Showdown (AFL)
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The Showdown is the Australian rules football local derby played by the two Australian Football League teams from South Australia, the Adelaide and Port Adelaide football clubs. The first AFL premiers
Variety Showdown Trophy in 2025
After Federation the football scene in South Australia was characterised by a 'Port Adelaide vs The Rest' narrative. Pictured is a cartoon from 1928.
Players competing in a marking contest during Showdown 53
Labor politician and Norwood/Crows supporter Gordon Bilney said he would barrack for the Liberals before barracking for Port Adelaide.
Showdown Medal
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The Showdown Medal is the medal awarded to the player adjudged best on ground in the Showdown AFL match between Adelaide and Port Adelaide. It is thus similar to the Glendinning–Allan Medal awarded in
Showdown (AFL)
…For the 2020 season only, there was only one Showdown due to the premiership season being shortened to 17 rounds due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Showdown Medal is the medal awarded to the player adjudged best on ground in the Showdown AFL match. Below is a list of players who have played a senior game of…
Abbey Dowrick wearing her Showdown Medal in 2025
Robbie Gray holds the record for the most Showdown Medals, with five.
Sam Jacobs is one of two Crows to win the Medal on three occasions.