Former Melbourne skipper Garry Lyon believes Richmond midfielder Kane Lambert has enjoyed a better season than his captain Trent Cotchin.
Since being drafted in 2015, Lambert has worked on his craft, and become a premier ball winning midfielder at the Tigers, and has cemented a spot in the side's best 22.
In 2018, Lambert is averaging 22 disposals and 3.0 clearances - that comes in comparison to Cotchin, who averages 23 disposals and 5.0 clearances.
With Cotchin and fellow superstar Dustin Martin receiving a good deal of the attentions from opposition sides, Lyon feels sides should begin looking more toward Lambert.
โIf youโre at the ground, watch Kane Lambert closely, his work rate is just phenomenal,โ Lyon said onย SEN Breakfast.
โHe and (Shane) Edwards who are so good, donโt get the attention that Cotchin and Martin do, I think thatโs going to change.
โI think someoneโs going to have to go to Lambert.
โHeโs probably had a better year than Cotchin this year.
โSo I wonder at some stage whether you ask the question of a player that hasnโt ever been tagged.
โWe know that Cotchin will handle a tag ok, we know that Dusty handles it ok, letโs find out about Lambert.
โI think thatโs the way to go.โ
