Carlton spearheads Harry McKay and Charlie Curnow are on the verge of winding up a uncommon fragment of historical past no longer viewed within the VFL/AFL for 120 years.
Curnow has kicked 62 goals this one year to guide the Coleman Medal bustle by three goals from Geelong huge name Cat Jeremy Cameron (59) with fellow Cat Tom Hawkins (55) and gun Tiger Tom Lynch (55) a extra four within the abet of.
But as exclusively published by 7NEWS reporter Mitch Cleary on Monday night time, Cameron will plug over this weekend’s final match of the season with a hamstring injury.
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That methodology Curnow is a terminate to sure bet to spend the leading goalkicker award unless Hawkins or Lynch kick a broad haul this weekend.
Geelong and Hawkins seize on West Wing on Saturday, while Lynch will lead the Tigers’ attack in opposition to Essendon on Saturday night time that methodology Curnow can enjoy the award wrapped up by the purpose he takes the self-discipline on Sunday in opposition to Collingwood.
Harry McKay and Charlie Curnow celebrate collectively. Credit: Daniel Pockett/Getty ImagesIt caps a shapely return for Curnow, who passed over the finest segment of two years with continual knee injuries.
And his success follows on from teammate McKay, who obtained final one year’s Coleman Medal with 58 goals.
Two gamers from the identical team to spend abet-to-abet leading goalkicker awards in consecutive seasons hasn’t took place in VFL/AFL historical past since 1900-01 when Essendon’s Albert Thurgood and Fred Hiskins obtained the award.