2026 Hostplus SANFLW Pocket Profile – Sturt

14 April 2026

SANFL’s ALEXANDRA BULL breaks down all you need to know about the Double Blues heading into the 2026 Hostplus SANFL Women’s League season.

Finished – 3rd (Lost Preliminary Final)

Record – 7 wins, 7 losses (minor round)

1 win, 1 loss (finals)

Best and fairest

Isobel Kuiper

Runner up Best and Fairest

Lily Whitcombe

Emerging Talent

Lily Smart

The Advertiser SANFLW Team of the Year – Monique Bessen (Wing), Isobel Kuiper (Rover).

COMING

Alex Pearce (Glenelg).

GOING

Monique Bessen (Fremantle AFLW), Jasmin Fejo (retired), Molly Fletcher (retired).

Sunday March 29

Norwood 7.8 (50) d Sturt 6.4 (40)

Friday April 3

Sturt 5.2 (32) d North Adelaide 4.0 (24) at Revo Fitness Oval

After a couple of years at the Bay, ruck Alex Pearce has returned to the Double Blues.

Coming from a basketball background, Pearce made the switch after being encouraged to give footy a go by a former teammate.

Under the guidance of new coach Ange Foley, Pearce is excited to play alongside former teammate Gemma Grivell ahead of the season’s start this Saturday.