| League | South Australian National Football League |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | The best on ground in the SANFL Grand Final |
| History | |
| First award | 1981 |
| First winner | Russell Ebert |
| Most wins | Chris Gowans (2) |
| Most recent | Lachlan Hosie (2023) |
The Jack Oatey Medal is awarded to the best player during the SANFL Grand Final. It has been awarded since 1981.[1] In 2018, Mitch Grigg of Norwood became the first player to win the Jack Oatey Medal on a losing team, after his team were defeated by North Adelaide in the 2018 SANFL Grand Final.[2]
- ^ Lovett, Michael, ed. (2010). AFL Record Season Guide 2010. G. Slattery. p. 916. ISBN 978-0-9806274-5-9.
- ^ "Well done to @NorwoodFC Mitch Grigg, who is the first player to win the Jack Oatey Medal in a losing team. 6 goals and 31 disposals 🏅". Twitter. Norwood Football Club. 23 September 2018. Retrieved 23 September 2018.