SANFL 2025

[stampy]

where do i get on monisfaw at 100s?

[mal]

9 teams in the SANFL comp wont lose a game of football next weekend

[Spargo]

These were up on Friday;

[PatowalongaPirate]

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[beef]

Who was the last team to go through undefeated?

[Spargo]

Who was the last team to go through undefeated?

Port - 1914 (12-0)

[pmackk]

Only loss I could see is to the crows in the last game we have played one bad game all season and still managed to win that.

[saintal]

Wanted to watch parts of Bays v South back on SANFLnow, but noticed that this game and 2 others are "locked" for me. Can only watch the games from Prospect and Unley. Anybody else having this issue?

[dedja]

Wanted to watch parts of Bays v South back on SANFLnow, but noticed that this game and 2 others are "locked" for me. Can only watch the games from Prospect and Unley. Anybody else having this issue?

It happens quite regularly, in a random way.

It usually resolves itself in the next day or so, but pretty shoddy management of the site it must be said.

[saintal]

Wanted to watch parts of Bays v South back on SANFLnow, but noticed that this game and 2 others are "locked" for me. Can only watch the games from Prospect and Unley. Anybody else having this issue?

It happens quite regularly, in a random way.

It usually resolves itself in the next day or so, but pretty shoddy management of the site it must be said.

Yeah ok. Noticed early in season games were generally available for replaying that same evening, but past few weeks have had to wait a day or two (and then some are locked anyway..). Leaves a bit to be desired. The actual presentation/commentary of games is far better than the early years, although the occasional replay of a goal or mark would be nice.

[Spargo]

Wanted to watch parts of Bays v South back on SANFLnow, but noticed that this game and 2 others are "locked" for me. Can only watch the games from Prospect and Unley. Anybody else having this issue?

It happens quite regularly, in a random way.

It usually resolves itself in the next day or so, but pretty shoddy management of the site it must be said.

Yeah ok. Noticed early in season games were generally available for replaying that same evening, but past few weeks have had to wait a day or two (and then some are locked anyway..). Leaves a bit to be desired. The actual presentation/commentary of games is far better than the early years, although the occasional replay of a goal or mark would be nice.

FWIW there’s about 11-12 mins of highlights on YouTube.

[Dutchy]

Wanted to watch parts of Bays v South back on SANFLnow, but noticed that this game and 2 others are "locked" for me. Can only watch the games from Prospect and Unley. Anybody else having this issue?

Yeah it takes a while for the live stream to upload for some reason, happens across all the grades.

Crazy that there isn't any replays or highlights on the streams in 2025, a number of the grassroots live streams have had this capability for a few years.

[Interceptor]

Wanted to watch parts of Bays v South back on SANFLnow, but noticed that this game and 2 others are "locked" for me. Can only watch the games from Prospect and Unley. Anybody else having this issue?

Yeah it takes a while for the live stream to upload for some reason, happens across all the grades.

Crazy that there isn't any replays or highlights on the streams in 2025, a number of the grassroots live streams have had this capability for a few years.

This. Fifty years ago analog tv systems could incorporate replays, but somehow these guys still can't. Amateur hour.

This was taken to absurd lengths when for last year's GF, there was no commentary at all, then right at the start of the game the Channel 7 commentary audio was switched in for some reason (technical issues?), who of course continously referred to the "replay" after a passage of play.

[StrayDog]

Wanted to watch parts of Bays v South back on SANFLnow, but noticed that this game and 2 others are "locked" for me. Can only watch the games from Prospect and Unley. Anybody else having this issue?

Yep. I can't recall it being an issue in previous years, nor can I recall a round this year when it hasn't been. Certainly regular in recent memory.

FWIW, after 14 rounds, you'd think they'd have taken enough notice and care in getting its own clubs' names correct. Basic respect and professional courtesy, if nothing else.

[gadj1976]

Wanted to watch parts of Bays v South back on SANFLnow, but noticed that this game and 2 others are "locked" for me. Can only watch the games from Prospect and Unley. Anybody else having this issue?

Every week! My lad plays for North U16's and their game is last to be unlocked every week. I assume someone at the club has to unlock it?

[wenchbarwer]

SANFL Country team announced:

SANFL has released the South Australian Country team to tackle Western Australia Country in Perth this Saturday, July 26.

To be played at Sullivan Logistics Stadium following the WAFL clash between Subiaco and South Fremantle, the men’s State country clash is an annual tradition between the rival regional Croweaters and Sandgropers.

SA Country, coached by former Collingwood AFLW senior coach and 2017 Norwood SANFLW premiership coach Steve Symonds, is largely made up of the players selected in the AAMI Team of the Championships at the 2025 THINK! Road Safety SA Country Championships in Port Pirie.

The team will be led by captain Ben Heaslip, a former South Adelaide midfielder who is now playing with his local club Victor Harbor.

“We are thrilled to be heading across the Nullarbor to continue the great tradition of State Country football in a rivalry which has continued to build since 2011,” SANFL Head of Community Football Shawn Ford said.

“This match is always a great showcase of SA and WA’s best regional players, and a unique and prestigious opportunity for them to wear the treasured red State guernsey with pride.”

Originating from Kimba on the Eyre Peninsula, Symonds brings a wealth of experience having coached across all levels and states in his 29-year coaching journey.

Assisting Symonds in the coaching box will be dual Magarey Medallist Zane Kirkwood, former SA Country defender Sam Tharaldsen and victorious South East mentor Daron McElroy, while last year’s captain, Matt Willson, will be the bench coach.

Featuring six players from the Eastern Zone line-up and five each from victorious South East, and Eyre Peninsula, SA also boasts plenty of players with SANFL experience.

Heaslip heads the list, together with Norwood premiership forward Ben Jarvis – who boasts AFL experience with Geelong – and joint vice-captain Zac Richards, who also played with the Redlegs. Former Sturt junior and Port Adelaide Magpie Troy Parker-Boers will be the team’s other vice-captain.

Athletic forward Phoenix Foster, from Paskeville, will be one to watch after spending last two seasons on Geelong’s AFL list along with the South East zone’s Frazer Bradley, who impressed while winning the Leading Goal Kicker Award at the championships.

Proudly supported by West End, SA Country will be aiming to continue its form against the Sandgropers, with the Croweaters toppling WA by 43 points at Adelaide Oval last year.

SA boasts a 8-3 win-loss record in head-to-head meetings since 2011, with the match postponed for two years during Covid.

The Barry Stringer Medal will be awarded to SA’s best player in the match, with Will Combe judged best afield last year.

The match will be streamed live and free on Streamer.com.au from 7pm (SA time)

# Player Community Club Country Zone
1 Nathan Beenham Flagstaff Hill Southern Districts
2 Lachlan Thomas Jervois Eastern
3 Tyson Hone Mount Lofty Eastern
4 Harlee Chandler Western Utd Eyre Peninsula
5 Ben Heaslip (C) Victor Harbor Southern Districts
6 Zac Richards (VC) Border Districts South East
8 Jaxon Bennett Elliston Districts Eyre Peninsula
9 Jesse Chandler Western United Eyre Peninsula
10 Kallis Freer Broughton Mundoora Northern
11 Will Schreiber Keith South East
12 Nathan Studham Mundulla South East
13 Jacob Collins Lobethal Eastern
14 Todd Reid South Gambier South East
15 Matt Longbottom Brinkworth Spalding Redhill Northern
16 Johann Wagner Lincoln South Eyre Peninsula
17 Will Neumann Kadina Central
18 Frazer Bradley Hatherleigh South East
20 Ben Jarvis Lincoln South Eyre Peninsula
23 Joel Parker-Boers Hahndorf Eastern
24 Troy Parker-Boers (VC) Hahndorf Eastern
25 Jack Carpenter Barossa Districts Central
26 Phoenix Foster Paskeville Central
27 Jessie Landers Hahndorf Eastern

[whufc]

Some really good footballers in the side. Obvious omission due to their own personal commitments is the two Combe boys from Crystal Brook.

Proud to see our A Grade captain/coach Matt Longbottom become the first BSR footballer since Dennis 'Trunk' Weckert in 1990 to make the side. Just means I have to find another player for this b's this week

[Dutchy]

They are the SANFL’s golden couple.

And together they are driven to lift struggling West Adelaide out of the doldrums to become regular finals contenders in both the men’s and women’s competitions.

SANFLW star Zoe Venning, who last week was crowned the women’s league’s 2025 best and fairest player, and her long-time partner, ace SANFL midfielder Kobe Ryan, who finished third in last year’s Magarey Medal, have not only become one of the town’s glamour couples but they are integral to returning the battling Bloods to relevance.

The 21-year-old sweethearts bleed red and black.

“We are beyond happy at the club and desperate to help it win more games and get back to playing finals,’’ Ryan said.

Venning, who became the fourth West player to win the SANFLW medal - a league record - said her overriding goal was to win a flag with the Bloods.

“I associate West Adelaide with family and I’m really focused on building the club and trying to be the best we can be,’’ she said.

“The club has done so much for me and to be part of its first women’s premiership would be amazing.’’

The pair is leading from the front, showing a steely resolve to turn the Bloods’ fortunes around.

Their men’s team hasn’t made the finals since their last premiership in 2015, winning the dreaded wooden spoon for five consecutive seasons from 2019-23, while their women’s side hasn’t played in the major round since losing the 2021 grand final to Glenelg.

Venning, a dashing midfielder, won a thrilling count to claim this year’s SANFLW best and fairest medal by one vote.

Trailing star South Adelaide ruck Soriah Moon by a single vote leading into the final round, Venning was awarded two votes for her standout 32-disposal performance in a win against Glenelg to jump to the top of the leaderboard, with 24, and join Hannah Button (2018), Rachelle Martin (2020) and Lauren Young (2021) as other West SANFLW medallists.

She finished runner-up for the medal in 2023 and fifth last year.

Named on the wing in the 2025 The Advertiser SANFLW Team of the Year, Venning - a three-time State player and club best and fairest winner and one of the hardest-running players in the competition - polled votes in 10 of the 14 minor rounds, illustrating her remarkable consistency.

She averaged 26 disposals and five clearances.

Ryan, who polled a whopping 27 votes in last year’s Magarey Medal count - seven behind runaway joint winners Will Snelling (Sturt) and Harry Boyd (Norwood) - made his South Australia State debut against the VFL this year after tying for last year’s West best and fairest award with fellow midfielder Sam Frost.

A former state under-18 vice-captain, he was selected in last year’s The Advertiser SANFL Team of the Year.

Venning and Ryan have been together for six years after being introduced at a party when they were 15.

They started dating a month later and have been inseparable since, even after Ryan discovered that his then under-16 midfield coach, Damien Venning, was Zoe’s dad.

The pair inspire each other to greater heights with their football, following each other’s games closely.

Venning started her Bloods sojourn in the under-14s, while Ryan began in the under-15s after a SANFL recruiting zone change, which forced him to switch from Glenelg.

“I try to give Zoe some advice but you’ve got to pick the right time or you could be in the doghouse,’’ Ryan joked.

“I’m on to her about handballing so much instead of kicking because I’m more of a kicker, so we would be really good in the same team.’’

Venning described her advice to Ryan as “constructive feedback’’.

“I love watching the boys at the Bloods play and me and Kobe really respect each other’s opinions and often ask each other for feedback, it’s something we enjoy doing,’’ she said.

Ryan is such a student of the SANFLW that he predicted Venning would win this year’s medal.

“I was very confident and when she won, I kept saying ‘I told you so’,’’ he said.

“Westies were in a lot of close games during the year and Zoe finds plenty of the ball, so I wasn’t surprised at all to see her win.’’

But Ryan wasn’t at the count at Adelaide Oval, instead watching at home with his parents and siblings.

“He’s really invested in our team and wanted to come but I was like, ‘nah, it’s just us girls there’ and all that,’’ Venning laughed.

“A lot of the tickets were already allocated, so I told him, ‘I’m not going to win anyway, so don’t worry’’.

Shocked at the time by her stunning win, an elated Venning said her success was a victory for her club.

“Upon reflection and having a bit of time to really digest it all, I started to think about my footy journey and all the people I’ve had in my corner,’’ she said.

“I associate West Adelaide with family, I’ve got my father there (he is now the club’s SANFLW midfield coach), my partner there and my brother (Zac) used to play there and we have a great one-club culture.

“The club has just looked after me so well for so long, which I’m extremely grateful for.’’

Venning started her football journey with her local club Mitcham before moving to Blackwood.

She made her SANFLW debut for West at age 15 in 2019 and has played a club record 85 league games.

Ryan, who has played 53 league games after debuting in 2022, said he could not be prouder of Venning for etching her name into the history books with her medal win.

“It’s a testament to the person she is,’’ he said.

“She just works so hard on her game and her fitness and deserves every accolade that comes her way.’’

Venning noted that Ryan had an equally strong work ethic, with the pair often undertaking fitness training together.

“Kobe likes the gym, I’m more into running, but we make it work,’’ she said.

Both Venning and Ryan, who will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury, have dreamt of playing in the big leagues, but it is not the be-all and end-all for them.

“As an 18-year-old my dream was to play in the AFLW, which I’m still open to, but when I didn’t get drafted my focus turned to just trying to be the best version of myself and controlling the controllables,’’ Venning said.

Ryan, who was considered very unlucky not to find an AFL home in his draft year, also hasn’t given up on his AFL dream.

But, like Venning, he is focused on “being the best version of myself’’ and trying to help West become a power again.

As for bragging rights, Ryan said they currently belong to Venning.

“I’m getting a lot of messages from the boys asking how it feels to be in her shadow, which is awesome to hear, because I’m so proud of her,’’ he said.