Top Instagrammers of local SA footy including Alex McKay, Jack Redden, Paul Puopolo
From former AFL guns to reality TV stars and budding fitness influencers, we’ve compiled a list of SA local footy’s top Instagram stars.
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Local SA footy’s superstars have no problem dominating on the field for their community clubs, but what do they get up to off the park?
From reality TV stars to growing fitness influencers, here are the top Instagrammers in local SA footy.
Private profiles were not included.
ALEX MCKAY (Tea Tree Gully)
Followers: 34k
Handle: alexconnormckay
McKay’s social media presence comes as no surprise after the champion Gullies midfielder starred on ‘The Bachelorette’ and ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ during 2020.
McKay’s Instagram covers his footy and fitness journey, family life, as well as his construction business – AZ MAC Construction.
PAUL PUOPOLO (Hope Valley)
Followers: 25.4k
Handle: paul-puopolo
Puopolo is not as active on Instagram as some others in local footy but his success at a local, SANFL and AFL level makes him one of the most followed.
Poppy uses the Gram to document his family and footy life.
JACK REDDEN (Willunga)
Followers: 21.3k
Handle: jsredden8
Redden has garnered a big following after his time as a premiership star in the AFL, having just left West Coast for Willunga this season.
The star midfielder keeps fans informed about his family life, trips away and his footy career.
JACK TRENGOVE (Prince Alfred OC)
Followers: 11.3k
Handle: jtren9
One of the best players in local SA footy, the Princes mid and former AFL gun has over 10,000 followers.
The former Melbourne captain keeps followers up to date with his young family, his career in local footy and with the Demons and his new journey in long distance running – inspired by champion Australian runner and sister Jess Trengove.
JAKE NEADE (Portland)
Followers: 9.7k
Handle: jakeneade3
The former Port Adelaide Power forward has performed brilliantly at Portland in the Adelaide Footy League and still has a number of fans eager to see what he’s up to.
Neade posts about his family and football journey.
LUKE WULFF (Rambler)
Followers: 8.6k
Handle: lukewulff
A strong player for Rambler in the River Murray FL and a fitness influencer and content creator on the rise, Wulff has a growing following on social media – namely Instagram and TikTok.
Wulff shares fitness advice on his IG and also documents his life in footy.
LEVI PROUDE (Myponga/Sellicks)
Followers: 7.7k
Handle: levi_proude
Also an award-winning real estate agent, former South Adelaide gun Levi Proude has become one of local SA footy’s most popular Grammers.
The Myponga/Sellicks star covers it all for his followers, from his work with Taylor Real Estate to life on the footy field and gym, and fish-throwing contests.
MITCH GRIGG (Athelstone)
Followers: 6.3k
Handle: mgrigg8
The former Crows player and dual Magarey Medallist with Norwood remains one of the most popular local players and has a strong following on IG.
Grigg posts about family and footy life, as well as his landscaping business Stringybark Landscaping.
LUKE BROWN (Tea Tree Gully)
Followers: 5.1k
Handle: lukebrown16
A popular defender among fans during his time with the Crows, Brown maintains a strong following after his move to junior club Tea Tree Gully.
Gullies’ newest star signing has shared his experiences in footy and the AFL with his fans.
NATHAN GRIMA (Glenunga)
Followers: 5.1k
Handle: narny17
A cult figure during his time with North Melbourne as an AFL defender, Grima remains a popular local footy figure as coach of Glenunga.
Grima shares his experiences in footy and fitness, family life, and in his turfing business ‘Ultimate Turf’.
HENRY PAPATOLIS (PHOS Camden)
Followers: 3.6k
Handle: henry_papatolis
A winner of two straight division two Adelaide Footy League medals, Papatolis remains a popular figure within the local SA footy community.
The former Glenelg man and star PHOS Camden midfielder covers life with family and mates on his IG, as well as Glenelg cafe, bar and restaurant ‘Fourth’, which he owns with brother Mike Papatolis.
RORY TAGGERT (Naracoorte)
Followers: 2.9k
Handle: rorytaggert
The former Melbourne and Sturt midfielder/forward has been dominant with Naracoorte in the Kowree Naracoorte and Tatiara Football League and keeps a handy following on Instagram, where he posts about family and Naracoorte footy.
BRODIE MARTIN (Coorong)
Followers: 2.6k
Handle: brodie36
The former Crow has been a mainstay in the River Murray FL and is now a popular veteran presence at the Coorong Cats.
He covers his time with his family, pet dog, mates and in River Murray footy.
LEWIS JOHNSTON (Golden Grove)
Followers: 2.1k
Handle: lj23__
A former Crow and Redleg forward, Johnston has become a key part of Golden Grove’s surge back toward the top division in the Adelaide Footy League.
The star utility shares his family and footy life on his IG.
MATT WILLSON (Naracoorte)
Followers: 1.8k
Handle: willow7
Captain of the 2022 SA Country side which defeated WA and the playing-coach of Naracoorte in the KNTFL, Willson has become a popular local SA footy figure who is steadily growing his social following.
The champion midfielder shares his footy journey and fitness work at SESH Training Lucindale on IG.
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