The club has had a terrific year and won several Football South league competitions, pride of place being taken by the senior Premier League championship for the 13th time. Tim Horner was also named as the Otago Coach of the Year last night.
However, a missing cog in the red Caversham machine for today's match is Golden Boot winner Tom Jackson, whose 26-goal tally was a critical factor in winning the FPL. But the star striker is not available, and will play for Wellington in the summer national league.
Jackson's younger brother Lewis is likely to lead the Caversham attack. He, too, was among the awards, being named young player of the year, and his undoubted skills should be on show in today's match against Cashmere.
Lewis may not have his brother's explosive physical presence, but he is still developing his skills, and has the more subtle quality of ''ghosting'' into attacking positions. His tally of 15 in 17 matches is testament to his eye for goals.
But it is not only Caversham that has a set of brothers. Cashmere has Tom and Dan Schwarz at the back, a highly rated defensive duo. As for knowledge of Caversham, the Cashmere captain Tom knows the Reds, since he played for Caversham when he first arrived in Dunedin in 2010.
Schwarz has been an integral part of Cashmere's success in winning three straight Premier League titles, and a couple of Chatham Cup medals along the way.
Yet Cashmere stumbled last time out against Ferrymead Bays, losing 3-1 to the third-placed Mainland side.
Last year the same SIL championship fixture produced a clear 3-0 win to Cashmere, and this year coach Horner is seeking to balance the books with a Caversham win, to add to the club's crowded trophy shelf.
If Caversham hits the form that flattened most opposition this season, the match will at least be competitive, especially in winter conditions, although the absence of central defender Jude Fitzpatrick might be critical on a muddy pitch.
And with many Dunedin pitches in poor condition, the venue was changed from Tonga Park to Tahuna Park.
But the tantalising issue - whatever conditions are underfoot - will be comparison of the standard of football in both provinces.
There is reported support in Canterbury for a resumption of some enlarged version of a South Island league, which would clearly help bridge the gap between local football and a national league.
Otago Football annual awards recipients
Sportsperson (male), Tim McLennan; sportsperson (female), Alex McIntosh; coach of the year (male), Tim Horner; coach (female), Liza Whitson; Young male player, Lewis Jackson; young female player of the year, Sammy Murrell; male premier Golden Boot, Tom Jackson; female premier Golden Boot, Renee Bacon; premier league referee, Richard Roberts; masters player, Richard Smith; male personality, Tony Galloway. female personality, Nicky Britten, administrator, David Thomson; referee, Edward Cook; assistant referee, Jack Cowie; most promising referee, Francois Cuccurullo; people's choice volunteer, Sally Hicks.
Competitions: ODT Premier League, Caversham AFC; div 1, Caversham AFC; div 2, Mornington; div 3, Caversham AFC; div 4, Melchester Teckle; masters 35+, Mosgiel Plainsmen; masters 45+ Green Island 45s; Kingsgate women's premier, Dunedin Technical AFC; women's div 1, Roslyn Wakari Reserves; Frank Peacock Cup, Dunedin Technical AFC; Chinese Charity Cup, Caversham AFC; Blair Davidson Challenge Trophy, Dunedin Technical AFC.
