Local SA footy’s top 20 goalkickers of 2025 so far revealed
The local footy season is in full swing and several star forwards are surging toward the 100-mark. See the players topping the leaderboard for goals kicked so far in 2025.
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The local SA footy season is in full swing and a number of star forwards have been booting big bags across the state’s country and suburban competitions
With many names chasing the 100-goal mark in 2025, we’ve got the top 20 goalkickers of the season so far.
Check back each week of the season to see the updated standings.
Goalkickers with the same amount of majors will be ranked under the same number on the standings.
1. DANIEL WEETRA (Para Hills) – 41 goals
A consistent star for Para Hills in the AdFL, Weetra has had a strong start to his 2025 campaign.
Weetra is a high flyer with clean skills who often damages defenders with his ability to find space and finish.
2. FRAZER BRADLEY (Hatherleigh) – 39 goals
Arriving back at Hatherleigh after an impressive stint with Millicent, Bradley has provided a major boost for the reigning MSEFL premier Eagles.
An explosive and skilled forward who can create for teammates and also finish his own work.
2. STEVEN CLARK (Greenacres) – 39 goals
Joining Greenacres after time with Central District, Clark has provided an expected boost for the Dragons.
Takes big marks, leads well and finishes opportunities from anywhere in and around the 50.
3. TREVOR RIGNEY (OSB Lonsdale) – 33 goals
One of local SA footy’s greatest ever goalkickers, Rigney has been as effective as ever for OSB Lonsdale.
At 40 years of age, Rigney still has the ability to take high-flying screamers and finish goals from anywhere.
4. BAILEY MARSHMAN (Reynella) – 36 goals
Former Crows SANFL player Marshman has been at the top of his game for the Wineflies so far this season.
A star utility with impressive athleticism and a reliable boot, Marshman has dominated up front in 2025.
5. BEN SIMOUNDS (Keith) – 34 goals
Former Strathalbyn star Ben Simounds joined the Crows in the pre-season and has been a standout in the KNTFL so far.
Simounds often keeps defenders guessing with his leads, takes strong marks and finishes set-shots efficiently.
6. BLAKE CARTER (Macclesfield) – 32 goals
Carter has been on fire for the Blood and Tars so far this season.
A strong and versatile forward who can create goals in a number of ways, Carter has been the focal point of his side’s attack.
7. JOHNNY BORAS (Imperials) - 27 goals
Boras has returned to Imps after an impressive D1 season with Broadview in 2024.
The club favourite has been at his best in the RMFL with his ability to take big marks and kick long goals.
8. ANGUS GLAZBROOK (CMS Crows) - 26 goals
One of CMS Crows’ most consistent players in recent years, Glazbrook is again leading the pack in the YPFL.
An athletic and skilled player who creates chances for others and is as reliable as anyone in front of goal.
9. JAMIE DREW (Nairne Bremer) – 25 goals
Drew has picked back up from where he left off for the Rams this season, dominating up front as one of the Hills FL’s top forwards.
A powerful player up front who can control the game in the air and at ground level, Drew has been a force.
Others on 24 goals:
- Joel Aish (Pulteney)
- Dylan Draper (Willunga)
- Josh Vandermeer (MclLaren)
10. MAXWELL SMYTH (Mitcham) – 24 goals
Smyth had an exceptional 2024 season and has been strong again in season 2025 so far.
A powerful and smart player up front who can dominate with his aerial and finishing ability.
Others with 24 goals:
- Jake Hodby (Bute)
11. BRAD INGLIS (Noarlunga) – 22 goals
Inglis has been a key part of Noarlunga’s competitiveness in the SFL so far this year.
Often damages with his ability to keep defenders guessing with smart leads and can finish as well as anyone in the competition.
Others with 22 goals:
- Darren Shillabeer (Myponga-Sellicks)
- James Siviour (Kingston)
- Tom Pinyon (Mt Compass)
- Tyson Neale (Encounter Bay)
12. JACK GREGORY (Mt Burr) – 21 goals
Gregory was a star for Mt Burr last season and has continued his consistent form in 2025.
Has booted over 800 career goals through his ability to find space up front and finish from anywhere.
Others on 21 goals:
- Nathan Bramfit (Murrayville)
- Koby Cockshell (Mt Barker)
- Jarrod Kellock (Langhorne Creek)
- Ryan Kemp (Lucindale)
- Blake Pawluk (Rosewater)
- Jake Martin (Houghton Districts)
- Luke Paparella (Plympton)
13. DANIEL MENZEL (Coorong Cats) – 20 goals
Former Geelong and WWTFC star Menzel has been a force for Coorong Cats since joining at the start of the 2024 season and has continued his dominant run this year.
Often playing as a forward/midfield utility, Menzel is the most skilled player in the competition and does damage in multiple ways.
Others on 20 goals:
- Gary Karpany (Port Noarlunga)
- Isaac Moller (Orroroo)
- Noah Prenzler (Hahndorf)
- Daniel Stock (Victor Harbor)
14. STEPHEN JAMES (Elizabeth) – 19 goals
James has been a positive for Elizabeth up front as the Eagles continue to storm through D7 opposition in 2025.
A smart player who leads well and takes strong marks, James is always the most dangerous option up front for his side.
Others on 19 goals:
- Glenn Draper (Hackham)
- Cody Duncan (HWE)
- Grant McLeod (Tumby Bay)
- Josh Holliday (Edwardstown)
15. CLAY CROMPTON (Roopena) – 18 goals
Crompton has been a star forward in the Whyalla FL for multiple years now and has continued to impress so far this season.
Can take over a game up front with his aerial ability and reliable set-shot.
Others on 18 goals:
- Joel Bryant (Robe)
- Brayden Kain (South Gambier)
- Jake Sutcliffe (Unley)
- Caleb Howell (Langhorne Creek)
16. BEN HEASLIP (Victor Harbor) – 17 goals
Heaslip has been dominant for the Roos since arriving for season 2024 and he has seemingly gone to another level to start this season.
Covers ground as well as anyone through the midfield and can prove dangerous up front with his clean skills and finishing.
Others on 17 goals:
- Nathan Beenham (Flagstaff Hill)
- Dion Doolan (Fitzroy)
- Harry Phelan (Plympton)
- James Richards (Uraidla Districts)
- Tyler Searl (Echunga)
- Zach Sproule (Port Noarlunga)
- Jak Goudman-Glasson (Ironbank Cherry Gardens)
17. JAKOB THOMSON (Two Wells) – 16 goals
Two Wells’ star player in 2024, Thomson looks to be at his best again this year.
A dominant ruck who can also rest up front and do major damage.
Others on 16 goals:
- Nick Kraemer (Happy Valley)
- Robert Kovacic (Eastern Park)
- Cody Krollig (Mannum)
- Jack Lewis (Ramblers)
- Billy Wiese (Mundulla)
18. MICHAEL HOWSON (Kilburn) – 15 goals
Kilburn has had a number of contributors in front of goal but Howson remains the standout.
A skilled and versatile player who can create goals and finish for himself.
Others with 15 goals:
- Corey Graham (Central Yorke)
- Thaddeus Puautjimi (Yankalilla)
- Brad Potter (Reynella)
- Oliver Petrohilos (Port Noarlunga)
- Sam Basham (Victor Harbor)
- Ethan Cass (Kersbrook)
- Ben Hanson (Jervois)
- Toby de Wit (North Gambier)
- Matt Min (Mannum)
- William Shepherd (Kybybolite)
- Sam Bradford (Kersbrook)
19. TROY MENZEL (Padthaway) – 14 goals
The former Carlton, Adelaide and WWTFC forward has had a positive impact since joining Padthaway in the KNTFL.
Can play across the forwardline or through the midfield and often kicks impressive goals on the run.
Others with 14 goals:
- Ryan Clark (Greenacres)
- Luke Edwards (Happy Valley)
- Anthony Hellebaut (Salisbury North)
- Lleyton Hedges (Western Districts)
- Hakeem Johnson (Hornridge)
- Daniel Hill (Crystal Brook)
- Harry Vincent (Victor Harbor)
- Daniel Nobes (Willunga)
- Jayga Warmington (Moonta)
- Riley Wilsdon (Keith)
20. AARON YOUNG (Keith) – 13 goals
Magarey Medallist Aaron Young has been the standout for Keith since joining the club and continues to contribute from the midfield.
An explosive and highly skilled player, Young knows his way around goal as well as any midfielder in the state.
Others with 13 goals:
- Tyler Andrews (Moonta)
- Will Gould (Lucindale)
- Lachlan Pascoe (Golden Grove)
- Sam Sanders (Coorong Cats)
- Brandyn Grenfell (Southern Mallee)
- Todd Reid (South Gambier)
- Archer Connolly (Nairne Bremer)
- Tim Dimasi (Nuriootpa) Jack Osborn (Lobethal)
- Jake Turner (Port MacDonnell)
- William Hewett (Broughton-Mundoora)
- Loe Coates (Crystal Brook)
- Alex Hentschke (Glencoe)
- Jacob Murchison (Nangwarry)
- Hamish McCrae (Casterton Sandford)
- Harry Vick (Happy Valley) Murray Waite (Marble Range)