GSFL 2025: Tigers speedster Ryan Davies awarded Peter Gligorevic Medal for stellar performance on Anzac Day

Railways midfielder Ryan Davies was lauded for a brilliant performance that was the embodiment of the fighting spirit in Friday’s Anzac Day clash against North Albany. Vietnam veteran Lyndsay Hortin presented Davies with the Peter Gligorevic Medal after the decisive 49-point victory over the Kangas. Named after the Vietnam veteran and Tigers stalwart who died earlier this year, the medal honoured the best player from the Great Southern Football League’s 2025 season opener. Davies was electric through the middle of the ground, using his pace to be a key link-up man for the home side. Tigers player-coach Bodhi Stubber said Davies had a “terrific day” and was a fitting winner of the medal on the big occasion. “He probably embodies the Anzac spirit of it,” he said. “He’s not very tall in stature but he’s got probably the biggest heart out of everybody. “He throws his body around like someone of his size probably shouldn’t. But he does it week in, week out and he’s not afraid to get in and get his hands dirty. “That’s what we love about Ryan.” The Tigers have now won the past five Anzac Day clashes and will be out to make it two-straight wins when they tackle Royals in round two on Saturday. Davies is expected to shoulder more midfield minutes given a hamstring injury to Logan Stubber on Friday while the club is hopeful Dylan Schorer will be fit to take on the Lions at Retravision Stadium after a lower leg injury on Anzac Day. The Lions were without Brayden and Dave Parker, ruckman Stephen Beal and key swingman Hamish McMorran in their opening round loss to Mt Barker.