Young Fremantle Docker Lachie Neale says the biggest eye-opener halfway through his first AFL season has been the importance of a defensive mindset.
Neale was drafted by Fremantle with the 58th pick in last year’s National Draft after representing South Australia in the national under 18s carnival.
“It’s a lot different to what I was used to back in Adelaide,” he said of the AFL.
“Playing under 18s footy was all about getting a kick.
“But I’ve really had to work on the defensive side of my game in the AFL and I’ve still got a lot of improvement to go in that area.”
The 18-year-old said the main lesson he had learnt about defence was that it was a team effort.
“Everyone knows you can run around on your
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