He was more hesitant to kick after taking a mark. Took a long time to get the ball moving and in the end kicked to a contest.That is probably as indicative of a stagnant forward line as anything else.
That hasnât worked out too well in the past, but you never know. He is tall enough to go with Brown. He does get a bit grabby with the jumper which is frustrating. Howâd he go yesterday?
Hartley has all the attributes of an excellent AFL defender. Except the ability to beat a good opponent. Heâs proved that time and again in the past. If we bring him in to play on someone the size and quality of Ben Brown we will regret it.