On the signings senior coach Jade Sheedy said, “Whilst all six boys have come from different backgrounds and footballing journeys, all come to us with a similar common goal and that is to take the next step in their football careers, and we are delighted that they have chosen to do that here at the Eagles. They all bring a different skillset which is great for our squad but most importantly they are all great people.”
Josh Mawson
Age: 21
Role: Midfielder / Half Back
Previous Club: Port Douglas
Josh, originally from Dunkeld in Victoria, was keen to make the move and test himself in the SANFL after spending the past 3 seasons playing for Port Douglas in AFL Cairns alongside past Eagles Lee Staple and Nick Salter.
Zane Montgomerie
Age: 24
Role: Medium Defender
Previous Club: Elliston Districts
Zane originally from Streaky Bay, played season 2022 for Elliston Districts on the Eyre Peninsula whilst also representing SA Country against WA at Adelaide Oval, a team which was assisted by none other than Eagles games record holder Justin Cicolella. Zane, a qualified electrician, has already commenced work at BCE & CJ Electrical and will be joined in Adelaide in the new year by partner Ysabelle and son Reef.
Carter Norman
Age: 20
Role: Medium Forward
Previous Club: North Albury
Carter has a strong connection to the SANFL where his father Luke coached Jade Sheedy at Sturt. Carter spent a large part of his early childhood in Adelaide before moving back closer to family in Wangaratta. In season 2022 Carter lined up for North Albury in the Ovens & Murray League where he played 18 games kicking 27 goals in a team which won just one match.
Daniel Sladojevic
Age: 21
Role: Key Position
Previous Club: South Adelaide
Daniel made his SANFL League debut in 2022 where he managed seven matches for South Adelaide predominately as a key defender. As a junior Daniel played predominately as a forward for South Adelaide where he kicked 75 goals from his 24 matches in the U18 Competition.
Sam Tilley
Age: 19
Role: Midfielder / Half Forward
Previous Club: Lauderdale
Sam had a strong 2022 season for Lauderdale in the Tasmanian State League where he was recognised in the TSL 22 under 22 team, being named in a forward pocket. Sam mixed his time between the midfield and half forward for Lauderdale where he kicked 11 goals from his 17 matches.
Max Beattie
Age: 19
Role: Midfielder / Half Forward
Previous Club: Wodonga Raiders
Max joins the club from the Wodonga Raiders in the Ovens and Murray Football Netball League where he averaged 29 disposals per match playing as a midfielder.
Please join us in welcoming Josh, Zane, Carter, Daniel, Sam, and Max to the Eagles family.