Every local SA footy player move revealed for 2023

More big names including a former AFL star have joined new clubs in local SA footy with season 2023 right around the corner. See every player move so far.

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

Each week leading into season 2023 The Messenger will wrap the big movements across the state, including all country and suburban competitions.

We have seen more big moves recently, with a former AFL superstar headlining the changes.

Here are the movements from the past week

ADELAIDE FOOTY LEAGUE

Lucas Foenander (Casino Lions to Henley)

Travis Doyle (Reynella to Mitchell Park)

Lucas Foenander headlines the Adelaide Footy League signings this week. Picture: Henley Football Club

Lucas Foenander has joined division two club Henley after time with the Casino Lions in Byron Bay.

Foenander will add depth to the club’s midfield troops as it aims to compete in finals and for promotion to division one.

FAR NORTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Luke Donald (East Roxby)

Centre-half forward Luke Donald has joined East Roxby for season 2023. Picture: East Roxby Football Club

Luke Donald has joined East Roxby in the FNFL ahead of season 2023.

Donald is a big centre half-forward who works hard in the contest and can cover ground efficiently through four quarters.

HILLS FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Matt Perkins (Peake and District to Nairne Bremer)

Perkins has joined Nairne Bremer United in the HFL after a season as co-captain of Peake and District in the Mallee Football League.

Perkins previously played for Onkaparinga Valley in the HFL before moving to the Mallee.

He booted five goals and tallied five best-player appearances in 13 games last season.

KOWREE NARACOORTE TATIARA FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Caleb Johnston (Ports to Kybybolite)

Rory Speirs (Hamley Bridge to Kybybolite)

Former Ports winger Caleb Johnston will play in the Kowree Naracoorte Tatiara FL this year. Picture: Kybybolite Football Club

Kybybolite has been busy in the KNTFL, picking up two new players for its squad this year.

Caleb Johnston of Ports in the Port Lincoln FL joins former Hamley Bridge player Rory Speirs.

Johnston has been an exciting winger for Ports and should add flare to his new club’s lineuo.

MID SOUTH EASTERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Dane Swan (Nangwarry)

Dane Swan will play Nangwarry’s opening game of 2023. Pic: Michael Klein

Collingwood premiership player Dane Swan has committed to open the 2023 Mid South Eastern FL season with Nangwarry.

The Brownlow Medallist will play a series of local games across Australia and promises to be a major drawcard for Saints and South East footy fans.

Nangwarry will be seeking its second win in nine seasons after snapping an eight-year win drought last season.

See every 2022/23 pre-season player movement wrap below

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Week 13