Career
Recruited from Barwon in the Geelong & District Football Association, Hagger played as a key position forward and was known for his high marking and ability to kick goals from difficult angles. Named captain-coach of Geelong in 1924, Hagger was captain for only one season, handing the job over to Cliff Rankin. He also regularly played for Victoria in interstate matches.
Late in the match Hagger was momentarily knocked out but recovered in time to refuse to leave the ground after a stretcher had been called.
He joined Hampden Football League club Camperdown as captain-coach in 1933. Hagger had a reputation for being very talkative during gameplay.
He also worked as a cartoonist for The Sun News-Pictorial.
