WJ HUGHES MEDAL NIGHT 2025

WJ HUGHES MEDAL NIGHT 2025

A night of celebration for all, and an unforgettable one for Matty Parker, who etched his name into South Fremantle Football Club history as the 2025 WJ Hughes Medal winner.

Parker’s impact was undeniable throughout the season, his intensity and flair on full display as he led the Bulldogs on and off the field.

Finishing runner-up by only 3 votes, was Jake Florenca, whose tireless work rate and commitment were again central to the Bulldogs engine room, earning him the N MacDonald Memorial Trophy. In third place, Tom Blechynden was recognised with the Past Players & Officials Trophy. 

The John Gerovich Trophy for Leading Goalkicker went to Trey Ruscoe, whose presence inside 50 and accuracy in front of goal proved pivotal across the season.

Rising star Jaxon Artemis claimed the Shearer Family Trophy for Best First-Year Player, highlighting his smooth transition into senior football and exciting potential for the years ahead.

The Culver Family Award for The Red Collar Player of the Year was awarded to Jack Green, recognised for his resilience and determination throughout the season. Chad Pearson, who continues to set standards across the Club, received the Warren Medal for Best Clubman.

Capping off the League accolades, Hamish Free was named Player of the Finals after a standout September campaign.

Congratulations also to Nick Stuhldreier and Toby Whan, who were crowned Fairest and Best in the Reserves and Colts respectively.

To all the winners for 2025, congratulations on the year!

LEAGUE AWARDS WINNERS:

WJ Hughes Medal (Fairest and Best):  Matty Parker

N MacDonald Memorial Trophy (Runner-up): Jake Florenca

Past Player & Officials Trophy (Third Place): Tom Blechynden

John Gerovich Trophy (Leading Goalkicker): Trey Ruscoe

Shearer Family Trophy (Best First-Year Player): Jaxon Artemis

Culver Family Award (Courage and Perseverance): Jack Green

Warren Medal (Best Clubman): Chad Pearson

Player of the Finals: Hamish Free

RESERVES AWARDS WINNERS:

Roy McGuinness Medal (Fairest and Best): Nick Stuhldreier

Centurion Club Award (Runner-up): Jack Green

Harold Harper Award (Third Place): Robbie Turnbull

Player of the Finals: Tarkyn Etherington

COLTS AWARDS WINNERS:

Dave Ingraham Memorial Medal & City of Fremantle Mayoral Trophy (Fairest and Best): Toby Whan

L & F Mihaljevich Award (Runner-up): Lucas Cattalini

Life Members Award (Third Place): Jacob Donald

Len Gilchrist Award (Leading Goalkicker): Ryda Luke

PP&O’s Trademark Player of the Year: Health Wilson

Best Clubman Award: Logan Finlayson

Best First-Year Player: Byron Foster