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Laurence Andriani wins 2025 SANFL U16 Best and Fairest

West Adelaide midfielder Laurence Andriani has won the 2025 SANFL U16 Best and Fairest medal, the first Westies player since its introduction in 2022. Picture - Peter Argent

1 September 2025

By ALEXANDRA BULL

West Adelaide ball-magnet Laurence Andriani has won the 2025 SANFL U16 Best and Fairest medal, capping off a stellar season for the Bloods’ youngster.

Andriani polled votes in 14 matches, including seven first preferences, finishing two votes ahead of Central District’s Hugo Semmler (28 votes) and eight ahead of Sturt’s Taj Garrett (22 votes).

The SMOSH West Lakes product averaged a phenomenal 36.2 disposals, 5.9 marks, 6.1 tackles and 8.4 clearances and is the first West Adelaide player to win the U16 Best and Fairest Award since it was introduced in 2022.

South Adelaide’s Zemes Pilot, Norwood’s Mason Tambe and North Adelaide’s Harry Tamblyn tied for fourth place, all finishing on 16 votes, whilst North Adelaide’s Blake Amos rounded out the top five, finishing the season with 15 votes.

2025 SANFL U16 Best and Fairest Leaderboard

PLAYER CLUB VOTES
Laurence Andriani West Adelaide 30
Hugo Semmler Central District 28
Taj Garrett Sturt 22
Zemes Pilot South Adelaide 16
Mason Tambe Norwood 16
Harry Tamblyn North Adelaide 16
Blake Amos North Adelaide 15

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