Pair of Panthers Returning for 2018

Panthers duo Matt Rose and Abe Davis have committed to South Adelaide for season 2018.

Vice-captain Matt Rose enjoyed another consistent season in blue and white, finishing third in Knuckey Cup voting.

Playing in a variety of new roles in 2017, Rose was also recognised for his reliable play by being named in the Advertiser Team of the Year squad of 40.

The big bodied utility has played 74 games for South since coming to the Club from Port Adelaide and averaged 22.7 touches through 18 games in 2017.

Abe Davis played 13 games in his debut season for the Panthers, after being recruited to the Club from the Sydney Swans.

Thanks to the Panthers injury woes in 2017, Davis also displayed his versatility throughout the year, starting the year in the midfield and ending as a key forward.