Lions take Hugh McCluggage with pick no. 3

The Brisbane Lions have taken Hugh McCluggage at Pick No. 3 in tonight’s NAB AFL National Draft in Sydney.

The Brisbane Lions have taken North Ballarat Rebels midfielder Hugh McCluggage at Pick No. 3 in tonight’s NAB AFL National Draft in Sydney.

McCluggage is an elite ball-winner with fantastic foot skills, but his forward-half efficiency makes him a truly special talent.

He can finish with precision both on the run and from set-shots, which led to him booting 25 goals from 12 games in the TAC Cup this season with an average of 27.9 disposals.

HUGH McCLUGGAGE: 186cm/76kg, 3/3/98

Vic Country / North Ballarat Rebels
Hybrid Mid – Hybrid Forward
2016 AA Midfielder, VC Most valuable Player, Morrish Medal Winner
Long running, goal kicking mid – averaging 28p/2.1g per game at TAC Cup level this year.

Looks good Hugh! #AllForOne
A photo posted by Brisbane Lions (@brisbanelions) on Nov 25, 2016 at 1:31am PST

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