BETTA Team Selection: Round 17 SANFL v Sturt
After a strong win over the Crows, the Panthers remain in the finals hunt as they travel to Thomas Farms Oval to face the Double Blues on Saturday afternoon.
In a positive for South Adelaide, there are no forced changes, with Max Clifton, Jesse Nye and Bailey Pilmore added to the extended squad.
The equation is clear for the Panthers. They will need to be close to perfect across their remaining three matches while also relying on other results to fall their way.
In particular, they will need the Crows and West Adelaide to drop points, with South Adelaide set to face West Adelaide in Round 19.
The Reserves also returned to form with an impressive win over the Redlegs last week. They currently sit third on the ladder and could secure a top three finish and the double chance with a win over the Double Blues, provided West Adelaide also loses.
The Reserves match begins at 11.30am on Saturday, followed by the League match at 2.10pm.
Both matches will be streamed live and on demand through SANFL Now. Use the code SAFCFAN2026 at checkout to receive 10 per cent off.
Head to Head
171 | Played 276 Drawn 1 | 104Previous Encounters
| South Adelaide | 11.8 (74) | vs | Sturt | 15.13 (103) |
| 2026 | Rd 8 | Sunday, 31st May | Magain Stadium | ||||
| Sturt | 14.10 (94) | vs | South Adelaide | 11.9 (75) |
| 2025 | Rd 16 | Saturday, 2nd August | Thomas Farms Oval | ||||
| South Adelaide | 8.7 (55) | vs | Sturt | 12.9 (81) |
| 2025 | Rd 1 | Saturday, 29th March | Magain Stadium | ||||
Game Day
Tickets at the Gate
Watch Live on demand on SANFL Now
Use code SAFCFAN2026 at checkout to get 10% off!
SANFL - Starting Line Up
FForward Line (F)
Jack
Delean
From Reynella
Sponsored by Kingstonian Nick Boyce
Ryan
Borlace
From Yankalilla
Sponsored by Litchfield Finance Australia
Tye
Gander
From St. George FC
Sponsored by Kingstonian and SAFC President Geoff Baynes
HFHalf Forwards (HF)
Eamon
Wilkinson
From Meadows
Sponsored by E L Weinert & Co Fuel Distribution
Emmanuel
Ajang
From West Geelong
Sponsored by Moore Australia
Kodah
Edwards
From Willunga
CCenter (C)
Isaac
Birt
From Strathalbyn
Sponsored by Noarlunga Golf Hub
Oliver
Davis
From Clarence
Sponsored by Eckermann Convenyancers
Finn
Emile-Brennan
From Dandenong Stingrays
Sponsored by Kingstonian Dr. Jack White
HBHalf Backs (HB)
Will
McCarthy
From Wangratta
Sponsored by Kingstonian James Griffiths
Riley
Baldi
From Casey Demons
Sponsored by Kingstonian Trevor Blight
Harley
Sparks
From West Coast WAFL
Sponsored by Kingstonian Sydney Tilmouth
BBack Line (B)
Elliott
Duffield
From Strathalbyn
Sponsored by Kingstonian Giles Machinery
Oscar
Clavarino
From St. Kilda
Sponsored by Hither and Yon
Jacob
Sheean
From Noarlunga
Sponsored by Finlay Plumbing Services
FollFollowers (Foll)
Olivier
Northam
From St. Josephs
Sponsored by Nick Hook Photography
Arlo
Draper
From Willunga
Sponsored by Angas Securities
Angus
Bradley
From Willunga
Sponsored by Instant Lawn Adelaide
IntInterchange (Int)
Max
Clifton
From Flagstaff Hill
Phoenix
Hargrave
From Reynella
Sponsored by Kingstonian Chris Haines
Jesse
Nye
From Willunga
Sponsored by Kingstonian Denis O'Connell/O'Connors
Bailey
Pilmore
From Aldinga
Arie
Schoenmaker
From St. Kilda
Sponsored by Kingstonian Stephen Jones
Nic
Schroder
From Willunga
Sponsored by Night Works Distillery
Ben
Shillabeer
From Lincoln South
InIn
Max
Clifton
From Flagstaff Hill
Bailey
Pilmore
From Aldinga
Jesse
Nye
From Willunga
Sponsored by Kingstonian Denis O'Connell/O'Connors
Previous Encounters
| South Adelaide | 10.10 (70) | vs | Sturt | 6.13 (49) |
| 2026 | Rd 8 | Sunday, 31st May | Magain Stadium | ||||
| South Adelaide | 3.6 (24) | vs | Sturt | 9.13 (67) |
| 2025 | Final | Saturday, 13th September | Magain Stadium | ||||
| Sturt | 7.8 (50) | vs | South Adelaide | 13.13 (91) |
| 2025 | Rd 16 | Saturday, 2nd August | Thomas Farms Oval | ||||
Game Day
Tickets at the Gate
Watch Live on demand on SANFL Now
Use code SAFCFAN2026 at checkout to get 10% off!
SANFL Reserves - Starting Line Up
FForward Line (F)
Tom
Gillett
From Brisbane Coates League
Harry
Wadewitz
From Willunga
Sponsored by Aleda Collective
Cohen
Shortridge
From Cove
Sponsored by Statesman Windows
HFHalf Forwards (HF)
Callum
Bennett
From Christies Beach
Luke
Bogle
From Blackwood/Norwood
Ben
Ashley-Cooper
From Lavington
Sponsored by Leader Computers
CCenter (C)
Charlie
Duncan
From Happy Valley
Sponsored by Kingstonian The Hon. Margaret Nyland AM
Sam
Foley
From Launceston
Sponsored by Kingstonian John Gumley
Michael
Smith
From Morphettville
HBHalf Backs (HB)
Phillip
Moimoi
From Robinvale - Euston
Blake
Rodrigues
From Reynella
Ethan
Johnson
From Flagstaff Hill
BBack Line (B)
Nich
Weightman
From Norwood
Kyle
Marshall
From McLaren District
Sponsored by APM Interiors
Lachlan
Scott
From Willunga
Sponsored by Hither and Yon
FollFollowers (Foll)
Cody
Lowe
From South Launceston
Tye
McManus
From Kalangadoo
Austin
Hogg
From Christies Beach
IntInterchange (Int)
Jay
Chapman
From Port Noarlunga
Ollie
Goss
From Port Noarlunga
Harvey
Lambert
From SHOC
Thomas
Simpson
From Cove
