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AFL and AFLW State Draft Combine wraps

Oct 14, 2024 | sanfl.com.au | Tom Wyman

BY TOM WYMANThe athleticism of Sturt tall Jacob Molier may have caught the eye of recruiters at the Telstra AFL State Draft Combine on Saturday. Molier excelled in the jumping tests, winning the vertical jump on the day with a height of 64cm and finishing equal-first in the left foot running vertical jump (84cm). However, it was Molier’s speed in the 20m sprint which was particularly exciting for a player of his size, finishing second with a time of 2.920 seconds.
2024 SANFL U17 Futures Match Wrap

Sep 22, 2024 | sanfl.com.au | Tom Wyman

By TOM WYMANTeam Blue defeated Team Yellow by 66 points in the SANFL U17 Futures match at Adelaide Oval. After a back-and-forth start, West Adelaide’s Mitchell Marsh opened the scoring for Yellow at the seven-minute mark, before Blue responded courtesy of two goals to Redlegs forward Fergus Myall. A long-range goal from Sturt’s Harley Barker saw Yellow cut the margin to two points at quarter time.
Norwood win 2024 SANFL Reserves Premiership

Sep 22, 2024 | sanfl.com.au | Tom Wyman

By TOM WYMANNorwood defeated Sturt by 16 points at Adelaide Oval to claim its first Reserves premiership since 2019. The minor premier Redlegs, coached by Aaron Jelfs, led at every change as the inaccurate Double Blues failed to apply meaningful scoreboard pressure. As would become a theme of the game, both sides missed opportunities early, before Redlegs forward Jay Polkinghorne finally broke the deadlock at the 16-minute mark by running into an open goal.
Sturt win 2024 SANFL U16 Grand Final

Sep 14, 2024 | sanfl.com.au | Tom Wyman

By TOM WYMANSturt defeated South Adelaide by 24 points at Adelaide Oval to claim its first SANFL U16 premiership since 2015. In clear conditions, it took two minutes for coach Greg Crowden’s Double Blues to have their first goal on the board courtesy of tall Griffin James, before South hit back with majors to Zemes Pilot and Kody Shortridge.
SANFL U16 Preliminary Final Match Wrap

Sep 7, 2024 | sanfl.com.au | Tom Wyman

By TOM WYMANSturt secured its place in the SANFL U16 Grand Final with a 23-point victory over North Adelaide in the Preliminary Final at Thomas Farms Oval. The Roosters gained the early ascendancy in the midfield but weren’t able to capitalise on their hard work, before Joshua Henry eventually kicked the first goal of the game at the 16-minute mark of the first term. Tom Lindsay got the quick reply for Sturt, but a late goal to Oscar Fraser saw North take a 10-point lead into quarter time.
SANFL U16 Semi-Final Match Wraps

Aug 31, 2024 | sanfl.com.au | Tom Wyman

By TOM WYMANSouth Adelaide upset Sturt by 18 points in the SANFL U16 Second Semi-Final at Thomas Farms Oval, booking a place in the Grand Final on Sunday September 15. Minor premier Sturt entered the clash having defeated the Panthers twice in three meetings during the year, but the Panthers got off to a dream start when Kodah Edwards kicked the opening goal within a minute.
Round 17 SANFL U16 Match Wraps

Aug 19, 2024 | sanfl.com.au | Tom Wyman

By TOM WYMANSturt locked in the SANFL U16 minor premiership with a huge 145-point smashing of Norwood at Thomas Farms Oval in Round 17. Eager to build momentum ahead of the finals, the Double Blues showed no mercy as they kicked 23 goals for the match and kept the Redlegs goalless after quarter time. Nine Double Blues hit the scoreboard, Carter Gallasch leading the way with six and Taj Garrett contributing five, while Cameron Hood kicked the lone goal for the visitors.
Round 16 SANFL U16 Match Wraps

Aug 11, 2024 | sanfl.com.au | Tom Wyman

By TOM WYMANImproving West Adelaide recorded its fourth win for the SANFL U18 season with a seven-point victory over Woodville-West Torrens at Hisense Stadium. In a tight contest, the Eagles held a three-point lead at the last change, but the Bloods kicked four final-term goals to record their third win from the past four games. Laurence Andriani led West with 29 disposals and a goal, while Ryan McAulay had an impact in attack by booting two goals.
Round 15 SANFL U16 Match Wraps

Jul 28, 2024 | sanfl.com.au | Tom Wyman

By TOM WYMANWoodville-West Torrens ended Sturt’s eight-game winning streak by defeating the ladder-leaders by 48 points at Thebarton Oval in Round 15 of the SANFL U16s. The Eagles opened up an early lead and refused to take their foot off the pedal, with ruckman Jack Marks having a day to remember. Marks kicked two goals in the opening term and finished with a bag of four to complement his 30 disposals, 22 hitouts and nine marks.
SA Country defeat WA Country

Jul 28, 2024 | sanfl.com.au | Tom Wyman

By TOM WYMANA dominant second quarter helped SA Country cruise to an impressive 43-point victory over WA Country in the annual men’s State country match at Adelaide Oval. WA Country came out with intent and caught the Croweaters off guard initially, and after a series of minor scores, Sandrgroper Tom Lee kicked the first goal of the game after a strong mark. Moments later Lee found himself in a pocket of space and again made no mistake from the set shot.