G Dougherty is remembered at Northcote Park for the kind of contribution that shows up on the scoreboard and in the culture of the club. G Dougherty’s 60-game run carried a steady presence that teammates learned to lean on, especially when the contest tightened. The premiership count doesn’t capture the full value here — G Dougherty’s legacy is broader than silverware, built in preparation and standards. In 2006, G Dougherty was trusted as treasurer — proof the club valued their judgement as much as their effort. Stories about G Dougherty often include the little things: checking on a teammate, helping a junior, or being the first to sweep the sheds after everyone else has left. What stands out in conversations is G Dougherty’s feel for moments — knowing when to lift the tempo, when to calm things down, and when to put the head over the ball. Whether remembered for leadership, performance, or sheer dependability, G Dougherty sits comfortably among the figures who shaped Northcote Park’s identity. Plenty can be read in the statistics, but the respect attached to G Dougherty comes from how they carried responsibility in ordinary weeks. It’s the sort of legacy that gets passed on in training drills, in committee rooms, and in the stories told after games. To this day, G Dougherty is cited as an example of what it means to represent Northcote Park properly. To this day, G Dougherty is cited as an example of what it means to represent Northcote Park properly. Plenty can be read in the statistics, but the respect attached to G Dougherty comes from how they carried responsibility in ordinary weeks.