BETTA Team Selection: Round 9 SANFL v Adelaide
After a disappointing loss to the reigning premiers, the Panthers will conclude their three game home stint against the Crows in the annual Magain Open House.
With free entry and parking, there is no better excuse to get along to Magain Stadium and see the Panthers as they look to bounce back.
South Adelaide has been forced to make three changes, with Oli Northam and Max Clifton ruled out due to knee complaints, while Arie Schoenmaker will miss with a foot injury.
The changes open the door for Jacob Sheean, who will make his league debut. The Noarlunga Football Club product has played 32 reserves games since 2024 after finishing that season in the under 18s. The tall defender will provide important cover with Schoenmaker unavailable.
During the week, Channel 7’s John Casey caught up with Harley Sparks ahead of this weekend’s clash.
Meanwhile, the reserves, who are sitting on top of the table, will look to continue their strong form when they take on the Bays.
In the biggest day of the year at Magain Stadium, the Panthers will once again host their annual King’s Birthday long weekend Magain Open House, with free entry and parking for all supporters.
Not only will there be great football, there will also be plenty of fun for the family, including jumping castles in the BETTA Seaford Family Zone, a petting zoo and much more, including the famous Catch Kingston thanks to Vili’s Family Bakery.
Head to Head
10 | Played 22 Drawn 1 | 12Previous Encounters
| South Adelaide | 8.8 (56) | vs | Adelaide | 12.11 (83) |
| 2025 | Rd 17 | Saturday, 9th August | Magain Stadium | ||||
| South Adelaide | 7.8 (50) | vs | Adelaide | 7.9 (51) |
| 2025 | Rd 9 | Saturday, 7th June | Magain Stadium | ||||
| South Adelaide | 8.14 (62) | vs | Adelaide | 8.7 (55) |
| 2024 | Rd 9 | Saturday, 8th June | Flinders University Stadium | ||||
Game Day
Magain Open House - Free Entry thanks to Magain! Jumping Castles, Petting Zoo and a whole lot more!
Around the Ground Parking - $10
Watch Live on demand on SANFL Now
Use code SAFCFAN2026 at checkout to get 10% off!
Watch live and free on Channel 7 and 7plus
SANFL - Starting Line Up
FForward Line (F)
Jack
Delean
From Reynella
Sponsored by Kingstonian Nick Boyce
Emmanuel
Ajang
From West Geelong
Sponsored by Moore Australia
Ben
Shillabeer
From Lincoln South
HFHalf Forwards (HF)
Luke
Bogle
From Blackwood/Norwood
Tye
Gander
From St. George FC
Sponsored by Kingstonian and SAFC President Geoff Baynes
Riley
Baldi
From Casey Demons
Sponsored by Kingstonian Trevor Blight
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)
Seamus
Mitchell
From Hawthorn
Sponsored by Crafers Garden Centre
Harley
Sparks
From West Coast WAFL
Sponsored by Kingstonian Sydney Tilmouth
Phillip
Moimoi
From Robinvale - Euston
BBack Line (B)
Oscar
Clavarino
From St. Kilda
Sponsored by Hither and Yon
Kyle
Marshall
From McLaren District
Sponsored by APM Interiors
Jacob
Sheean
From Noarlunga
Sponsored by Finlay Plumbing Services
FollFollowers (Foll)
Ryan
Borlace
From Yankalilla
Arlo
Draper
From Willunga
Sponsored by Angas Securities
Angus
Bradley
From Willunga
Sponsored by Instant Lawn Adelaide
IntInterchange (Int)
Charlie
Duncan
From Happy Valley
Sponsored by Kingstonian The Hon. Margaret Nyland AM
Sam
Foley
From Launceston
Sponsored by Kingstonian John Gumley
Tom
Gillett
From Brisbane Coates League
Will
McCarthy
From Wangratta
Sponsored by Kingstonian James Griffiths
Jesse
Nye
From Willunga
Sponsored by Kingstonian Denis O'Connell/O'Connors
Nic
Schroder
From Willunga
Sponsored by Night Works Distillery
Eamon
Wilkinson
From Meadows
InIn
Charlie
Duncan
From Happy Valley
Sponsored by Kingstonian The Hon. Margaret Nyland AM
Tom
Gillett
From Brisbane Coates League
Will
McCarthy
From Wangratta
Sponsored by Kingstonian James Griffiths
Jesse
Nye
From Willunga
Sponsored by Kingstonian Denis O'Connell/O'Connors
Nic
Schroder
From Willunga
Sponsored by Night Works Distillery
Jacob
Sheean
From Noarlunga
Sponsored by Finlay Plumbing Services
OutOut
Olivier
Northam
From St. Josephs
Sponsored by Nick Hook Photography
Knee
Arie
Schoenmaker
From St. Kilda
Sponsored by Kingstonian Stephen Jones
Foot
Max
Clifton
From Flagstaff Hill
Knee
Previous Encounters
| Glenelg | 3.9 (27) | vs | South Adelaide | 8.5 (53) |
| 2026 | Rd 5 | Saturday, 2nd May | Stratarama Stadium | ||||
| Glenelg | 7.13 (55) | vs | South Adelaide | 6.10 (46) |
| 2025 | First Semi Final | Saturday, 6th September | Stratarama Stadium | ||||
| Glenelg | 10.7 (67) | vs | South Adelaide | 9.8 (62) |
| 2025 | Rd 14 | Saturday, 19th July | Stratarama Stadium | ||||
Game Day
Magain Open House - Free Entry thanks to Magain! Jumping Castles, Petting Zoo and a whole lot more!
Around the Ground Parking - $10
Watch Live on demand on SANFL Now
Use code SAFCFAN2026 at checkout to get 10% off!
SANFL Reserves - Starting Line Up
FForward Line (F)
Corey
Grocock
From Happy Valley
Harry
Wadewitz
From Willunga
Sponsored by Aleda Collective
Jake
Gasper
From Central District
Sponsored by Blevor Pty Ltd
HFHalf Forwards (HF)
Thomas
Simpson
From Cove
Callum
Bennett
From Christies Beach
Ben
Ashley-Cooper
From Lavington
Sponsored by Leader Computers
CCenter (C)
Blake
Rodrigues
From Reynella
Ollie
Goss
From Port Noarlunga
Michael
Smith
From Morphettville
HBHalf Backs (HB)
Ethan
Johnson
From Flagstaff Hill
Hugo
Hoeck
From Willunga
Sponsored by Hither and Yon
Harvey
Lambert
From SHOC
BBack Line (B)
Xavier
Gleeson
From Redan
Lachlan
Scott
From Willunga
Sponsored by Hither and Yon
Elliot
Duffield
From Strathalbyn
Sponsored by Kingstonian Giles Machinery
FollFollowers (Foll)
Cody
Lowe
From South Launceston
Austin
Hogg
From Christies Beach
Tye
McManus
From Kalangadoo
IntInterchange (Int)
Ryan
Pearsons
From Encounter Bay
