He took the trouble to talk with me for two hours late last week, and his whole approach was first-class. He really was a bonus for us, although we mightn't have him for many matches. He's a class above this competition - in a big way. He's one of the most genuine forwards I've seen. He kicked 3.4. and could easily have had six or seven goals.
Relationships are a bit strange.
They are coming into an environment which is a bit like reserves for them, but Evan was simply outstanding the way he performed for us in such an important game for our club. Rookie defender Shane Morrison, along with Craig McRae, made a rousing comeback from injury in the Lions' reserves last weekend. Morrison had missed two months with a knee injury after sliding into a fence, and played both in attack and defence. Midfielder Luke Hammond also impressed on his return from a knee injury. McRae and Luke Power will be tested at training tonight, with coach Leigh Matthews eager to have both in the line-up to tackle Fremantle on Sunday.