While AFL footy fans around the country were excited to see the State of Origin back for the first time in almost 3 decades, in which the Big V defeated WA 125 to 101, it was a former local who starred for the Vic’s.
Former Notre Dame student who grew up in Katandra, Lachie Ash was awarded the EJ Witten medal for best Victorian player, with an impressive 25 disposals and 7 marks.
The 24-year-old defender has played 125 games for the Greater West Sydney Giants since he debuted in 2020.
