Country Australia First awarded 2011 Currently held by Touk Miller | Presented by AFL Last awarded Ongoing | |
Awarded for The best player on the ground in QClash football matches | ||
The Marcus Ashcroft Medal is awarded to the player judged best on ground in the QClash football match played between the Brisbane Lions and Gold Coast Football Club.
It is named after former footballer Marcus Ashcroft, who played 318 games for the Brisbane Bears and Brisbane Lions between 1989 and 2003, and is currently a member of Gold Coast's coaching staff. He was the first Queenslander to play 300 AFL games.
Brisbane Lions Pearce Hanley and Gold Coast's Gary Ablett have both won the medal twice, currently more than any other player.
References
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