Gibson best first year player
Sam Gibson has taken out the award he was a hot favourite for, winning the Best First Year player honour.
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Playing 13 games for the year, Gibson became an integral part of the team on his inclusion into the side as a hard running wingman and link up player.
He edged out Cam Delaney and Brad McKenzie for the award.