HUGH BEAUTY: South Warrnambool export Hugh McCluggage celebrates a Brisbane goal with skipper Dayne Beams against St Kilda on Sunday. Picture: Getty Images
South Warrnambool footballer Hugh McCluggage started his AFL career with a south-west touch on Sunday, receiving his first Brisbane Lions guernsey from Western District identity Bernie Harris.
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The former Fitzroy player said McCluggage came from “good Western District stock, down Warrnambool way” in the Etihad Stadium change rooms before the game.
McCluggage, the 2016 number three draft pick, finished with 13 touches in the Lions’ loss to St Kilda.
Justine McCullagh-Beasy
Sports journalist
Sports journalist with an interest in feature reporting. Email: justine.mc@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Sports journalist with an interest in feature reporting. Email: justine.mc@austcommunitymedia.com.au
