SANFL live stream: SA U18 girls v U23 girls set for clash of young guns

Star-studded U18 and U23 state squads have played out a thriller in a talent showcase featuring SA’s top young gun female footballers. Watch the replay right here.

South Australia’s best female football talents have put on an outstanding show which shows why fans should be excited about the future.

The under-23s side prevailed 6.7 (43) to 6.5 (41) in a thriller against the under-18s team, currently competing in the national championships.

After a tight tussle through the first three quarters, the game opened up in the last term with both sides trading goals.

Norwood’s Kiana Lee, who was arguably the best player on the ground, kicked what turned out to be the winning goal with a clever snap from the pocket in just minutes remaining.

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It marked back-to-back goals for the U23s who had snagged the lead back after their younger opponents kicked three in a row.

Mel Anderson and Julia Clark played pivotal roles in the win for the more experienced side.

Ruby Ballard was one of the leading performers for the U18s.

Emily Brockhurst and Kayla Robran were the game’s leading goalkickers after finishing with two apiece for the U23s.

“Our talent in the women’s is phenomenal,” commentator Krissie Steen said in wrapping up the game.

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SA’s top young female footballers will clash this weekend in an exhibition game between the state’s U18s and U23s.

The two star-studded squads will meet this Sunday at Thebarton Oval as they prepare for upcoming games against Victoria Metro.

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SANFL Head of Female Talent, Robbie Neill said the game provided a great opportunity for both sides to showcase their talent.

“This match is in its second year and provides a great opportunity for both the U18 and U23 squads,” Neill said.

West Adelaide star Zoe Venning. Picture: Cory Sutton

Poppy Scholz has impressed for SA’s U18s this year. Picture: Daniel Pockett

“The U18s have played one match so far in their AFL U18 National Championships campaign, with a strong 78-point win over the Allies at Thebarton Oval.

“Their next match isn’t until Sunday, August 11 against Vic Metro in Melbourne, so this match provides important practice and cohesion for coach Brad Snell and the squad.

“For the U23s, this is an opportunity to play well against quality opposition knowing that AFLW recruiting and list managers will be watching the contest closely.

“Coach Narelle Smith selected the squad with the assistance of Katrina Gill (Crows AFLW list manager) and Naomi Maidment (Port Adelaide AFLW list manager) and picked players on form and with AFLW attributes.”

A number of promising names are set to feature for the U18s such as Glenelg’s Poppy Scholz, Central District’s Georgia McKee and Sturt’s India Rasheed, while the U23s will feature promising players such as West Adelaide gun Zoe Venning and Glenelg’s Chloe Harding and Kayla Robran.

There will be an MVP medal presented for the best player of each team at the end of the game.