The Federal and State Governments have invested in the new SANFL Talent and Community Facility, which will be the home of talent pathways for South Australian footballers, as well as a facility that can be used by the wider community.

The facility will be located at the site which was formerly Football Park, the home of Australian Rules Football for over 40 years before AFL matches returned to Adelaide Oval in 2014.

The new SANFL Talent and Community Facility will include:

• A state-of-the-art high-performance training and development environment, including unisex player changerooms and a gymnasium with strength and conditioning and athlete recovery facilities
• A multi-purpose community function centre
• Allied health practice rooms for use by the broader community
• New administration offices for SANFL Talent Development
• A plaza to support community and sporting events.

The project is expected to be completed by November 2025, with over 100 jobs created during construction.

The project is funded by $6 million from the Federal Government and $5 million from the State Government, with the remaining investment provided by the SANFL and AFL.

Quotes attributable to South Australian National Football League Chief Executive Officer Darren Chandler

The construction of the $25 million Talent and Community precinct at West Lakes is a monumental step forward for SANFL and our commitment to developing the best young male and female athletes in our state.

This significant project, which has been five years in the making, gives our most talented young players the best opportunity to succeed and to realise the dream of playing Australian football at the highest levels.

Not only will it be a state-of-the-art facility that supports young South Australians, but also a place for broader community connection, enjoyment and improved health and wellbeing.

We are thrilled to finally see this exciting project for the future of football in South Australia come to life over the next 12 months.