Geelong superstar Patrick Dangerfield has revealed how he was convinced he could benefit from starting the game on the bench.
A laughing Dangerfield told Kayo Sports that some hard truths from Cats assistant coach James Rahilly convinced him that a later entry to the game could benefit him after some lean games to start the season.
“I’ve abused Rahls [assistant coach James Rahilly] plenty for starting me on the bench last week but his response was pretty clear and valid – it was you haven’t touched the ball in the first 10 minutes for the last three games,” Dangerfield told Kayo Sports.
“So we will get the same output from you on the bench. I enjoy the challenge and as an explosive athlete, it helps to play in spurts.
“I feel like the run has been good and I’m working into form.”
