One of the additions to Premier League season 2015 are the two ‘special rounds’ – Blockbuster Sunday and Anzac Day. Premier League matches on Anzac Day are a chance to pay tribute to the sacrifice of the servicemen and women of Australia who served in all wars and celebrate the Anzac spirit.

As well as the clubs holding Anzac ceremonies on game day, a 'Spirit Medal' was awarded by the match referees, to the player in each match considered to best exemplify the Anzac spirit – skill, courage, self-sacrifice, teamwork and fair play.

Congratulations to the following players who received the Spirit Medal in their respective matches on such a special occasion.

 

ANZAC DAY SPIRIT MEDAL WINNERS

 

SOUTH ADELAIDE V EASTERN

MEN’S SPIRIT MEDAL WINNER:

 

JORDAN DODMAN, Eastern

20 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 4 steals, 4 blocks in 23 minutes court time.

 

WOMEN’S SPIRIT MEDAL WINNER:

 

MOLLY MCKENDRICK, South Adelaide

16 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assist, 3 steals, 1 block in 30 minutes court time.

 

NORTH ADELAIDE V NORWOOD

MEN’S SPIRIT MEDAL WINNER:

 

ADAM SCHILD, North Adelaide

14 points, 12 rebounds, 1 block in 40 minutes court time.

 

WOMEN’S SPIRIT MEDAL WINNER:

REBECCA DUKE, Norwood

6 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 blocks in 16 minutes court time.

 

WOODVILLE V STURT

MEN’S SPIRIT MEDAL WINNER:

CAMERON WILSON, Woodville

11 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals in 26 minutes court time.

Cameron Wilson received the Spirit Medal for his display of skill and leadership as he backed up import Ian Nixson, leading his team to a big win and top position on the ladder.

Wilson finished with 11 points and four rebounds and his defensive effort was superb, picking up three steals during the contest.

 

WOMEN’S SPIRIT MEDAL WINNER:

TESS KEENAN, Woodville

7 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal in 25 minutes court time.

Tess Keenan was awarded the Spirit Medal on the ANZAC day clash. While Keenan finished with only seven points, her effort on both ends of the floor made her a stand out performer.

Keenan was continuously picking herself up off the floor as she threw her body into rebound battles and diving on loose balls. Her composure at the point and orchestrating the Warriors offence was important for the home side to keep their lead in the second half.

 

SOUTHERN V WEST ADELAIDE

MEN’S SPIRIT MEDAL WINNER:

DAVID STURNER, West Adelaide

33 points, 16 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal in 27 minutes court time.

 

WOMEN’S SPIRIT MEDAL WINNER:

KATE SHEIRLAW, West Adelaide

19 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assists, 1 steal in 29 minutes court time.