In 2021 Bryce Gibbs made the decision to sign with the Panthers following the end of his 268 game AFL career. Bryce made his SANFL debut with Glenelg having come through the Tigers junior programs before being selected as the number 1 pick of the 2006 national draft. 

The former Carlton and Adelaide Crow made his debut with South Adelaide in round 1 against his former side in Adelaide. Gibbs started off fast with a equal season high of 36 disposals, six marks and five clearances. 

Bryce's remarkable rejuvenated performances continued, he had eight games with 30 or more or disposals, including two games of 36 disposals. Gibbs became the eighth Panther to take home the Magarey Medal with 21 votes, in a tie with the Eagles James Tsitas. 

Bryce was also named in The Advertiser's Team of the Year along with being selected in the 2021 SANFL West End State team that played Western Australia.