BACK TO BACK B & F MEDALS FOR GOUGH

An outstanding season from Morningside ruckman Jacob Gough has seen him take out his 2nd Devery-Kelly Medal for the fairest & Best award, held at the Morningside Football Club last Saturday night.

The 28-year-old polled votes in 11 games throughout  the season, collecting a total of 108 to win midfield duo Paul Shelton (89) and Ryan Holman (82 votes).

Gough capped off a fantastic season after being appointed co captain with Kent Abey and winning the 2009 QAFL Premiership. State selection and runner up in the Grogan Medal 

The popular ruckman led most of the way but found himself behind dynamic midfielder Paul Shelton who dominated the middle part of the season to lead by 8 votes at the end of round 14.

Since joining the Panthers as a junior Gough has had an outstanding career, playing in three premierships.

His ability to get first use of the ball to his talented midfield group was a season highlight, given the quality of AFL Ruckman that are currently playing in the QAFL he came up against most weeks.   

Season highlights include best on ground votes in round 3, 7, 10, and 16 whilst in total he was in the top 4 on 11 occasions. Gough then polled in all rounds 16-19 and hit the lead in round 17 for the first time and go on to win the Medal.

Former 1965 Premiership captain & coach Terry Devery and former president Barry Kelly were in attendance to present the medal and trophy to Gough.

In other award categories, Nic Tomlinson was awarded Best in Finals, midfield player Mark Rootsey was rewarded with his season winning the Most Improved award, Alastair Nash took out the “Charlie King” Rookie of the Year award coming off a strong pre season