Showdown 59: One-Point Drama, Custom Trophy & The Story Behind the Shield

Showdown 59 delivered exactly what footy fans live for: tension, momentum swings, and a finish so tight you could engrave it. The Crows edged Port Adelaide by a single point, with Cook stepping up as the hero in a match that will be talked about for a long time. If you missed the full match report, you can catch it here:  
 
But while the players were battling it out on the field, there’s a whole other story happening off it—one that we’re proud to be part of for years at Evright.

For Showdown 59, we created the Custom Trophy Showdown Shield—a piece designed to feel as big as the moment itself.
 
When you’re building custom trophies for a rivalry this iconic, it’s not just about “making something shiny.” It’s about creating an award that:
 

• Feels substantial in the hands
• Looks powerful on camera
• Represents the history and intensity of the Showdown
• Is built to last (because this rivalry isn’t going anywhere)

That’s what we aim for with every custom award we produce: a trophy that tells the story without needing words.

We also produced the Showdown Medal for this match—something we’re especially proud of, because we’ve made every single Showdown medal. A custom medal made for each and every Showdown Match for the player determined Best on Ground.
 
That’s a lot of history.
 
Every Showdown adds another chapter, and the medal becomes a physical marker of that moment in time. Whether it’s a blowout, a comeback, or a one-point thriller like Showdown 59, the custom medal is the “you were there, you did it” piece that lives on.
 
If you’re looking for medals or custom medals for your club, school, or event, the Showdown Medal is a great example of what’s possible when design, quality, and meaning come together.

One of the most important parts of the Showdown story is the record of winners—and that’s where the plaques come in.
 
Each Showdown, we:
 
Update the plaques for AFL
 
Update the plaques for AFLW
 
It’s detailed work, and it matters. Plaques are where history gets written down properly—names, dates, winners, and legacy. They’re the part fans might not always notice in the moment, but they’re essential for preserving the story year after year.
 
If you’ve ever needed plaques for an organisation, club, or workplace, you’ll know: the best plaques aren’t just accurate—they look good, they last, and they’re made with care.

At Evright, we’ve been creating awards and trophies for decades, and big moments like Showdown 59 are a reminder of why we do what we do. That's why we're the best trophy store in Adelaide and Australia.
 
Sport is emotion. It’s community. It’s pride.
 
And when the final siren goes and the dust settles, the trophy, medal, and plaques are what remain—symbols of effort, achievement, and bragging rights.

If you’ve been searching for a trophy store near me or the best trophy store Adelaide has to offer, we’d love to help.
 
We create:
 

• Custom trophies
• Custom awards
• Medals and custom medals
• Plaques
• Custom Plaques 

A wide range of awards and trophies for clubs, schools, councils, and corporate events
 
Whether you need something one-of-a-kind or a full event run, we can help you design it, produce it, and make sure it’s done right.

To the players, staff, and everyone involved for both Clubs —what a match. A one-point Showdown is the stuff of legends, and we’re proud to have played our part in creating the silverware that marks the moment.
 
Bring on the next one.