SANFL

SANFL's Head of Development Heath Younie is passionate about coaching and developing young players. That's why he's loving his role as AAMI SA U16 coach as he guides the Croweaters at the 2026 Marsh AFL National Championships. Making hs debut on the Checkside Chats podcast, Younie reviews SA's narrow Game 1 loss to WA whilst also previewing the upcoming clashes with Victoria Metro and Victoria Cou...

Rupturing his spleen, recovering from an ACL and continually being overlooked by AFL clubs - it's no surprise that Sturt captain Tom Lewis continues to play with a chip on his shoulder after 99 Hostplus SANFL League games.  The 26-year-old maintains an incredibly positive, yet humble, attitude to all of the aspects in his hectic life as he chases down more glory with his beloved Double Blues. Spea...

The AAMI SA U18 Team is primed for its AFL National Championship defence. After claiming South Australia's fifth title last year, the Croweaters are set to field another talented line-up with depth across every line. Speaking on the Checkside Chats podcast, AAMI SA U18 coach Tony Bamford provides an in-depth insight into a wide range of SA players including leadership group members Kodah Edwards,...

The AFL Mid-Season Draft has again had a significant impact on the Hostplus SANFL League, reigniting calls for an increase to the compensation provided to affected clubs. Speaking on the Checkside Chats podcast, SANFL Head of Talent and Football Operations Sean Toohey said the current amount of $10,000 per player was something that ''definitely needed to be looked at.'' ''That's something that we...

It started as a clothing label, now it is a vital movement.  Something in the Water (STW) is the brainchild of Woodville-West Torrens recruit Harper Montgomery, who is now championing the ultra-important mental health cause. Returning to Adelaide after spending time in Sydney with GWS' VFL team, the 21-year-old has developed his company to offer a ''safe space'' for teenage boys and young men to o...

He's been a big influence behind West Adelaide's early-season resurgence. Bloods tall forward Tom Scully is used to being described as big given he measures in at a towering 203cm and now he's casting an imposing shadow across the Hostplus SANFL League. Booting eight goals in his opening three games, the 21-year-old also caught the eye with his three-goal effort for the West End State Team earlier...

It's redemption time for the West End State Team.  Even though debutant Oliver Davis wasn't part of the outfits which succumbed to the VFL and WAFL last year, the South Adelaide vice-captain is well aware of what's at stake against the Vics from 2.40pm at Stratarama Stadium on Saturday. Originally from Clarence in Tasmania, the 23-year-old joins SANFL Media's Zac Milbank and The Advertiser's Andre...

Will Sturt be as dominant in 2026? The Double Blues secured their 16th flag on the back of losing just one match in 2025. Surely they won't repeat the dose? And what about the elite coaches entering the Hostplus SANFL League this season? Nathan Bassett is sinking his teeth into a three-year rebuild with West Adelaide, favourite son Josh Francou is returning to Prospect for the first time since 201...

Tune in to the latest edition of SANFL's exclusive podcast, Checkside Chats, to learn about the Bachar Houli Foundation.  SANFL's Multicultural Participation Officer Amer El Hosni explains the Foundation's Mission and Vision whilst detailing how it operates in South Australia. BHF is providing opportunities for boys and girls from the Muslim Community to further themselves on and off the field in...

They are at opposite ends of their Hostplus SANFL League careers but Sturt's Josh Hone and Alex Holt both revelled in the unbridled joy of playing in their club's 16th premiership. Veteran Hone earned his third premiership medallion after being a part of the club's back-to-back success of 2016 and 2017 with coach Marty Mattner. Rookie Holt earned his first premiership medallion after playing just...

Woodville-West Torrens might be coming from fourth spot to defend its SANFL U18 crown but star duo Jevan Phillipou and Jack Cook are up for the challenge. As the Eagles prepare to face Central District in Saturday's First Semi-Final, Phillipou and Cook declared they are excited to tackle the Bulldogs in a Grand Final rematch, after edging out their rivals last year. Starting at 1.30pm, it will be...

He's a towering figure on and off the field, a symbol of strength for Adelaide's SANFL League Team. So it is only fitting that the club's most decorated State League player, Kieran Strachan, will be the first to reach 100 Hostplus SANFL League games on Saturday. The 29-year-old is the first of 241 League players to reach triple figures, having won three best-and-fairests and being selected in The...

They are the queens of the Hostplus SANFLW League. South Adelaide has well and truly stamped itself as the dominant force in South Australian women's football, claiming its fourth title from six grand finals against Woodville-West Torrens. And now, best-on-ground Emma Charlton and acting captain Tiffany King detail the secrets to the Panthers success. Triple premiership coach Rick Watts has been a...

South Australia's connection at the 2025 Marsh AFL National Championships was well and truly on show as it romped to its first title since 2018.  And two of the major players behind the Croweaters' fifth national crown, forward Mitchell Marsh and wing Harley Barker, have spoken highly of how close the group was under coach Tony Bamford. The latest guests on SANFL's exclusive Checkside Chats podcas...

The SA U18 team is flying.  And a key feature of the Croweaters' performance at the 2025 Marsh AFL National Championships has been their unselfish nature of play. Sitting with a 3-0 win-loss record after victories against the Allies, Victoria Metro and Western Australia, SA can win its first title with a win against Victoria Country in Melbourne on Sunday June 29. Tune in to the latest edition of...

Only three SANFL field umpires have reached the magical 400-game milestone and now, Corey Bowen, is set to become the fourth in Sunday's Hostplus SANFL League clash between Glenelg and North Adelaide at Stratarama Stadium.  The 42-year-old began his journey with SANFL in 2002 before making his League debut in Round 22 of 2004, ironically a match between the Tigers and Roosters at the Bay. Speaking...

It's every footballer's dream - kicking the winning goal after the final siren. But whether it becomes reality is another story. Not for Glenelg forward Kaitey Whittaker though, as she calmly slotted through her set shot to give the Tigers their first win of the Hostplus SANFLW League season in the club's 100th SANFLW appearance. Tune in to the latest edition of Checkside Chats to learn how the 21...

Like father, like daughter. But if you ask Laela Ebert, she's forging her way higher up the field than dad Daniel, who played the majority of his 108 SANFL League games in the back pocket for North Adelaide. Speaking on SANFL's Checkside Chats podcast, the 19-year-old is still coming to terms with winning the best-on-ground medal for her polished performance for the SANFLW State team in defeating...

South Adelaide's Jaslynne Smith loves to fly under the radar but that comes to an end on Sunday when the triple Panthers' premiership defender becomes the first SANFLW League player to reach the magical 100-game milestone! Since her first game in Round 1 of 2017, the 24-year-old has been an ultra consistent member of South's back six, only missing one match due to illness. And even then, she only...

Friday night's clash between Glenelg and Port Adelaide was a long time coming for the Lyons brothers. Corey and Jarryd had only played in one senior trial match, for the Brisbane Lions, together so to finally line-up with each other at Alberton Oval was a memorable occasion. In the latest edition of the Checkside Chats podcast, Jarryd details the emotion he let out when kicking his first return go...

The quality of recruits flowing into the Hostplus SANFL League continues to catch the eye. So there is no better way to analyse their arrival than by tuning in to the latest episode of Checkside Chats to get an in-depth preview of the Hostplus SANFL League with Andrew Capel. The veteran sports journalist from The Advertiser joins host Zac Milbank to cover player movement at each of the ten clubs w...