2023 Woodville-West Torrens SANFLW Pocket Profile

SANFL’s ZAC MILBANK breaks down all you need to know about the Eagles heading into the 2023 SANFL Women’s League season.

Round 1
Saturday February 18
Central v Eagles (X Convenience Oval) – 12pm

Round 2
Saturday February 25
Eagles v Glenelg (Hisense Stadium) – 2pm

Round 3
Saturday March 4
North v Eagles (X Convenience Oval) – 2pm

Round 4
Friday March 17
Norwood v Eagles (The Parade) – 7.30pm

Round 5
Saturday March 25
West v Eagles (Hisense Stadium) – 12pm

The biggest shock in the SANFLW off-season was the arrival of Norwood premiership ruck Leah Cutting at Oval Avenue.

Cutting, who became the first SANFLW player to chalk up 50 games with Leah Tynan in 2021, was seeking a fresh start after spending 2022 in St Kilda’s AFLW program.

Linking up with her former coach at Morphettville Park and current Eagles mentor Narelle Smith, the 30-year-old has quickly been installed to the leadership group as her new club’s vice-captain.

Lined up in seven SANFLW League games last year but Portaro has been earmarked to step her game up a notch in 2023.

Appearing previously as a small defender, the 16-year-old has impressed coach Narelle Smith on the training track to the point she may earn midfield time in 2023.