Dansie McCauley 2025/26 Medal Winners
The Dansie McCauley Medal Awards capped off another remarkable season for South Australian cricket, highlighted by a historic achievement from our men’s team, who etched their names into the record books by securing back‑to‑back Sheffield Shield titles for the first time in SA history.
Held at Adelaide Oval, the evening celebrated the standout performers and defining moments of an unforgettable year for cricket in South Australia
Just days after being named the Sheffield Shield Final Player of the Match, quick Nathan McAndrew was awarded the Neil Dansie Medal as the best South Australian player.
Captain Jemma Barsby was recognised for her incredible all-round performances and leadership by being awarded the Andrea McCauley Medal.
McAndrew’s outstanding season across both formats proved pivotal for South Australia.
The 32‑year‑old finished as the state’s leading wicket‑taker in the Sheffield Shield and the third‑highest nationally, collecting 38 wickets at an average of 23.42.
He was just as influential in the One Day Cup, where he ranked fourth overall with 10 wickets at an impressive 13.8.
But it was the Sheffield Shield Final where the right arm quick was most important for South Australia, claiming six wickets across the match and scoring a vital 60 runs.
In a tight finish, McAndrew edged out runner-up Liam Scott (137 votes) and Mackenzie Harvey (125 votes) who finished third, to win his first Neil Dansie Medal.
Opener Henry Hunt was awarded the James Irwin Award as South Australia’s leading runscorer, with 673 runs at an average of 35.4.
However, Scott still walked away with some major honours, claiming the Lord Hampden Trophy as the leading Sheffield Shield vote‑getter for the season. His tally of 108 votes edged out McAndrew’s impressive 97.
The 25-year-old all-rounder also took the BBL MVP for the Adelaide Strikers following a break-out season, which saw him amass 310 runs at an average of 51.66 and claim seven wickets.
The emerging talent edged out leg spinner Lloyd Pope (30 votes) and English quick Jamie Overton (18) to claim top honours, capping off a breakout season that also earned him a place in the Team of the Tournament alongside Pope.
The leg spinner was the Adelaide Strikers leading wicket-taker with 15 wickets.
Barsby led from the front across the season, playing an instrumental role in South Australia’s hot streak, where they won six out of its last eight games.
Unfortunately, it still wasn’t enough to secure a finals berth, with South Australia narrowly missing out in the very last game of the season.
The 30-year-old all-rounder finished the season with 17 wickets at an average of 29, as well as 328 runs at an average of 41.
On three occasions, Barbsy stood tall in crucial South Australian run chases, delivering when it mattered most. Her unbeaten 42 against Queensland, a composed 33 against Victoria, and a match‑shaping 40 to topple the previously undefeated NSW all proved pivotal in SA’s success.
Batters Courtney Webb (465 runs at an average of 46.5) and Emma de Broughe (313 runs at an average of 28.45) finished second and third in the polls on 85 and 75.
Amanda-Jade Wellington took out the South Australian bowling trophy for the WNCL season, with 20 wickets at an average of 26.3.
South African opener Laura Wolvaardt continued her incredible run of form, taking out the Strikers MVP for WBBL11 after amassing 264 runs, at an average of 44.
Quick Darcie Brown claimed the most wickets for the Strikers (11 wickets at an average of 21.55) - finishing second to Wolvvardt in the MVP race.
Dynamic opening batsmen Mackenzie Harvey was crowned the Marsh One Day Cup Trophy MVP, finishing on 112 votes, after piling on 322 runs at an average of 53.7.
He finished well in front of McAndrew, who polled 55 votes.
Emerging all‑rounder Eleanor Larosa claimed her second consecutive Lauren Ebsary Medal, recognising a young player who made valuable contributions throughout the WNCL season with both bat and ball.
Young quick Campbell Thompson was awarded the Barry Jarman Trophy for the most improved player under 25, after shining on debut for South Australia against Queensland.
Conor McInerney earned the Barry ‘Nugget’ Rees Award for his passion, humility, honesty, integrity, teamwork and respect for the game of cricket.
Skipper Jemma Barsby was awarded the Tegan McPharlin Award for her efforts demonstrating core values and positively contributing to team culture.
Anne Dubiois and Jackson Gillespie were recognised for incredible individual seasons, being named the state Indigenous Players of the Year.
Full list of winners below:
Neil Dansie Award – Nathan McAndrew
Andrea McCauley Medal – Jemma Barsby
Lord Hampden Trophy (Sheffield Shield Player of the Year) – Liam Scott
One-Day Cup MVP – Mackenzie Harvey
Strikers WBBL MVP – Laura Wolvvardt
Strikers BBL MVP – Liam Scott
Tegan McPharlin Award (team culture) – Jemma Barsby
Barry ‘Nugget’ Rees Award (team culture) – Conor McInerney
Lauren Ebsary Award (best young player) – Eleanor Larosa
Barry Jarman Award (most improved) – Campbell Thompson
State Indigenous Female Player of the Year – Anne Dubois
State Indigenous Male Player of the Year – Jackson Gillespie
Peter Wang Award (best youth player) – Hayden Schiller
Under 19 Male Batting – Hayden Barbulovic
Under 19 Male Bowling – Jay Temme
Under 19 Female Batting – Indira Panelli
Under 19 Female Bowling – Tessie Kennedy and Ava Gaerth
Under 17 Male Batting – Tait Martin
Under 17 Male Bowling – Heyman Guru
Under 16 Female Batting – Ivy Hobbs
Under 16 Female Bowling – Riya Gupta and Lillian Thomas