Checkside Chats with Glenelg’s Kaitey Whittaker

By ZAC MILBANK

It’s every footballer’s dream – kicking the winning goal after the final siren.

But whether it becomes reality is another story.

Not for Glenelg forward Kaitey Whittaker though, as she calmly slotted through her set shot to give the Tigers their first win of the Hostplus SANFLW League season in the club’s 100th SANFLW appearance.

Tune in to the latest edition of Checkside Chats to learn how the 21-year-old managed to soak up the pressure against the Bulldogs at Stratarama Stadium.

Whittaker also tells of how her footy journey began in Darwin before packing up her bags an 18-year-old to pursue life as a professional footballer in Adelaide.

Idolising Port Adelaide’s Gemma Houghton, Whittaker – also known as Bling Bling due to her love of gold jewellery – is embracing the opportunity to also train alongside Houghton at Alberton whilst plying her trade at Brighton Road.