Every local SA footy player move for 2024 so far revealed

The local footy pre-season is underway and a number of big names have joined new clubs. See every move across the state’s country and suburban competitions so far.

Welcome to ‘New Recruits’ – a wrap of all the major player moves in local SA footy this off-season.

Each week leading into season 2024, we will wrap the big movements across the state, including all country and suburban competitions.

From former AFL names to local stars, we’ve already seen a number of big moves as local footy’s silly season kicks off.

Here are the movements so far.

Adelaide Footy League

Aaron Holloway (Smithfield)

Alex Macpherdan (Central United)

Brad Moore, Jay Moore (NT to Kilburn)

Brandan Crosnier (Gaza to St Paul's OS)

Brayden Shaw (Golden Grove to Modbury)

Brodie Borg (Kapunda to Adelaide Uni)

Cal Brown, Joey Brown (Kapunda to Salisbury North)

Caleb Barton (Norwood to Athelstone)

Chris Hall (Adelaide to Henley)

Damon Gates (Noarlunga to Central United)

Darcy Boyanton (Padthaway to Pulteney)

Duane Schultz (Gumeracha to Pooraka)

Harrison Cook (PHOS Camden to Adelaide Uni)

Hudson Eeles (United to Athelstone)

Hugh Haysman (Adelaide to Unley)

Jack Dickeson (Ardrossan to Walkerville)

Jack Jarrett (Gaza to Pooraka)

Jack Scott (Para Hills)

Jack White (Pulteney)

Jaidyn Mead (Norwood to Modbury)

Jay Mullins (Ardrossan to Adelaide Uni)

Jesse Lonergan (Athelstone)

Jesse Tomlinson (Edwardtown to Pulteney)

Jesse White (North Adelaide to Broadview)

Joe Couzner (Mitcham to Kenilworth)

Joel Harrison (Pooraka to Morphettville Park)

Joey Haines (South Adelaide to Port Adelaide)

Johnny Boras (Imperial to Broadview)

Jordan Shirley (Salisbury North)

Josh Byrne (North Adelaide to Broadview)

Kaide Smith (Pooraka to Athelstone)

Kaine Stevens (Ouyen to Goodwood)

Kane Sherlock (West Adelaide to Henley)

Kye Vandermoer (Pooraka)

Lachie Carter (Gawler Central to Pulteney)

Lachie Jones (Kenilworth)

Lachie Pascoe (Norwood to Golden Grove)

Lachlan Varricchio (CMS Crows to Hectorville)

Liam Potts (Tea Tree Gully)

Lachlan Fisher (Mildura to Athelstone)

Luke Habel (Central District to Salisbury North)

Luke Stevens (CBC OC)

Matt Nunn (Norwood to Payneham Norwood Union)

Malachai Ahmat (Salisbury North to Modbury)

Mason Neagle (Hectorville)

Michael Gabrielli (Solomontown to Athelstone)

Mitch Slater (Salisbury to Golden Grove)

Nic Fereday (Old Ignatians)

Nick Fahey (Gaza to Hectorville)

Nick McGill (Sydney to St Peter's OC)

Noah Hyde (Norwood to Tea Tree Gully)

Reece Johnston (West Croydon to Ingle Farm)

Reed Stevens (Ouyen United to Goodwood)

Riley Slater (Golden Grove)

Sam Scott (Kenilworth)

Scott Lycett (Port Adelaide to Port District)

Stephen Tahana (Gaza to Broadview)

Steve Jackson (Weeroona Bay to Broadview)

Theo Holt (Woodville South to Adelaide Uni)

Trent Lowry (Padthaway to Pulteney)

Tye Bedford (East Perth to St Peter's OC)

Tyran Hill (Woodville-West Torrens to Broadview)

Viv Davey (Pooraka to Morphettville Park)

Wade Chant (Port MacDonnell to Prince Alfred OC)

Will Rivers (Padthaway to Brighton)

Former West Adelaide star Kaine Stevens. Picture: Dean Martin

Former Norwood star Matt Nunn has joined PNU for season 2024. Picture: Naomi Jellicoe

Jesse White in action during his time with Collingwood. Picture : George Salpigtidis

Stephen Tahana has left Gaza for division one side Broadview. Picture: David Mariuz

Scott Lycett has made the move from the AFL to the Adelaide Footy League, joining div one club Port District after retiring from Port Adelaide. 

The ruckman's move marks the biggest in local SA footy so far this season.

Norwood premiership captain Matt Nunn has joined Payneham Norwood Union after making the decision to retire from SANFL football. 

The star midfielder was PNU's first major signing of the off-season and should provide a major boost for an already talented squad ahead of a return to division one.

Former West Adelaide midfielder Kaine Stevens has joined Goodwood as the club aims to rebuild after falling to division two.

A big bodied player who can move up the ground to hit the scoreboard, Stevens should be a major boost for the Saints.

Joey Haines marks another big SANFL name to join the AdFL for 2024, the former South Adelaide defender signing with Port District. 

Jesse White has returned to Broadview after a season at North Adelaide. 

The former AFL key forward/ruck utility should provide a significant boost for the Tigers as they aim to make division one finals this year.

Adelaide Plains Football League

Ben Heaslip (HWE)

Daniel Kaipara (Modbury to Virginia)

Jack Murphy (Virginia)

Jake Egel (Southern Saints to Virginia)

Josh Harkness (HWE)

Josh Kelly (HWE)

Michael Papanotis (Virginia)

Tom Rowe (Broken Hill to HWE)

Wade Matthews (Pooraka to Virginia)

Tait Nottle (Blyth-Snowtown to HWE)

Virginia has been the busiest club in the APFL, adding five players so far in preparation for the 2024 season. 

The Rams experienced a challenging 2023 season after losing Paul Puopolo to Hope Valley and will be looking to bounce back this year. 

Barossa, Light and Gawler Football Association

Ethan Gant (Barossa District)

Kosta Dekoning (Goolwa/Port Elliot to Willaston)

Isaya McKenzie (Adelaide to Willaston)

Jack Carpenter (Central District to Barossa District)

Rhys Cannizzaro (Central District to Nuriootpa)

Tim Dimasi (Mt Barker to Nuriootpa)

Tyler Harris (West Adelaide to Barossa District)

Tyson Duffield (Gawler Central)

Eastern Eyre Football League

Josh Seal (Kimba)

Great Southern Football League

Adam Hurrell (Encounter Bay)

Angus Cole (Langhorne Creek)

Ben Heaslip (South Adelaide to Victor Harbor)

Bryce Gibbs (South Adelaide to Victor Harbor)

Caleb Wait (Yankalilla)

Henry Bruce (Kadina to Langhorne Creek)

James Hay (Macclesfield to Yankalilla)

Joel Field (Willunga to Yankalilla)

Lachie Barnes (Yankalilla)

Mace Mickan (Yankalilla)

Matt Ubergang (Langhorne Creek)

Mitch Wilkins (Norwood to Myponga-Sellicks)

Oliver Carpenter (Yankalilla)

Tarquin Brown (Padthaway to Victor Harbor)

Will Bruce (Mount Barker to Langhorne Creek)

Ben Heaslip has returned to junior club Victor Harbor after a strong SANFL career with South Adelaide. 

A talented player who can fill a number of roles, Heaslip will join former Panthers teammate Sam Overall at the Roos.

Heaslip will be joined at Victor Harbor by former Carlton and Adelaide star Bryce Gibbs, the Roos pulling off the biggest move in local SA footy so far this offseason. 

The skilled midfielder won a Magarey Medal during his time with South Adelaide and will look to add to his impressive resume in the Great Southern FL.

Hills Football League

Braeden Bezzina (Meadows to Onkaparinga Valley)

Charlie McDonough (Pooraka to Onkaparinga Valley)

Jared Centarena (Old Ignatians to Lobethal)

Nathan Dunn (Edwardstown to Blackwood)

Shaun Bennier (North Adelaide to Mt Lofty)

Will Carter (St Peter's OC to Onkaparinga Valley)

Will Cowling (North Whyalla to Onkaparinga Valley)

Hills FL Country Division

Alex Brown (Morphettville Park to Kangarilla)

Denver Ker (Meadows)

Dylan Weaver (Central District to Gumeracha)

Josh Penny (Mt Lofty to Torrens Valley)

Nick Ingram (Wimmera to Torrens Valley)

Riley Lucas (Mt Barker to Torrens Valley)

Roger Morris (Nightcliff to Gumeracha)

Weaver in action for Central District. Picture: Dean Martin

After a number of successful SANFL League years with Central District, versatile player Dylan Weaver has joined reigning Hills Country Div premier Gumeracha for season 2024.

A major signing for the Magpies, Weaver is an excellent user of the footy and can play in a number of roles in the midfield and down the flanks.

Kangaroo Island Football League

Keenan Jacobs (Naracoorte to Dudley United)

Ronan Wood (Dudley United)

Sam Wilson (Naracoorte to Dudley United)

Kowree Naracoorte Tatiara Football League

Aaron Young (North Adelaide to Keith)

Anthony Dempsey (Port Noarlunga to Padthaway)

Beau Shinnick (Angle Vale to Penola)

Cameron Craig (North Adelaide to Keith)

Carson Clark (Ballina to Bordertown)

Harrison Gunther (South Adelaide to Bordertown)

Harry Jolly, Tom Mackenzie (Scotch OC to Bordertown)

Machok Garang (Hope Valley to Naracoorte)

Jordan Hooper, Shane Heatley (Mount Compass to Padthaway)

SA country star Beau Shinnick (left) has joined Penola from Angle Vale. Picture: Penola Football Club

Cameron Craig in action for North Adelaide last season. Picture: Naomi Jellicoe

Former North Adelaide stars Aaron Young and Cameron Craig headline the KNTFL moves, both departing the Roosters to join former SANFL teammate Lewis Hender at Keith for season 2024.

Young, who played for both Port Adelaide and Gold Coast in the AFL before heading back to the SANFL, will provide a big presence in the middle for the Crows, while Craig remains one of the standout defenders in SA.

SA country star Beau Shinnick has left Angle Vale in the Adelaide Plains FL to join a Jayden Eldridge-led Penola in the KNTFL.

A standout in the middle and along the flanks, Shinnick was previously a superstar of the APFL and has also represented SA country against WA.

Mid South Eastern Football League

Clint Gallio (Millicent to Mount Burr)

Connor Fielding (South Gambier to Glencoe)

Dylan Howard (East Gambier to Tantanoola)

Fletcher Lawson (South Gambier to Glencoe)

Jed Jarrett (Robe)

Mitch Pulmer (Naracoorte to Hatherleigh)

Sam Waring (Millicent to Hatherleigh)

Two stars have left Millicent in the Western Border FL to join the MSEFL, with Saints icon Clint Gallio joining Mount Burr as playing-coach and gun ruck utility Sam Waring returning to Hatherleigh, a club he once vice captained.

Gallio had a sensational season in 2023 and was one of the South East’s top midfielders, also representing SA Country against WA Country.

Murray Valley Football League

Ben Durrant (Mawson Lakes to Ramco)

Nathan Birch (SMOSH West Lakes to Ramco)

Northern Areas Football Association

Ben Geytenbeek (RSMU to Broughton Mundoora)

Ziek Kay (Lock to Southern Flinders)

North Eastern Football League

Harry Williams (North Adelaide to South Clare)

Mack Bowman (North Adelaide to South Clare)

Harry Williams and Mack Bowman. Picture: Facebook

Harry Williams and Mack Bowman have both joined South Clare after time with North Adelaide’s SANFL reserves side in 2023.

Two reliable midfielders who can also slot in to a number of other roles across the ground, Williams and Bowman should prove to be strong players in the NEFL.

Port Lincoln Football League

Ben Jarvis (Norwood to Lincoln South)

Casey Amos (Boston)

Jackson Lock (West Gambier to Boston)

River Murray Football League

Aaron Roberts (Mallee Districts)

Angus Weir (Yankalilla to Coorong)

Blake Tabe (Sturt to Mannum)

Chris Bonney (Barmera-Monash)

Cody Szust (Port Adelaide to Rambler)

Corey Mattner (Langhorne Creek to Rambler)

Daniel Menzel (Padthaway to Coorong)

Elliott Wegner (Paskeville to Mallee Districts)

Jack Lewis (Sturt to Rambler)

James Hargreaves (Yankalilla to Coorong)

Jarrad Weyland (Rambler)

Jono Beech (West Adelaide to Barmera-Monash)

Kynen Adams (Mallee Districts)

Levi Brown (PHOS Camden to Mallee Districts)

Moxon Kelly (Brighton to Mallee Districts)

Rory Lehmann (Coorong)

Seth May (Glenelg to Mallee Districts)

Daniel Menzel holding the SANFL premiership cup after WWTFC’s 2021 win. Picture: Morgan Sette

In the biggest move for 2024 so far, former Geelong and Woodville-West Torrens star Daniel Menzel has signed as playing-coach of the Coorong Cats in the RMFL.

The skilled forward joined Padthaway in the KNTFL last season after calling time on his SANFL career with Eagles, booting 24 goals and tallying three best player nods in six games for the Lions.

His addition will be a major boost for Coorong, which lost its 2023 elimination final to Mypolonga.

Cody Szust has also joined the RMFL, signing with Rambler after a strong season with Port Adelaide at SANFL League level during which he booted 22 goals in 16 games. 

Riverland Football League

Luke Thomas (Uraidla Districts to Barmera-Monash)

Mason Middleton (Encounter Bay to Barmera-Monash)

Nick Gillard (Walkerville to Renmark)

Southern Football League

Caleb Dean (OSB Lonsdale to Ironbank/Cherry Gardens)

Caleb McCormick (Blackwood to Flagstaff Hill)

Darcy Blight (Flinders Uni to Aldinga)

D'Arcy Mitchell (Glenunga to Flagstaff Hill)

Dylan Strickland (PHOS Camden to Happy Valley)

Eduard Vandenberg (Blackwood to Port Noarlunga)

Jeramy Cameron-Clay (Prop/Risdon to Happy Valley)

Nick Steele (West Adelaide to Port Noarlunga)

Patrick DeLacy (Flagstaff Hill) 

Sam Hall (Kangarilla to Flagstaff Hill)

Scott Barabas (Pulteney to Flagstaff Hill)

Tim Pearman (Brighton to Flagstaff Hill)

Tom Smith (Hectorville to Ironbank/Cherry Gardens)

Nick Steele has joined Port Noarlunga from West Adelaide. Picture: David Mariuz

Similar to the 2023 pre-season, Port Noarlunga has moved quickly to recruit more names as it attempts to improve on its first SFL season under Andrew Jarman.

Forward Nick Steele has committed to the Cockledivers after playing SANFL League and reserves footy with West Adelaide last season, while mid Eduard Vandenberg has joined from Blackwood.

Steele will be a valuable asset for Jarman, who will seek to continue to bolster his side ahead of 2024.

Flagstaff Hill has also been busy ahead of season 2024, with D'Arcy Mitchell headlining six recruits for the club so far. 

The former Sturt utility is coming off of a brilliant season with Glenunga during which he almost won a division one permiership with the club.

Spencer Gulf Football League

Isaac Ketchen (Victoria to Port)

Kyle Colson (Central Whyalla to Central Augusta)

Marshall Mieglich (Broughton Mundoora to Port)

Thomas Dickeson (Ardrossan to Port)

Western Border Football League

Jaden Grosser (Ardrossan to Millicent)

Ardrossan's best and fairest player throughout the 2023 Yorke Peninsula season, Grosser has made the move to WBFL powerhouse Millicent for 2024. 

The star midfielder can have an impact around the ground and will provide a big boost for the Saints, who recently lost star veteran Clint Gallio.

Western Eyre Football League

Jay Skinner (Ceduna Blues to Thevenard)

Whyalla Football League

Liam Dobbs, Riley Framton, Sebastian Framton (North Whyalla to South Whyalla)

Yorke Peninsula Football League

Harry Aldenhovan (HWE to CMS Crows)

Brad Robinson (Central Yorke to CMS Crows)

Brett Baillie (CMS Crows)

Callum George (Bute)

Christian Iannella (Bute)

Finn Betterman (PHOS Camden to CMS Crows)

Jesse Box (Broadview to Bute)

Jett Baum (SMOSH West Lakes to CMS Crows)

Josh Box (Broadview to Bute)

Josh Koster (Bute)

Liam Bastian (Adelaide Uni to Bute)

Rhys Arriola (Bute)

Ryan Falcione (Central Augusta to Bute)

Tom Babidge (Hahndorf to CMS Crows)

Tom Schott (CMS Crows)

Former Glenelg player Finn Betterman has joined CMS Crows for season 2024. Picture: Sarah Reed

CMS has been one of the most active clubs in player recruitment so far across local SA footy, bringing seven new names in ahead of season 2024. 

The Crows suffered a slight drop in the 2023 season after a dominant period in the YPFL and will look to move back up to premiership contention next year. 

Former Glenelg gun and PHOS Camden captain Finn Betterman has joined the club after a successful tenure at the Phantoms, almost leading them to division one promotion last season.