Tyler Welsh returns to bolster the forward line for Round 12 SANFL Showdown encounter between Adelaide and Port Adelaide. Josh Carr said the tall forward was dropped because of injury concerns. The Crow is likely to miss the match. Port Adelaide will determinedly seek to boost its ladder position. Adelaide expects the return enhances its attack.
The standalone Showdown 60 is being billed as a possible finale. In junior ranks, the South Australian U18 girls beat Victoria Metro by a slim margin, while the SA U16 boys lost to Western Australia in a hard‑fought match.