INTERVIEW - Jade Sheedy Norwood Head Coach - 02 September 2026
Summary
Norwood senior coach Jade Sheedy joins The FIVEAA Sports Show to preview the AFLW Qualifying Final against Adelaide at Adelaide Oval. Sheedy discusses the team's injury status, noting the loss of Ben Simpson but the return of Tom Donnelly and Alec Wright. The conversation covers Adelaide's well-rounded strengths and the tight nature of the season, where three clubs are separated by minimal points. Sheedy also reflects on Norwood's mid-season improvements, the impact of new midfielder Kaitlin Ditmar, and the team's resilience following early-season setbacks.
Topics discussed
Introduction and team health check
Injury updates: Simpson, Donnelly, and Wright
Analysis of Sturt's strengths and balance
Review of recent close matches and form
Predicting a tight final and momentum swings
Key areas of team improvement this season
Impact of early season injuries and late coaching start
Recruiting challenges and player departures
Building game style and recent winning streak
K. Ditmar's role change to midfield
How Ditmar changes the team's midfield dynamic
Closing remarks and good luck wishes
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