MARONG's A-grade was so close to the holy grail in 2023 the players can still feel the frustration.

One game from the grand final and coming up just one goal short (49-50) to Mitiamo in the preliminary final was an agonising end to a hard-fought season.

So in 2024 the club is looking to one of the game’s most decorated stars to take it that one extra step.

A five-time winner of league fairest...