His knee is clearly troubling him. There was a big contest in the third where he got up very gingerly. I thought against the tigers he looked a little lame at times too. He only played 95 minutes last night. Harts and hurls played 122. Hooker 98. Stewart 107. On Anzac day Joe played 115.
He’s being managed, which is a good thing, but given his preseason it’s a worry considering how far we have to go.
Don’t disagree on the managing - but it ight have been the coaching team deciding that with a decent buffer on the scoreboard this was a perfect time to restrict some minutes. Still seemed to be jumping\leaping with abandon when needed.
“Mr Broadbent? I would like to extend my admiration and respect to you, sir! What a jolly tackle that was, what? Here, take my arm - allow me to assist you to your feet, old man! Anywho…carry on!”