The top 40 SA country women’s footballers of 2024 ranked
SA’s country competitions are packed to the brim with women’s footy talent, so we’ve ranked the top 40 players of season 2024. See who made the cut.
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South Australia’s country women’s competitions have improved significantly in recent years and a number of leagues have been packed with star talent this season.
Based on this season’s form and with the help of league insiders, we’ve drawn from a number of the state’s regional competitions to rank the top 40 women’s players for 2024.
Here is our list from 40 to 1.
40. SHANIQUE WEST
(Reynella)
Also a part of Sturt’s Development League side, West has produced one of her best years yet for Reynella.
Covers ground as well as anyone in the competition and can do significant damage to opposition with her ability to split the lines with her disposal.
Has 14 goals and seven best player nods in nine games.
39. MEGAN WEETRA
(Noarlunga/Port Noarlunga)
One of the top young talents in SA women’s footy, Weetra produced a dominant season for both Noarlunga and Port Noarlunga in the SFL.
A smart player with silky skills and a great feel for the game, Weetra dominates with her ability to find the ball and create for others.
Has five best player nods in 11 games.
38. HOLLY AISTON
(Mt Lofty)
The star leader of Eastern’s winning SA Country Championships side, Aiston has also been an important player for Mt Lofty.
Leads by example with her ability to win the contested footy and create for teammates with efficient disposal.
Has two best player performances this year and was also a key presence in the contest for Eastern.
37. RENAI RICHARDSON
(Nuriootpa)
Nuriootpa’s top player in 2024, Richardson remains among the top SA country women’s footballers.
Can impact the game on the ball or move up front to boot goals and often saves her best performances for the biggest games.
Has 17 goals and 11 best player nods in 11 games and also played SA Country Championships.
36. LILY SMART
(Mt Lofty)
A dominant presence for Mt Lofty, Smart has been one of the HFL’s top players.
Smart is a tireless worker who finds plenty of the footy and can hit teammates accurately by hand or foot.
Has eight best player mentions and five goals in 12 games.
35. ALICE PERKINS
(Nairne Bremer)
One of Nairne Bremer’s top players through a number of years, Perkins has been a standout again in 2024.
Perkins covers ground as well as anyone in the Hills FL and can find teammates efficiently while under pressure while occasionally hitting the scoreboard.
Has nine best player nods and six goals in 10 games.
34. CAITLIN ROSS
(McLaren)
A standout performer for McLaren this year, Ross was a major reason behind her club’s 2024 premiership.
Works hard to cover ground and win the ball for the Eagles before distributing accurately or setting up teammates for goal.
Has nine best player mentions and eight goals in 14 games.
33. SHENAE MILLER
(Mallee Park)
A dominant leader for Mallee Park, Miller has dominated in 2024.
Miller works hard around the ground to find the footy for her side and deliver to teammates efficiently or create goalkicking opportunities.
Polled well in the medal count this season and helped her side to a grand final appearance against Marble Range.
32. TAMARA PAGE
(Willunga)
Page has dominated as a forward for the Demons this year to become one of SA country footy’s top players.
A strong and skilled player up front who reads the play well and can kick goals from anywhere.
Has 37 goals and eight best player nods in 17 games.
31. BROOKLYN CORRELL
(Hahndorf)
A strong player on and behind the footy, Correll has been a standout for the Magpies.
A tireless worker for her side who often wins her own ball, provides security in a number of roles and delivers to teammates with ease.
Has nine best player nods in 12 games.
30. ISABELLA CALVANESE
(Blackwood)
An emerging young star for Blackwood, Calvanese has had a standout 2024.
Also a part of Norwood’s SANFLW Development League side, Calvanese is a versatile contributor who can do impressive work through the middle or move up front to kick goals when needed.
Has six best player nods and 16 goals in 12 games.
29. MADELYN ZACHER
(Marble Range)
A threat around the ground for Marble Range, Zacher has dominated when available for her Port Lincoln club.
Finds plenty of the footy and always makes reliable decisions to find teammates or create goalkicking opportunities.
Has three best player performances and five goals in five games and was also among the best in this year’s Country Championships.
28. YAHNA CHYNOWETH
(Wayback)
Dominant up front for Wayback, Chynoweth has been a top performer in 2024.
A smart and skilled player up front who uses her athleticism and footy IQ to beat defenders and kick goals or set up others.
Led Wayback to a top three finish and was also a star performer in the Country Championships.
27. ALICE TENTYE
(North Gambier)
A young superstar of the LCFL, Tentye produced a fantastic season for North Gambier as a gun forward.
A strong and hard working forward, Tentye can take big marks, lay hard tackles and finish opportunities from anywhere inside 50.
Had 23 goals and six best player nods in eight games for North Gambier and also booted three in the grand final.
26. ZOE HAWKER
(Mundulla)
A slick and skilled player, Hawker has been a standout in the South East this season.
Always providing an option at the back and in the contest, Hawker is one of her side’s most reliable players, often finding teammates with pinpoint accuracy under pressure.
Has six best player nods in nine games and was a star in the SA Country Championships.
25. ALYSHA HEALY
(Tanunda)
Also a SANFLW League player for Sturt this year, Healy has been one of Tanunda’s best when available.
A versatile player who can do damage up front or in the contest with her clean skills and efficient distribution or goalkicking.
Has six best player mentions and 12 goals in seven games.
24. AAJIAH JERICHO
(Mt Lofty)
A standout around the ground for Mt Lofty, Jericho has been at her best for the Devils in 2024.
Provides hard running through four quarters each week and does plenty of the dirty work for her side, winning the footy in the contest and finding teammates efficiently while also hitting the scoreboard.
Has 14 best player nods and 17 goals in 17 games.
23. HAYLEY HENKE
(Angaston)
An emerging star in the BLG.
Henke is a strong and athletic player who can perform in the contest and produce top drawer footy against some of the state’s best with her ability to win the ball and deal to teammates.
Has 13 best player mentions and six goals in 14 games for her club and played SA Country Championships.
22. TAMIKA REID
(Roosters)
A dominant forward for Roosters in the Mid North women’s competition.
Reid is a constant threat for defences with her ability to create space inside 50, take strong marks and either finish for herself or set up her teammates.
Has 20 goals in five games and was one of the top performers in the Country Championships.
21. AKEIRA WHICHELLO
(Willaston)
A strong performer for Willaston in 2023, Whichello has improved again in 2024.
Whichello is an emerging young star in the Barossa, Light and Gawler FA, dominating in the contest with her strong attack on the footy and consistently hitting the scoreboard.
Has 19 goals and nine best player appearances in 13 games and played SA Country Championships.
20. KIRSTIN REMFREY
(Willunga)
One of Willunga’s best yet again in 2024.
An exciting onballer who can take over a game with her work in the contest and ability to provide important run and carry for the Demons, Remfrey was a standout in the club’s finals run.
Has 12 best player nods and five goals in 16 games.
19. ARABELLA PROWSE
(Onkaparinga Valley)
Also a promising player for Sturt, Prowse has been important for Onkaparinga Valley again this year.
A reliable ruck, Prowse is known for her tapping ability to set up her teammates, as well as her follow-up work, often acting as a fourth midfielder for the Bulldogs.
Has 10 best player mentions and 16 goals in 11 games.
18. ELLA MICKAN
(Freeling)
Mickan remains a top talent in SA women’s footy.
A hardworking midfielder who can also play behind the ball off of halfback, Mickan covers ground as well as anyone while distributing to teammates at a high efficiency.
Has three best player performances and seven goals in 10 games.
17. TESS ANDREWS
(North Gambier)
Andrews has been a star for North Gambier in the Limestone Coast Women’s FL this year and was also one of the top performers at the Country Championships.
A dominant player in the middle who wins her own ball and creates space before delivering to teammates efficiently.
Has seven best player performances in seven games for the Tigers.
16. SASHA BRANSON
(Freeling)
A standout in the ruck, Branson has put together a strong BLG season for Freeling.
Branson often gives her midfielders first use with brilliant tap work and can also impact the game around the ground with her marking presence and distribution.
Has three best player performances and nine goals in nine games for the Redlegs and was also a star of the Country Championships.
15. MARDI MASSON
(Marble Range)
A star halfback for Marble Range, Masson has been among SA country footy’s best again this year.
Masson is a reliable player across the backline who can cut off a number of attacks and provide valuable run and use along the flanks.
Was in the EP’s best in each Country Championships game and a consistent performer for Marble Range throughout the season with seven best player nods and four goals in 12 games.
14. LAYLA ROGERS
(McLaren)
Joint winner of last season’s Great Southern FL A Grade best and fairest, Rogers has put together another strong campaign for McLaren.
A tireless worker in the contest who wins plenty of the footy and either deals to teammates with accuracy or hits the scoreboard herself.
Has 10 best player mentions and seven goals in 13 games for the Eagles.
13. ROXANNE DODD
(Mallee Park)
The 2024 Port Lincoln FL best and fairest, Dodd has starred for Mallee Park.
A versatile player who can do damage in the contest or take over a game up front, Dodd has elite skills and impressive athleticism and can create for herself or others when in possession.
Has 31 goals and 11 best player nods in 12 games.
12. BONNIE DODDS
(Tanunda)
Also a SANFLW League representative with South Adelaide this season, Dodds has been a star for Tanunda in the BLG.
A hard worker around the ground for the Magpies who racks up high disposal counts every week and finds teammates with precision.
Has eight goals and seven best player nods in 13 games.
11. NIKITA MCROSTIE
(Willaston)
Also a positive for Woodville-West Torrens’ SANFLW League side this year, McRostie has been a standout for Willaston.
A versatile star who can have an impact as a ruck as well as up the ground or behind the ball, McRostie boasts impressive hand and foot skills and has been among her side’s best in nearly every appearance this year.
Has seven best player mentions and six goals in 10 games.
10. BELLA RIGBY
(Willunga)
A superstar young gun for Willunga, Rigby has produced another impressive season in the GSFL.
Still an U17s player for the Demons, Rigby has been dominant for the A Grade side with her ability to rack up disposals and damage teams with run and carry while also hitting the scoreboard.
Has 1o best player nods and 16 goals in 14 games.
9. ELSIE DAWES
(Mt Lofty)
One of the HFL’s top players this year, Dawes has had a standout 2024.
A versatile player who can play through the middle or up front, Dawes boasts clean skills and always makes the right decisions in possession, often cutting up opposition with her disposal.
Has five best player mentions and four goals in 11 games and was one of the best in the SA Country Championships.
8. LILLIAN BORNHOLDT
(Willaston)
A dominant forward for Willaston and the leading goalkicker in the BLG.
Bornholdt can take over a game up front with her ability to create space and boot important goals and is also a reliable field kick.
Has 32 majors and six best player nods in 12 games.
7. BRIANNA BURT
(Mt Barker)
Burt has been a standout player in SA country women’s footy for a number of years and 2024 has been no different.
A star in the contest for Mt Barker who can slot into a number of other roles if needed, Burt boasts impressive athleticism and can impact the game in the air or at ground level.
Has seven best player nods and 16 goals in 10 games for the Roos and was a standout in the SA Country Championships.
6. KAYLA MUDGE
(Barmera Monash)
A tough and hardworking player in the contest and up front, Mudge has been a star for Barmera Monash this season.
Also listed with Gawler Central, Mudge is a reliable user of the footy and can also impact the game in the air with strong grabs and create for teammates with her disposal.
Has three best player nods and three games and also starred in the SA Country Championships.
5. KALANI BATES
(Goolwa/Pt Elliot)
An athletic winger who can also play on the ball or across the backline, 19-year-old Bates has been a standout for the Magpies after time with North Adelaide’s SANFLW League team last year.
Bates is a hardworking player who provides great run and carry and a reliable boot and can often pick apart her opposition with her distribution.
Has 11 best player nods and seven goals in 13 games and was a standout in SA Country Championships.
4. ELLIE WARD
(Willaston)
Willaston’s top player this season, Ward has dominated for her club and in the SA Country Championships.
The BLG young gun is a standout on the ball with her ability to win the footy, deal to teammates with precision and also apply tackle pressure.
Has 10 best player nods in 12 games for her club.
3. JESS KIRK
(Willunga)
This season’s GSFL women’s medallist, Kirk has had a strong year with Willunga.
Also an important part of Southern’s SA Country Championships side, Kirk is a dominant forward who makes smart leads, takes strong marks, kicks goals and creates for teammates.
Has 11 best player nods and 28 goals in 11 games for the Demons.
2. PHILIPPA WORTHLEY
(Port Noarlunga)
A star on the flanks and through the middle, Worthley has dominated in the SFL and SA Country Championships.
Worthley finds plenty of the footy and damages sides with her run and carry while also creating goalkicking opportunities for herself or others.
Has 10 best player nods and 23 goals in 14 games for Port Noarlunga.
1. SARAH CAMPBELL
(Blackwood)
Also a SANFLW League player for West Adelaide this year, Campbell has had a fantastic 2024 for Blackwood.
A dominant player around the ground who wins plenty of her own footy, makes good decisions in possession and damages opposition with her disposal.
Has six best player nods and four goals in 11 games and was named as the best player in the SA Country Championships.
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