Dandenong Stingrays first-round AFL Draft prospect Noah Hibbins-Hargreaves has provided a striking reminder of his talent with his most complete performance of the season.
Hibbins-Hargreaves had 29 disposals, took eight marks and kicked five goals in a performance where he showed all aspects of his skillset as an athletic neat-using, hard-running utility.
It follows an up-and-down National Championships for Vic Country, but his skillset, versatility and athletic profile have long been viewed as appealing.
The co-captain’s performance helped lead Dandenong to a comfortable 18.10(118) to 9.5(59) victory over GWV Rebels at Mars Stadium, Ballarat, on Sunday.
Returning from schoolboy footy, strong marking forward Tairon Ah-Mu kicked 2.2 and took 10 marks, while Jack Lawrence and Louis Hodder each showed glimpses of their best.
Callum Smith led the midfield effort with 27 disposals and a goal, while bottom-ager Jackson Phillips and Beaconsfield’s Jay-de Varlet kicked two goals each.
Dandenong’s girls also eased past GWV 8.10(58) to 4.4(28).
Midfielder/halfback Matilda Argus had 24 disposals and five tackles, while Evelyn Connolly returned to her clever best around goals, kicking 2.3.
The Stingrays’ boys and girls teams close the home and away season with a Saturday evening double header at Shepley Oval.
