Ollie Davis wins the 2025 Knuckey Cup while Soriah Moon caps off a dominant season with her second Margaret Nyland Medal

The South Adelaide Football Club capped off a memorable season with its annual presentation night, honouring standout performers across all grades. Here’s a look at the major award winners from the 2025 campaign.

Davis Claims the 2025 Knuckey Cup

Ollie Davis capped an exceptional year by taking home the club’s highest honour, the 2025 Knuckey Cup.

A model of consistency through the midfield, Davis averaged around 23 disposals per game and impressed with his contested ball work, composure under pressure, and durability in playing every match of the season.

Olivier Northam finished runner-up, while Sam Skinner rounded out the top three thanks to several best-on-ground performances.

Soriah Moon Secures Second Margaret Nyland Medal
 

In the women’s competition, Soriah Moon delivered a season for the ages to secure her second Margaret Nyland Medal.
Moon averaged 18 disposals, 30 hit-outs and 6 Clearances per game while regularly being judged best on ground in decisive matches. Her leadership and consistency made her the clear standout in 2025.

Emma Charlton was runner up after an impressive year, while Caitlin Couch capped another strong campaign with third place following several standout displays.

Lachlan Scott Wins J L Brown Trophy for Reserves

The J L Brown Trophy for Reserves Best and Fairest was awarded to Lachlan Scott who proved one of the most reliable and influential performers at the level.

Development League Best and Fairest: Mel Koster

Mel Koster was recognised with the Development League Best and Fairest after a season of growth and consistency.

Mark Naley Medal: Kodah Edwards

Kodah Edwards claimed the Mark Naley Medal as recognition of his impact and maturity.
Edwards produced several standout games with 19 disposals and 5 clearances per game.

Under 16 Best and Fairest: Jayce Potter

Jayce Potter earned the Under-16 Best and Fairest after an excellent year where he often collected more than 25 possessions per game along with 4 tackles a game

The South Adelaide Football Club congratulates all the 2025 award recipients for their dedication, resilience and outstanding contributions across every grade this season.

For a full list of award winners and leaderboards across all grades, see below.

Senior Award Winners

Knuckey Cup (Best & Fairest) 
Oliver Davis

Mark Rawlins Memorial Trophy (Runner-Up Best & Fairest)
Olivier Northam

J.L. Brown Trophy (Reserves Best & Fairest)
Lachlan Scott

Reserves Runner-Up Best & Fairest 
Lachlan Gill

League Trademark Award
Oscar Clavarino

Reserves Trademark Award 
Dayne McGary

League Players Player Award
Oliver Davis 

Reserves Players Player Award
Jacob Collins

Flinders University Most Improved Award 
Angus Bradley

League Leading Goalkicker 
Corey Grocock - 20 Goals

Dr Jim Harley/Frank Brown Memorial Trophy (Best Clubman)
Oscar Clavarino

David Kantilla Memorial Trophy (Best First Year League Player)
Will McCarthy

Knuckey Cup Leader Board

1. Oliver Davis - 110 votes
2. Olivier Northam - 109 votes
3. Sam Skinner - 107 votes
4. Elliot Dunkin - 104 votes
5. Oscar Clavarino - 95 votes
6. Jake Summerton - 87 votes
7. Nich Weightman - 82 votes
8. Luke Bogle - 80 votes
9. Will McCarthy - 68 votes
10. Angus Bradley - 66 votes

Knuckey Cup voting: following each game, South Adelaide's senior coaches grade every player on a scale of 0-10 based on their performance during that game. The player who polls the most total votes throughout the season is declared the winner of the Knuckey Cup.

Reserves Leader Board

1. Lachlan Scott - 115 votes
2. Lachlan Gill - 113 votes
3. Jacob Sheean - 94 votes
4. Sam Foley - 93 votes
5. Dayne McGary - 92 votes
6. Ryan Borlace - 83 votes
7. Cody Lowe - 80 votes
8. Hayden Kernahan - 77 votes
9. Tye Gander - 74 votes
10. Austin Hogg, Cohen Shortridge & Ethan Johnson - 73 votes

J.L.Brown Trophy voting: following each game, South Adelaide's reserves coaches grade every player on a scale of 0-10 based on their performance during that game. The player who polls the most total votes throughout the season is declared the winner of the J.L.Brown Trophy.

Women's Award Winners

Margaret Nyland Medal (Best & Fairest) 
Soriah Moon

Runner-Up Best & Fairest 
Emma Charlton

Third Best & Fairest 
Caitlin Couch

Development League Best & Fairest 
Mel Koster

Development League Runner-Up Best & Fairest
Tiana Lush

SANFLW Trademark Award
Lauren Clifton

Development League Trademark Award
Chloe Meyers

Rising Star 
Marley Tape

Coaches Award 
Jaslynne Smith

Flinders University Most Improved Player Award
Chloe Meyers

Leading Goalkicker
Shae Archbold - 23 goals 

Margaret Nyland Medal Leader Board

1. Soriah Moon - 122 votes
2. Emma Charlton - 101 votes
3. Caitlin Couch - 93 votes
4. Mel Anderson - 92 votes
5. Lauren Clifton - 90 votes
6. Esther Schirmer - 87 votes
7. Jaslynne Smith & Layla Vizgaudis - 86 votes 
9. Sam Pratt- 74 votes 
10. Shae Archbold & Emily Brockhurst - 71 votes

Margaret Nyland Medal voting: following each game, South Adelaide's Women's coaches grade every player on a scale of 0-10 based on their performance during that game. The player who polls the most total votes throughout the season is declared the winner of the Margaret Nyland Medal.

Development League Best & Fairest Leader Board

1. Mel Koster - 47 votes
2. Tiana Lush - 36 votes
3. Jacinda Schunselaar & Jaimee Millard- 35 votes
5. Molly Jenkins - 33 votes
6. Halle James - 29 votes
7. Seraphina Moon - 28 votes
8. Caitlin Ross - 24 votes
9. Hope Taylor & Zoe Flesfadar - 23 votes

Development League Best & Fairest voting: following each game, South Adelaide's Women's coaches grade every player on a scale of 0-10 based on their performance during that game. The player who polls the most total votes throughout the season is declared the winner of the Development League Best & Fairest.

Junior Award Winners

Mark Naley Medal (U18 Best & Fairest) 
Kodah Edwards 

Runner-Up Best & Fairest 
Harry Wadewitz

Third Best & Fairest 
Jesse Nye

Under-18 Best Team Man
Patrick Carman

Under-18 Flinders University Most Improved 
Jackson Blacker

Under-18 Panther Club Trademark Player
Elliot Duffield

Under-18 Leading Goal Kicker
Kody Shortridge -  26 goals 

Colin & Peter Haines Trophy (Best Junior Club Man)
Jesse Nye 

Fred & Mavis Whitwell Trophy (Under-18 Rising Star)
Kodah Edwards

Under-16 Best & Fairest
Jayce Potter

Runner-Up Under-16 Best & Fairest 
Hudson Boal

Third Under-16 Best & Fairest 
Caleb Hyland

Under-16 Best Team Man
Dale Shearer

Under-16 Flinders University Most Improved 
Max Gregor

Under-16 Leading Goal Kicker
Kody Shortridge -  37 goals 

Under-16 Panther Club Trademark Player
Caleb Hyland

Mark Naley Medal Leader Board

1. Kodah Edwards - 108 votes
2. Harry Wadewitz - 87 votes
3. Jesse Nye - 84 votes
4. Archie Van Dyk - 81 votes
5. Tom Simpson - 74 votes
6. Kai Clark - 69 votes
7. Elliot Duffield - 66 votes
8. Jake Wigzel - 62 votes 
9. Brady McDonald - 61 votes
10. Kody Shortridge - 60 votes

Mark Naley Medal voting: following each game, South Adelaide's Under-18 coaches grade every player on a scale of 0-10 based on their performance during that game. The player who polls the most total votes throughout the season is declared the winner of the Mark Naley Medal.

Under-16 Best & Fairest Leader Board

1. Jayce Potter - 109 votes
2. Hudson Boal - 105 votes
3. Caleb Hyland - 103 votes
4. Sam Walsh - 98 votes
5. Dale Shearer - 95 votes
6. Darcy Campbell-Kearney - 86 votes
7. Zemes Pilot - 81 votes
8. Oliver South - 80 votes
9. Salvatore Zito  - 73 votes
10. Tyler Harris - 69 votes

Under-16 Best & Fairest voting: following each game, South Adelaide's Under-16 coaches grade every player on a scale of 0-10 based on their performance during that game. The player who polls the most total votes throughout the season is declared the winner of the Under-16 Best & Fairest.