Foley signs for cross-town AFLW rival

By Tyler Maher

Apr 29, 2022

A new chapter: Shepparton product Ange Foley has requested a move to Port Adelaide. Photo: Matt Sampson/Port Adelaide FC.

Shepparton’s Ange Foley will continue her illustrious AFLW career as a Port Adelaide player.

Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content

The two-time premiership player with Adelaide — who missed the 2022 season after suffering an ACL injury in the 2021 decider — has joined the Power ahead of its inaugural campaign.

“I’m really excited to start a new chapter of my football career,” Foley, 33, told portadelaidefc.com.au

“It’s nice to be part of something that is so fresh and new, I’m really looking forward to being on board.

“It will be great to have a new environment to hopefully take my footy to the next level and to also help the group by being a leader, after being part of the leadership group at the Crows. I want to bring some experience and leadership here to Port Adelaide.”

Used most effectively across the half-back flank across her 40-game career with the Crows, Foley’s experience and leadership qualities will help Port build its AFLW program from the ground up.

A new challenge: Ange Foley in her new colours. Photo: Matt Sampson/Port Adelaide FC.

“Ange is a really composed, good ball-using half back but she can certainly play a bit higher up the ground as well. I’d describe her as a utility,” coach Lauren Arnell said.

“One big thing for us in this signing period is securing players who have an ability to perform themselves but also bring others along with them, and we know that Ange is going to play an important role in ensuring this happens here at Port Adelaide.

“I’m really excited for what she can bring in a leadership space but also from her own personal development.

“I know that she is really driven to get more and more out of herself and see how much further she can take her football.”