Every local SA footy player move for 2025 so far revealed

The local footy pre-season is underway and a number of big names have joined new clubs for 2025. See every move across the state’s country and suburban competitions so far.

Frazer Bradley and Campbell Combe have switched clubs for season 2025.

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

Each week leading into season 2025, we will wrap the big movements across the state, including all country and suburban competitions.

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

Here are the movements so far.

Adelaide Footy League

Mac Bower (Border Districts to Payneham Norwood Union)

Zion Coulthard (Edwardstown to Pooraka)

Sam Duke (Golden Grove)

Nathan Ellis (Plympton)

Jack Firns (Woodville-West Torrens to Port District)

Jake Girke (Plympton)

Fraser Greaves (Sturt to Payneham Norwood Union)

Isaac Hewson (Border Districts to Payneham Norwood Union)

Luka Jackway (Plympton)

Rogan Kennedy (Loxton to Edwardstown)

Zane Kirkwood (Pooraka)

Mason Klenner (Gepps Cross)

Josh Marshall (Ironbank Cherry Gardens to Gaza)

Sam Morris (Norwood to Payneham Norwood Union)

Eli Murray (Gepps Cross)

Ned McHenry (Adelaide Crows to Prince Alfred OC)

Jesse McKinnon (Victor Harbor to St Peter’s OC)

Henry Nelligan (Norwood to St Peter’s OC)

Brydon Osborne (Golden Grove)

Guy Page (Sturt to Plympton)

Kane Pearson (Glenunga to Pembroke OS)

Harry Plews (Glenelg to Edwardstown)

Tyson Pratt (Blyth-Snowtown to Pulteney)

George Pretlove (Prince Alfred OC)

Nathan Rayner (Woodville South to Fitzroy)

Ollie Robinson (Golden Grove)

Tom Rundle (West Adelaide to St Peter’s OC)

Lam Simon (North Adelaide to Golden Grove)

Riley Shepherdson (Glenelg to Edwardstown)

Jake Sutcliffe (Tanunda to Unley)

Luke Thompson (Woodville-West Torrens to Flinders Park)

Liam Verity (Modbury to Golden Grove)

Harry Willis (Pembroke OS to Adelaide Uni)

Luke Young (West Adelaide to Henley)

Former Adelaide Crows player Ned McHenry with Prince Alfred Old Collegians football director Jim Parkinson after signing with the club as player/coach for 2025. Picture: Prince Alfred Old Collegians

Ned McHenry highlights the moves in the Adelaide Footy League so far, the former Crows live wire joining Prince Alfred OC as playing-coach after retiring from the AFL.

McHenry will replace star playing-coach Craig Pitt and will be joined by Crows legend Taylor Walker on the coaching staff. 

Luke Thompson has joined Flinders Park in division two of the AdFL. Picture: Flinders Park Football Club

Woodville-West Torrens star Luke Thompson, who played 20 AFL games for the Crows, has joined Flinders Park for the 2025 AdFL season.

Captain for the longest tenure in Eagles history, the champion defender won three flags with the club over his 256 League games.

Thompson called time on his SANFL career at the end of the 2024 season and will now head to the Reds, where his brother Scott played for eight seasons.

Sam Morris celebrates a goal for Norwood. Picture: Cory Sutton

Sam Morris has left Norwood to join PNU in the top division.

The 23-year-old premiership midfielder is a significant addition for the Falcons and should standout alongside former Redlegs teammate Matt Nunn.

Former North Adelaide key forward Liam Verity has joined division one club Golden Grove after a successful period with Modbury during which he booted 267 goals in four seasons.

Henry Nelligan has joined SPOC. Picture: David Mariuz

Verity is a major arrival for the Kookaburras after finishing fifth last season and should help to take their forwardline to another level.

Victor Harbor superstar and former South Adelaide midfielder Jesse McKinnon marks another major AdFL move, the dual Mail Medallist joining SPOC in division one.

Saints have remained busy, also recruiting Norwood SANFL League player Henry Nelligan.

Port District has added to its 2024 premiership team by bringing in dual SANFL premiership player Jack Firns.

The former Woodville-West Torrens gun should add versatility to Josh Ramsey’s side.

Adelaide Plains Football League

Aaron Marchioro (CBC OC to United)

Tadhg Marchioro (CBC OC to United)

CBC OC’s Marchioro brothers have departed the club to join United in the APFL.

Aaron held down a consistent spot in the A Grade side in division three last season after playing a major part in the Dolphins’ 2023 div four flag.

Both brothers should be a boost for the Tigers as they aim to play finals next season.

Barossa Light and Gawler Football Association

Harry Elbrow (North Adelaide to Willaston)

Jayden Goodfellow (Angle Vale to Barossa District)

Todd Miles (Hamley Bridge to Barossa District)

Scott Mumford (Angle Vale to Barossa District)

Leigh Ryswyk (Angle Vale to Barossa District)

Jordan Serle (Prop/Risdon to Gawler Central)

Harry Elbrow and Campbell Combe in action for North Adelaide. Picture: Brenton Edwards

Harry Elbrow has made his return to reigning BLGFA premier Willaston for 2025 after a solid season with North Adelaide.

Elbrow played eight League games for the Roosters this year and adds to what is already a strong Donnybrooks list.

Former Leigh Ryswyk highlights a strong off-season of recruitment for Barossa District so far, the former North Adelaide and Brisbane utility returning to the club after a standout season with Angle Vale in the APFL.

Great Flinders Football League

Majoor Ackland (Lock to Cummins Kapinnie)

Yarra Mickan (Cummins Kapinnie)

Great Southern Football League

Nathan Schulz (Noarlunga to Mt Compass)

Jayden Davis (Prince Alfred OC to Goolwa/Pt Elliot)

Mitch Davis (Ironbank Cherry Gardens to Encounter Bay)

Riley Davis (Prince Alfred OC to Goolwa/Pt Elliot)

Declan Gladigau (Southern Mallee to Strathalbyn)

Jaidan Kappler (Bordertown to Victor Harbor)

Nick Marshall (Ironbank Cherry Gardens to Encounter Bay)

Will Marshall (Encounter Bay)

Matt Rait (Echunga to McLaren)

Caleb Pope (Pinjarra to Goolwa/Pt Elliot)

Noah Ramaswmay (Edwardstown to Goolwa/Pt Elliot)

Hayden Sampson (Myponga-Sellicks)

Josh Vandermeer (Echunga to McLaren)

Jayden White (PHOS Camden to Encounter Bay)

Former Noarlunga, Bordertown and Adelaide SANFL player Jaidan Kappler has joined Victor Harbor for season 2025. 

A smooth mover around the ground, Kappler can fill a number of roles and should standout for the Roos.

Former South Adelaide and Echunga gun Matt Rait has joined McLaren in a big move for the Eagles.

The Echunga best and fairest has been one of the HFL’s top players and should be a significant inclusion for McLaren.

Young gun PAOC goalkicker Jayden Davis has joined GSFL battler Goolwa/Pt Elliot as the club aims to move up the ladder after claiming the wooden spoon.

Brother Riley Davis will join Jayden at the Magpies after a positive season with the Old Reds.

Hills Football League & Country Division

Kye Dean (Colonel Light Gardens to Kangarilla)

James Dutton (Glenelg to Onkaparinga Valley)

Jackson Hooper (Southern Eagles to Hahndorf)

Nick Jaensch (RSMU to Nairne Bremer)

Cooper Machin (Strathalbyn to Mt Barker)

Jason Machin (Strathalbyn to Mt Barker)

Terry Sleep (Para Hills to Onkaparinga Valley)

Jack Trott (Macclesfield to Meadows)

Nick Jaensch has returned to hometown club Nairne Bremer after a year at Riverton Saddleworth Marrabel United and should be a huge boost for the Rams.

The crowd favourite and 2023 premiership player is a silky left-footed asset off of halfback and through the middle and should provide top drawer service for the club's forwards.

Former HFL Mail Medallist Jackson Hooper has returned to the competition for Hahndorf after spending time with Southern Eagles in the Yorke Peninsula FL.

A tough and hardworking midfielder, Hooper should be a significant signing for the reigning premier.

Kowree Naracoorte Tatiara Football League

Alex Barns (Morphettville Park to Kingston)

Josh Dodd (Nairne Bremer to Bordertown)

Jack Edmonds (Glencoe to Naracoorte)

Henry Gould (WA to Lucindale)

Jordy Hall (Keith)

Ben Kennedy (Myponga-Sellicks to Kingston)

Ben Simounds (Strathalbyn to Keith)

Max Thring (Keith)

Harry Tunkin (Millicent to Kingston)

Alex Barns has joined Kingston. Picture: Sarah Reed

Former AFL player Ben Kennedy has also joined Kingston. Picture: Dos Photography

Former North Adelaide premiership player Alex Barns is one of the big moves in the KNTFL so far, joining Kingston as playing-coach.

The former Rooster ruck/forward utility was dominant for Morphettville Park in D4 of the AdFL last season, winning league best and fairest and taking top spot in the top 40 division four players of the year.

He will be joined by former Melbourne and Collingwood player Ben Kennedy, who has been dominant for Myponga-Sellicks through the past four seasons, recently leading the Mudlarks to a drought-breaking premiership.

Limestone Coast Football League

Brady Gibbs (Millicent)

Mid South Eastern Football League

Frazer Bradley (Millicent to Hatherleigh)

Kade Bradley (Millicent to Hatherleigh)

Robbie Brewster (Kongorong)

Dylan Bromley (Millicent)

Dean Conwie (Perth to Hatherleigh)

Jake Mansell (Woodville South to Nangwarry)

Logan Mitchell (Thomson to Tantanoola)

Jacob Murchison (Woodville South to Nangwarry)

Eddie Trupp (Glencoe)

James Wallis (Mt Burr)

Tyler Wall-Waddell (Woodville South to Nangwarry)

Jake Wehl (Robe)

Frazer Bradley has joined Hatherleigh for season 2025. Picture: Millicent Football Club

A number of names have joined the MSEFL already, highlighted by former Millicent stars Frazer and Kade Bradley joining reigning premier Hatherleigh.

The brothers played their junior footy with the Eagles, winning junior and senior colts premierships before leaving for Millicent and winning three senior flags with the Saints.

Kade vice captained Millicent last season, while Frazer finished second in the league goalkicking tally, almost adding to his three leading goalkicker awards.

Northern Areas Football Association

Campbell Combe (North Adelaide to Crystal Brook)

Crystal Brook has signed Campbell Combe for 2025. Picture: Tom Huntley

Magarey Medallist and five-time North Adelaide best and fairest Campbell Combe has returned to hometown club Crystal Brook in the biggest local SA footy move for 2025 so far.

A dominant midfielder who can take a game by the scruff of the neck, Combe will play alongside star brother Will at the Roosters as they aim for an NAFA flag.

North Eastern Football League

Zach Still (Blyth-Snowtown)

Port Lincoln Football League

Josh Clasohm (Adelaide Uni to Wayback)

Luke Hutchinson (Elliston Districts to Marble Range)

Aseri Raikiwasa (Ports to Boston)

River Murray Football League

Chad Reschke (Sturt to Mannum)

Cody Szust (Port Adelaide to Rambler)

Reschke celebrates a goal for Sturt. Picture: Corey Sutton

Chad Reschke has returned to hometown club Mannum after time with Sturt in the SANFL League and Reserves competitions.

A versatile player who can fill a number of roles across the ground, Reschke is a product of Mannum’s junior program.

Port Adelaide SANFL gun Cody Szust has joined Rambler for 2025 in a huge move for the Roosters. 

A skilled and experienced player who boasts great versatilith, Szust should be one of the players to watch next RMFL season.

Southern Football League 

Jaxon Bennett (Marble Range to Flagstaff Hill)

Jacob Campbell (Payneham Norwood Union to Ironbank Cherry Gardens)

Aidan Carney (Edwardstown to Flagstaff Hill)

Brad Inglis (Noarlunga)

Aaron Killian (Noarlunga)

Spencer Gulf Football League

Max McKeough (Jamestown Peterborough to Central Augusta)

Hunter Press (Central Augusta)

Milo Press (Southern Flinders to Central Augusta)

Broderick Newchurch (Central Augusta)

Tariek Newchurch (North Adelaide to Central Augusta)

Aziel Stuart (South Augusta to Central Augusta)

Former Adelaide and North Adelaide player Tariek Newchurch will play in the SGFL. Picture: Cory Sutton / SANFL

Former North Adelaide and Adelaide excitement machine Tariek Newchurch has joined Central Augusta in the SGFL after leaving the SANFL. 

A talented forward who can also play through the midfield, Newchurch marks a big move for his new club.

Yorke Peninsula Football League

Matt Spirritt (Moonta)

Michael Virgin (PHOS Camden to Moonta)

Former Glenelg gun Michael Virgin has joined Moonta in the Yorke Peninsula FL after time in the Adelaide Footy League with PHOS Camden.

A talented and versatile player, Virgin should prove to be a major addition for the Demons.

Whyalla Football League

Liam Vasey (Seaton Ramblers to North Whyalla)