Clancee Pearce has described veteran Fremantle defender Michael Johnson as the team’s general.
Pearce, who was among the best on ground in Freo's 68-point win over Melbourne at the MCG on Sunday, said Johnson led the team superbly from the backline.
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“Michael Johnson is a real general down there,” he said.
“He really directs us and sets us up from the backline.”
Johnson and defensive comrade Luke McPharlin had 20 marks between them in a dominant display.
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The pair were nearly impenetrable, thwarting many of Melbourne’s forward thrusts.
Johnson and McPharlin are ranked sixteenth and third, respectively, for total marks in the AFL this season.
General Johnson leads from the back
Clancee Pearce has described veteran Fremantle defender Michael Johnson as the team’s general