The Alec Evans medal is awarded to the best player in the Hospital Cup each year, as voted by the Queensland Rugby Referee Association (QRRA) throughout the season on a 3-2-1 basis.

This year, it’s a hotly contested field and with a few games remaining in the regular season Rugby News got a sneak peak at a few of the contenders for the competition’s top individual award.

Kohan Herbert - Souths

Souths flanker-turned-centre-turned-flanker has been a consistent force for the Magpies as they have pushed up the ladder and into premiership contention in 2024.