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.
