Hawthorn's Nick Watson's goal rush puts him third in Coleman medal race
- Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has sung the praises of Nick Watson as the 170cm "Wizard" attempts to snare what would be one of the most unlikely and magical Coleman medals in VFL/AFL history.
- Watson's five-goal haul in last week's 16-point win over North Melbourne lifted his season tally to 52 goals.
- It means Watson became the first player since Syd Dyer and Lou Richards in 1946 to kick 50-plus goals in a season despite being 170cm or shorter.
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- Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has sung the praises of Nick Watson as the 170cm "Wizard" attempts to snare what would be one of the most unlikely and magical Coleman medals in VFL/AFL history.
- Watson's five-goal haul in last week's 16-point win over North Melbourne lifted his season tally to 52 goals.
- It means Watson became the first player since Syd Dyer and Lou Richards in 1946 to kick 50-plus goals in a season despite being 170cm or shorter.
Sources: ABC Australia