Wangaratta Rovers' defender Sam Murray is one of the early contenders for the Morris Medal after another sizzling display in the Ovens and Murray Football League.
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Murray destroyed Lavington with 30-plus disposals after producing a similar performance against Wodonga Raiders on Good Friday.
"I obviously had a really long time off (serving an 18-month ban after testing positive to a banned substance on match day while at AFL club Collingwood), but I really feel like I'm putting some good footy together now," he revealed.
"I feel I'm the most controlled mentally in my game.
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"I'm doing a number of different things outside of footy, it's given me a lot of stability and footy is now something I can come and enjoy, I don't feel as much angst when I'm playing, which means I'm playing better."
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The pacy Murray, who played 13 games for the Pies during 2018-19, took a strong mark in defence on Saturday night and skilfully set up play, resulting in an Alex Marklew major.