Every major local SA footy player move for season 2023

The local footy season is just days away and we’ve listed every major signing across SA’s regional and suburban competitions. See who your clubs and rivals have added.

The 2023 local SA footy season is just days away from kicking off and a number of SA’s clubs have added significantly to their playing lists.

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Ahead of the season’s start we’ve listed every major signing for each competition across SA (with their previous club or competition in brackets if applicable).

See our list below by alphabetical order of competition and club.

ADELAIDE FOOTY LEAGUE

DIVISION ONE

Broadview

Sam Daniele (Athelstone), Anthony Carlile, Elex Day (Woodville-West Torrens), Sam Roads (Ardrossan), Apech Deng (North Adelaide)

Glenunga

Abe Davis (Sturt), Lyndon Upfeld (West Adelaide)

Goodwood

Connor Fairlie (West Adelaide), Jade Cleland (West Adelaide), Lachy Matthias (Payneham Norwood Union)

Port District

Kenny Karpany (West Adelaide), Matt Weistra (Mannum)

Prince Alfred OC 

Andrew Bradley (Glenelg), Luke McCauley (Bute), Will Charlick (Prince Alfred College)

Sacred Heart OC 

Joel Cross (Western Districts), Ned Brooks (Marble Range), Beau McRae (Glenelg), Bailey England (Reynella), Brandon Smith (Glenelg), John Vrodos (Darwin), Luke Dewhirst (South Adelaide), Sam Laube (Goodwood), Zac Sanderson (Goodwood), Ethan Moore (Port Adelaide)

St Peters OC

Ed Colley (MinMan Eagles), Marcus Roberts (Broadbeach)

Tea Tree Gully 

Luke Brown (Adelaide Crows)

Former Adelaide Football Club player Luke Brown was the biggest name to join division one this pre-season. Picture: James Hetherington / AFC Media

Division one of the Adelaide Footy League has seen a number of major moves, with big names like former star Crows defender Luke Brown joining Tea Tree Gully and Glenelg captain and premiership player Andrew Bradley joining PAOC.

Dual Magarey Medallist Joel Cross has signed with Sacred Heart OC – the division’s busiest club – after playing in Kangaroo Island last season, while Kenny Karpany at Port District, Abe Davis at Glenunga and division two medal runner-up Sam Daniele at Broadview could also prove to be significant moves.

DIVISION TWO

Adelaide Uni

Matt Nielsen (Pulteney), Ben Adams (Blackwood), Tom Rooney, Nick Schofield (North Adelaide), Oliver Reilly (Sturt), Raj Legoe (Pembroke College)

Athelstone

Mitch Grigg (Lobethal), Jed Russell (Birdwood), Brandom Ashby, Jake Westover, Connor O’Brien (Orroroo), Ryan Grigg,

Edwardstown

Logan Hill (West Adelaide)

Golden Grove

Josh Glenn, Dallas Hill, Michael Cavallaro (Norwood), Ryan Xanthopolous (Kersbrook)

Henley

Noah Hannagan, Corey Gray (Central Yorke), Ben Currie (Lobethal), Patrick Hillard (Central District),

North Haven

Lindsay Thomas (Portland)

Payneham Norwood Union

Liam Davis (Houghton Districts), Tom Wagner (Norwood), Kahlin Santillo (St Pauls OS), Blake Dodson (Colonel Light Gardens), Tay Crawford, Nick Fereday

PHOS Camden

Michael Virgin, Fraser Douglas, Callum Saunders (CMS Crows), Jock Van Kempen (Colonel Light Gardens), Fraser Douglass (Bute), Sam Williams (Lucindale), Todd Culley (Gaza), Sam McGill, Chol Majok, Will Stockman (Renmark), Will Stockman (Renmark), Dustin Gordon (Waikerie)

Salisbury North

Brad Johansen, Tristan Carr-Moody

Mitch Grigg will play for Athelstone in season 2023. Picture: Sarah Reed

Division two of the Adelaide Footy League has also seen an influx of names, with PHOS Camden the most active club in the competition.

Dual Magarey Medallist Mitch Grigg has returned to junior club Athelstone after winning a premiership with Lobethal in the Hills FL, while North Melbourne and Port Adelaide AFL star Lindsay Thomas has committed to North Haven after time with Portland.

Payneham Norwood Union has also been active after being relegated from the top division.

DIVISION THREE

Gaza

Matt Richards (Greenacres), Eric Rigney, Shaquille Likouresis (Portland), Lathanuel Rigney (Para Hills), Tristian Karr

Flinders Park

Anthony May, Trent Jones,

Hope Valley

Paul Puopolo (Virginia), Jordan Liseno (St Pauls OS), Jake Grieger (Waikerie), James Edwards, Ed O’Connor (Norwood),

Modbury

Mitch Coles (Border Districts), Blake Helyar (Border Districts), Ryan Lewellyn (Central District), Darcy Pisani (Central District), Wyatt Pisani (SANFL/Tea Tree Gully), Daniel Cluse (Athelstone), Aaron Stewart (Athelstone), Jack Helyar (Border Districts)

Pembroke OS

George Thring (Keith), Kristian Rooke (Old Ignatians), Anthony Wilson (Old Ignatians), Ryan Thompson (Broadview), Nick Dinham (Victoria, former North Adelaide)

Scotch OC

Sam Hargreaves (Norwood)

Seaton Ramblers

Mitch Mead (Woodville West-Torrens), Josh Studham (HWE), Joey Stevens, Kyle Kerruish, Noah Goldie,

Unley Mercedes Jets

Jake Sutcliffe (St Peters OC), Skeet Manuel, Mitch Duval, Ethan Miller (Henley), Josh Miller,

Westminster OS

Henry Gibson (Murrayville), Tom Jennings (Kybybolite)

Paul Puopolo will star for Hope Valley this year. Picture: Julian Smith

Triple AFL premiership player Paul Puopolo will play with hometown club Hope Valley this season after spending a year with Virginia in the Adelaide Plains FL, the Demons securing the small’s services after winning promotion to the division.

Modbury has been one of the most proactive clubs in the Adelaide Footy League this pre-season, signing multiple country and SANFL players, while Unley Mercedes Jets have secured the services of former Sturt and St Peters OC forward Jake Sutcliffe after being relegated.

DIVISION FOUR

Kenilworth

Frazer Goodes (Goodwood), Kostas Kubilius (Yankalila), Shane Caputo (Kangarilla), Zeon Trigg (Pulteney),

Morphettville Park

Brody Trembath (Brighton), Dave Hankin (Imperials), Tim Kidney (Pooraka), Ryan Burns (Gaza)

Plympton

Curtly Hampton (former Adelaide Crow)

Portland

Dylan Gaylard (Woodville South)

Curtly Hampton has joined Plympton in the Adelaide Footy League. Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

Former Adelaide midfielder Curtly Hampton has joined Plympton in the biggest division four move this year.

The local gun will provide a major boost for the Bulldogs after they missed out on promotion last season.

DIVISION FIVE

Eastern Park

Jai Kovatseff (Hope Valley), Nick Stokes (Angle Vale), Ryan Tyson (Victoria), Robbie McCard (Gumeracha)

Elizabeth

Jake Reynolds (BSR), James Richards (Mallala), Dan Richards (Mallala)

Kilburn

Scott Galbraith (Southern Flinders), Corey Solly (Gaza), Michael Howson (Willaston), Aaron Wiles (AFL Canberra), Austin Reeves (Central United), Harry Elbourn (Para Hills), Kyle O’Toole, Brayden Lauder (Gaza), Dylan Brooks (Southern Flinders), Ky Glasson (Alice Springs), Barialai Alizai (Para Hills)

Woodville South

Lucas Di Sotto (Peake and District), Jackson Hames, Manning Mitchell, Blake Jarman (Flinders Park), Izak Richards (Flinders Park)

DIVISION SIX

Brahma Lodge

Brad Cavell, Nick Lynch, Darrell McIntyre, Ricky Smith, Seamus Laverty, Jacobus Hendricks

Central United

Ben Taylor, Jarrad Upton, Ben Russell (Wallaroo)

Marion

Seb Fairlie (Pinnaroo), Shane Harvey (Brighton), Charlton Manning (Border Downs Tintinara)

DIVISION SEVEN

Flinders Uni

Allan Heritage (Edwardstown), Jarn Clarke (Oyen United), Jacob Comley (Flagstaff Hill), James Cawthorn (Reynella), Jacob Crowden, Tom Clemow, Josh McMullen, Jacob Hooper (Tanunda), Tristan White (Edwardstown), Josh Fisher, Nathan Fisher (Ironbank Cherry Gardens), Shaun Brown (Christies Beach), Michael Comley (Flagstaff Hill), Nick Adams (Old Ignatians)

Ingle Farm

Leighem Rigney, Terrell Rigney (Ardrossan)

Mitchell Park

Toby Ferguson (Christies Beach), Matt Tassell,

Para Hills

Karim Hrynkiw, Matt Travis, Brandon James, Jye Bailey, Jason Hay, Ian Bellman, Ben Fuller, Terry Van Ristell (Tea Tree Gully), Mo Keita (Fitzroy), Shannon Schroeter (Brahma Lodge)

ADELAIDE PLAINS FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Balaklava

Brad Lymn (Rostrevor OC), Nick McElroy (Blyth Snowtown), Corey Waters (Central Eyre United)

Two Wells

Jakob Thomson (Central District)

United FC

Jarred Allmond (Woodville-West Torrens), Josh Hart (Tea Tree Gully), Angus Rowntree (Reynella)

Virginia

Byron Sumner (Sturt premiership player), Jacob Bortoletto (Woodville South), Tex Dowdell (Aldinga), Angus Crockford (Plympton)

Woodville-West Torrens’ Jarred Allmond has joined United FC. Picture: Mark Brake

Former Woodville-West Torrens gun Jarred Allmond remains the biggest signing in the APFL, taking on a playing-coach role at United FC after a tough 2022 for the club.

Sturt premiership player Byron Sumner will also join the competition, signing with Virginia.

BAROSSA LIGHT & GAWLER FA

Barossa District

Lachy Webb (Payneham Norwood Union)

Gawler Central

Brock Castree (Moonta), Riley Mitchell (Elizabeth), Jamie Coff (Woodville South), Michael Vidal (Elizabeth)

Kapunda 

Joel Aish (Blackwood)

Tanunda

Harry Porter (Tailem Bend), Rune Gilfoy (Bridgewater Callington)

Willaston

Donald Wills, Joel Holloway

GREAT FLINDERS FL

Eyre United

Max Baldissera (Central Murray)

GREAT SOUTHERN FL

Encounter Bay

Mason Middleton (Barmera Monash), Dan Jelinek (Yankalila), Tyson Somerfield,

Goolwa-Pt Elliot

Reece Slape (Goodwood), Jacob Hughes (Goodwood), Tom Barry (Goodwood), Brett Heitze (Gaza), Jye Bottroff (South Adelaide), Justin Watson (Lucindale),

Langhorne Creek

Jarrod Kellock (Victoria), Jackson Dalitz (Lameroo), James Dawson (Tailem Bend), Cameron Bates (Echunga), Lachlan Bates (Echunga)

McLaren

Elijah Ware (Ironbamk Cherry Gardens)

Myponga-Sellicks

Dylan Lang (Brighton), Hugh Daniel (South Adelaide), Jordan Kennedy, Justin Whitford (PHOS Camden)

Strathalbyn

Bailey Nisbett, Jake Stafford, Mark Yeatman, Will Stafford,

Victor Harbor

Sam Overall (South Adelaide), Michael Ross

Willunga

Jack Redden (West Coast AFL)

Yankalila

James Hargreaves (St Peters OC), Brad Coulson (St Peters OC), Luke Bartlett (Crystal Brook), Liam Gerber (United Yeelanna), Scott Biddle (St Peters OC), Tyler Athansos (Ports)

Jack Redden will suit up for Willunga in GSFL season 2023. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

Jack Redden has been the biggest signing in local SA footy for 2023, joining Willunga fresh off of an outstanding AFL season with West Coast.

The star midfielder finished sixth in the Eagles’ 2022 Best and Fairest count but decided to call time on his AFL career and move back home to SA.

Goodwood and South Adelaide gun Reece Slape has joined Goolwa-Pt Elliot as playing-coach in another big move, while standout St Peters OC midfielder James Hargreaves heads to Yankalila.

HILLS FL

DIVISION ONE

Blackwood

Matt Walton (North Broken Hill), Brock Milde (Murrayville)

Echunga

Josh Vandermeer (Ironbank Cherry Gardens), Jake Ross (Merrigum)

Hahndorf

Jesse Landers (Uraidla Districts), Adam Trenorden (Sturt)

Lobethal

Cody Szust (Port Melbourne)

Nairne Bremer

Hannes Smit (South Gawler), Ben Powell (Sturt), Jamie Drew, Jared Greenbank, Damon Arnold (Unley Mercedes Jets), Lockly Bayly

Mount Barker

Sam Scott (Kenilworth)

Mount Lofty

Tyson Hone (Sturt), Riley Grundy (Sturt), Kai Tucker (Blackwood), Max Biggs (Prince Alfred OC), Wes Weeks (QLD)

Onkaparinga Valley

Jesse O’Brien (St Peters OC), Liam Potts (Payneham Norwood Union), Adam Houlahan (Bridgewater Callington), Connor Milde (Mount Lofty), Kynan Dunn (Millicent)

Uraidla Districts

Cooper Nykamp (Hahndorf)

Jesse O'Brien (right) remains one of the biggest local SA footy signings this year. Picture: Mark Brake

Former Brisbane Lion and SPOC midfielder Jesse O’Brien headlines the Hills Football League division one moves for 2023.

O’Brien – who had a terrific season for Saints in the Adelaide Footy League – marks a number of key signings for Onkaparinga Valley as the Bulldogs look to skyrocket up the ladder in 2023.

DIVISION TWO

Birdwood

Callim Trifonoff (Kangarilla), Brady Hoppo (Barossa District), Mitchell Dix, Dylan Haskell 

Kangarilla

Jordan Shirley (Salisbury North)

Kersbrook

Cody Griffiths (Goolwa-Pt Elliot), Jackson Groverman (Barossa District), Dylan Ware, James Curley (Tea Tree Gully), Ricky Ebert

Macclesfield

Ollie Llewellyn, Nick Forrest, Lachlan Hay, Mason Clarke, Zach Ferguson, Lachlan Cerritos, Ben Dodson, Connor White, Shaun Steele (Meadows)

Meadows

Matt Spencely (Waikerie), Jake Spencely (Waikerie), Billy Bald (Onkaparinga Valley), Billy Trott (Nairne Bremer)

Torrens Valley

Brad Yendall, Lachlan Haufe, Adam Bridgewood, Cameron Bell, Dougal Grive (Bridgewater Callington), Ned Grieve (Angaston)

KOWREE NARACOORTE TATIARA FL

Bordertown

Tyson Hoffman, Cameron Dahlitz, DanielQuinn (Nightcliff)

Border Districts

Dylan Schoenmakers (Tea Tree Gully), Isaac Hewson (Tea Tree Gully), Gabriel Burdern (Rostrevor OC), Zac Richards (Echunga), Chase Bower (Payneham Norwood Union), Mac Bower (Norwood), Jameson Bower (Mount Lofty)

Keith

Blake Read (Goodwood), Colby Read (Goodwood), Dylan McNeil (Old Ignatians), Riley Wilsdon (Westminster OS), Jacob Graetz (WA), Jack McAuley (Glenelg)

Kybybolite

James Higgins (Lucindale), Luke Black (Mitcham), Michael McAnaney (Lucindale)

Naracoorte

Nathan Davey (Plympton), Brent Kirby (Dudley United), Zac Peake (Plympton),

Padthaway

Mitch Minns (Unley Mercedes Jets), Sam Buckham (Prince Alfred OC), Mitch Cotter (Norwood), Dan Fraser (Rostrevor OC), Jordy Bell (Tailem Bend),

Penola

Jayden Eldridge (East Gambier), Brodie Foster (South Gambier), Jordan Galpin (Hatherleigh), Tom Williams (Kalangadoo), Matt Ferguson

Jayden Eldridge has signed with Penola in a huge move in the South East. Picture: Penola Football Club

A number of the KNTFL’s clubs have strengthened significantly for the upcoming season, with Western Border FL Mail Medallist Jayden Eldridge being the standout signing.

Eldridge – a champion defender and mid – will boost Penola’s premiership credentials significantly.

MID SOUTH EASTERN FL

Hatherleigh

Tom Hutchesson (Millicent)

Mount Burr

Callen McGrath (Millicent), Corey Gamble (Encounter Bay)

Nangwarry

Tyler Virgo (Kangarilla), Brady Marshall (Padthaway), Jake Biggs (East Gambier), Brodie Parsons (West Gambier), Adam Todd (East Gambier)

Port MacDonnell

Colby Munro (South Gambier), Christian Howlett (Dartmoor), Adam Kuhl (South Gambier)

Robe

Henry Lawrie (Kingston), George Dutton (Peake), Ben Dinning, Ben Legoe (Scotch OC), Henry Hawker

Tom Hutchesson has signed with Hatherleigh after a season with Millicent. Picture: AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts

Former Greater Western Sydney listed player Tom Hutchesson has joined Hatherleigh in a standout MSEFL signing for 2023, the talented midfielder and forward arriving from Millicent.

With a number of young stars coming through at Hatherleigh, Hutchesson could provide the experience the club needs to go all the way.

MURRAY VALLEY FL

BSR Redbacks

Blake Webster

NORTHERN AREAS FL

BMW

Cody Woolford (Min Man Eagles), Ollie Smart (Victoria)

Broughton-Mundoora

Alby Price (Paskeville), Ben Price (Bute)

NORTH EASTERN FL

Eudunda Robertstown

Jake Egel (Berri), Angus Dayman (Berri), Matt Hodge,

North Clare

Tom Hammond (Murrayville), Alex Radak (Murrayville)

RSMU Hawks

Justin Schurgott (Happy Valley), Ben Geytenbeek (Happy Valley), Jake Birchmore (Mallala), Xavier Redden (Strathalbyn),

South Clare

Jhye McConnell (Elizabeth)

PORT LINCOLN FL

Boston

Luke Thorpe (Tyrendarra to Boston), Tom Kilby (Albury)

Lincoln South

Johann Wagner (Cummins Kapinnie), Hayden Carey, Brodie Falciani, Tyler White, Michael Mazey (Christies Beach), Jordan Tyrell, Zane Montgomerie (Elliston Districts), Brady Tosold

Marble Range

Bryson Keeley (Mallala)

Tasman

Seith Nassif (Pinnaroo), Tyler Franklin (Tasman), Luke Walker (Penola)

Wayback

Nick Callary (Central Augusta), Tim Hannemann

RIVERLAND FL

Barmera Monash

Sam De Michele (Imperials), Aedan Lyon (Ports)

Berri

Kade Harkins (PHOS Camden)

Blanchetown Swan Reach

Jesse Bingos

Brown’s Well

Peter Elliott

Loxton

Chris Knapp (Eastern Park)

Loxton North

Dylan Eleftheriadis (Barmera-Monash), Lachy Hill, Lucus Eleftheriadis (Barmera-Monash), Tyler Wagner (Karoonda), Tom Eleftheriadis (Barmera Monash)

RIVER MURRAY FL

Mallee Districts

Andrew Vines (Onkaparinga Valley), Jake Horn, Royce Cotter, Michael Leonard (Onkaparinga Valley), Henry Olsson (CMS Crows)

Mannum

Matt Skrypek (Mount Compass), Mitchell Smith (Southern Flinders), Isaac Hampel (Bute), Issaiah Hobbs (Strathalbyn), Ben Kernahan, Max Wakefield (Kingston), Ethan Leister (Colonel Light Gardens)

Ramblers

Alex Hein, Daniel Guttila, Mack Wenske, Tom Paech

Tailem Bend

Aidan Coakley (Christies Beach), Patrick Glynn (South Gambier), Josh Tierney (Brighton), Tom Mickan (Karoonda)

Christie's Beach's Aidan Coakley kicks a goal for his team against Flagstaff Hill at Flagstaff Hill Oval. The Saints icon has now left for Tailem Bend. Picture: Matt Loxton

The RMFL has seen a number of big moves ahead of the 2023 season, headlined by Christies Beach champion Aidan Coakley.

Coakley – a dominant midfielder who had spent almost his entire local career at the Saints in the Southern FL – has joined Tailem Bend, with the Eagles looking primed for a deep finals push.

SOUTHERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Aldinga

Josiah Sheppard (Christies Beach), Sam Bentley (McLaren), Jack Langdon (Morphett Vale),

Cove

Hayden Kernahan (Brighton)

Flagstaff Hill

Sam Jacobs (former Adelaide Crow), Nick Bailey (Murrayville), Zak Couvaras (Kangarilla), Reece Milsom (South Adelaide), Cameron Blake (Keith)

Happy Valley

Matt Coulthard (Port Noarlunga), Tain Smelt (Edwardstown), Henry Kerrison,

Noarlunga

Bailey Hann (Mount Compass), Jamie Grosser (Kangarilla)

Port Noarlunga

Tom Dix, Henry Wilhelm (Keith), Oliver Petrohilos (Willaston), Gerard Dutton, Tom Redden (Strathalbyn), Anthony Dempsey (Goodwood)

Sam Jacobs will represent Flagstaff Hill this local footy season. Picture: Matt Turner

Legendary Adelaide Crows ruckman Sam Jacobs has joined Flagstaff Hill for the 2023 SFL season in one of the biggest moves this year.

The skilled big out of Ardrossan should provide a strong outlet on the ball and up front for the Eagles, who will be coached by dual Magarey Medallist and Sturt icon Zane Kirkwood this season.

SPENCER GULF FL

Proprietary/Risdon

Jordan Serle (Kadina), Clayton Milera (South Augusta), Ian Milera (Portland)

West Augusta

Cayle Little, Ethan Doolan (North Adelaide), Dwayne Colson (Central Whyalla)

Former Glenelg gun Ian Milera. Picture: Tom Huntley

Former Glenelg and Port Adelaide forward Ian Milera has joined Proprietary/Risdon after a season with Portland.

Milera booted over 40 goals in the Adelaide Footy League last season and should prove to be the difference in multiple games for his new SGFL club along with star midfielder Jordan Serle and South Augusta gun Clayton Milera.

WESTERN BORDER FL

East Gambier

Laughlan Brooker

West Gambier

Brandon Newton (Port MacDonnell), Andrew Stone (Kalangadoo), Brody Virgo, Braiden Ousey (Kalangadoo), Todd Lewis (PHOS Camden)

WESTERN EYRE FL

Thevenard

Brody Skinner (Ceduna), Kade Maddigan, Jonty Doudle (Marble Range)

West Coast Hawks

Jake McElvoy (Elliston), Leonard Rhind

WHYALLA FL

North Whyalla

William Milera (West Augusta), Vincent Graham (Ceduna Blues), Daniel Chapman (Olympic Dam), Joseph Chapman (South Whyalla), Will Cowling (Onkaparinga Valley), McKenzie Schnickel (Pembroke OS)

South Whyalla

Joel Howard-Bristow (Central Whyalla), Reece Marks (Central Whyalla), Cody Kerseten (Central Whyalla), Kyle Ward (Central Whyalla), Jaidyn Gowley, Jimmy Abdulla (North Whyalla)

Weeroona Bay

James Ward

West Whyalla

Damien Coyne (North Whyalla), Nilly-Jo Russell (South Augusta), Rian Smoker (North Whyalla)

YORKE PENINSULA FL

Ardrossan

Tyler Harris (Kybybolite), Jack Dickeson (Broughton Mundoora), Thomas Dickeson (Port Pirie), Jaden Grosser (Westminster OS), Sam Dukalskis (St Peters OC), Tom Ferguson (St Peters OC)

CMS Crows

Harrison Gangell (Lindisfarne)

Moonta

Dylan Aldridge (Prop/Risdon), Nick Hewett (Broughton Mundoora), Miller Carter (Port District)

Southern Eagles

Jamie Wegener (Gawler Central), Jarrad Redden (Woodville-West Torrens)

Jarrad Redden of the Eagles with three fingers up for his three SANFL premierships Picture: Sarah Reed

Triple Woodville-West Torrens premiership big man Jarrad Redden has joined Southern Eagles for YPFL season 2023 in a big move for the club.

The star ruckman will be a standout in the contest and should also give the Eagles another forward target by rotating up front.