Yarrawonga defender Connor Hargreaves is emerging as a bolter for the Morris Medal after yet another five-star display against Wangaratta Rovers.
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The Pigeons toppled the Hawks, 16.20 (116) to 2.6 (18), to celebrate Xavier Leslie’s 250th.
“We had a banner and he got chaired off the ground, and he’s very popular, a popular 250-gamer,” co-coach Chris Kennedy said.
But while Leslie was the story heading into the match, the form of Hargreaves is the post-match focus.
It’s rare for a defender to win the league’s top gong, but the fact he won the Did Simpson Medal in a losing grand final indicates he can attract attention.