SANFL

From living in Nepal to avoiding three-corner jacks on his first footy field, Central District's Jez McLennan has a fascinating story to tell on the latest edition of Checkside Chats.

The well-spoken defender has hit the ground running this season to be one of the inform backmen in the Hostplus SANFL League, reading the play with ease for the Bulldogs across half-back.

A former Gold Coast Sun, McLennan claimed the Fos Williams Medal against the VFL in April and is in the unique position to win it again when he tackles the WAFL in the KIA State Game in Perth on Sunday.

Tune in to hear from the 23-year-old, who also chats about his hunger to have another crack at AFL level while hinting there has been some interest ahead of this month's AFL Mid-Season Draft.

A special guest on the latest edition of the Checkside Chats podcast, Battersby details how he has managed to play his last 131 games in succession as he approaches his magical milestone against Woodville-West Torrens at Thomas Farms Oval on Sunday.

The 28-year-old, who last missed a game in Round 7 of 2017, made his SANFL League debut as a 17-year-old in Round 3 against North at Prospect, with his first kick hitting the post.

Tune into Battersby's in-depth interview to find out which rival captain he has developed a close bond with, as well which rival SANFL club he nearly ended up playing for early in his career.

Where is Ned Bowman? SANFL's Zac Milbank has managed to track the athletic Norwood forward down after he eventually landed from his spectacular mark in the SANFL U18 competition. Tune in to hear from Ned and his dad Lachie, who played in the Redlegs' 1997 premiership team.

India Rasheed's stocks continue to rise after her stunning start to the 2024 Hostplus SANFLW League season.

Fresh off her match-winning 36 disposals and three goals against Central District in Round 4, the Sturt sensation sits down with SANFL Media's ZAC MILBANK on the latest episode of Checkside Chats.

How did the 17-year-old's football journey begin?

Does she prefer the forward 50m arc or the centre square?

And why did she choose Australian Football given her father Roger is an internationally respected tennis coach?

Together, Courtney Cramey and Narelle Smith have been at forefront of State Women's football for more than a decade.

Now, the dynamic pair return to lead the SANFLW State team into battle against the WAFLW at Optus Stadium in Perth on Saturday May 4.

Cramey, who has previously captained SA in 2016 and 2011, tells of her honour to coach the 2024 Croweaters on this week's episode of Checkside Chats.

Smith, who has previously coached SA in 2016 and 2011, provides an outstanding depth of knowledge in regards to the mature-age talent available, in her role at Chair of Selectors.

It will be the first time since the Hostplus SANFLW League was established in 2017 that a Women's State League clash takes place on the domestic stage.

2024 Hostplus SANFLW League preview with Bek McMahon

The Race to the Cup is on!

Tune in to the first episode of Checkside Chats for 2024 to get an in-depth preview and analysis of each club's off-season with SANFL Media's Zac Milbank and SANFL's Talent Coordinator Female Programs, Bek McMahon.

Making their predictions for the 2024 Hostplus SANFLW League season, Zac and Bek also chat about who are the key players to watch as the extremely talented youngsters continue to flow through to senior level.

Stay tuned to the end as Bek, SA's U16 Girls Coach, also reveals another evolving footy passion to keep her busy!

Glenelg Premiership hero Corey Lyons joins Zac Milbank to chat through the recent flag and what it meant to him, while Tony Bamford joins Zac ahead of the National Draft Combine to see who is catching the eye of the recruiters around the country.

Tune in to the latest episode of Checkside Chats to find out if retiring Woodville-West Torrens coach Jade Sheedy would entertain coaching another SANFL club in the future. And South Adelaide teenager Jack Delean tells SANFL’s Zac Milbank who he has modelled his game on.

Zac Milbank chats to SANFL Head of Female Talent Robbie Neill about the SA U18 Girls team’s undefeated National Championships, as well as catching up with Glenelg SANFLW mentor Lexi Edwards to celebrate AFL Women’s Coaching Month.