The AFL's Gather Round concept has been a raging success over three years, giving South Australia an opportunity to showcase their state as they play host in the festival of footy.
But over the three iterations of Gather Round, who has stood out in their performance?
Honourable Mentions:
- Fremantle forward Josh Treacy (2025) - 11 possessions, six goals and eight marks
- St Kilda midfielder Brad Crouch (2023) - 33 disposals, two goals, nine clearances and 529 metres gained
- Adelaide forward Darcy Fogarty (2023) - 16 touches, five goals, 12 score involvements, 10 marks and two goal assists
1Tom Papley
The Swans small forward was the difference in the club's 2023 Gather Round match-up against Richmond, toying with the Tigers on the Adelaide Oval.
Papley kicked six goals from 25 touches, but also directly found a teammate in two occasions, setting up a pair of majors to ensure the victory.
The Sydney livewire also stuffed the stat sheet, recording 13 score involvements, six inside 50s and five clearances.
