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 2026 campaign.

Davis claims second Knuckey Cup

Ollie Davis capped off another outstanding year by claiming the 2026 Knuckey Cup, narrowly edging out 2026 recruit Harley Sparks by one vote, with the result coming down to the final game of the season.

Davis becomes the first Panther since Nick Liddle in 2017 and 2018 to win the Knuckey Cup in consecutive seasons.

The prolific midfielder averaged around 25 disposals per game and impressed with his contested ball work and composure under pressure throughout the season.

Sparks finished a narrow runner up after impressing in his first season with the Panthers, averaging 26 disposals and proving to be a reliable presence around the ground.

Finn Emile-Brennan also capped off a breakout season with a fourth place finish.

Soriah Moon and Olivia Evans share the Margaret Nyland Medal

The ever reliable Soriah Moon capped off another incredible year by claiming her third Margaret Nyland Medal in the past four seasons, while 2026 recruit Olivia Evans won the medal in her first season with the Panthers.

Across her 11 games, Moon averaged 18 disposals and 35 hitouts per game, while Evans averaged 16 disposals and six tackles.

Mel Anderson finished third following a breakout season.

Ethan Johnson and Phillip Moimoi share the J.L. Brown Trophy

In a premiership year for the Panthers Reserves, Ethan Johnson and Phillip Moimoi were crowned joint winners of the J.L. Brown Trophy.

Johnson averaged 13 disposals per game, while Moimoi averaged 17 disposals and four marks.

Hudson Boal claims the Mark Naley Medal

Hudson Boal put together an impressive Under-18 season as a bottom age player, averaging 23 disposals per game on his way to claiming the Mark Naley Medal.

Alexis Harvey and Isabelle Cameron share inaugural Under-18 Girls Best and Fairest

Alexis Harvey and Isabelle Cameron were crowned joint winners of the inaugural Under-18 Girls Best and Fairest following strong seasons.

Darcey Campbell-Kearney and Liam Bell share Under-16 Best and Fairest

Darcey Campbell-Kearney and Liam Bell were crowned joint winners of the Under-16 Best and Fairest after impressive seasons.

The South Adelaide Football Club congratulates all of the 2026 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.

Knuckey Cup (Best & Fairest) 
Oliver Davis

Mark Rawlins Memorial Trophy (Runner-Up Best & Fairest)
Harley Sparks

Knuckey Cup Third Place
Finn Emile-Brennan

J.L. Brown Trophy (Reserves Best & Fairest)
Ethan Johnston & Phillip Moimoi

Reserves Third Place Best & Fairest 
Jesse Nye

League Trademark Award
Oliver Davis 

Reserves Trademark Award 
Lachlan Scott

Reserves Best In Finals 
Archie Van Dyk

League Players Player Award
Oliver Davis 

Reserves Players Player Award
Jesse Nye

Panther Club Most Improved Award 
Finn Emile-Brennan

League Leading Goalkicker 
Jack Delean - 46 Goals

Dr Jim Harley/Frank Brown Memorial Trophy (Best Clubman)
Isaac Birt

David Kantilla Memorial Trophy (Best First Year League Player)
Jacob Sheean

Past Players & Officials One Percenter Champion
Jacob Sheean

Maxine McPherson Medal - Volunteer of the Year
Jason Castleman

Knuckey Cup Leader Board

1. Oliver Davis - 122 votes
2. Harley Sparks - 121 votes
3. Finn Emile-Brennan - 99 votes
4. Riley Baldi - 96 votes
5. Emmanuel Ajang - 95 votes
6. Isaac Birt - 94 votes
7. Jack Delean - 93 votes
8. Angus Bradley & Will McCarthy - 85 votes
10. Arlo Draper - 80 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. Ethan Johnston & Phillip Moimoi - 95 votes
3. Jesse Nye - 93 votes
4. Charlie Duncan - 85 votes
5. Lachlan Scott & Sam Foley - 84 votes
7.  Blake Rodrigues & Michael Smith - 81 votes
9. Luke Bogle - 80 votes
10. Ben Ashley-Cooper - 78 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.

Margaret Nyland Medal (Best & Fairest) 
Soriah Moon & Olivia Evans

Third Place Best & Fairest 
Mel Anderson

Trademark Award
Olivia Evans

Loftus Rising Star 
Madison Brown

Coaches Award 
Mel Anderson

Panther Club Most Improved Player Award
Zoe Flesfadar

Leading Goalkicker
Hope Taylor - 14 goals 

Margaret Nyland Medal Leader Board

1. Soriah Moon & Olivia Evans - 70 votes
3. Mel Anderson - 58 votes
4. Tiffany King - 57 votes
5. Esther Schirmer - 56 votes
6. Jess Chyer - 52 votes
7. Holly Ifould - 49 votes
8. Layla Vizgaudis - 48 votes 
9. Jaslynne Smith & Madison Brown - 45 votes 
11. Charlotte Dolan - 41 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.

Under-18 Girls Best & Fairest
Alexis Harvey & Isabelle Cameron

Third Place Best & Fairest 
Lily Dunstall-Bruce

Under-18 Girls Trademark Award
Madison Brown

Coaches Award 
Millie Beens

Most Improved Player Award
Macy Jones

Leading Goalkicker
Jaidee-Lee Shortridge - 9 goals 

Under-18 Girls Leader Board

1. Alexis Harvey & Isabelle Cameron - 42 votes
3. Lily Dunstall Bruce - 41 votes
4. Zoe Flesfadar - 40 votes
5. Taryn Vizgaudis - 37 votes
6. Madison Brown & Millie Beens - 35 votes
8. Halle Crowe - 33 votes 
9. Molly Jenkins - 32 votes 
10. Ellie Jones & Elizabeth Tracey - 27 votes

Margaret Nyland Medal voting: following each game, South Adelaide's Under-18 Girls 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-18 Girls Best and Fairest.