballard battled hard in her 50th SANFLW League game to collect 16 disposals, with teammates Izzy Kuiper (19 disposals) and Monique Bessen (18) also working hard.


West Adelaide 5.7 (37) d North Adelaide 4.8 (32)
West Adelaide appears to have solved its potency problems as Norwood recruit Alana Lishmund made an instant impact in the Bloods’ dramatic five-point win against North Adelaide at Hisense Stadium.

Recruited from The Parade in the off-season, Lishmund carried her promising preseason form into Round 1 by booting three majors including the go-ahead goal for the Bloods in the 17th minute of the final quarter.

Displaying the sort of form which catapulted her to the 2022 SANFLW Leading Goal Kicker award, Lishmund ran back with the flight of the ball to take a courageous chest mark before calmly nailing her 20m set shot to seal the Roosters’ fate.

Newly-named joint vice-captains Zoe Venning (32 disposals, one goal) and Hannah Button (24 disposals, one goal) were instrumental in earning the victory while impressive teenager Emily Mableson collected 13 disposals.

Rooster Polly Turner had a debut to remember, booting two goals from her 13 disposals and four marks while also laying three tackles as Aprille Crooks and Julia Clark also fought valiantly for the visitors.


South Adelaide 7.11 (53) d Norwood 4.5 (29)
South Adelaide began its premiership defence in bright fashion with a convincing 24-point win in the Hostplus SANFLW Grand Final rematch at Magain Stadium.

Overcoming a goalless first quarter, the Panthers clicked into gear by booting the final three majors of the second term.

Rick Watts’ charges then displayed their supreme fitness in the fourth quarter by piling on 3.2 to the Legs’ 1.1 to bank valuable percentage.

South’s Shae Archbold hit the scoreboard with three majors but it was the stunning performance of tall utility Taya Maxwell which caught the eye as she recorded 24 disposals, six clearances and four marks.

Panthers captain Jordann Hickey racked up 23 disposals and five marks while teammates Layla Vizguadis (22 disposals) and Emma Charlton (21 disposals, one goal) were also influential.

Norwood received great service from leadership group member Jade Halfpenny with a team-high 21 possessions and nine tackles while Sophie Arkun (18 disposals) and Elle Lineage (two goals, 10 disposals) flew the red and blue flag.

[Booney]

Watched the first qtr and a bit of the Eagles v Sturt game in what were horrendous conditions at Wingfield Oval. The hot northerly had a touch of Resource Co in the air making conditions less than savory. The Eagles talls forward of centre proved too big and strong for Sturts back half and the match was decided fairly early at 4.2 to 1.2. Some good ball movement on the outside of the contests and the umpires, I thought, let enough go (throws, HTB) on the inside to allow the ball into space.

[Bluedemon]

Round 2
Saturday 22nd March
Central District v Sturt (X Convenience Oval - 12:30pm)
Norwood v West Adelaide (Coopers Stadium - 12:30pm)
Eagles v Glenelg (Eastern Parade - 1:30pm)

Sunday 23rd March
South Adelaide v North Adelaide (Magain Stadium - 12:30pm)

[another grub]

Do the AFLW listed players play SANFLW?

how does that work? Surely they must play somewhere in the off season given its length

[Bluedemon]

Do the AFLW listed players play SANFLW?

how does that work? Surely they must play somewhere in the off season given its length

Normally they have played from Round 2 or 3 to about 6 o7 but with the AFLW season starting a bit earlier, maybe they aren't allowed this year

[Bluedemon]

Round 2 Hostplus SANFLW Match Wraps


South Adelaide 1.7 (13) lost to North Adelaide 3.4 (22)
North Adelaide caused a massive boilover in Round 2 of the Hostplus SANFLW League, toppling reigning premier South Adelaide by nine points at Magain Stadium.

Winning just two matches last year en route to claiming the club’s first wooden spoon, the Roosters announced they are on the rise by keeping the Panthers without a goal until five minutes into the fourth quarter.

Round 1 AAMI Rookie Polly Turner opened the account for North with the only goal of the first term before new captain Amber Ward established a match-high 19-point buffer with a major just 47 seconds into the third term.

New North coach Kelly Barltrop was then able to guide her charges across the line despite South’s Shae Archbold kicking the only major of the fourth stanza.

Rooster Jamie Parish, who notched her 50th game milestone in Round 1, was her team’s leading disposal winner with 21 while reigning North club champion Julia Clark, who finished the match sporting a bandage around her head, tallied 18 touches.

South trio Caitlin Couch (28 disposals, six clearances), Emma Charlton (25 disposals. 10 clearances) and captain Jordann Hickey (22 disposals) fought hard but didn’t have enough assistance to haul their team over the line.


Woodville-West Torrens 7.9 (51) d Glenelg 6.3 (39)
Woodville-West Torrens is perched at the top of the Hostplus SANFLW League ladder after holding off Glenelg by 12 points at Eastern Parade Reserve.

Banking a second consecutive win after beating Sturt in Round 1, the Eagles withstood a valiant late charge by the Tigers to claim the premiership points.

Leading at every change and by as much as 27 points midway through the second quarter, the Eagles suddenly found themselves back on level terms when Glenelg’s Tamsyn Morriss tied up the scores with a goal in the 10th minute of the final term.

But the hosts were able to steady with goals to impressive youngster Imogen Trengove and Brianna Walling as they held the Bays scoreless for the rest of the contest.

Dominating the inside 50m count 48-26, the Eagles received great service from Trengove, who finished with 19 disposals and two goals, together with new co-captain Poppy Waterford (17 disposals, nine tackles) and veteran ruck Leah Cutting (14 disposals, 30 hit outs).

Glenelg’s ball-magnet Jess Bates collected a match-high 34 disposals, to go with seven tackles and six clearances while veteran Ellie Kellock made a welcome return to the side to finish with 22 disposals, two goals and five clearances.


Central District 6.7 (43) d Sturt 6.3 (39)
A supreme solo performance from Central District star Katelyn Rosenzweig proved pivotal in her team’s thrilling four-point victory against Sturt at X Convenience Oval.

The Bulldogs’ power forward continually had an impact on the contest as she booted 4.3 of her team’s tally of 6.7 (43) while also collecting 13 disposals and four marks.

Central have now banked two wins from two starts to start the season in positive fashion under the new leadership of co-captains Laitiah Huynh and Georgia Madigan.

The hosts led by 10 points on the verge of the 10-minute mark of the fourth term as Tara Lord kicked truly but they were made to sweat when Sturt’s Georgia King cut the margin to just four points within two minutes.

Ben Hunt’s charges were then able to hold on grimly for the rest of the contest as the Double Blues entered their forward 50m arc on eight more occasions.

Bulldogs Maddy Lane and Jovanka Zecevic each chalked up 19 disposals while tenacious Caitlen Teague racked up 11 tackles to go with her 16 possessions.

Sturt ruck Jasmin Fejo – who also plays district basketball for Woodville – was outstanding with 22 disposals, six clearances and 32 hit outs as midfield star Izzy Kuiper filled her stats sheet with 27 disposals, 11 clearances and six tackles.


Norwood 2.3 (15) lost to West Adelaide 5.12 (42)
West Adelaide continued its bright start to the season with a confidence-boosting 27-point triumph against Norwood at The Parade.

As the Redlegs were celebrating their 100th Hostplus SANFLW League match, the Bloods spoiled the party by keeping the hosts without a goal from the second minute of the second term until the final siren.

Not only did the visitors dominate possession, they also engineered decisive advantages in clearances (34-25) and inside 50s (48-21) as they skipped out to a 2-0 win-loss record.

Bloods vice-captains Zoe Venning (25 disposals, seven marks) and Hannah Button (17 disposals, 11 tackles) stepped up in the absence of injured skipper Madi Russell while teammates Ruby Ballard (21 disposals, 11 tackles) and Emma Kilpatrick (20 disposals, one goal) were also prominent.

Norwood’s Emma Clark led her team’s disposal tally with 15 while also booting a goal as Sarah Branford, playing in her 50th match, collected 13 disposals for the Redlegs.