INTERVIEW: Kodah Edwards - 13 October 2026
Summary
The FIVEAA Sports Show features an interview with Coda Edwards, a young South Adelaide Football Club player preparing for the AFL draft. Edwards discusses his recovery from the flu before the national combine, his development through state grades, and his style as a contest-based midfielder. He also shares insights on his school experience at Cardon College and his interest from both Port Adelaide and the Crows.
Topics discussed
Introduction and recent illness before the AFL Combine
Discussing the AFL Combine and Mitch Harris' pneumonia story
Football journey from Port Wallunga to South Adelaide
Playing style, contestability, and role models
Training at AFL Academy and stepping up to men's football
Club interviews and handling the under-18s season
Learning from senior players and national championships
Developing stoppage work and transition skills
Year 12 studies, subjects, and school experience
Draft night expectations and resilience if not selected
Interest from Port and Crows, and pre-season experiences
Connection with Dougie Cochrane and origin of the name Coda
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