Star explodes in career night; huge eruption for Brownlow fave amid strange start – Pies ratings
Seemed to be having an off night until getting busy in the third term with nine touches – the second most of any player on the ground for the period – to save his night.Best on ground. Absolutely dominant in the midfield with career high 13 clearances to go with 34 disposals. The blistering midfield star’s touches felt more damaging than any player on the ground. Bizarrely couldn’t get back on the ground lateWhat a player he’s become.
Though he held Jesse Hogan, which was a big win, the Magpies skipper didn’t have his usual intercepting and offensive impact. Still fought hard to the death when the defence was under the pump.McCreery never needs much of the ball to impact, but even he didn’t quite influence with limited footy in a high-pressure game..After an excellent Qualifying Final, Hoskin-Elliott was a non-factor in this one, while he got caught holding the ball in the fourth in a crucial contest.
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