Did anyone else notice how much time Barnes spent on the ground yesterday? I reckon he was on the ground standing still mostly for at least 70% of the game.
If you watch closely (can't pick it up on TV) he always runs where the ball is going when the opposition has the ball. He basically fills holes preventing a clear run for the opposition.
I really think it is time the AFL monitored this - I reckon a runner should only be allowed on the group for say 5 minutes a qtr.
As it is now Barnes is the 19th Essendon man on the ground!
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