Ruck debate: Tapping into Gawn’s influence the real difference
Melbourne giant Max Gawn was at his dominate best against GWS, but coach Simon Goodwin says his influence is really only capitalised on when it’s a united effort in the midfield.
Melbourne giant Max Gawn was at his dominate best against GWS, but coach Simon Goodwin says his influence is really only capitalised on when it’s a united effort in the midfield.
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