HARRIS ANDREWS

ST KILDA v BRISBANE LIONS

Marvel Stadium, June 23

u The intercept defender has become a serious weapon in the modern game.

Coaches often set up their defensive structure around one or two players who are experts in reading the flight of the ball, taking intercept marks and turning defence into attack.

More often than not, Brisbane Lions co-captain Harris Andrews performs that role perfectly for Chris Fagan.

In last Friday’s 28-point victory over St Kilda at Marvel Stadium, Andrews was dominant for the Lions, both in the air and at ground level.

He constantly denied forward forays from the Saints, finishing with 14 marks (including nine intercepts) – one shy of the record held by eight other players.

He also equalled the club record of intercept marks, joining Daniel Merrett and current teammate Marcus Adams on nine.

Andrews, 26, also chimed in with 21 disposals, including 18 kicks, and went at 95 per cent efficiency.

Add in 298 metres gained, 14 intercept possessions, 14 one percenters, four contested marks, three score involvements and one goal assist and it was a performance for the ages.

Andrews has been building nicely this season and after 14 matches is averaging 14.8 disposals, 7.9 marks and 3.5 rebound 50s.

He sits equal third in the AFL for total marks (110) and eighth competition-wide for intercepts (104).

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