AAMI State Games – Match Day Guide

The famous football rivalry between South Australia and Victoria is set to continue this weekend, with the SANFL men’s West End State team set to host its archrival, the Smithy’s VFL State Team, as part of this year’s AFL Gather Round at Tanunda Recreation Park.  

Kicking off at 2.45pm this Saturday, 12 April, the Croweaters will be looking to make it two wins in a row, after defeating the VFL State team by 14 points at Glenelg’s Stratarama Stadium during Gather Round last year.  

Dual Glenelg premiership coach Darren Reeves will take the coaching reigns this year, with the main training session to be hosted at Prospect Oval on Wednesday night, before a final captain’s run at Stratarama Stadium on Thursday.  

The 26-player squad will be trimmed to a 23-player squad on Thursday, with a new leadership group to be announced.  

The men’s West End State team holds an excellent record against the VFL, winning seven of its past eight matches, with its only loss coming in 2002 at Adelaide Oval.  

MATCH AND BROADCAST DETAILS  

2025 AAMI State Game | SANFL West End State team v Smithy’s VFL State team  

Broadcast live and free on 7Mate and 7plus | SANFL Now 

Tickets $15 adult and $10 concession, pre-purchase on the SANFL website here or at the gate, under 18s FREE.  

AFL Football Record on sale – includes team lists and numbers 

View live stats on the SANFL App match centre 

Canteen and bar facilities available  

Game day activities  

The Advertiser Family Zone 

• Giant lawn games 

• Putt putt 

• SANFL inflatable goals with Sherrin footies to kick 

Chill Out Zone 

• AAMI Lucky Zone – chance to win a $100 EFTPOS voucher 

• Health Partners seats 

• SANFL Bean bags and lounges 

Transport 

The AAMI state game is the perfect opportunity to not only see the best of the SANFL and the VFL but also immerse yourself in the festival atmosphere of Gather Round in the Barossa.   

In a win for all fans heading to the Barossa, multiple transport options are available for those attending the State Game.  

Fans attending the State Game are encouraged to park at any of the Tanunda Park ‘n’ Ride locations, with the service running until 6.30pm, as parking around the Tanunda Recreation Park is limited.  

Park ‘n’ Ride/Pick up locations: 

• Faith Lutheran College: 130 Magnolia Road, Tanunda  

• Tanunda Primary School: 25 Research Road, Tanunda 

• Temporary Stop: Basedow Road, Tanunda (between the rail line and back of the Barossa regional gallery, pick up only) 

• Tanunda Caravan Park (no parking, pick up location only): 1F Murray Street, Tanunda  

Faith Lutheran College and Tanunda Primary School will be the closet Park ‘n’ Ride options for the Tanunda Recreation Park, where there is plenty of parking available at both schools.  

Those heading to the State Gamer after Gold Coast v North Melbourne can access a free shuttle bus from Lyndoch to Tanunda.  

The Bounce Around the Barossa service also offers a hop on, hop off service across the Barossa region, including Tanunda. For more information click here.  

There are no direct buses running between Adelaide and Tanunda.  

Experience the Barossa 

For fans eager to experience the best of the Barossa during and after the AAMI State Game, Murray Street in Tanunda will come alive with the Barossa Food & Wine Village. 

Blending footy, food and wine, the Barossa Food & Wine Village will feature local restaurants, cellar doors, distillers, activities for the kids and a jumbo big screen showing all the action.  

The fun continues with the free Picnic in the Park at the Tanunda Recreation Park on Sunday, 13 April, from 11am to 4pm.  

Tanunda Football Club and the Barossa Light & Gawler Football Association will be hosting a barbecue, along with the Barossa Makers and Beyond showcasing some of the best of what the region has to offer. 

An interactive kid’s zone during the picnic will include football activities, a silent disco, petting zoo, face painting and more.  

Purchase tickets to the AAMI State Game here

In an historic first, the SANFLW State team – fresh off its inaugural 16-point victory against the WAFLW last year – will host the VFLW State team at Alberton Oval this Friday night at 6.30pm. 

The Women’s AAMI State Game will be the first time the two women’s teams have met since both of their inceptions in 2017, with some serious state pride on the line.  

A 26-player squad has been finalised to represent the Croweaters on Friday night, with as many as 12 possible debutants set to represent the state for the first time.  

The SANFLW side coached by Crows AFLW assistant Courtney Cramey, will be supported by Sam Virgo, along with SANFLW League coaches Bruce Dawes (West Adelaide) and Talia Radan (Glenelg) as assistant coaches.  

MATCH AND BROADCAST DETAILS 

SANFLW State team v VFLW state team | Friday 11 April | Alberton Oval | 6.30pm 

Broadcast live on SANFL Now for free | Listen live on Women’s Australian Rules Football Radio (WARF Radio) 

FREE entry to game  

AFL Football Record on sale at the games – includes team lists and numbers 

View live stats on the SANFL App match centre 

The Precinct at Alberton will be open for meals and drinks, with food trucks also available on the night