Adelaide midfielder and half forward Ben Keays has been Awarded the Dr Brian Sando OAM Trophy for 2022.
The Award recognises one individual's outstanding professionalism and preparation to play at the highest level.
It was introduced in 2012 to honour the memory of long-serving Crows doctor and life member Brian Sando OAM, who passed away due to illness.
Keays enjoyed a standout year for the Club and averaged 26.6 disposals, 5.6 clearances and 4.8 tackles across 22 games.
Across three seasons at West Lakes, Keays has played all but six games since joining the Crows - a testament to his passion and commitment at the elite level.
He follows young teammate Ned McHenry, who won the Award in 2021.
Dr Brian Sando Award OAM Trophy winners:
2012 – Daniel Talia
2013 – Daniel Talia
2014 – Nathan van Berlo
2015 – Jake Lever
2016 – David Mackay
2017 – Rory Sloane
2018 – Tom Doedee
2019 - Reilly O’Brien
2020 - Andrew McPherson
2021 - Ned McHenry
2022 - Ben Keays
