Blake Drury is Adelaide’s 2026 SANFL Best and Fairest winner, after being awarded the medal at the Crows’ Malcolm Blight Medal event on Friday night.
Drury (85 votes) edged out runner up Lachlan Sholl (82 votes), and third-placed Chayce Jones (66 votes).
The 22-year-old Adelaide development player was the Crows’ most consistent performer, lining up in all 18 games this season.
He averaged 18.7 disposals, at 79 per cent efficiency, and 4.7 marks.
The utility also finished the campaign with a total of 31 goals, including hauls of four against West Adelaide in Round One, North Adelaide (Round 10) and again against the Bloods in Round 15.
Meanwhile, fellow Crows development player Cam Taheny claimed the 2026 Dean Bailey Award.
The award was created in honour of the late Dean Bailey, as a tribute to his passion for nurturing young footballers.
The Dean Bailey Award recognises the Club’s most impressive SANFL development player and is judged on performance, dedication to training and overall commitment to the team.
Taheny lined up in 16 games for the Crows’ SANFL side in 2026, averaging 12.3 disposals at 81 per cent efficiency, 4.1 marks and kicked 12 goals.
2026 Crows SANFL Best and Fairest top 10:
- Blake Drury - 85 votes
- Lachlan Sholl - 82
- Chayce Jones - 66
- Reilly O’Brien - 65
- Oscar Ryan - 64
- Billy Dowling - 61
- Finnbar Maley - 58
- Charlie Edwards - 57
- Sid Draper - 47
- Cam Taheny - 44
