North Women’s Pocket Profile

SANFL’s ZAC MILBANK breaks down all you need to know about the Roosters heading into the 2021 Statewide Super Women’s League season.

Coming
Jaimi Tabb (Woodville-West Torrens), Tayla Thorn (Southern Districts – NT), Jaime Norup (Glenelg), Poppy Waterford (SMOSH West Lakes), Remy Grant (SMOSH West Lakes), Catherine Damen (Gaza), Monika Ney (Blackfriars), Chelsea Farr (Flagstaff Hill), Kate Ferguson (Old Ignations), Emogen Johnson (Strathalbyn), Chloe Short (Broadview), Ella Metcalfe (Broadview), Carli Morton (Flagstaff Hill), Alana Baker (Flagstaff Hill), Nekia Wilson (SMOSH West Lakes)

Going
Ashleigh Woodland (Adelaide), Amber Ward (West Coast), Lauren Gauci (West Coast), Katelyn Pope (West Coast), Britt Perry (Gold Coast), Paige Allan (Central District), Adrienne Davies (Norwood), Jessica Eichner (West Adelaide), Alex Fittridge (Adelaide University), Emma Raschella (Central District), Bek Rasheed (retired), Charlea Taylor (retired), Hanni Howe (Broadview), Jordan Woodards (Golden Grove)

Round 1
Friday February 26
v South at Coopers Stadium from 6pm

Round 2
Saturday March 6
v Glenelg at Hisense Stadium from 11.55am

Round 3
Saturday March 13
v West at Hisense Stadium from 11.55am

Round 4
Saturday March 20
v Norwood at Coopers Stadium from 12pm

Round 5
Friday March 26
v South at Flinders University Stadium from 6.30pm

Round 6
Saturday April 3
v Central at Adelaide Oval from 12.15pm

Round 7
Friday April 16
v Norwood at Coopers Stadium from 6pm

Round 8
Saturday April 24
v Eagles at Prospect Oval from 11am

Round 9
Saturday May 1
v Glenelg at Prospect Oval from 3.40pm

Round 10
Saturday May 8
v West at Prospect Oval from 12.15pm

Round 11
Saturday May 15
v Sturt at Unley Oval from 12.15pm

Delisted by the Crows at the end of the 2019 season, Jaimi Tabb is returning to SANFLW in 2021 – this time with the all-conquering Roosters. An explosive ball-winner through the middle of the ground, the 20-year-old can also play across half-back if required. Tipped by several rival captains to win the SANFLW Best and Fairest award, Tabb will certainly help fill the void of North’s departing premiership players.

Tall utility Amelie Borg looms as North’s most likely junior elevation to catch the eye in 2021. The athletic 16-year-old from Golden Grove can either play as a tall defender or in the ruck but more importantly, has caught the eye of coach Krissie Steen on the training track. Can she continue North’s dominance of the Powerade Breakthrough Player award by following on from Chloe Scheer and Hannah Ewings as past winners?

Hannah Ewings – Classy half-forward who uses the ball efficiently. Loves to elude would-be tacklers while slotting a goal. Last year’s Powerade Breakthrough Player is set to take her game to another level in 2021.

Julia Clark – A regular member of the Roosters unit for the past 2 seasons, playing as a small forward and defender. Has very good pace and is fiercely competitive. Member of the 2020 premiership team.

Kate Case – Hard-running wing who established herself in last year’s undefeated Roosters’ premiership team. Could have even more opportunity to shine this year following the loss of several senior stars to the AFLW.

Jorja Eldridge – Originally from Whyalla, Jorja played basketball before moving to Adelaide this year. Can play as a key position player or pinch hit in the ruck. One to watch this season as she builds on her two games played in 2020.