Local SA footy’s top 150 players of 2024 ranked
Local SA footy’s country and suburban competitions are packed with top drawer talent so we’ve ranked the state’s top 150 players of 2024. See who made the cut.
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Local SA footy’s suburban and country competitions have long been stacked with top drawer talent and season 2024 has been no exception.
With what has been a fantastic season drawing nearer to a close, we’ve drawn from almost every competition across SA to rank the state’s top 150 local footballers of 2024.
Here are our rankings from 150 to 1.
150. KADE HILTON
(Waikerie, Riverland Football League)
This year’s Riverland FL medallist, Hilton has starred for Waikerie.
A skilled onballer who covers ground as well as anyone in the competition, Hilton wins plenty of his own footy and finds teammates efficiently while under pressure.
Has 27 goals and 10 best player nods in 18 games.
149. HENRY LAWRIE
(Robe, Mid South Eastern Football League)
Joining from Kingston in 2023, Lawrie has been a superstar for Robe during what has been a strong two years for the club.
The top performer for the Roosters this season, Lawrie fights hard in the contest and deals to teammates at a high efficiency.
Has 12 best player appearances and 15 goals in 17 games and also claimed the Mail Medal.
148. KIEREN NELSON
(Plympton, Adelaide Footy League)
A top performer for the Bulldogs through a number of years, Nelson has had a strong 2024 season.
Versatile player who can dominate the contest with his ability to win the footy and find teammates efficiently while under pressure.
Has nine best player mentions and three goals in his 14 games.
147. HARRY TUNKIN
(Millicent, Limestone Coast Football League)
Joint winner of this year’s Mail Medal, Tunkin has become one of the top young players in local SA footy.
A tireless player through the middle who racks up high disposal counts each week and damages the opposition with his distribution around the ground.
Has 12 best player nods and 11 goals in 16 weeks and was a standout in the SA Country Championships.
146. ALEX STIDIFORD
(Coorong, River Murray Football League)
Last year’s RMFL Mail Medallist, Stidiford has had another strong campaign with the Cats.
Hard at the contest and efficient by hand and foot, Stidiford can damage the opposition in a number of ways and always rises to the occasion.
Has eight best player nods and four goals in 17 games and has been a standout in finals.
145. DANIEL MINNEY
(Marble Range, Port Lincoln Football League)
The talented midfielder has continued his elite performances for Marble Range in the PLFL this season after arriving from Woodville-West Torrens in 2021.
The SA Country Championships player is a strong body who can outmuscle opponents in the contest and up front to create for teammates with top drawer distribution around the ground.
Has 13 best player nods and seven goals in 16 games.
144. JOSH KOSTER
(Bute, Yorke Peninsula Football League)
Arriving from South Mildura ahead of the 2024 season, Koster has provided a major boost in the Roosters midfield.
The former Glenelg man is a tough player in the contest who wins plenty of the footy and can also boot goals when up front.
Has 23 majors and 10 best player nods in his 18 games.
143. AUSTIN POULTON
(Freeling, Barossa Light and Gawler Football Association)
Poulton finished third in the 2023 Mail Medal count as a 19-year-old and continued his strong form to finish fifth this year.
A smooth mover through the midfield with a reliable kick, Poulton has been the key to the Redlegs midfield.
Has nine best player nods and 13 goals in 15 games.
142. HARLEE CHANDLER
(Cummins Rambler, Great Flinders Football League)
Joining Cummins Rambler for 2024 following another strong season for Western United last year, Chandler has been at his best in 2024.
One of the most promising young players in local SA footy, the 21-year-old is versatile enough to play in any line and boasts brilliant aerial ability.
Relentless in the contest with the ability to find teammates anywhere on the ground and also finish for goal, Chandler has 11 majors and 10 best player nods in 11 games and was also an SA Country member this year for the second consecutive season.
141. DYLAN WHIMPRESS
(Nairne Bremer, Hills Football League)
Best on ground in last year’s winning grand final for Nairne Bremer, Whimpress has been impressive for the Rams again this year while balancing his local footy performances with a SANFL career with the Crows.
A silky left-footer who breaks lines with his explosive run and carry, Whimpress is his side’s best user of the footy and one of the most damaging players in the competition.
Has 19 goals and six best player performances in 15 games.
140. SAM BASHAM
(Victor Harbor, Great Southern Football League)
A superstar goalkicker for the Roos this year, Basham has thrived up front after the club’s midfield additions.
A strong and smart player who leads well, takes big marks and kicks bags of goals.
Has 103 majors and seven best player nods in 19 games.
139. JAKE RUSSO
(Salisbury North, Adelaide Footy League)
The Hawks have been the div two pace setters so far this year and much of their success has been due to the performances of Russo in ruck.
A skilled big man with the ability to service his mids with strong tap-work and also take big marks and push forward.
Has seven best player performances and eight goals in 15 games.
138. JACKSON HOOPER
(Southern Eagles, Yorke Peninsula Football League)
Hooper has made a major splash in the YPFL since arriving from the Hills last season.
The former Bridgewater-Callington star and 2021 HFL Mail Medallist is a running machine who wins and distributes the ball at an efficient rate.
Has 11 best player appearances and 12 goals in 17 games.
137. DECLAN FAHEY
(Glenunga, Adelaide Footy League)
A promising utility who can play a number of roles, former North Adelaide League and Reserves footballer Fahey has fit Nathan Grima’s Glenunga side well so far this season.
Fahey is a strong player who is reliable overhead and accurate by hand or foot and can also hit the scoreboard.
Has 16 goals and seven best player nods in 15 games.
136. ED SMART
(Onkaparinga Valley, Hills Football League)
Former Norwood gun Smart joined Onkaparinga Valley for 2024 after a number of seasons in the VAFA and has been a star for the Bulldogs.
Smart has the ability to play in almost any role and has no issue winning a hard ball for his side and dealing to teammates accurately under pressure.
Has eight best player nods in 13 games.
135. NIC COUROUPIS
(Henley, Adelaide Footy League)
Former West Adelaide player Couroupis has been one of Henley’s standouts so far this year.
A hard-nosed inside midfielder known for his strong defensive work and explosiveness from the contest.
Has eight best player performances and 12 goals in 14 games.
134. LUKE TRENORDEN
(Central Yorke, Yorke Peninsula Football League)
Trenorden has been at the top of his game in the 2024 season.
A star ruck/forward utility who can have a big impact in either position, the Cougars playing-coach is a strong and athletic player who takes big grabs and can boot bags of goals.
Has 37 goals and nine best player appearances in 17 games.
133. TIM WOOLFORD
(Renmark, Riverland Football League)
Woolford has produced another impressive year for Renmark.
A versatile gun who can produce top performances on the ball and also provide security behind it, Woolford racks up high disposals and finds teammates with ease.
Has 15 best player nods in 18 games.
132. COOPER O’LEARY
(Broadview, Adelaide Footy League)
Improving for Broadview during each A Grade season, O’Leary has become one of the Tigers’ best players.
A tough and tireless competitor through the middle, O’Leary is a great user of the ball and can also burn opponents with pace.
Has nine best player mentions and eight goals in 18 games.
131. JORDAN HEIN
(Mypolonga, River Murray Football League)
A versatile midfielder, Hein has starred for Mypolonga so far this season after time with Sturt in 2023.
Hein is a strong player in the contest who wins important possessions for the Tigers, deals to teammates efficiently and can also hit the scoreboard or provide security behind the ball.
Has 11 best player performances in 17 games.
130. TOM PILLION
(Henley, Adelaide Footy League)
A star forward for the Sharks, Pillion has been a standout this season.
Has a high work rate and is one of the best forwards to watch in division three with his ability to crash packs in the air or work cleanly off of the deck to win contested possessions for Henley.
Has 10 best player performances and 50 goals in 19 games.
129. DANIEL NOBES
(Hope Valley, Adelaide Footy League)
One of local SA footy’s most iconic forwards, Nobes produced another solid year for Hope Valley in division three.
Mobile for his size and a strong option inside 50, Nobes takes big marks and can kick bags of goals or set up his teammates to damage opposition.
Has 34 majors and four best player nods in 12 games.
128. KURTIS PHILLIPS
(Westminster OS, Adelaide Footy League)
A star ruck for Westminster OS, Phillips has been dominant in division four.
The Dragons gun can dominate in the ruck with consistent tap work and clean skills and also covers ground well to provide a strong marking presence.
Has 20 best player nods and six goals in 21 games and has helped the Dragons to thegrand final.
127. MICHAEL MAZEY
(Christies Beach, Southern Football League)
A skilled and versatile player who can take over a game for Christies Beach, Mazey has been a star since arriving back to the club after a Mail Medal year in the Port Lincoln FL for Lincoln South.
Mazey can have an impact on the ball as well as up front, dominating in the air and also hitting the contest hard as a big-bodied mid.
Has 12 best player nods and 19 goals through 19 games for the Saints.
126. JAYDEN DAVISON
(Kilburn, Adelaide Footy League)
Davison has been one of Kilburn’s best yet again this season after an impressive 2023 campaign for the club.
A tireless midfielder who wins important possessions in the contests for his side and also hits the scoreboard consistently, the former North Adelaide player is a reliable distributor and one of the hardest in the competition to stop.
Has 13 best player nods and 14 goals in his 20 games and has helped the Chics to a grand final.
125. SAM JONAS
(Western Districts, Kangaroo Island Football League)
The former Sturt, Rostrevor OC and Ceduna gun joined Western Districts alongside brother Tom Jonas for this season and has dominated around the ground for his new club.
A strong and versatile player who can do damage on, behind or ahead of the ball, Jonas wins plenty of his own footy, is reliable in the air and efficient by hand or foot.
Has eight best player appearances and 10 goals in 10 games.
124. KYLE CROMPTON
(Roopena)
Crompton has been a force for the club since his return from a successful tenure with Glenelg during which he won the 2022 reserves Magarey Medal.
A ball magnet and a clearance machine in the middle, Crompton’s tackle pressure and elite ball use makes him the best player in the Whyalla FL.
Has 11 best player nods and 16 goals in 12 games.
123. NICK MOTT
(Noarlunga, Southern Football League)
A versatile tall who can damage sides in a number of ways, Noarlunga champion Nick Mott has been at his best in the SFL so far this season.
Mott can dominate in the ruck to give his mids first look at it and can also have a positive impact up front with his ability to take big marks and finish for goal.
Has 15 best player mentions and 14 goals in 18 games.
122. LACHLAN MAY
(Nairne Bremer, Hills Football League)
A dominant key position player for Nairne Bremer, May has been a major key to his side’s success over the past two seasons.
May provides a strong and athletic presence at the back, locking down forwards with exceptional aerial contests and clean skills and has also played up front after the departure of Darcy Hourigan.
Has 10 goals and 10 best player nods in 17 games.
121. ZANE MONTGOMERIE
(Lincoln South, Port Lincoln Football League)
Star Lincoln South captain Zane Montgomerie has been a force again this year after leading the Eagles to their first PLFL flag in 20 years last season.
A dominant and versatile leader who can play across the backline or through the middle, Montgomerie has the ability to impact every contest on the ground and in the air to either spoil, take big marks or dispose efficiently to teammates.
Has eight best player nods in 15 games and also represented SA Country.
120. HAYDEN JOLLY
(Prince Alfred OC)
Jolly has been strong for PAOC yet again this season, impressing at halfback and in the contest.
A strong and creative player with a high footy IQ, Jolly can take big marks to intercept attacks and is one of the best distributors in the competition.
Has four best player performances and five goals in 16 games.
119. TYLER ECKERT
(Prop/Risdon, Spencer Gulf Football League)
The Lions champion has been a star so far this year after yet another impressive season in 2023.
A versatile player who can take control of a game in the centre and also boot goals or provide elite run and ball-use off of the backline, Eckert has been a standout in the SGFL for years.
Has 12 best player nods and 13 goals in 19 games.
118. WILL RIVERS
(Brighton, Adelaide Footy League)
Returning to Brighton this season, local SA footy veteran Rivers produced yet another strong season.
A skilled key position player who can do a job at the back and also star up front for the Bombers, Rivers can take over a game with his ability to take big marks and kick important goals.
Has 34 goals and eight best player nods in 18 games.
117. JORDAN HOULAHAN
(Mt Barker, Hills Football League)
Former Essendon and sturt player Houlahan has been strong for Mt Barker again this year.
A skilled and athletic forward who knows his way around goal, Houlahan can boot bags of majors or set his teammates up with crafty disposal.
Has 52 goals and four best player performances in 16 games.
116. BRODIE LATHAM
(Tea Tree Gully, Adelaide Footy League)
An athletic and skilled player up front, Latham has been one of his club’s best.
Hits contests with courage in the air or at ground level and provides a reliable forward option for the Gullies with consistent goalkicking.
Has 45 goals and eight best player mentions in 18 games.
115. JAIDAN KAPPLER
(Bordertown, Kowree Naracoorte Tatiara Football League)
The former Noarlunga star and Crows SANFL player has been a standout for Bordertown in the KNTFL.
A powerful and athletic player who wins plenty of the footy and does significant damage on the outside with his run and delivery.
Has seven best player nods and 12 goals in 11 games.
114. RILEY CLAMP
(Hahndorf, Hills Football League)
Joining Hahndorf after another strong season with Strathalbyn in the Great Southern FL and with Adelaide in the SANFL, Clamp has been the injection the Magpies needed up front after their grand final loss in 2023.
An athletic and strong player across the forwardline who can also have an impact around the ground with his marking ability and efficient disposal.
Has 65 goals and six best player nods in 15 games.
113. JAMES SCHWARZ
(Flinders Park, Adelaide Footy League)
Schwarz has been a weapon for Flinders Park yet again this season.
A skilled and relentless player in close through the contest, Schwarz attacks the footy fearlessly for the Reds and deals to teammates with ease off either boot.
Has 10 best player appearances and eight goals in 20 games.
112. CLINT GALLIO
(Mt Burr, Mid South Eastern Football League)
Former Millicent superstar Gallio has been at his best after joining MSEFL side Mt Burr as playing-coach.
A strong midfielder who covers ground exceptionally well and always rises to the occasion, Gallio wins a stack of contested possessions each week and can also hit the scoreboard.
13 best player nods and 15 goals in 15 games.
111. LUKE HABEL
(Salisbury North, Adelaide Footy League)
Joining the Hawks as playing-coach after a strong SANFL career with Central District, Habel has been instrumental in his side’s success so far this year.
The reserves best and fairest for the Bulldogs last year, Habel leads his side well and works hard around the ground to find the footy and hit teammates with precision.
110. JOSH SCHILLER
(Edwardstown, Adelaide Footy League)
Schiller has been a star for Towns yet again in 2024.
An athletic and skilled player by hand and foot who can play anywhere around the ground and finds plenty of the ball.
Has 13 best player mentions in 18 games.
109. LUKE MITTON
(McLaren, Great Southern Football League)
A former star with South Adelaide, Mitton has been among the top GSFL players so far this year.
Mitton has been a key cog through the middle for McLaren, dominating sides with his damaging run and carry and accurate disposal.
Has nine best player nods and 15 goals through 12 games and will be an important finals player.
108. HENRY PAPATOLIS
(PHOS Camden, Adelaide Footy League)
Dual division two best and fairest Papatolis has been a standout for the Phantoms yet again this year.
A hardworking and athletic midfielder who is relentless in the contest, Papatolis wins plenty of the ball for his side and distributes as well as anyone while also hitting the scoreboard on occasion.
Has 11 best player nods and seven goals in 14 games.
107. COREY DAVEY
(Solomontown, Spencer Gulf Football League)
The winner of the 2022 and 2023 Spencer Gulf FL medal, Davey has produced another standout season for Solomontown to help the Cats to the grand final.
The big-bodied midfielder has dominated on the ball since his return from the Crows’ SANFL side and has also made his mark as an unstoppable player inside 50.
Has 11 best player mentions and 26 goals in 17 games.
106. MARC BORHOLM
(Reynella, Southern Football League)
The 2023 SFL Mail Medallist has not quite matched his output of last season but has still been integral for the Wineflies.
An all-round asset for the Wineflies after they lost star Cam McGree to Glenelg in the 2022 pre-season, Borholm damages opposition with strong aerial ability and tap work and also finishes well in front of goal.
Has four best player performances and 26 goals in 13 games.
105. SAM WILLIAMS
(Hahndorf, Hills Football League)
Hahndorf’s star leader remains one of the dominant forces of the Hills FL in season 2024, inspiring his club to a remarkable undefeated season so far.
Providing a strong presence in the contest and around the ground, Williams’ all-round skillset makes him one of the most important Magpies players.
Has 12 best player nods in 17 games.
104. NICK KRAEMER
(Prop/Risdon, Spencer Gulf Football League)
This year’s SGFL Mail Medallist, Kraemer has been a star for Prop/Risdon and in interleague in 2024.
A bull in the contest who has no issue winning the contested footy for the Lions, Kraemer is an excellent decision maker under pressure and can also impact the scoreboard with efficient finishing.
Has 16 best player nods and 31 goals in 19 games.
103. ZAC BATES
(Central Yorke, Yorke Peninsula Football League)
The former Geelong and West Adelaide gun has been one of the Cougars’ most damaging players with his lethal leg speed and reliable left foot.
Bates plays both midfield and halfback and has been one of the YPFL’s most potent players with ball in hand.
Has 10 best player nods and 10 goals in 15 games.
102. JONNIE READ
(St Peter’s Old Collegians)
SPOC’s top player in season 2024, Read has produced another big year in division one.
A strong key position player who can stand on some of the competition’s best forwards and also move up front to take big marks and hit the scoreboard.
Has 28 goals and four best player performances in 18 games.
101. ZAC SMITH
(Glenunga, Adelaide Footy League)
A strong key back who battles hard each week, Smith has been an important player for the Rams yet again.
Can stand on any forward and do a job with his ability to compete in their air and at ground level and distributes well out of the backline.
Has six best player nods in 18 games for his club this year.
100. CAMERON BALL
(Rostrevor OC, Adelaide Footy League)
Joining Rostrevor OC after time with Norwood last season, Ball has been a major standout for the club.
A consistent defender during his time with the Redlegs, Ball has been of major importance for ROCS with his ability to win aerial and ground level contests and hit targets around the ground.
Has nine best player performances through 15 games.
99. TOM CORCORAN
(Angaston, Barossa Light and Gawler Football Association)
Former Port Adelaide Magpie Corcoran has been one of Angaston’s most important players this season.
Corcoran’s ability to take over a game from the backline and have an impact through the middle with contested ball work makes him a star.
Has picked up nine best player mentions and kicked 14 goals in 16 games.
98. KAINE STEVENS
(Goodwood, Adelaide Footy League)
Joining Goodwood after time in Victoria, former West Adelaide gun Stevens has been the best player for his club this year.
Damaging in the contest and up front, Stevens is a powerful player who wins plenty of his own footy, takes strong marks and finishes for himself or sets up opportunities for others.
Has seven best player nods and 15 goals in 13 games.
97. SAM HANNA
(Gumeracha, Hills Country Division)
The Hills Country Division medal winner in 2021, 2022 and 2023, Hanna has produced another strong season for Gumeracha.
A strong and skilled player with safe hands and elite disposal by foot, Hanna has the ability to play anywhere on the ground, often dominating on the ball before moving up front or to the back if needed.
Has 10 best player nods and 19 goals in 15 games.
96. DARREN SHILLABEER
(Myponga-Sellicks, Great Southern Football League)
Joining the Mudlarks as playing-coach after a number of dominant seasons with Barossa District, Shillabeer has been a force and the standout key forward in the GSFL.
A strong player who takes big marks, executes smart leads up front and can boot goals from anywhere, Shillabeer has been unstoppable for Myponga-Sellicks and has guided his team to a strong 2024 so far.
Has six best player nods and 92 goals in 20 games.
95. REECE MILSOM
(Flagstaff Hill, Southern Football League)
Milsom has been impressive for the Falcons again this year after arriving from South Adelaide before the 2023 season.
A talented midfielder who distributes well by hand or foot, Milsom racks up contested possessions and sets his teammates up with ease.
Has 12 best player mentions and five goals through 15 games.
94. LUKE RANDER
(Athelstone, Adelaide Footy League)
Athelstone’s captain has put together another strong season for the Raggies in division two.
Rander is a strong and athletic forward who can impact play around the ground or do major damage up front with his aerial ability, disposal to others and finishing prowess.
Has 36 goals and six best player performances in 19 games.
93. JUSTIN HOSKIN
(Willaston, Barossa Light and Gawler Football Association)
Former Central District gun Hoskin has produced a dominant season for Willaston in the BLG.
A skilled midfield/forward utility who covers ground well, racks up contested possessions and also hit the scoreboard with ease.
Has 12 best player nods and 30 goals in 17 games and finished third in the medal count.
92. RORY TAGGERT
(Mypolonga, River Murray Football League)
While Taggert took some time to find his feet at Mypolonga after joining from Naracoorte, the former Melbourne and Sturt forward has still been one of the most talented players in the competition.
A versatile forward who can have an impact around the ground, Taggert takes big grabs, makes important contests and can kick bags of goals.
Has 46 majors and five best player performances in 18 games.
91. RYAN LLEWELLYN
(Modbury, Adelaide Footy League)
Llewellyn has starred at the back again this year after a dominant 2023.
An imposing and skilled defender who can dominate in the air and is clean off the ground, Llewellyn can take over a game at the back and is one of the competition’s most accurate distributors.
Has 12 best player nods in 19 games.
90. DOM BARRY
(Gepps Cross, Adelaide Footy League)
Barry has been a standout for Gepps Cross again this year after a stellar 2023 and has been one of division four’s top players.
An electric and supremely skilled player who can impact the contest with clean disposal or do damage upfront with his ability to kick fantastic goals or create for teammates.
The former Melbourne and Norwood man has 46 goals and nine best player appearances in 17 games.
89. TERRY MILERA
(Portland, Adelaide Footy League)
A former St Kilda player, Portland’s Milera remains one of the most skilled players in division four.
Milera is a versatile and athletic player who is adept off of either foot and can play a number of roles around the ground, doing significant damage up front or through the middle, often taking big marks and booting goals or setting up teammates.
Has 52 goals and eight best player nods in 17 games.
88. SAM WHITBREAD
(Reynella, Southern Football League)
The 2022 SFL Mail Medallist, Whitbread has picked up from where he left off for the Wineflies after another strong year in 2023.
A dominant inside player who loves doing the dirty work for his side, Whitbread wins plenty of the contested footy and is a clearance machine.
Has 14 best player nods and seven goals in 19 games.
87. BRETT ELLIS
(McLaren, Great Southern Football League)
A triple GSFL Mail Medallist, Ellis has been strong for the Eagles again this year.
A crafty onballer who always seems to find the ball and create space for himself or teammates, Ellis has been the catalyst for the Eagles’ remarkable run in recent seasons.
Has eight best player nods and 15 goals in 16 games.
86. OTIS CARTHY
(Brighton, Adelaide Footy League)
Brighton’s inspirational leader, Carthy has been a standout for the Bombers yet again this year.
Carthy has produced starring displays in the middle and off of the backline this season, hitting the contest with aggression and disposing with efficiency.
Has seven best player nods and five goals in 14 games.
85. HENRY BRUCE
(Langhorne Creek, Great Southern Football League)
Joining Langhorne Creek from Kadina for season 2024, Bruce has been a major key to the success the Hawks have experienced so far this year.
A hardworking and dominant midfielder who can do damage on the inside and outside with his quick skills and ability to hit targets.
Has 22 goals and 12 best player nods in 19 games.
84. TOM MCDERMOTT
(Sacred Heart OC, Adelaide Footy League)
A courageous player who has contributed well on the wing and in the middle.
McDermott attacks the footy as hard as anyone and wins important possessions for Hearts while also distributing efficiently under pressure.
Has seven best player performances through his 20 games.
83. DARCY PISANI
(Modbury, Adelaide Footy League)
Pisani has emerged as a star of the division two competition.
A strong player who can also have an impact in the contest and up front, Pisani has a big tank and boasts elite foot skills, often damaging opponents with his efficient disposal.
Has 17 best player nods and four goals in 19 games.
82. JOSH SMITHSON
(Southern Mallee, River Murray Football League)
The Adelaide Crows SANFL-listed gun was a huge coup for the Suns last pre-season and has been a standout for the club again this year.
A skilled and strong player who is a no-fuss ball-winner and racks up countless possessions as a big-bodied midfielder.
Can also have an impact inside 50, with 18 goals to go along with 12 best player nods in 14 games.
81. JARRED ALLMOND
(United, Adelaide Plains Football League)
Signing with United as playing-coach last year after a starring premiership career with Woodville-West Torrens, Allmond has been dominant in the APFL.
A natural leader with the ability to excel in the middle and also play multiple other roles around the ground, Allmond is adept with distribution off of both sides and always makes the right decisions on the ball.
Has 14 best player nods and 16 goals in 14 games.
80. MITCH MEAD
(Seaton Ramblers, Adelaide Footy League)
Joining Ramblers last year after time with Woodville-West Torrens, Mead has produced at a high level in division three.
A tough and gritty player who has no problem winning the footy in the contest for his club, Mead often rises to the occasion against the competition’s best.
Has nine best player mentions and eight goals in 13 games.
79. SAM HAYDEN
(Hahndorf, Hills Football League)
Hayden has been a force yet again for Hahndorf this season.
The former Sturt gun produces most of his good work in the middle but can also slot in behind the ball, with his efficient distribution and decision-making makes him a weapon against every team.
Has 11 best player nods in 17 games.
78. DYLAN WEAVER
(Gumeracha, Hills Country Division)
Joining Gumeracha from Central District for season 2024, Hills Country Division Mail Medallist Dylan Weaver has been dominant for the Magpies.
A skilled and versatile player who can perform in the contest or at the back, Weaver wins plenty of the footy and distributes with precision.
Has 13 best player nods and 15 goals in 15 games.
77. CHRIS OLSSON
(Tea Tree Gully, Adelaide Footy League)
A versatile player for the Gullies this year, Olsson has been one of his side’s most important players.
Olsson can be a ball magnet around the ground and often plays a strong connector role between midfielders and forwards with great distribution.
Has eight best player nods and five goals in his 17 games.
76. SHAY LINKE
(Tanunda, Barossa Light and Gawler Football Association)
Linke returned to his hometown club after time with Central District in the SANFL and has dominated as a forward/midfield utility.
An athletic and skilled player with impressive overhead ability who can finish goals from anywhere.
Has 36 goals and seven best player nods in nine games for the Magpies.
75. LEWIS HENDER
(Keith, Kowree Naracoorte Tatiara Football League)
The former North Adelaide star has been a standout as playing-coach for Keith this season, leading from the front to make his side a premiership contender in the KNTFL yet again.
An exciting forward/midfield utility, Hender is as clean as anyone off of the deck and possesses the ability to either create for teammates with excellent disposal or finish for goal from anywhere.
Has 27 goals in his 18 games this season.
74. JONO BEECH
(Barmera Monash, Riverland Football League)
Signing with hometown club Barmera-Monash for season 2024 after a starring SANFL career, former Crows and West Adelaide forward Beech has been a major standout in the RFL.
A strong and athletic player who moves around the ground well, takes big marks and boots goals from anywhere.
Has 49 goals and eight best player nods in 11 games.
73. ISAYA MCKENZIE
(Willaston, Barossa Light and Gawler Football Association)
Back at Willaston full-time after an impressive SANFL career with the Crows, McKenzie has starred for the Donnybrooks in 2024.
A strong and explosive player with supreme skills, McKenzie can play through the middle or up front to great effect.
Has six best player performances and 20 goals in 15 games.
72. JORDAN O’BRIEN
(Salisbury North, Adelaide Footy League)
Salisbury North captain Jordan O’Brien remains a standout inside player in division two.
The Hawks star and former Central District player is an athletic and skilled asset who covers ground as well as anyone in the competition and can find teammates anywhere around the ground with efficient disposal.
Has 13 goals and 13 best player mentions in 19 games.
71. SAM PARSONS
(Glenunga, Adelaide Footy League)
A versatile player who can perform at either end of the ground for Glenunga, Parsons has been important for the Rams.
Is a hard worker who covers ground well, takes strong marks, produces strong defensive plays and can also move up front to hit the scoreboard.
Has 24 goals and five best player performances in 18 games.
70. RORY O’DRISCOLL
(Southern Mallee, River Murray Football League)
O’Driscoll has been a standout for the Suns in 2024 after a strong 2023 campaign.
A versatile player who has dominated in a number of roles but does his best work in the contest through the middle while also moving forward to hit the scoreboard.
Has 13 best player mentions in his 17 games and has also kicked 13 goals.
69. NIC SCHWARZ
(Flinders Park, Adelaide Footy League)
Continuing on from his standout 2023 season with Flinders Park, Schwarz has been dominant yet again.
The former South Adelaide midfielder is a skilled and versatile player who can have a major impact on the ball with his ability to win the footy inside and deal to teammates, and can also move up the ground to kick goals.
Has 11 best player nods and 13 goals in 19 games.
68. CAMPBELL WILDMAN
(Tanunda, Barossa Light and Gawler Football Association)
Joining Tanunda after winning the 2023 AdFL D1 flag with Prince Alfred OC, Wildman has starred for the Magpies.
The former Sturt and Port Adelaide man is a smooth midfielder with impressive skills and a good footy IQ who can cut up opposition with his disposal.
Has six best player nods and seven goals in 11 games.
67. BEN HAREN
(Lockleys, Adelaide Footy League)
One of the Adelaide Footy League’s top forwards, Haren continues to dominate for the Demons.
The former Sydney and South Adelaide key position player is an athletic and mobile big man who covers ground well, takes big marks and boots goals from anywhere.
Has 83 goals and nine best player nods through his 21 games in division three.
66. TOM KEOUGH
(Southern Mallee, River Murray Football League)
The former West Adelaide captain and Gold Coast- listed player has been the perfect leader for Southern Mallee since it entered the league in 2023.
The Suns captain is one of the most versatile players in the competition and has the ability to impact the game behind the ball, in the contest or up front.
A strong and explosive player who possesses elite skills, Keough has 16 goals in 11 appearances and has been his side’s best on seven occasions.
65. MITCH WILKINS
(Myponga-Sellicks, Great Southern Football League)
One of the most versatile players in the competition, Wilkins has impressed around the ground for the Mudlarks.
Strong in the air and at ground level, Wilkins has clean skills and can damage a side with his ability to win the footy, keep opposition players quiet and distribute to his teammates under pressure.
Has 13 best player nods and 16 goals in 19 games.
64. JAKE JOHANSEN
(Salisbury North, Adelaide Footy League)
Johansen has been a match winner for the Hawks in season 2024.
Battles hard to win his own footy, is one of the best distributors in the division and also has no issue hitting the scoreboard to boot important majors.
Has 49 majors and five best player performances in 16 games.
63. AIDAN THATCHER
(Golden Grove, Adelaide Footy League)
One of the top defenders in the Adelaide Footy League, Thatcher has been a force for Golden Grove in 2024.
A tireless worker at the back who can stand on a number of forwards, Thatcher’s aerial and ground level contest work and ability to read the play makes him a standout for the Kookaburras.
Has 10 best player nods in 18 games.
62. CALLUM TONKIN
(Encounter Bay, Great Southern Football League)
A superstar ruckman in the GSFL and SA country footy, Tonkin has had one of his best Encounter Bay seasons so far in 2024.
The tall’s tap work consistently gives his midfielders first look at the footy and his ability to take strong marks around the ground and find teammates efficiently makes him an extremely valuable asset.
Has 17 best player mentions in 19 games for his club.
61. MATTHEW BROADBENT
(Henley, Adelaide Footy League)
Joining Henley after a starring career with Port Adelaide and South Adelaide, Broadbent has been a major reason behind his club’s undefeated season so far.
A versatile and skilled player who can slot in behind the footy or do damage through the middle, Broadbent’s run and carry and elite delivery makes him a weapon for the Sharks.
Has three best player nods and three goals in 10 games.
60. CAM RANKIN
(Sacred Heart OC, Adelaide Footy League)
A reliable onballer for SHOC, Rankin has been an important part of his team’s makeup again this year and has produced a strong season in div one.
Often an x-factor in the middle with his competitiveness in the contest and his ability to find teammates in space.
Has 10 best player mentions and five goals in 16 games.
59. JOHANN WAGNER
(Lincoln South, Port Lincoln Football League)
A major star of SA country footy, playing-coach Wagner has been dominant for Lincoln South this season.
Wagner is a strong and athletic player who can perform as a skilled and damaging forward or play through the middle with his ability to win his own footy and distribute at a high efficiency.
Has 55 goals through his 14 games for the Eagles so far and was also important for SA Country in its win against WA Country.
58. STEVE BURTON
(South Gawler, Barossa Light and Gawler Football Association)
Winner of the 2022 and 2023 BLGFA medals, Burton has continued his impressive production for the Lions this year.
A tough player who runs all day and finds plenty of the footy, Burton always makes the right decisions and can take over a game with his execution.
Has eight best player nods and 22 goals in 16 games and also played SANFL footy for Adelaide this year.
57. MICHAEL MCMAHON
(Glenunga, Adelaide Footy League)
An integral part of the Rams yet again this year, McMahon has been as damaging as ever in division one.
One of the league’s most versatile players, McMahon has a great tank, impressive skills and can play up front, behind the ball or through the middle if needed.
Has six best player nods and 36 goals in 13 games and recently booted seven in the second semi final against Port District.
56. ANGUS POOLE
(Lockleys, Adelaide Footy League)
Former Woodville-West Torrens star Angus Poole joined Lockleys after a successful stint with Kadina in the Yorke Peninsula and has been dominant since in div three.
A tough player who runs all day and works hard in the contest, Poole wins important contested footy for the Demons and is one of the competition’s best distributors.
Has nine best player nods and 18 goals in 17 games.
55. JOSH HOLYOAK
(Edwardstown, Adelaide Footy League)
While Edwardstown has struggled in the division this year, club captain Holyoak has continued to impress.
A dominant inside player and ball magnet who covers plenty of ground, distributes well and also boots goals, Holyoak leads his side by example with standout performances each week.
Has 11 best player nods and 15 goals in 17 games.
54. JARMAN SIGAL
(Brighton, Adelaide Footy League)
One of the standout defenders in division one, Sigal has built on his strong 2023 to put together a starring season so far in 2024.
Also a member of Adelaide’s SANFL side, Sigal is capable of doing a job on any Adelaide Footy League forward and a great distributor off of the backline.Has five best player performances in 12 games.
53. ZACH SPROULE
(Port Noarlunga, Southern Football League)
Former GWS and South Adelaide player Sproule has been a dominant presence up front and around the ground for the Cockledivers.
An athletic and tireless player who takes impressive marks and kicks big goals, Sproule can completely take over a game and leads the league in goalkicking so far this season.
Has 72 majors to lead the competition as well as eight best player nods in 20 games.
52. LOUIS SHARRAD
(Port District, Adelaide Footy League)
A gun mid during his time in the SANFL with Woodville-West Torrens and Adelaide, Sharrad has been a standout for Port District this year.
Sharrad provides a powerful presence through the middle and on the wing, often exploding with ball in hand before damaging opposition with his disposal.
Has nine goals and eight best player nods in 15 games.
51. ALEX BARNS
(Morphettville Park, Adelaide Footy League)
Barns produced one of his best local SA footy seasons yet this season, dominating for the Roos in the ruck and around the ground.
An athletic and strong player with great all-round skills, Barns has the ability to give his midfielders first use with elite tap work, take big marks, distribute efficiently around the ground and also kick important goals as a forward.
Has 10 best player performances and 22 goals in 17 games and also claimed the div four medal.
50. D’ARCY MITCHELL
(Flagstaff Hill, Southern Football League)
A major signing from Glenunga in division one of the Adelaide Footy League, Mitchell has been dominant for the Falcons so far this year.
A tall player with the ability to play key positions at either end of the ground, Mitchell is capable of taking big marks and can also finish in front of goal when needed.
Has 11 best player nods and 19 goals in 20 games.
49. KANE SHERLOCK
(Henley, Adelaide Footy League)
One of West Adelaide’s most promising players in 2023, Sherlock was a major pick-up for Henley ahead of its 2024 division three season.
The 21-year-old can play a number of roles around the ground including behind the ball and through the midfield, is one of the division’s cleanest players in the contest and applies strong tackle pressure each week.
Has eight best player performances in 19 games.
48. ZAC RICHARDS
(Border Districts, Kowree Naracoorte Tatiara Football League)
Winner of the KNTFL Mail Medal for the second consecutive season, Richards has been a standout for Border Districts yet again.
A strong leader with a big tank who possesses reliable skills by hand or foot and can have an impact around the ground or in front of goal.
Has 23 goals in 18 games to go along with nine best player nods.
47. TOM WAGNER
(Payneham Norwood Union, Adelaide Footy League)
Arriving at PNU last year after time with Norwood, Wagner has played a significant part in the Falcons’ strong run this year.
Capable of playing up front or through the midfield, Wagner’s skill and versatility makes him one of his side’s most damaging players.
Has nine best player nods and 31 goals in 20 games and has been one of the best in finals.
46. CRAIG PITT
(Prince Alfred OC, Adelaide Footy League)
Prince Alfred OC’s playing-coach has been highly influential for his team again this season.
A versatile star, the former Glenelg gun can play anywhere but is most effective through the middle or up front as a smart target forward – a position he can dominate in.
Booted 20 goals in 18 games this year.
45. JOEL PARKER-BOERS
(Hahndorf, Hills Football League)
A star across halfback and in the middle, Parker-Boers has this year established himself as one of the HFL’s star players.
Calm and efficient with ball in hand, the Magpies gun always finds time and space in possession and damages teams with his carry and efficient disposal.
Has 11 best player nods in 15 games and was named the best player in the SA Country Championships.
44. JED SPENCE
(Payneham Norwood Union, Adelaide Footy League)
Joining PNU ahead of last season, Spence has been a major standout in the midfield for the Falcons.
Extremely skilled by hand and foot, Spence applies consistent tackle pressure in the contest, creates for his teammates effortlessly with ball in hand and can also hit the scoreboard.
Has nine best player performances and 14 goals in 17 games.
43. JOSH SCOTT
(Jervois, River Murray Football League)
One of the best forwards in SA country footy, former Glenelg star Josh Scott remains one of the top RMFL players this season.
A versatile forward who does valuable work around the ground, Scott can take big grabs, boot important goals and create for others with his reliable disposal.
Has 61 goals to lead the competition as well as 12 best player nods in 17 games.
42. BRAD NOBLE
(Sacred Heart OC, Adelaide Footy League)
A consistent performer for SHOC, Noble has emerged as one of the AdFL’s top on-ballers this year.
Noble is a tough competitor who provides valuable skill inside whether he is winning his own footy or setting others up with his clearance work and accurate disposal.
Has racked up 14 best player mentions in his 20 games.
41. RYLEY MAITLAIND
(Moonta, Yorke Peninsula Football League)
A superstar for Moonta last season, Maitland has put together another terrific campaign for the Demons.
The fierce onballer always attacks the contest with courage and is one of the best in the competition at getting his arms free to distribute the footy.
Has 15 best player nods and nine goals in 18 games and claimed the Mail Medal this season.
40. MARK ROWE
(North Haven, Adelaide Footy League)
This year’s division three medallist, Rowe produced a standout season for North Haven.
One of the competition’s hardest workers, Rowe leads vocally and through his attack at the contest for the Magpies, winning plenty of contested footy for his side, dealing to teammates efficiently and also hitting the scoreboard regularly.
Has 12 best player mentions and 16 goals in 19 games.
39. STEVE JACKSON
(Broadview, Adelaide Footy League)
Joining Broadview after a strong career with Weeroona Bay in the Whyalla FL, Jackson has been a standout in the contest for the Tigers.
A ball magnet who uses it as well as anyone in the competition, Jackson has no trouble winning plenty of the footy and releasing teammates in space or creating goalkicking opportunities.
Has eight best player performances and seven goals in 16 games.
38. PETER BAMPTON
(Lobethal, Hills Football League)
The former Norwood star has picked up from where he left off last season, proving to be Lobethal’s top player yet again.
Bampton is a workhorse through the midfield and does his best work inside, applying tackle pressure without the ball and disposing brilliantly with it while also moving up the ground to hit the scoreboard.
Has 12 best player mentions and nine goals in 13 games.
37. BLAKE PENNEY
(Tea Tree Gully, Adelaide Footy League)
TTG’s star ruckman, Penney has led by example for his side this season.
A skilled big man who hits mids with great tap-work and can also take big marks, Penney can be one of the most impactful players in division one on his day.
Has 12 best player nods through his 18 games and remains one of the top rucks in the AdFL.
36. CHARLIE PRIDHAM
(Glenunga, Adelaide Footy League)
The former Goodwood youngster joined Grima’s Glenunga for season 2024 and has been a standout almost every week.
Pridham has starred across the backline or through the midfield for the Rams, providing strong run and carry and reliable distribution to become one of the top side’s key players.
Has 11 best player mentions and eight goals in 19 games.
35. NICK GREGURKE
(Nuriootpa, Barossa Light and Gawler Football Association)
Nuriootpa’s star onballer this season, Gregurke has put together a fantastic 2024 campaign so far.
A hardworking player with a great set of hands, Gregurke is a ball magnet who uses the footy exceptionally well and remains a major threat in the air each week.
Has 12 best players and nine goals in 14 games and claimed the Mail Medal.
34. ALEX CAILOTTO
(Sacred Heart OC, Adelaide Footy League)
Sacred Heart OC’s star playing-coach, Cailotto has led from the front for Hearts playing a dominant ruck and forward utility role.
One of the strongest targets in division one, Cailotto can boot bags of goals up front or feed midfielders with elite tap-work and distribution.
Has two best player nods and 19 goals in 17 games.
33. SAM CALLINS
(Mt Barker, Hills Football League)
A standout in SA country footy in recent years, Callins helped to guide a young Mt Barker side to finals in 2024.
A contested beast who does the dirty work for his side and can also explode from congestion and set up teammates with his reliable disposal, Callins is consistently dangerous for the Roos.
Has 13 best player nods and seven goals in 17 games.
32. JAMES WARTON
(Rostrevor OC, Adelaide Footy League)
Warton has had an outstanding season in the midfield for Rostrevor OC.
A workhorse who runs all day, Warton does major damage to opposition at stoppage with his ability to find the ball and deal to teammate efficiently and also provides important run and carry and disposal outside of stoppage.
Has eight best player performances and 10 goals in 18 games.
31. CAMERON CRAIG
(Keith, Kowree Naracoorte Tatiara Football League)
A star signing for Keith alongside Aaron Young this season, Craig has been dominant at the back.
A smart and athletic backman who reads the play as well as anyone in the KNTFL and distributes efficiently around the ground, Craig is capable of locking down any forward in the KNTFL.
Has eight best player nods in 14 games.
30. WILL COMBE
(Crystal Brook, Northern Areas Football Association)
Combe has been a star for hometown club Crystal Brook since returning after a strong career with North Adelaide in the SANFL.
The gun onballer was part of the 2022 SANFL Advertiser Team of the Year and has continued his form at local level since, hunting the ball in the contest to either set up teammates with precise disposal or hit the scoreboard himself.
One of the best runners and athletes in the NAFA, Combe has 15 best player nods in 16 games, has booted 32 goals and was one of SA Country’s best against WA Country.
29. MATT ROSE
(Port District, Adelaide Footy League)
Rose’s arrival at Port District after a strong career with South Adelaide marked a major move for the club and has them competing for a flag again in 2024.
A damaging halfback/wing this year who reads the play as well as anyone, provides important run and carry and top drawer distribution.
Has nine best player nods and four goals in 19 games.
28. LACHLAN MCNAMARA
(Prince Alfred OC, Adelaide Footy League)
A longtime star for the reigning D1 premier, PAOC captain McNamara has been at his best so far in 2024.
McNamara is one of his side’s most damaging players and can fill a number of roles, using his clean skills and impressive distribution or finishing in front of goal to cause problems for opposition.
Has 11 best player nods and nine goals in 15 games.
27. LEWIS JOHNSTON
(Golden Grove, Adelaide Footy League)
Capable of doing a job in multiple roles for Golden Grove, Johnston has been one of the standouts of div one this season.
The former Adelaide and Norwood player has a great feel for the game and a high footy IQ, often controlling games behind the ball and on the wing.
Has six best player performances and six goals in his 19 games.
26. TYSON HONE
(Mt Lofty, Hills Football League)
This year’s HFL Mail Medallist, former Sturt player Hone has had a strong season with the Devils.
A star around the ground for his side, Hone wins plenty of the contested footy, cuts opposition up with his disposal and can also hit the scoreboard.
Has 10 best player mentions and 14 goals in 20 games and was a Country Championships standout.
25. SEB KERRISH
(Sacred Heart OC, Adelaide Footy League)
A star halfback who can move up and down the flanks as well as anyone, Kerrish has been at his best for SHOC this season.
An explosive player with a damaging leg, Kerrish can intercept attacks and cut opposition up with elite distribution and remains one of his side’s most consistent weapons.
Has 12 best player nods in 18 games.
24. MITCH DUVAL
(Unley, Adelaide Footy League)
Star key player Duval has been one of the best players in division three and a standout for Unley this season.
The former West Adelaide and Woodville-West Torrens SANFL League player can control the backline with ease, reading deliveries to take big intercept marks and also distributing at a high efficiency to teammates up the ground.
Can also hit the scoreboard, with 12 goals to go along with his 11 best player nods in 21 games.
23. JORDAN WEST
(Glenunga, Adelaide Footy League)
The former Woodville-West Torrens big has been a major boost in the ruck for Glenunga this season.
West is a strong and skilled player who has had standout performances against some of the top division’s best sides, impressing in the ruck and also impacting the game around the ground and in front of goal.
Has 12 best player mentions and six goals through his 19 games and has been a top performer in finals.
22. NATHANIEL PAREDES
(Port Noarlunga, Southern Football League)
Well-known for his performances as captain of St Mary’s in the NT, Paredes has been a sensational pick-up for Andrew Jarman and the Cockledivers in the SFL through the last two seasons.
A strong and skilled player who can fill a number of roles around the ground, Paredes is hard at the footy and can distribute or finish in front of goal efficiently off of either side of his body.
Has 42 goals and 17 best player mentions in his 20 games.
21. JESSE MCKINNON
(Victor Harbor, Great Southern Football League)
The 2023 GSFL Mail Medallist, Victor Harbor captain Jesse McKinnon has been dominant next to Bryce Gibbs and Ben Heaslip through the Roos midfield.
A big-bodied player who wins plenty of the contested footy each week and explodes from stoppage to set up his teammates with precise disposal.
McKinnon has 14 best player nods and 10 goals through his 19 games so far.
20. KORY BEARD
(Lock, Great Flinders Football League)
The former Sturt and Marble Range star has taken the reins as playing-coach at his hometown club and has been dominant yet again in season 2024 to further establish himself as one of local SA footy’s top players.
An athletic and versatile player for the Roos, Beard can have an impact through the middle, behind the ball or up front, displaying brilliant skill overhead and by either foot or hand as well as the ability to find teammates when under pressure.
Has 67 majors through his 13 games so far and is a major chance to lead his side to a grand final appearance.
19. CAM SHENTON
(Golden Grove, Adelaide Footy League)
Shenton has been a star for Golden Grove through multiple seasons and 2024 has been no exception.
A versatile weapon with the ability to play back or in the contest, Shenton wins plenty of the footy for the Kookaburras and is one of his side’s most reliable in disposal.
Has seven best player performances and four goals in 19 games.
18. BRAD MCKENZIE
(Payneham Norwood Union, Adelaide Footy League)
The former North Melbourne and Norwood gun has been a star for the Falcons yet again this year.
McKenzie boasts clean skills off of the deck and by hand and foot and his ability to impact a game at the back or through the midfield makes him one of PNU’s most dangerous players.
Has 10 best player nods and five goals in 18 games.
17. JOSH GLENN
(Golden Grove, Adelaide Footy League)
Dominant for Golden Grove after joining last year and winning the club’s Best and Fairest, Glenn has had another strong season for the Kookaburras.
A versatile utility who can play up front or do damage in the contest, Glenn is a strong and athletic player who boasts great hand and foot skills and can take a game by the scruff of the neck with his all-round ability.
Has nine best player performances and 21 goals in 16 games.
16. JOEY HAINES
(Port District, Adelaide Footy League)
One of multiple key inclusions for Port District this season, Haines has starred across halfback for his new side.
The former South Adelaide gun reads play well, boasts great ability overhead and can damage opposition with penetrating disposal.
Has seven best player performances and five goals in 19 games.
15. SAM COLQUHOUN
(Tanunda, Barossa Light and Gawler Football Association)
Colquhoun has had a brilliant 2024 campaign as Tanunda’s playing-coach.
The Magpies star can play a number of roles around the ground and has guided his club to top spot through his standout play and leadership, dominating the contest, cutting opposing defences up with his disposal and also hitting the scoreboard.
The former Port Adelaide and Sturt star has 30 goals and 11 best player performances in 16 games.
14. JAKE PITMAN
(Golden Grove, Adelaide Footy League)
Former Norwood gun Pitman has played at a high level yet again for the Kookaburras this season.
A ball magnet who is a skilled and efficient user, Pitman loves doing the dirty work in the contest for Golden Grove and often helps to create a number of goalkicking opportunities for his side each week.
Has 11 best player nods and seven goals in 19 games and finished runner-up in the div one medal.
13. BRETT TURNER
(Echunga, Hills Football League)
The biggest signing in the Hills FL this season, Turner has dominated for Echunga since joining the club after a starring SANFL career with Glenelg and the Crows.
A big-bodied midfielder who can damage the opposition around the ground, Turner is a contested footy machine who racks up clearances with ease and can also hit the scoreboard.
Has 15 best player nods and 18 goals in his 16 games and has been a positive for Echunga during a challenging season results-wise for the club so far.
12. BRYCE GIBBS
(Victor Harbor, Great Southern Football League)
One of the biggest signings in local SA footy for 2024, Gibbs has been a standout in a number of roles for Victor Harbor so far.
A hard runner who covers ground as well as anyone in the competition, Gibbs boasts exceptional skills in the air and at ground level and has also performed while up front with his ability to finish.
Has six best player mentions and 23 goals in 12 games and will undoubtedly be one to watch in the GSFL grand final.
11. SAM GRAY
(Port District, Adelaide Footy League)
The former Port Adelaide and Sydney player has been a weapon since arriving at Port District in 2022 and is having another strong campaign.
A versatile player who is able to fill a number of roles for his side, Gray is an excellent user of the footy and can do damage through the middle in the contest or have an impact up front.
Has 14 best player mentions and 15 goals in 20 games.
10. BEN KENNEDY
(Myponga-Sellicks, Great Southern Football League)
After a strong 2023, Kennedy has picked up where left off for the Mudlarks this year, dominating through the midfield for the Mudlarks.
The former Melbourne and Collingwood man is a supreme athlete who is strong in the contest, takes big marks and possesses top drawer skills by hand and foot.
Has 16 best player nods and nine goals in 18 games.
9. SCOTT LYCETT
(Port District, Adelaide Footy League)
One of the biggest signings in local SA footy this season, former West Coast and Port Adelaide ruck Lycett has impressed for Port District.
Strong and skilled in the ruck, Lycett gives his mids brilliant service each week and is also a big marking presence across the ground.
Has 11 best player nods and 13 goals in 19 games.
8. AARON YOUNG
(Keith, Kowree Naracoorte Tatiara Football League)
Former North Adelaide star and Magarey Medallist Aaron Young has been a star for Keith since joining the KNTFL after retiring from SANFL footy.
A machine in the midfield and up front who finds the ball and creates space for himself or others, Young’s ability to explode from stoppage and boot goals or set up chances for others makes him one o the South East’s best.
Has 42 majors and 12 best player nods in 19 games.
7. BEN HEASLIP
(Victor Harbor, Great Southern Football League)
Heaslip joined Victor Harbor alongside former South Adelaide teammate Bryce Gibbs ahead of this season and has been the standout player in the GSFL since.
Starring through the midfield, Heaslip’s big tank, ability to win hard contests in the air or at ground level and either set his teammates up for goal or create chances for himself makes him one of the toughest players to combat in the competition.
Has 14 best player nods and 14 goals in 15 games for the top spot Roos.
6. MITCH GRIGG
(Athelstone, Adelaide Footy League)
The 2024 FA Bloch Medallist, Grigg has had a sensational second season with Athelstone.
A tough player who is a contested footy beast, covers the ground well and damages opposition with his accurate left boot through the middle or up front, Grigg’s skills and leadership helped to make Athelstone a contender in 2024.
Has 12 best player nods and 34 goals in 21 games.
5. JACK TRENGOVE
(Kybybolite, Kowree Naracoorte Tatiara Football League)
The former Melbourne captain and Prince Alfred OC superstar made the decision to return to his hometown club after his second flag with the Old Reds, Trengove has starred in the KNTFL.
A workhorse on the ball who wins plenty of his own footy and provides damaging run and carry, Trengove is one of the best distributors in the South East and sets up teammates with a number of goalkicking opportunities.
Has nine best player nods and five goals in 12 games.
4. DANIEL MENZEL
(Coorong, River Murray Football League)
The former Geelong star has pulled on the blue and white hoops for the Coorong Cats this season after retiring from SANFL football and playing for Penola in 2023.
Menzel can completely dominate the game through the middle or up front with his ability to win plenty of the contested footy and distribute to teammates efficiently, or boot goals from anywhere in and around the forward 50.
The Cats playing-coach has five best player appearances and 53 goals in 15 games.
3. ANDREW BRADLEY
(Kybybolite, Kowree Naracoorte Tatiara Football League)
Joining Kybybolite alongside Trengove, Bradley has been a force for the Tigers in 2024.
The former Glenelg captain and premiership player has filled a number of roles on the ball, up and back for his hometown club and has been dominant through the midfield with his relentless attack on the footy and precise disposal.
Has 13 goals and 12 best player nods in 14 games and has been a major reason behind the club’s drastic turnaround from last in 2023 to top spot and a grand final appearance this year.
2. MATTHEW NUNN
(Payneham Norwood Union, Adelaide Footy League)
Signing with PNU after a starring career with Norwood, the former Redlegs premiership captain has dominated for the Falcons.
A skilled and gritty player in the contest, Nunn consistently finds the footy and teammates around the ground and is one of the competition’s most accurate distributors.
Has 14 best player mentions and 10 goals through 19 games.
1. ABE DAVIS
(Glenunga, Adelaide Footy League)
The top player for AdFL division one’s top side and winner of the Keith Sim OAM Medal for the second consecutive season.
Glenunga captain Abe Davis is a versatile weapon for the Rams who wins plenty of the footy in the contest and delivers to teammates efficiently under pressure and also does damage up front with his impressive marking and goalkicking ability.
Has 14 best player nods and 41 goals in 19 games.
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