His experience in the AFL system will be extremely beneficial to our current group of players and we are excited to see how he develops at our club.”. He made his A grade debut for the Demons in 2017 as an 18 year old. Reed is of course the younger brother of  Neil Kerley Medalist, Kaine Stevens. 2015 Premiership Captain and Jack Oatey Medallist, Chris Schmidt will be returning to play for West Adelaide Football Club in 2019. Based in the inner western suburb of Richmond, West Adelaide has won nine premierships, four of which came during a glorious run in the early 1900s. Tom is a small forward/midfielder from the Ouyen United Football Club in country Victoria and was recommended to us by past player Luke Nathan. The Bloods were crowned Champions of Australia when they beat VFL club Carlton after earning their first SANFL flag. 9.22 Statewide Super League Preview 2 years ago Club Statement. Tom was recommended to us by Chris Schmidt and has played  for North Albury in the Riverina League. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Sponsors. Senior Coach Gavin Colville is excited to have a player of his capabilities join the West Adelaide Football Club. Search. A 26 year old, 196cm former Norwood defender has played 51 SANFL league games and will add valuable experience to our young list. The West Adelaide Football Club is 1 of 10 teams competing in the SANFL Statewide Super League. Major Partner Oval Naming Partner SANFLW Major Partner Premier Coterie Partner Key Corporate Partners Women's Partners His experience and leadership is something we are very excited about having back at West Adelaide. 9.1K likes. State Library of South Australia (1st Apr 2019). He said ‘Having a year off footy at SANFL level really helped refresh me physically and mentally, and I can’t wait to get out there again with the boys. Insisting he’s not a recruit but a happy homecomer, Snelling will begin his second stint with the Bloods with a much more mature outlook than the one applied while earning a 2015 premiership medallion. 23 year old Jade Cleeland has played for Werribee in the VFL having originally come from the Wangaratta Magpies. West Adelaide Football Club, Richmond, South Australia. The 23 year old who reaches 191 cm, played two games for Hawthorn in 2017 and was also a member of Box Hill’s premiership side this year in the VFL. He will be actively involved as a mentor for some of our younger players.’, There is a sense of returning home having spent most of his footballing life at the club he loves. Porps Returns to … 2018 Annual Report 2 years ago SANFLW. The year away from state league football has enabled his body to recover to a level where we feel very confident he can impact either as a midfielder or as a half-back.’, ‘Importantly Chris brings a professional presence both on and off the field. Speaks: An Oral History of Life in South Australia before 1930, Clara Serena: from Lobethal to the London stage, Right Wrongs: The 1967 Referendum, Our Constitution and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Lives, Sir Ross and Sir Keith Smith, pioneer aviators. Warning. ... Search Menu. West Adelaide Football Club. Tom has also spent some time playing for the Greater Western Victorian Rebels. 2015 Premiership Captain and Jack Oatey Medallist, Chris Schmidt will be returning to play for West Adelaide Football Club in 2019. Westies defeated Norwood in the 1947 SANFL Grand Final and celebrated with a dinner at the King’s Theatre in King William Street. We welcome Tom to Westies and hope he has a successful 2019. Commonly known as The Bloods and Westies, the club's home base is Richmond Oval (currently known as Hisense Stadium under a sponsorship agreement).