Footy star Jordan De Goey receives shattering news about beloved family member he dedicated his AFL premiership medal to
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AFL star Jordan De Goey is mourning the death of his beloved grandmother Elizabeth, who lost her battle with cancer this week.
Collingwood premiership player went to Instagram after the news broke, stating, “I’ll cherish this moment forever” and “RIP Oma.”
Accompanying it was an image of the couple taken at the MCG shortly after the Magpies beat the Brisbane Lions in this year’s AFL grand final.
De Goey, 27, dedicated his Prime Minister’s Medal to Elizabeth and said celebrating with his family (parents Roger and Lee were also with him at the barns) was the highlight of his life.
AFL star Jordan De Goey mourns the death of his beloved grandmother Elizabeth after dedicating his premiership medal to her (pictured)
The Magpies star scored two crucial goals in the grand final – the last game he saw at his beloved Omagh.
“Unfortunately, she has terminal cancer, so this will be her last game,” he said at the time.
“It means a lot to me that she’s here.”
The midfielder scored two goals as the Magpies finished in a record 16th place in the Premier League and was involved in emotional scenes in the dressing rooms afterwards.
De Goey was captured on video placing his premiership medal around his grandmother’s neck after asking her: “Do you want it?” and then asking someone to take a photo as a beaming Elizabeth bit into the metal as if checking. Is she real? .
The victory was particularly satisfying for De Goey after he turned his career around after experiencing off-field problems in the last two years.
The 27-year-old said it “means a lot to me to have her here” as Elizabeth watched him help the Magpies take their 16th flag (pictured)
He overcame the drama and signed a five-year extension with Collingwood last September after turning down a big offer from St Kilda.
“Obviously it’s a bit of a stressful time, but in the back of my mind I always wanted to stay with the Pies,” he said at the time.
“They’ve just created a family culture and I’ve really thrived in it, as have a lot of other boys.”