New players, new partners: Meet SA’s new WAGs after the AFL trade period
The AFL trade period is over, which of course means new players and partners to be added to SA’s sporting and social radar. Let’s meet some of their better halves ahead of the 2025 season.
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The AFL trade period is over, which of course means new players and partners to be added to SA’s sporting and social radar.
You’ve heard all about the big names joining the Crows and Power next season, including stars such as Jack Lukosius, Alex Neal-Bullen, James Peatling and Isaac Cumming.
But let’s go behind the scenes and meet some of their glamorous better halves as they prepare to make their way to Adelaide for the 2025 season.
Port Adelaide
Paris Nicholson
Handle: @parisnicholson_
Followers: 13,700
Partner: Jack Lukosius
A Gold Coast fashion designer and influencer, Ms Nicholson and Lukosius have been dating for less than a year, and the couple seem smitten with each other.
They made a splash at the Suns’ best and fairest night last month, posing arm-in-arm on the red carpet and looking cosy tableside.
Ms Nicholson is co-founder of Australian label, Amelie Teje, a womenswear brand launched in 2020, which is focused on versatile, sustainable pieces. Justin Bieber’s wife Hailey is among the label’s biggest fans.
Effortlessly stylish, she’s also a regular traveller, posting snaps from trips to France, Spain and Asia over the past 12 months.
At this stage, it’s still unclear if Ms Nicholson will be making the move to Adelaide with her beau or if the couple will be doing long-distance.
Maddi Clark
Handle: @maddiclark__
Followers: 1600
Partner: Joe Richards
Maddi Clark admits it was a “shock” when Port Adelaide came calling during AFL’s trade period, eventually securing her partner, crafty forward Joe Richards, as part of the Dan Houston deal.
“The interest from Port was a shock at first, we never thought this would be where his football career went,” she told The Advertiser.
“To be recognised and wanted by Port was surreal.”
But Ms Clark said the couple, who met in high school and have been dating for seven years, are thrilled to be making the move to SA.
“Very excited for the move, we have always looked at Adelaide as an option so it’s exciting to take the next step,” she said.
“I’m keen for a slower lifestyle and to live near all the beautiful beaches and wineries.”
Currently working in an admin/marketing role at Marshall White Real Estate, Ms Clark, 23, is originally from a small town called Wahgunyah, in Victoria, before moved to Wangaratta in 2021 to live with Richards.
“Dating a footballer can be a bit of a roller coaster,” she said.
“It’s a fun lifestyle to be apart of but you definitely ride the highs and lows with them.”
Ms Clark said she will finish her job in Victoria and make the big move to Adelaide in the new year.
Georgia Resnais
Handle: @georgresnn
Followers: 1700
Partner: Rory Atkins
Originally from Adelaide, Ms Resnais met Atkins during the midfielder’s first stint in SA with the Crows.
The happy couple have since welcomed a gorgeous baby daughter, 10-month-old Daisy.
But after four years on the Gold Coast, Atkins has revealed they were keen to return home and spend more time with Ms Resnais’s family.
“When I was back here in Adelaide, I met my partner Georgia, so all her side of the family is here. We’re just so looking forward to immersing ourselves in that family life,” Atkins told PAFC.com.au.
“We didn’t have anyone up on the Gold Coast as well. So another reason why I jumped at the opportunity to come back, we’re really looking forward to getting our little one Daisy amongst her family. So it was just another draw card to come here.”
Adelaide Crows
Mia Young
Handle: @miayoung2
Followers: 3800
Partner: Isaac Cumming
Cumming’s move to the Crows is a homecoming for his fiancee Mia Young, who previously lived in Adelaide with her family.
Originally from the UK, Ms Young’s father is Neil Young, a former professional soccer player who started his career at EPL side Tottenham Hotspur before playing over 500 matches for AFC Bournemouth. Upon retirement, he relocated with his family to SA, where he has become a respected soccer coach and founder of the Neil Young Football Academy.
Ms Young, 25, and Broken Hill boy Cumming, have dated for almost six years, and became engaged in September. The star half-back flanker popped the big question in a romantic proposal by the water in Sydney.
“Holy sh** balls, I’m a Fiancé. Thank you for making my dreams come true @isaaccumming,” Ms Young posted on Instagram.
Grace Izzard
Handle: @grace__izzard
Followers: 1800
Partner: James Peatling
Ms Izzard is an influencer, content creator and talented singer-songwriter.
Her bio on The Right Fit website says she’s “super passionate” about the fashion and beauty influencing industry, as well as spreading a “message of kindness and the importance of mind-fullness”.
“I love creating online content and always take inspiration from a combination of the current trends and also my own personal style,” she said.
Having dated Peatling for at least a couple of years, Ms Izzard has formed a close friendship with Ms Young, the fiancee of his teammate Isaac Cumming, and the fun-loving pair have shared several photos together on social media.
Georgie Neal-Bullen
Handle: @georgienealbullen
Followers: 1000
Partner: Alex Neal-Bullen
A social worker, Ms Neal-Bullen attended Sacred Heart College and studied speech pathology at Flinders University, followed by a Master of Social Work.
The longtime couple headed back home to SA for their November 2022 nuptials, tying the knot at Simon Hackett Winery in McLaren Vale.
Among the star-studded guest list was a host of Neal-Bullen’s Melbourne teammates including captain Max Gawn, Christian Petracca, Angus Brayshaw, James Harmes and former Demon Mitch Hannan.
Former Crow Jake Lever was a groomsman at the picturesque ceremony.
In February, Ms Neal-Bullen gave birth to the couple’s first child, a baby girl called Zara Anne.
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Lisa McCarthy
Handle: @mccarthylisaa
Followers: 1600
Partner: Brodie Smith
Ms McCarthy and partner, veteran Crow Brodie Smith, became engaged in January, just days after captain Jordan Dawson tied the knot.
The couple took to Instagram to share the news on Sunday night, with Ms McCarthy sharing a beachside shot of her impressive rock.
“You bring me endless happiness, joy, care, empathy and love,” she wrote.
“I will forever be yours.”
Chelsea Becirevic
Handle: @chelseaaivy
Followers: 67,000
Partner: Ivan Soldo
This glamorous model has been in the news this year, as she chased her dream job as a flight attendant.
A social media influencer, Ms Becirevic moved to Dubai about three months ago to start training as an “hostie” with Emirates Airlines while Soldo remained in Adelaide with the Power.
But she’s gave up the globetrotting role to return to Adelaide – for the time being.
“I honestly just hated long distance – it was so-so hard, and missed Australia so much,” Ms Becirevic shared with her 66,000 followers on Instagram.
“Like it’s a great way to meet so many different people and have a bit of fun. If you wanna travel it’s a great way to do that. But it’s definitely glamorised a lot online.
“For me personally, I was super homesick and found the job super isolating.”
The news came just days after Soldo asked for a trade away from Alberton to Melbourne club, St Kilda.
But Ms Becirevic – who earlier this year admitted that living in Adelaide had been a “struggle” – said she played no part in Soldo’s impending move back to Victoria.
“I’m honestly fed up with this ridiculous narrative that keeps circulating,” she wrote on Instagram. Soldo has since decided to stay in Adelaide.
Isabella Cavallaro
Handle: @isabellaccavallaro
Followers: 7,000
Partner: Jason Horne-Francis
Ms Cavallaro and Port Adelaide’s emerging young star have been together for a couple of years since his days at the Kangaroos, sharing several happy snaps together at football functions, after matches and at holiday spots around SA.
Ms Cavallaro, who attended Gleeson College in Adelaide’s north, shone on the red carpet at the Brownlow Medal, wearing a dress by Eliza French.
Cartia Condo
Handle: @cartiacondo
Followers: 3350
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 in 2023.
“Debut” he captioned the snap, causing several of his followers to express their dismay.
While little is known about Ms Condo, it’s understood she’s a model signed with Adelaide Artist Management.
This off-season, the couple enjoyed a romantic trip to Italy, soaking up the sights in Rome – including the famed Colosseum, Pantheon and Spanish Steps – along with stops in Milan, the Amalfi Coast and Pompeii.
Ellie Taylor
Handle: @elljtaylor
Followers: 2000
Partner: Rory Laird
Ms Taylor and her longtime partner became engaged last week, sharing a cosy skyline photo on social media.
The pair both posted the same image on Instagram featuring Ms Taylor sporting a stunning diamond ring with the caption ‘we’re engaged’ and a ring emoji.
Adelaide midfield dynamo Laird and the beautiful brunette have been dating since 2022, sharing happy snaps together on interstate trips, after matches and on the Brownlow Medal red carpet.
Meecah Yates
Handle: @meecahyatess
Followers: 1800
Partner: Miles Bergman
Picture perfect views of mountains, delicious food and cutesy couple pics with partner Bergman make up Ms Yates’ Instagram feed.
The couple recently attended the Port Adelaide best and fairest, and earlier in the year, Ms Yates enjoyed a European summer, travelling to Italy, Turkey, and Greece.
Tailah Browne-Kerr
Handle: @tailahbrownekerr
Followers: 2700
Partner: Kane Farrell
Flight attendant Ms Browne-Kerr 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 Dawson
Handle: @millydaws
Followers: 4600
Partner: Jordan Dawson
Ms Dutton and Dawson, both from the state’s South-East, shared their first kiss on a Robe footy oval and have barely gone a day without speaking to each other since meeting in Year 7.
The childhood sweethearts sealed their romance in January, exchanging vows at Kingsford The Barossa, with guests including Crows stars Taylor Walker, Darcy Fogarty, Ben Keays and Rielly O’Brien.
Olivia May
Handle: @oliviamay666
Followers: 3600
Partner: Ollie Wines
Ms 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.
Ms May has previously told The Advertiser 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.”
Paige Bramley
Handle: @paige_bramley
Followers: 5300
Partner: Josh Worrell
Ms Bramley owns clothing hire business Rent Our Robe, which operates out of both Adelaide and Melbourne, while offering Australia-wide shipping and try-ons.
She also runs her own pilates and boxing classes called ‘pilates with Paigey’ through GFit – but that’s not all.
Ms Bramley, who is originally from Melbourne, also runs high energy boxing-inspired fitness classes at One Two at Klemzig.
“I love all things fitness, more specifically boxing and pilates,” she wrote on Instagram.
“When I’m not in the gym shouting at you to punch harder or to do more burpees, I am often spending time at the beach and hanging out with friends, whether that be on a nice long walk or having a cheeky arvo wine.”
She moved to Adelaide just over three years ago and is often seen supporting Worrell.
Maisie Packer
Handle: @maisie.packer
Followers: 10,900
Partner: Connor Rozee
A huge year just got even bigger for Ms Packer, who exchanged vows with her fiancee, Port Adelaide captain Rozee, at her family’s Springfield home on Saturday.
Among the 150 guests were Port stars Jack Lukosius, Allir Allir and Travis Boak, while former AFL chief executive Gill McLachlan – her godfather – was also in attendance.
The stunning nuptials came about five months after the couple welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Audrey, in late May.
Ms Packer is one of the daughters of Seb Packer, managing director of Packers South Australia, a manufacturer of aluminium windows and doors, as well as the founder of TreeClimb.
She graduated last year from the University of Adelaide with a degree in psychological science.
Marijana Rajcic
Handle: @rajcic32
Followers: 9500
Partner: Chelsea Randall
She hung up the AFLW boots in January 2023, but Ms Rajcic still keeps the Crows close to her heart – especially as the fiancee of Adelaide superstar Chelsea Randall.
Crows assistant Ms Rajcic, who played for the Adelaide Crows for seven years, gave birth to the couple’s first child, baby Tomi, in October 2023.
Ellie Walker
Handle: @elswalker
Followers: 25,700
Partner: Taylor Walker
Ms 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 longtime couple have sons Hugo and Louis, and in October last year, introduced daughter Harriet to their team.
Kellie Finlayson
Handle: @kelliefinlayson
Followers: 60,000
Partner: Jeremy Finlayson
First diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer back in 2021, Ms Finlayson has become an influential advocate raising awareness for the disease.
The Jodi Lee Foundation ambassador also co-hosts the Sh!t Talkers Podcast with Sophie Edwards, and earlier this month, received a Westfield West Lakes Local Hero award.
“All the work we do, all the time and energy we put into sharing about and advocating for the early detection of this insidious disease, is never for recognition, but funding is what keeps @jodileefoundation alive, and allows me to continue to educate and raise awareness about the devil that’s taken far too much from me,” she wrote on social media.
Belinda Sloane
Handle: @bel_sloane
Followers: 53,700
Partner: Rory Sloane
Wife of former Crows captain Rory Sloane, TV presenter Bel Sloane has a whopping 50,000-plus followers.
In November 2022, the couple welcomed their Summer Sloane, a sister to brothers Sonny, Bodhi and Leo, who was delivered stillborn in August 2018.
Ms Sloane 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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