Cain Florance
South Adelaide
2026 AFL Draft
Power Rankings- Power Ranking
- No. 95
- Position
- General Defender
- Height
- 176 cm
- Age at draft
- 18y 8m
- Plays for
- South Adelaide Reserves
- Invited to
- State combine
- Draft night
- 19 November
| 2026 averages | GM | KI | HB | DI | CP | MA | TA | CL | I50 | R50 | IT | SI | GL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championships | 3 | 6.3 | 3.0 | 9.3 | 3.7 | 2.0 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | 4.0 | 0.3 |
Bio
Cain Florance is a 176cm general defender who came through the Kingscote Football Club on Kangaroo Island before joining South Adelaide in the AAMI Talent League. Florance established himself as a prominent figure in the state system this year, earning a vice-captaincy role for South Australia at the 2026 National Championships. At club level, he produced a string of strong performances for the Panthers, highlighted by claiming the Talent League MVP nomination in round five following a standout display against Central District.
Although listed as a defender, Florance frequently rotated through the midfield and across half forward during his draft year. Scouts note his class and creativity with the ball, regularly praising his ability to connect the lines using his speed and neat foot skills. He is at his most dangerous when generating forward movement through the corridor, using his smarts to transition play quickly. Earning an invitation to the state draft combine, Florance has positioned himself as a prospect for clubs looking to add a crafty, versatile ball-user to their list.
SANFL Under 18s career
20 games27 goals
- Debut
- R17 2024 v NWD10 Aug 2024
- Most recent
- R17 2026 v STU8 Aug 2026
Stats
U18 Boys
2026 | SA | 3 | 6.3 | 3.0 | 9.3 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 41 |
SANFL Reserves
2026 | SOU | 5 | 9.6 | 5.6 | 15.2 | 4.2 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 4.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 74 |
SANFL Under 18s
2026 | SOU | 11 | 14.8 | 5.2 | 20.0 | 5.7 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 2.9 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 94 |
2025 | SOU | 9 | 8.8 | 4.1 | 12.9 | 3.8 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 66 |
2024 | SOU | 1 | 9.0 | 4.0 | 13.0 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 51 |
Bio
Cain Florance is a 176cm general defender who came through the Kingscote Football Club on Kangaroo Island before joining South Adelaide in the AAMI Talent League. Florance established himself as a prominent figure in the state system this year, earning a vice-captaincy role for South Australia at the 2026 National Championships. At club level, he produced a string of strong performances for the Panthers, highlighted by claiming the Talent League MVP nomination in round five following a standout display against Central District.
Although listed as a defender, Florance frequently rotated through the midfield and across half forward during his draft year. Scouts note his class and creativity with the ball, regularly praising his ability to connect the lines using his speed and neat foot skills. He is at his most dangerous when generating forward movement through the corridor, using his smarts to transition play quickly. Earning an invitation to the state draft combine, Florance has positioned himself as a prospect for clubs looking to add a crafty, versatile ball-user to their list.
Profile
- Born
- 13 Mar 2008 (age 18y 229d)
- Height
- 176 cm
Teams
Bio
1 revisionCain Florance is a 176cm general defender who came through the Kingscote Football Club on Kangaroo Island before joining South Adelaide in the AAMI Talent League. Florance established himself as a prominent figure in the state system this year, earning a vice-captaincy role for South Australia at the 2026 National Championships. At club level, he produced a string of strong performances for the Panthers, highlighted by claiming the Talent League MVP nomination in round five following a standout display against Central District.
Although listed as a defender, Florance frequently rotated through the midfield and across half forward during his draft year. Scouts note his class and creativity with the ball, regularly praising his ability to connect the lines using his speed and neat foot skills. He is at his most dangerous when generating forward movement through the corridor, using his smarts to transition play quickly. Earning an invitation to the state draft combine, Florance has positioned himself as a prospect for clubs looking to add a crafty, versatile ball-user to their list.