Jimmy Gadsden crowned Loddon Valley's best player for 2026
Marong midfielder Jimmy Gadsden topped the league's best-player rankings after winning the club best and fairest.
Jimmy Gadsden claimed the top spot in the Loddon Valley league's annual player rankings for season 2026, capping another dominant year for the midfielder. Gadsden featured in the club's best players 14 times across 20 regular games, including three of their four finals, and won the Panthers' best and fairest award.
Jimmy Gadsden narrowly missed the Harding Medal again, finishing runner-up for the second year in a row by just one vote. The ranking combined each club's weekly best-player votes, Addy ranking points, and Harding Medal tallies to build the list.
- 14 of 20 games
- Best players appearances
- 3 of 4
- Finals played
- 1 vote
- Harding Medal runner-up by
- Marong Panthers
- Club
Why it mattersThe annual ranking crowns the league's standout performer and shapes how fans and rivals see the competition's biggest talent.
AustraliaGadsden's win showcases the depth of country football in regional Victoria and attracts attention to the Loddon Valley league's competitive standard.
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