Meet the partners of SA footy stars winning the social media game including Bel Sloane, Olivia May, Tracy Phillips

It’s no surprise some of SA’s most followed Instagram users are sports stars, but their partners are giving them a run for their money. See who topped the list.

Their partners are among the most well-known AFL players our state has to offer, but these wives and girlfriends (WAGs) have got another big thing going for them … their Instagram followings.

Some of their names will sound familiar, others are new to the game, but all offer insights into the lives of your favourite footballers.

We’ve already counted down the top SA sport stars and footballers on the popular app, now it’s time to meet their better halves.

20. Bec Ebert

Handle: @bec_ebert

Followers: 2.1k

Partner: Brad Ebert, former Port Adelaide midfielder

Bec is a sports physiotherapist and pilates instructor. Originally from Perth, she is now based in Adelaide with sons Leo and Henry and husband Brad. Bec’s most recent posts follow her family around England, visiting Wimbledon among other classic tourist spots. Back home, she likes to share insights into family life including regular trips to the beach.

19. Georgia Wright

Handle: @__georgiawrightt

Followers: 2.4k

Partner: Riley Bonner, Port Adelaide defender

Georgia is a social media manager at activewear brand, Ryderwear and her knack for the ‘gram can be seen on her own feed. She regularly shares reels and carousels of her travels and outings with friends and partner, Riley. Georgia also has 14 highlights, featuring stories from overseas trips, events and her passion for cooking.

18. Brie Abernethy

Handle: @brieabernethy

Followers: 2.7k

Partner: Ryan Burton, Port Adelaide defender

Brie is a physiotherapist, having recently graduated from Flinders University. She’s quite the sportsperson in her own right, currently playing netball for Contax Netball Club. Her feed showcases her fashion sense and social life with friends, family and partner, Ryan.

17. Rheydyn Jaffer

Handle: @rheydynjaffer

Followers: 2.9k

Partner: Sam Berry, Adelaide Crows midfielder

Often going by her nickname, Rheyds, Rheydyn is a Brighton Secondary School graduate and has modelled for clothing brand, Denim & Cloth. Her feed is very content creator-esque, sharing images socialising with friends and partner Sam with aesthetic shots of the sky, home decor and food and drink.

16. Olivia May

Handle: @oliviamay666

Followers: 3k

Partner: Ollie Wines, Port Adelaide midfielder

Beyond being the key to Ollie Wines’ 2021 Brownlow Medal triumph, Olivia is an interior stylist at Homestyle Co, a home styling and makeover team. She also has her own sporting accolades, having won premierships with the Adelaide Hockey Club. Olivia’s Instagram follows her travels and social life with partner Ollie and friends. Her most recent post announced a new addition to her family, a puppy named Bowie.

15. Stephanie Librandi

Handle: @stephlibrandi

Followers: 3.8k

Partner: Scott Lycett, Port Adelaide ruck

Port Adelaide’s Scott Lyset and partner Stephanie Librandi at the club’s Best and Fairest awards in 2020. Picture: Brenton Edwards

Steph is the owner and founder of Muse Swim, a sustainable, luxury swimwear brand. Her private Instagram account features her life with Scott and packed social calendar with other SA WAGs, including Brya Waghorn and Maisie Packer.

14. Maisie Packer

Handle: @maisie.packer

Followers: 4k

Partner: Connor Rozee, Port Adelaide midfielder

Maisie is a model and team member at Treeclimb Adelaide. She is a seasoned traveller, sharing ‘photo dumps’ of her adventures with her family and partner Connor alongside cute snaps of her pups Rufus and Harvey.

13. Paige Bramley

Handle: @paige_bramley

Followers: 4.3k

Partner: Josh Worrell, Adelaide Crows defender

Paige runs local clothing hire business, Rent Our Drobe. Stylish and social, her Instagram feed highlights her day-to-day activities with friends and family, whether it be going to the beach, out to dinner or playing netball.

12. Grace Steer

Handle: @graciesteerr

Followers: 4.5k

Partner: Jake Pasini, Port Adelaide key defender

Grace Steer is a content creator and model. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Business Management (Marketing) at the University of South Australia. With content creators, comes a well formulated Instagram feed. Grace shares a collection of aesthetically pleasing lifestyle content, alongside fashion and social posts.

11. Tracy Phillips

Handle: @tmariephillips

Followers: 4.9k

Partner: Erin Phillips, Port Adelaide midfielder

Born in Texas, Tracy is a former professional basketball player. She played for the Adelaide Lightning in the WNBA, where she met her partner Erin. Tracy’s Instagram feed is dedicated to sharing content of Erin and their children, twins Blake and Brooklyn, and Drew on their adventures … as well as the occasional inspirational quote.

10. Brya Waghorn

Handle: @bryawaghorn

Followers: 5k

Partner: Sam Powell-Pepper, Port Adelaide forward

Brya is a small-business owner, founding Lash Studio by Brya, an Adelaide-based eyelash extension studio. Having previously worked as a personal trainer, Brya’s Instagram combines ‘fitspo’ with young mum, regularly posting her newborn daughter Frankie and partner, Sam.

9. Kellie Gardner

Handle: @kelliegardner__

Followers: 7.1k

Partner: Jeremy Finlayson, Port Adelaide key forward

First time mum to Sophia and recently engaged to Jeremy, Kellie’s feed is a collage of cute baby photos and shots with her husband-to-be. Kellie was diagnosed with colorectal cancer late last year and also shares candid content of her journey fighting the disease.

8. Lauren Gibbs

Handle: @lozgibbs

Followers: 7.8k

Partner: Bryce Gibbs, former Adelaide Crows midfielder

Lauren is an occupational therapist and clinical pilates instructor. She is also signed with modelling and talent agency, The Models in Australia. Her Instagram is a look into her day-to-day life with husband, Bryce and children, Charlie and Madison. She enjoys sharing lifestyle and fashion content, often posing for stylish clothing brands.

7. Alice Seedsman

Handle: @alice.seedsman

Followers: 7.8k

Partner: Paul Seedsman, Adelaide Crows midfielder

Originally from Victoria, Alice is a model and landscape designer. Her Instagram feed features her work and social life, often posting family, friends and snaps of her wedding to Paul earlier this year. She has also developed a series of travel highlights, that will make you want to book a one-way ticket to Europe.

6. Lucy Cornes

Handle: @lucy_cornes

Followers: 8.4k

Partner: Kane Cornes, former Port Adelaide midfielder

Lucy is the founder of She Shopped plus founder and creative director of She Digital Advertising, a video production agency. When she’s not busy being an entrepreneur, she regularly shares posts about her advocacy work with the Hospital Research Foundation Group and HeartKids, alongside happy snaps of her husband, Kane, children Eddy, Raphael and Sonny and adorable pups Tucker and Roman.

5. Pippa Wanganeen

Handle: @pippawanganeen

Followers: 11.7k

Partner: Gavin Wanganeen, former Port Adelaide defender and forward

Pippa is an actress, model and ambassador for the United Nations Association of Australia in South Australia. She has a background in law, but more recently has pursued a career in content creation. Her media work takes her across SA, where she often shares content alongside her husband, Gavin, children Kitty, Lulu and Posey and stepchildren, Mia and Tex.

4. Annabel Gray

Handle: @bel.gray

Followers: 12.5k

Partner: Robbie Gray, Port Adelaide forward

Annabel is the co-founder of Mini Clem, an online boutique for children’s toys and decor. Mini Clem was born from a passion for classic and quality goods, something that is also translated to Bel’s Instagram feed. she shares behind the scenes of life with husband, Robbie and children, Aston, Clementine and Willow alongside, her favourite designer fashion picks. If you’re looking for outfit inspiration, you know where to go.

3. Mikayla Graetz

Handle: @mikaylaagraetz

Followers: @13.9k

Partner: Chad Cornes, former Port Adelaide defender

Mikayla is a content creator and first time Mum. She and Chad welcomed their baby daughter Wynter in January of last year. The pair moved to Kangarilla in the Hills to raise Wynter and live a quieter life. Mikayla’s Instagram combines lifestyle and fashion content with life in the country with her family and their horses.

2. Ellie Walker

Handle: @elswalker

Followers: 20.1k

Partner: Taylor Walker, Adelaide Crows key forward

Ellie is a trained interior designer and photographic stylist, having graduated from the University of South Australia with a Bachelor of Architecture, and her Instagram shows it. Her feed features photos of her husband Taylor and sons Hugo and Louis – often in their own Adelaide Crows kits supporting their dad at games.

1. Belinda Sloane

Handle: @bel_sloane

Followers: 50.3k

Partner: Rory Sloane, Adelaide Crows captain and midfielder

If her surname doesn’t ring a bell, her face might. Bel Sloane is a presenter for Channel 7, an ambassador for Mercedes Benz Adelaide and co-creator of Lion Warrior – a campaign that aims to raise funds for stillbirth research. A prominent media personality in SA, Bel uses her Instagram to raise awareness for Lion Warrior and also gives followers a taste of life with husband, Rory and sons, Sonny and Bodhi. The family are regular visitors to the beach and enjoy venturing into the regions, making for a feed of cheeky toddler content and picturesque backdrops.