Jackson wins Fremantle's Doig Medal after career-best season
Luke Jackson claimed Fremantle's best and fairest award with 269 votes, earning All-Australian selection for the first time.
The 25-year-old ruckman dominated his first year in Fremantle's No.1 ruck role, averaging career highs of 26.5 hitouts, 18.4 disposals, and 11.2 contested possessions while kicking 29 goals. Jackson ran clear of co-vice captains Andrew Brayshaw (229 votes) and Caleb Serong (228) in the Doig Medal voting.
Luke Jackson's standout Grand Final performance saw him lay 47 hitouts, tapping the ball to advantage repeatedly. Brayshaw finished runner-up for the fourth straight year.
Jackson played every game and starred in September's finals series.
- 269
- Doig Medal votes
- 25
- Age
- 47
- Grand Final hitouts
- 18.4 per game
- Career-high disposals
Why it mattersJackson's dominance at ruckman marks him as one of the league's elite players in his position as Fremantle rebuilds after Grand Final heartbreak.
AustraliaThe Dockers' best player claim rests on Jackson's performance. His form shapes Fremantle's chances of a premiership in coming seasons.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 3 h ago
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