New players, new partners: See SA’s full list of Adelaide WAGs after the trade period
The other half of new Port Adelaide ruckman Ivan Soldo, Becirevic is stirring up the socialite scene as she prepares to move to Adelaide. Check out the full list of WAGs here.
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The AFL trade period is over, which of course means new players and new WAGs to be added to SA’s sporting and social radar.
Let’s face it, we’ve all wondered what it’s like to be the wife or girlfriend (aka WAG) of a footy player, and now we take a look inside what they share of their lives.
We have nine new Crows and Port partners to introduce you to, including some women who have recently captured the hearts of your favourite players.
Leading the charge is Chelsea Becirevic, the better half of new Port Adelaide ruckman Ivan Soldo.
A model with a strong social media presence, Chelsea tells The Advertiser she’ll be going back to university in 2024 to study biomedical science, as she prepares to move to Adelaide with Ivan.
As well as incoming WAGs, there are some leaving the state including Emily Brugman, partner of Tom Doedee, who is moving to the Brisbane Lions, and Becky Whitehead, partner of Shane McAdam, who has departed for the Melbourne Demons.
Port Adelaide is saying goodbye to Xavier Duursma, which means his partner Alicia Parker will be following him to Essendon.
We’ve counted down 37 SA wives and girlfriends who share their lives with our favourite footy stars.
Let’s meet them.
SA’S NEWEST WAGs
Lisa McCarthy
Handle: @mccarthylisaa
Followers: 1.5k
Partner: Brodie Smith
First on our WAG list is Lisa McCarthy, who made her first appearance on socials with boyfriend Brodie Smith a few weeks ago.
They’ve recently come back from a trip in Europe, where they visited mountains in Switzerland, Lake Como in Italy and Santorini in Greece.
The brunette bombshell is no stranger to posting her outfits and the events she attends on her IG, with the most recent addition of course being her new arm candy Brodie.
Nicci Johnson-Schroeder
Handle: @niccijs
Followers: 587
Partner: Chris Burgess
It’s out for the Suns and into the Crows for Nicci Johnson-Schroeder, who is partner to new player Chris Burgess, who will join Adelaide next season.
The couple are currently giving us Insta-envy by posting their European holiday on their socials, seen together in Amsterdam and Germany.
It looks like the couple have been going strong for a few years now, sharing snaps of their various adventures both on and off the field.
Sarah Mccorquodale
Handle: @sarahmccorquodale
Followers: 6.5k
Partner: Jake Soligo
We always keep close eye on what our footy stars are up to, and we couldn’t help but notice Crows player Jake Soligo and 22-year-old Sarah Mccorquodale popping up on our feed this year.
The couple officially made their debut at the Crows’ best and fairest night, meaning that Sarah joins Adelaide’s prestigious list of WAGs.
From looking at Sarah’s IG feed, she is a gal heavily into travel, a cocktail or two, and bathing in the sun.
Rosie Konstantinou
Handle: @rosiekonstantinou
Followers: 622
Partner: Ben Keays
Little is known of Ben Keays’ new girl Rosie Konstantinou, with her IG private and only one photo of the couple posted to Ben’s account.
It keeps us guessing, but Rosie is completely stunning and is of course added to our list.
Chelsea Becirevic
Handle: @chelseaaivy
Followers: 64.6k
Partner: Ivan Soldo
This glamorous model stole the show at Richmond’s 2023 best and fairest, wearing a revealing gown as she canoodled with her ruckman beau.
A social media influencer who also works in marketing for a fashion and bridal company, Chelsea has travelled around the world this year, visiting countries such as Italy and France during a European summer vacation.
When Soldo was officially traded to Port Adelaide, she took to Instagram stories to share: “Always proud of you @ivansoldo”
Chelsea told The Advertiser that she met Ivan two years ago when she first moved to Melbourne from the Gold Coast.
“I am excited to say I will now be joining him in Adelaide for his career with Port,” revealed the fashion lover, who will also return to uni to study biomedical science next year.
Isabella Cavallaro
Handle: @isabellaccavallaro
Followers: 6.1k
Partner: Jason Horne-Francis
Isabella and Port Adelaide’s emerging young star have been together for over a year, sharing several happy snaps together at football functions, after matches and at holiday spots around SA.
Isabella, who attend Gleeson College in Adelaide’s north, shone on the red carpet at Port Adelaide’s best and fairest night, wearing a stunning one-shouldered white dress as her talented beau finished seventh in the count.
Cartia Condo
Handle: @cartiacondo
Followers: About 2k
Partner: Josh Rachele
Rachele broke hearts when he posted a photo of himself alongside the stunning brunette before the couple attended the Crows’ best and fairest night earlier this month.
“Debut” he captioned the snap, causing several of his followers to express their dismay.
While little is known about Cartia, it’s understood she’s a model signed with Adelaide Artist Management.
Ell Taylor
Handle: @elljtaylor
Followers: 1.8k
Partner: Rory Laird
The Crows’ midfield dynamo and the beautiful brunette have been dating since last year, posting photos together on interstate trips, after matches and on the Brownlow Medal red carpet.
Ell looked gorgeous in a dress by Anna Campbell Bridal and with jewellery by Cassandra Mamone, causing Rory to caption their photo: “Good fun at the Brownlow last night, Ell looked amazing!!”
Juliet Beneke
Handle: @julietbeneke
Followers: 1.5k
Partner: Jordon Sweet
Incoming Port player Jordon Sweet is coming from Western Bulldogs and brings with him partner Juliet Beneke.
From the looks of their social media, the pair make a striking couple, often sharing oh so “sweet” snaps of their family holidays together as well as them looking all glitz and glamour on the red carpet.
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Meecah Yates
Handle: @meecahyatess
Followers: 1.4k
Partner: Miles Bergman, Port Adelaide midfielder
Picture perfect views of mountains, delicious food and cutesy couple pics with partner Miles make up Meecah’s Instagram feed.
Meecah and Miles recently holidayed in Bali, and Meecah was sure to document their time on the beach, eating oysters and enjoying the sunset.
Emily Brugman
Handle: @emilybrugman
Followers: 2k
Partner: Tom Doedee, Adelaide Crows key defender
Emily regularly keeps us updated with pics of her adorable doggo, Lenny, as well as all things footy, weddings and golden-hour shots.
Her recent posts show her taking her little nephew River to a Crows game, sporting a mini Crows jersey with ‘Uncle T’ on the back.
We say farewell to Emily as an Adelaide WAG as Tom moves over to Brisbane.
Bec Ebert
Handle: @bec_ebert
Followers: 2.1k
Partner: Brad Ebert, former Port Adelaide midfielder
Originally from Perth, Bec is now a sports physiotherapist and pilates instructor based in Adelaide.
She shares sons Leo and Henry with husband Brad and documents their special moments on her feed.
Her recent posts feature Henry’s fourth birthday, fancy nights out and idyllic days spent on the water.
Georgia Wright
Handle: @__georgiawrightt
Followers: 2.5k
Partner: Riley Bonner, Port Adelaide defender
Recently Georgia has taken to some DIY projects which have featured on her feed, including two colourful coffee tables.
She also recently celebrated her birthday with a pizza party, and a huge bowl of bottled cocktails.
Tailah Browne Kerr
Handle: @tailahbrownekerr
Followers: 2.6k
Partner: Kane Farrell, Port Adelaide midfielder
Flight attendant Tailah posts her life moments both in the air and on the ground.
Her feed is a fun snapshot of what she gets up to, including days at the beach, travelling abroad and of course backstage footy photos with her partner Kane.
Milly Dutton
Handle: @millydutton
Followers: 2.6k
Partner: Jordan Dawson, Adelaide Crows captain
Milly recently announced her engagement to partner Jordan on Instagram, gaining thousands of likes and comments from fellow WAGS, Crows players and footy fanatics.
The pilates instructor showcases her life at the gym as well as what she gets up to with Jordan and her family.
Nicola Grant
Handle: @nicolagrantt
Followers: 2.6k
Partner: Chayce Jones, Adelaide Crows defender
Sunsets, sand and sea is what you can expect from Nicola’s Instagram feed.
The real estate agent has made sure to put her beau Chayce in her bio and often posts their adventures together.
Brie Abernethy
Handle: @brieabernethy
Followers: 2.7k
Partner: Ryan Burton, Port Adelaide defender
Graduating from Flinders University, Brie is now a physiotherapist and a keen netball player for Contax Netball Club.
Recently her Instagram feed has been filled with her showcasing fabulous outfits for glamorous events, her netball games, and photos of her and Ryan socialising with friends and family.
Rheydyn Jaffer
Handle: @rheydynjaffer
Followers: 2.9k
Partner: Sam Berry, Adelaide Crows midfielder
Rheydyn is a fan of a good photo in the sun.
The Brighton Secondary School graduate has modelled for brands such as With and From Love and Denim and Cloth.
She often posts pics of her socialising with partner Sam as well as pleasing shots of food, and venues around Adelaide.
Olivia May
Handle: @oliviamay666
Followers: 3.4k
Partner: Ollie Wines, Port Adelaide midfielder
Olivia May is an interior designer for Home Style Co and loves to get creative in both her work and on social media.
Her feed includes cute doggo pics, glamorous shots of her and her partner Ollie Wines, who was 2021’s Brownlow Medallist, and stunning shots of her interior design work.
May said dating a footy player is “no different from dating anyone else” and the term “WAG” is “very outdated.”
“It implies that’s all we are, just girlfriends and wives and that we don’t have our own careers and pathways,” she said.
“We certainly don’t refer to ourselves as WAGs in Adelaide.”
Stephanie Librandi
Handle: @stephlibrandi
Followers: 3.4k
Partner: Scott Lycett, Port Adelaide ruck
If you’re a fan of puppies, go and visit Stephanie Librandi’s Instagram stat!
Her recent shots of her new curly pup Bruce are adorable.
Stephanie is also good pals with other Adelaide WAGS who make an appearance on her feed including Brya Waghorn and Maisie Packer.
Paige Bramley
Handle: @paige_bramley
Followers: 4.3k
Partner: Josh Worrell, Adelaide Crows defender
Paige Bramley owns clothing hire business Rent Our Robe, which operates out of Adelaide and Melbourne.
Her Instagram is a haven of travel pics including beach and waterfalls, and pictures of her out with friends and family.
Claudia Neale
Handle: @claudianeale
Followers: 4.7k
Partner: Lachie Jones, Port Adelaide defender
From days at the races to behind the scenes of Port games, Claudia Neale is sure to document it all.
Claudia’s most recent posts include a photo of her and partner Lachie Jones after Port Adelaide’s terrific win over the Brisbane Lions on Saturday, March 18.
Chloe Swale
Handle: @closwale
Followers: 4.8k
Partner: Reilly O’Brien, Adelaide Crows ruck
Chloe Swale shows off her outfit picks, her travels and her and partner Reilly O’Brien’s adorable French bulldogs on her Instagram feed.
Chloe and Reilly welcomed their second fur baby, french bulldog Winston, to the family in July last year to join Chester.
She and Reilly have been together for six years and and have recently announced their engagement over on Instagram.
Maisie Packer
Handle: @maisie.packer
Followers: 6.1k
Partner: Connor Rozee, Port Adelaide midfielder
Expect to see breathtaking photos of beaches and greenery when you follow Maisie.
The model and Treeclimb team member always seems to be travelling somewhere new.
From cheering on her partner Connor at a Port game to diving into a sky-blue ocean, Maisie makes sure every snap is a winner.
Tracy Phillips
Handle: @tmariephillips
Followers: 5.1k
Partner: Erin Phillips, Port Adelaide midfielder
Tracy is a former professional basketball player who was born in Texas, USA. She met her partner Erin through playing for the Adelaide Lightning in the WNBA.
Tracy is currently an independent consultant for skincare and haircare company Rodan + Fields.
The couple share three children together, twins Blake and Brooklyn, and Drew. Tracy’s Instagram posts feature her family making memories together.
Brya Waghorn
Handle: @bryawaghorn
Followers: 7.1k
Partner: Sam Powell-Pepper, Port Adelaide forward
When not posting adorable photos of one-year old-daughter Frankie Rose, Brya posts snippets of her life with her growing family.
Brya is also the owner of Lash Studio by Brya, and has even done the lashes of fellow WAG Mikayla Graetz.
Lauren Gibbs
Handle: @lozgibbs
Followers: 7.6k
Partner: Bryce Gibbs, former Adelaide Crows midfielder
On Instagram Lauren shares a look into her life as an occupational therapist and clinical pilates instructor. She is also signed with modelling agency The Models in Australia.
Her social media serves as great fashion inspiration, plus places in SA to take your kids.
Regular features of her feed are pics of her children, Charlie and Madison.
Alice Seedsman
Handle: @alice.seedsman
Followers: 8.2k
Partner: Paul Seedsman, Adelaide Crows midfielder
Alice and husband Paul Seedsman celebrated a year of marriage in December, with Alice sharing beautiful photos from their big day captioned “One year married to my person”.
Originally from Victoria, the model and landscape designer takes to Instagram to feature her work, family and friends.
Alice and Paul are expecting their first baby in June.
Marijana Rajcic
Handle: @rajcic32
Followers: 9.2k
Partner: Chelsea Randall, AFLW Adelaide Crows midfielder forward
Marijana keeps AFLW close to her heart and has set it in stone by becoming engaged to Chelsea Randall.
Marijana hung up her boots in January after playing for the Adelaide Crows for seven years but still keeps fans informed of her day-to-day on Instagram.
Marijana and Chelsea were engaged in early March, the pair congratulated with thousands of likes and comments.
Lucy Cornes
Handle: @lucy_cornes
Followers: 9.1k
Partner: Kane Cornes, former Port Adelaide midfielder
Lucy is founder of She Shopped and creative director of She Digital Advertising. As well as being a total girl boss, Lucy also posts sweet snaps of her life with husband Kane and kids Eddy and Raphael.
The family also have two doggies, Tucker and Roman, who pop up on Lucy’s Instagram feed every once in a while.
Pippa Wanganeen
Handle: @pippawanganeen
Followers: 12.1k
Partner: Gavin Wanganeen, former Port Adelaide defender and forward
Actress, model, ambassador for the United Nations Association of Australia – is there anything Pippa can’t do?
The mum of four daughters — Kitty, Lulu, Posey and Plum– as well as step mum to Gavin’s two adult children Mia and Tex, posts regularly of her family’s travels.
Pippa said their family still loves going to footy games and gave an insight into their post-footy life.
“There is nothing better than the excitement of a live game,” she said.
“I think from Gavin’s point of view, he is happy to now watch on as a spectator. It was obviously such a big part of his life playing footy and he had an incredible career but it’s nice to just go and enjoy the sport without all the pressure.”.
Pippa said their family now focuses on their businesses between Adelaide and Melbourne, and frequent Plant 4 Bowden, Cafe Primo at Tea Tree Plaza and the Adelaide Central Markets on weekends.
Annabel Gray
Handle: @bel.gray
Followers: 12.9k
Partner: Robbie Gray, former Port Adelaide forward
Annabel is co-founder of online boutique Mini Clem, featuring children’s toys and decor. She reflects her brand’s unique style in her Instagram feed and shares snippets of her behind-the-scenes life with husband Robbie Gray and their children Aston, Clementine and Willow.
Posting anything from glitzy Prada bags to sunny walks, Annabel’s Instagram is a joy to browse through.
Mikayla Graetz
Handle: @mikaylaagraetz
Followers: 14.4k
Partner: Chad Cornes, former Port Adelaide defender
In an aesthetically pleasing photo grid, Mikayla Graetz shares snapshots of her life on the ’gram, combining fashion shots and family photos.
Mikayla and her beau Chad Cornes share two-year-old daughter Wynter and were engaged in October 2022.
Chelsea Randall
Handle: @chelsearandall26
Followers: 21.5k
Partner: Marijana Rajcic, AFLW Adelaide Crows defender
Chelsea Randall only just became engaged to former AFLW Crows player Marijana Rajcic. The couple announced their engagement on Instagram on March 5 with the caption “It’s a big YES!”.
Known as ‘Handy Randy’, Chelsea regularly takes to Instagram to update followers on her life and career milestones, as well as give them a look inside her everyday life.
Ellie Walker
Handle: @elswalker
Followers: 23k
Partner: Taylor Walker, Adelaide Crows key forward
Ellie Walker is an interior designer and photographic stylist.
Her Instagram often features the adventures she and Taylor get up to as a now family of three.
The pair have sons Hugo and Louis, and in October introduced daughter Harriet to their team – lucky Harriet now has her own Crows jersey!
Kellie Finlayson
Handle: @kelliefinlayson —
Followers: 46.1k
Partner: Jeremy Finlayson, Port Adelaide key forward
You may have known her as Kellie Gardner, but after her surprise wedding to Jeremy Finlayson she has now joined the Finlayson squad.
The two eloped in an intimate beach ceremony in early March, originally planning to marry in October however the couple had to postpone while Kellie received treatment after her terminal stage four cancer diagnosis in January.
Kellie’s Instagram is devoted to her new married life, as well as her and Jeremy’s 19-month-old daughter Sophia.
Belinda Sloane
Handle: @bel_sloane
Followers: 51.9k
Partner: Rory Sloane, Adelaide Crows midfielder and former captain
Wife of former Crows captain Rory Sloane, Bel Sloane is ranked number one on our list with a whopping 50,000-plus followers.
Recently the couple welcomed their fourth child, Summer Sloane, in November 2022 who is the cutest sister to brothers Sonny, Bodhi and Leo, who was delivered stillborn in August 2018.
Bel uses her Instagram platform to raise awareness for Lion Warrior, a campaign she co-created aimed to raise funds for stillbirth research. She is also a Channel 7 presenter and ambassador for Mercedes Benz.
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