ANALYSIS: Harris Andrews' injury could ruin the Brisbane Lions' AFL premiership chances
, Brisbane Lions fans were also digesting an Andrews announcement that was very difficult to swallow.
Andrews tore his hamstring in the third quarter of Brisbane's eight-point victory over Collingwood on Friday night "Knowing Harris Andrews, if it's five to six weeks, potentially, some players just get back a little bit earlier …" she said.In my view, Andrews is the best key defender in the competition. A player with telescopic arms, he's also an expert judge of when to use them for marking or punching.Critically, he reads the flight of the ball and gets into positions that allow him to make the best decision.
The Tigers started the season poorly, but ultimately had plenty of time for their side to gel despite the absence of a crucial player.Darcy Gardiner has become a dependable player who, like Grimes, is highly versatile with a knack for guarding tall and small forwards, and Brandon Starcevich is an increasingly valuable addition to the Lions' defence.Arnell reckons Andrews' absence will lead to a permanent positional switch for McStay.
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