Meet 15 of SA’s most eligible AFL bachelors searching for love
They are kicking goals on the footy field but these South Aussie bachelors are still hoping to score in the relationship stakes. See who’s on the lookout for love.
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On the field they are kicking goals but off-field these South Australians are considered some of the AFL’s most eligible bachelors.
We’ve Insta stalked all our biggest footy crushes to suss who is on the market to bring you the full list of SA’s single stars who might be on the lookout for a new love in their life.
Whether you’re a Power or Crows supporter or are looking for a South Aussie who plays interstate, there’s plenty of matches to be had.
Travis Boak
Club: Port Adelaide
Age: 35
After spending over 15 years with Port, Boak clearly isn’t afraid of commitment, but he is yet to reveal any romance in his life. Not only is he an excellent role model he is also a family man who dabbles in business – who could ask for more in a prospective partner?!
Riley Thilthorpe
Club: Adelaide
Age: 21
Thilthorpe may have been too busy focusing on his return to footy after a nasty knee injury to worry about his love life but that does not stop the fans from admiring his tall, dark and handsome appearance. It is safe to say they were happy to see him back out on the turf last weekend.
Caleb Poulter
Club: Western Bulldogs
Age: 21
Poulter is back on the market after a recent split from TikTok influencer, Sam Guggenheimer. Originally from Ardrossan, he moved interstate to debut for Collingwood in 2021. He now is an important member of the Western Bulldogs midfield.
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Jase Burgoyne
Club: Port Adelaide
Age: 20
The 20-year-old “smooth-moving” defender is often praised for his “good decisions by hand and foot”. From the edits on TikTok it seems Burgoyne is already a favourite with female footy fans with many complimenting him on more than just his football skills.
Zak Butters
Club: Port Adelaide
Age: 23
While his bromance with Port Adelaide skipper, Connor Rozee is going strong, Butters is yet to find his life partner. Known for his cheeky antics, the vice-captain even took his mum, Renee, as his date to the Brownlow last year.
Will Day
Club: Hawthorn
Age: 23
Before moving to Hawthorn, Day was brought up in South Australia. Since his debut in 2020, he has collected an impressive line up of awards and was named the Hawks best and fairest. He’s the kind of boyfriend you would want to show off to all your friends and family.
Billy Dowling
Club: Adelaide
Age: 20
Dowling made his football debut this year but is yet to make an appearance on the dating scene. The midfielder enjoys travelling and even took a trip to Bali earlier in the year. Maybe he’s looking for a new adventure buddy?
Kaine Baldwin
Club: Essendon
Age: 22
The only lady featuring on this Essendon player’s Instagram is his mum. Westminster School alumni, Baldwin suffered a stress fracture in his foot which has seen him miss the start of the 2024 season.
Mitch Georgiades
Club: Port Adelaide
Age: 22
He’s the Troy Bolton of AFL, he’s always “soaring, flying” for the ball. Could you be his Gabriella Montez? Perth-born Georgiades has brought the heat this season after returning from an ACL injury and is recognised as a key forward in Port’s side.
Dan Houston
Club: Port Adelaide
Age: 27
Houston’s Instagram gives more away about his fishing skills than it does about his dating life. When he’s not striking a pose with his newest catch or tearing it up on the field, you can find this star defender cracking a cold one with his footy mates.
Luke Nankervis
Club: Adelaide
Age: 21
He may have only played 16 matches for the Crows, but young gun Nankervis, is already catching a few fan’s eyes. On social media he is often snapped having a good time alongside mates.
Luke Pedlar
Club: Adelaide
Age: 22
There doesn’t seem to be a special someone in Pedlar’s life. This rising star hails from Kingston and attended Prince Alfred College where he was the football team’s fearless captain.
Mattaes Phillipou
Club: Saint Kilda
Age: 19
Adelaide-born, Phillipou is described as a “prominent player” in the Saints side. He’s not too active on Instagram but did share his “hinge profile pic” in a cheeky post earlier this year.
Esava Ratulogea
Club: Port Adelaide
Age: 25
Ratulogea only moved to Adelaide in 2023 which means he is probably on the lookout for a local tour guide to show him the ropes. Away from footy, he shares his days with his adorable chocolate labrador, Bear.
Jake Soligo
Club: Adelaide Crows
Age: 21
While he may have won the Showdown Medal this year, Soligo is yet to win the heart of a partner. The star forward is a crucial part of the Crows offensive line up.
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