West Adelaide Women: 100 Games

At West Adelaide, we are incredibly proud to be celebrating 100 games of women’s league football. From the inaugural bounce in 2017 to today’s fierce competition, our women’s teams and players have shown unwavering dedication and passion. This milestone page looks back at the key achievements of our women’s sides, honouring those who paved the way and the stars who continue to inspire the next generation of Bloods. Join us in celebrating this milestone and the remarkable women who made it possible.

Wins: 37

Draws: 2

Losses: 60

Highest Score: 9.5 (58) v Norwood, 2020 1st Semi Final

Largest Margin: 34pts v Norwood, 2020 1st Semi Final

Finals Series Appearances: (2) – 2020, 2021

Grand Final Appearances: (1) – 2021

Highest Finish: (3rd) – 2021

Lowest Finish: (8th) – 2022, 2023

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Player #1: Kirsty DEGABRIELE

Player #145: Sarah DEED

Kirsty DEGABRIELE (2017) 6 games as Captain

Allison EVANS (2018) 8 games as Captain

Lauren RODATO (2019-2020) 22 games as Captain

Rebecca OWEN (2021) 13 games as Captain

Madi RUSSELL (2022-Present) 36 games as Captain

Brooke COPELAND (2017) 6 games as Coach

Andrew MARKS (2018) 10 games as Coach

Shane MOON (2019) 10 games as Coach

Mark MOODY (2020-2022) 38 games as Coach

Bruce DAWES (2023-present) 35 games as Coach

Hannah MARTIN (Drafted Pick 51 – Adelaide Crows 2018)

Chelsea BIDDELL (Drafted Pick 102 – Adelaide Crows 2019)

Madison NEWMAN (Drafted Pick 100 – Adelaide Crows 2019)

Rachelle MARTIN (Drafted Pick 45 – Adelaide Crows 2020)

Abbie BALLARD (Drafted Pick 34 – Adelaide Crows 2021)

Keeley KUSTERMANN (Drafted Pick 40 – Adelaide Crows 2022)

Lily JOHNSON (Drafted Pick 80 – Port Adelaide 2022)

Lauren YOUNG (Expansion Pre-Signing – Port Adelaide 2023)

Lucy BOYD (Drafted Pick 53 – West Coast Eagles 2024)

Emma KILPATRICK (Geelong injury replacement player 2025)

Abbey HOLMES (Club Allocation)

Ailish CONSIDINE (Club Allocation)

Brooke SMITH (Club Allocation)

Gemma HOUGHTON (Club Allocation)

Rachel KILLIAN (Club Allocation)

Stevie-Lee THOMPSON (Club Allocation)

Best and Fairest

2017 – Shannen SOLLY

2018 – Rachelle MARTIN

2019 – Abbie BALLARD

2020 – Rachelle MARTIN

2021 – Sharnie WHITING

2022 – Madi RUSSELL

2023 – Zoe VENNING

2024 – Zoe VENNING

Leading Goal Kicker

2017 – Nicole BAKER (3), Kate HILTON (3), Julie POWER (3)

2018 – Chelsea BIDDELL (10)

2019 – Chelsea BIDDELL (14)

2020 – Mel ELSEGOOD (11)

2021 – Mel ELSEGOOD (10), Chelsea BIDDELL (10)

2022 – Nicole HOOPER (6)

2023 – Lauren YOUNG (9)

2024 – Nicole HOOPER (10)

Most Games Played (all time)

Zoe VENNING (80)

Most Goals Kicked (all time)

Chelsea BIDDELL (41)

Most Disposals (all time)

Zoe VENNING (1242)

Most SANFLW Best & Fairest League Votes (all time)

Zoe VENNING (34)

SANFLW Awards

Hannah MARTIN (2018 League Best and Fairest Winner with 11 votes)

Rachelle MARTIN (2018 Runner up Coaches award with 46 votes)

Chelsea BIDDELL (2019 Runner up Leading Goal Kicker with 14 goals)

Rachelle MARTIN (2020 League Best and Fairest tied with Anne Hatchard with 15 votes)

Rachelle MARTIN (2020 Coaches Award tied with Anne Hatchard 48 votes)

Lauren YOUNG (2021 League Best and Fairest with 18 votes)

Lauren YOUNG (2021 Coaches award with 52 votes)

Lauren YOUNG (2021 Powerade Breakthrough Player Award Winner)

Zoe VENNING (2023 Runner Up League Best and Fairest with 17 votes)

All Australian

Keeley KUSTERMANN (2020 All Australian Half Forward)

Madison NEWMAN (2020 All Australian Half Forward)

Rachelle MARTIN (2020 All Australian Captain, Midfield)

SANFLW Team of the Year

Zoe VENNING (2021 SANFLW Team of the Year –  Half Forward)

Lauren YOUNG (2021 SANFLW Team of the Year – Centre)

Sharnie WHITING (2021 SANFLW Team of the Year – Centre Half Back)

Madi RUSSELL (2022 SANFLW Team of the Year – Back Pocket and Vice Captain)

Keeley KUSTERMANN (2022 SANFLW Team of the Year – Interchange)

Lauren YOUNG (2023 SANFLW Team of the Year – Center Half Forward)

Zoe VENNING (2023 SANFLW Team of the Year – Interchange)

Zoe VENNING (2024 SANFLW Team of the Year – Interchange)

Powerade Breakthrough Player

Rachelle MARTIN (Round 5 2018 Powerade Breakthrough Player Award)

Hannah MARTIN (Round 8 2018 Powerade Breakthrough Player Award)

Abbie BALLARD (Round 10 2018 Powerade Breakthrough Player Award)

Madison NEWMAN (Round 1 2019 Powerade Breakthrough Player Award)

Zoe VENNING (Round 9 2019 Powerade Breakthrough Player Award)

Keeley KUSTERMANN (Round 5 2020 Powerade Breakthrough Player Award)

Lauren YOUNG (Round 1 2021 Powerade Breakthrough Player Award)

Zoe VENNING (Round 2 2021 Powerade Breakthrough Player Award)

Keely KUSTERMANN (Round 6 2021 Powerade Breakthrough Player Award)

Asha DUFOUR (Round 9 2023 Powerade Breakthrough Player Award)

Lucy BOYD (Round 7 2024 Powerade Breakthrough Player Award)

Emma KILPATRICK (Round 2 2025 Powerade Breakthrough Player Award)