McGuane: Why Bombers midfield is better than you think : vim

Mick McGuane rates every AFL team’s midfield from 1-18
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by Mick McGuane
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Geelong's ability to win the ball and use it effectively from inside the contest to outside the contest has the Cats boasting the premier midfield of the competition, according to former Collingwood and Carlton player Mick McGuane.
The Pies premiership player and dual All-Australian ranks the Cats' engine room at No.1 in the league.
McGuane based his assessment on strength at stoppages and a balance between contested and uncontested possessions, and he looked for effective ball-users and good decision-makers. Also, importantly, the need to be good transition runners.

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