SANFL’s ZAC MILBANK breaks down all you need to know about the Tigers heading into the 2022 SANFL Women’s League season.
Finished – 1st
Record – 7 wins, 3 losses, 1 draw (minor round)
Club Champion – Jessica Bates
Trademark Award: Ellie Kellock
Cass Hartley Best Team Player Award: Ellie Kellock
The Advertiser SANFLW Team of the Year – Ellie Kellock (Captain – Back Pocket), Brooke Tonon (Half Back Flank), Jessica Bates (Ruck Rover)
COMING
Alana Baker (North Adelaide/South Adelaide), Kendall Howell (North Adelaide), Andie Zbierski (North Adelaide), Madison Bennett (South Adelaide), Marie Martino (West Adelaide), Georgie Bradley (netball), Demi McCarthy (netball), Violet Patterson
GOING
Emily Woods (retired/coaching), Ellen Fauser (retired), Tess Morcom (retired), Kimberley Fry, Millie Gentle, Brooke Trevena
Round 1
Friday February 4
Norwood v Glenelg at Coopers Stadium – 8pm
Round 2
Saturday February 12
Sturt v Glenelg at Thebarton Oval – 6pm
Round 3
Sunday February 20
South v Glenelg at Flinders University Stadium – 4pm
Round 4
Saturday February 26
Glenelg v Eagles at Hisense Stadium – 10.50am
Round 5
Saturday March 5
Central v Glenelg at X Convenience Oval – 1.40pm
Round 6
Friday March 18
West v Glenelg at Hisense Stadium – 8pm
Round 7
Saturday March 26
North v Glenelg at Coopers Stadium – 1.40pm
Rounds 8-12 TBC
The dual South Adelaide premiership player will offer the Tigers plenty of experience and zip around the packs after landing at Brighton Road. The 22-year-old also boasts valuable pace which should prove an asset for the defending premier in 2022.
Officials at Tigerland are eagerly awaiting the continued progression of Piper Window, who showed tremendous promise playing in the Bays’ inaugural Women’s premiership last year. A member of the SA U18 Girls Academy, the grand daughter of Magarey Medallist Gary Window has pace and reads the play nicely.
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