Melbourne skipper Max Gawn has won praise for his brilliant tribute to young mascot Charlie, as the little boy soaked in the win over Carlton.
Gawn revealed seven-year-old Charlie’s tragic health update when speaking to Fox Footy post-match.
But nothing could stop the smile spreading across Charlie’s face when he was wheeled through the banner pre-game by Jack Viney, or when he joined the team huddle to sing the song post-match.
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“He’s a beautiful little kid,” Gawn said.
“Unfortunately he has a brain tumour and he might not have too long left. But he was happy as Larry tonight.
“One thing I’ve learnt in footy along the way, goals are fun, kicks are fun, marks are fun but what really makes me tick and makes me want to come back and win next…
