The Smithy’s VFL State Team has been announced for Saturday’s highly-anticipated clash against the SANFL in the 2024 AAMI State Game.
The 23-player team features many of the best VFL-listed players from across the Smithy’s VFL. AFL-listed players, including rookie-listed players, were not eligible to be selected.
Southport has five players selected: Jacob Dawson, Boyd Woodcock, Brayden Crossley, Ben Jepson and Hugh Dixon.
Jacob Dawson is the vice-captain of the team, and Southport Coach Steve Daniel is an Assistant Coach.
The AAMI State Game will be the first time since 2016 that the VFL will tackle the SANFL, reigniting a rivalry dating back to the late 1800s. It also marks the VFL’s first representative game since 2017.
The match will be played at Glenelg’s Stratarama Stadium from 12:10pm (AEST) on Saturday, April 6 as part of the AFL’s Gather Round.
The AAMI State Game will be broadcast live in Victoria and South Australia by the Seven Network on 7mate and streamed on 7plus. The match also will be live streamed nationally on the AFL Live Official App, AFL.com.au and SANFL Now.
Entry to the match is just $15 for Adults and $10 for Concession, all under 18s receive free admission and do not require a ticket for entry. Tickets on sale here.
Similar Articles
These articles are similar to the one you are reading.
The Southport Sharks almost made an incredible comeback against the Gold Coast SUNS in the annual Mackenzie Cup match at Fankhauser Reserve on Saturday.
The Southport Sharks will play the Gold Coast SUNS on Sunday Afternoon at People First Stadium for the Mackenzie Cup.
It will be the third time the SUNS and the Sharks have played for the Cup, which commemorates Dr Alan Mackenzie, who was an influential figure at both clubs.
Affectionally known as...
Southport secured third spot on the VFL ladder with a thrilling 22-point win over North Melbourne at Fankhauser Reserve. Trailing at three-quarter time, the Sharks rallied with a five-goal final term to seal their 13th win of the season.
The Southport Sharks are through to a preliminary final after defeating the Brisbane Lions by 49 points in the second qualifying final at Moreton Bay Central Complex on Saturday.
The Southport QFAW team have won their first game of the year, defeating Burleigh by 71-points at Bill Godfrey Oval on Saturday Afternoon.
Southport defeated the Northern Bullants by 56 points at Genis Steel Oval on Saturday Afternoon, winning 18.17 (125) to 10.9 (69), in the first week of Sir Doug Nicholls Round.
The Southport Sharks have defeated the Northern Bullants by 68 points in Round 13 of the VFL on Sunday at Preston City Oval.
Southport stormed home for a historic 28-point win over Richmond at Kinetic Stadium, claiming their first-ever victory against the Tigers. After a slow start, the Sharks turned the tide with a dominant second quarter.
The Wilston Grange Gorillas hosted the Southport Sharks at Hickey Park in Brisbane on Saturday Afternoon for Round 9 of the QAFLW.
Double delight for Southport as both Seniors and Reserves claim emphatic wins over Wilston Grange at Fankhauser Reserve in Round 15 of the QAFLW 2025 season.
Southport defeated UQ in Round 8 of the QAFLW in both grades on Saturday at Fankhauser Reserve.
The Southport Sharks have finished their home and away season with a massive 106 point win over Coburg.
