Every local SA footy player move for 2025 so far revealed

The local footy pre-season is in full swing 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 seen a number of moves as local footy’s silly season kicks off.

Here are the movements so far.

Adelaide Footy League

Ashton Beal (SMOSH West Lakes)

Scott Bedford (St Peter's OC)

Mac Bower (Border Districts to Payneham Norwood Union)

Ethan Brownlie (SMOSH West Lakes)

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)

Charlie Holtham (SMOSH West Lakes)

Luka Jackway (Plympton)

Rogan Kennedy (Loxton to Edwardstown)

Zane Kirkwood (Pooraka)

Mason Klenner (Gepps Cross)

Tate Lovering (South Adelaide to SMOSH West Lakes)

Josh Marshall (Ironbank Cherry Gardens to Gaza)

Ian Milera (Victoria to Gepps Cross)

Sam Morris (Norwood to Payneham Norwood Union)

Eli Murray (Gepps Cross)

Ned McHenry (Adelaide Crows to Prince Alfred OC)

Alex McKay (Tea Tree Gully)

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

Henry Nelligan (Norwood to St Peter’s OC)

Brydon Osborne (Golden Grove)

Henry Papatolis (PHOS Camden to Goodwood Saints)

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)

Dylan Weaver (Gumeracha to Tea Tree Gully)

Harry Willis (Pembroke OS to Adelaide Uni)

Kobe Wilson (Gepps Cross to Broadview)

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 Footy League, Division 1 Grand Final Tea Tree Gully v Rostrevor at Thebarton Oval, Saturday, September 22, 2018. Captain Alex McKay celebrates with Tea Tree Gully players after their win. Picture: AAP Image/ Brenton Edwards

Tea Tree Gully champion Alex McKay has returned to the club for the second time after time interstate.

The former premiership player and league medallist will provide a needed boost to the midfield of what is still a young side in D1.

Dual division two medallist Henry Papatolis has joined Goodwood Saints in a shock move from junior club PHOS Camden.

Papatolis had spent most of his career with the Phantoms and remains one of the best midfielders in the division ahead of the 2025 season.

Adelaide Plains Football League

Cody Duncan (HWE)

Bailey Fraiser (HWE)

Jordi Krikke (HWE)

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)

Austin Harris (North Adelaide to Gawler Central)

Emmanuel Irra (South Gawler)

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.

Former Port Adelaide, South Adelaide, Norwood and Reynella star Emmanuel Irra has joined South Gawler in a major BLGFA move.

A dynamic and explosive player, Irra should be a huge boost for the Lions after losing star midfielder Steve Burton.

Great Flinders Football League

Majoor Ackland (Lock to Cummins Kapinnie)

Levi Konitzka (Cummins Kapinnie)

Yarra Mickan (Cummins Kapinnie)

Great Southern Football League

James Brown (Encounter Bay)

Bailey Coleman-Oaks (Encounter Bay)

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)

Blake Florance (Kingscote to Aldinga)

Declan Gladigau (Southern Mallee to Strathalbyn)

Shane Heatley (Padthaway to Mt Compass)

Brayden Hooper (Mt Compass)

Jaidan Kappler (Bordertown to Victor Harbor)

Brad Kreuger (Ironbank Cherry Gardens to Encounter Bay)

Nick Marshall (Ironbank Cherry Gardens to Encounter Bay)

Will Marshall (Encounter Bay)

Clayton Mesecke (Roopena to Victor Harbor)

Liam Nye (South Adelaide to Willunga)

Matt Rait (Echunga to McLaren)

Caleb Pope (Pinjarra to Goolwa/Pt Elliot)

Noah Ramaswmay (Edwardstown to Goolwa/Pt Elliot)

Hayden Sampson (Myponga-Sellicks)

Pete Spurling (Encounter Bay)

Josh Vandermeer (Echunga to McLaren)

Jayden White (PHOS Camden to Encounter Bay)

SANFL - South versus Norwood at Noarlunga, Flinders University Stadium. South's Jaidan Kappler tries to escape from Norwood's Cody Szust. 10 June 2019. Picture Dean Martin

Former Noarlunga, Bordertown, South Adelaide 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.

Former Roopena star and Whyalla Football League Mail Medallist Clayton Mesecke has joined Victor Harbor in a huge move for the club.

A strong and athletic midfielder, Mesecke should dominate for the Roos.

Hills Football League & Country Division

Kye Dean (Colonel Light Gardens to Kangarilla)

Charlie Dixon (Lobethal)

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)

James Richards (Sturt to Uraidla Districts)

Joe Skinner (South Adelaide to Onkaparinga Valley)

Terry Sleep (Para Hills to Onkaparinga Valley)

Jack Trott (Macclesfield to Meadows)

Andy Vines (Kersbrook)

Charlie Dixon has joined Lobethal for the 2025 HFL season. Picture: Phil Hillyard

Former Power star Charlie Dixon has joined Lobethal after retiring from the AFL level in the biggest move of the local SA footy pre-season so far.

The All-Australian and triple club leading goalkicker should have a monumental impact for the Tigers and lead them to premiership contention after missing finals for two consecutive seasons.

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)

Troy Menzel (Padthaway)

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.

Former Glenelg captain and premiership star Chris Curran has also joined the KNTFL, signing with reigning premier Mundulla.

The signing is a major one for the Tigers who will attempt to go back-to-back this season.

Menzel celebrates a grand final goal for WWTFC. Picture: Sarah Reed

Former Crows and Carlton forward Troy Menzel has joined Padthaway after leaving Woodville-West Torrens.

The Eagles premiership player was rumoured to be close to joining brother Daniel Menzel at Coorong in the River Murray FL but has opted to join the Lions and should prove to be a major addition.

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.

Murray Valley Football League

Jake Durdin (Murrayville to Ramco)

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)

Riverland Football League

Steve Burton (South Gawler to Barmera Monash)

South Gawler champion Steve Burton. Picture: South Gawler Football Club

South Gawler superstar Steve Burton will reportedly return home to Barmera Monash in the Riverland Football League next season after another big year in the BLGFA.

A triple Mail Medallist - twice for South Gawler - Burton's return to the Riverland club as a dominant midfielder who can do it all could change the landscape of the competition and place Barmera Monash above league power Renmark.

River Murray Football League

Johnny Boras (Broadview to Imperials)

Chad Reschke (Sturt to Mannum)

Adam Smyth (Mallee Districts)

Tim Smyth (Mallee Districts)

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)

James Cross (Echunga to Ironbank Cherry Gardens)

Brad Inglis (Noarlunga)

Aaron Killian (Noarlunga)

Roger Morris (Gumeracha to Cove)

Spencer Gulf Football League

Jack Clark (Orroroo to Central Augusta)

Liam Clark (Orroroo to Central Augusta)

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)

Sam Wells (Orroroo 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

Lachlan Everett (Moonta to Kadina)

Harry Hamilton (Moonta)

Riley Hatcher (Moonta)

Ryder Irvine (Kadina)

Kane Karpany (Kadina)

Cameron Qualmann (Kadina)

Jack Muirhead (Central Augusta to Moonta)

Max Robertson (Kadina)

Matt Spirritt (Moonta)

Michael Virgin (PHOS Camden to Moonta)

Fraser Watts (Kadina)

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)