PORT ADELAIDE captain Cam Sutcliffe has been named as part of a SANFL representative team for Saturday’s clash with the best of the WAFL.

The 23-man side will tackle the WAFL select team at Adelaide Oval on Saturday afternoon at 3:35pm as a curtain raiser to Port Adelaide’s AFL clash with the Western Bulldogs.

The state squad will train together at Thebarton Oval on Tuesday and Thursday at Adelaide Oval in preparation for the game.

With 2019 Fos Williams Medallist Michael Knoll set to lead the ruck, the midfield group will feature the past two Magarey Medallists in Luke Partington and Campbell Combe together with Norwood skipper Matthew Nunn and former Crows Riley Knight and Bryce Gibbs.

Glenelg trio Liam McBean, Lachie Hoise and Luke Reynolds will form a formidable structure in attack with pacy pair Tyson Stengle and Eamon Wilkinson ready to pounce around the goals while applying defensive pressure.

In defence, Eagles’ captain Luke Thompson will link up with Glenelg co-skippers Max Proud and Chris Curran while South Adelaide's Joe Haines and Bob Quinn Medallist Sam Rowland are set to play specific roles in the back half.

Speaking on SANFL Radio today, SANFL coach Jade Sheedy said he was delighted with his blend of youth and experience, and the commitment to the one-off game by the players.

“I think players want to play at the highest level they want to play and it’s a great platform to allow players to be able to do that,” Sheedy said.

“It shows a great hunger for State footy and the rivalry between the SANFL and the WAFL still vying to press to be the best competition outside of the AFL.

“I’m really happy with the balance of the squad and the players who have committed to the cause and put their hand up.”

The team’s leadership group will be announced in the next 24 hours.

A final captain’s run will be at Adelaide Oval on Thursday night before a team dinner and jumper presentation.

2021 SANFL State Team