SANFL names 30-man squad to prepare for state game against WAFL in Perth

South Australian selectors have named a 30-man squad as they prepare to take on the WAFL in a state contest in Perth in May.

Reigning premier North Adelaide and South Adelaide have combined to provide 10 players for the state squad to prepare for the battle against the WAFL in Perth on May 12.

Selectors have included former WAFL star Aidan Tropiano, a premiership player with the Roosters last season, and former Box Hill ruckman Michael Knoll from the Panthers.

The SANFL was beaten by 26 points in last year’s contest against the Western Australians when pace was an issue. Speedsters Dom Barry, Anthony Wilson and Danyle Pearce have been named in the 30-man squad.

North Adelaide midfielder Aidan Tropiano has been named in a 30-man state squad to prepare to face the WAFL in May. Picture: Tom Huntley

Former Sydney midfielder Jordan Foote has earned a spot as reward for his outstanding form in his debut season with Woodville-West Torrens. His Eagles teammate Jack Hayes is expected to be the go-to man in attack in the absence of Glenelg’s injured Josh Scott.

STATE SQUAD: Central District - Travis Schiller, Justin Hoskin, Troy Menzel. Glenelg - Chris Curran, Max Proud. North Adelaide - Jarred Allmond, Keenan Ramsey, Aidan Tropiano, Lewis Hender, Tanner Smith. Norwood - Mitch Grigg, Matthew Panos, Dom Barry, Anthony Wilson. South Adelaide - Joel Cross, Nick Liddle, Matthew Rose, Joe Haines, Michael Knoll. Sturt - Zane Kirkwood, Sam Colquhoun, Jack Stephens, Danyle Pearce. West Adelaide - Will Snelling, Jonathan Beech, John Noble, Logan Hill. Woodville-West Torrens - Jared Petrenko, Jack Hayes, Jordan Foote.