Sportsday Hardworker Monday (23.03.26)
Mar 23, 2026
A lively breakdown of a standout performance that earned Hardworker Monday recognition. A discussion about a team's need to lift effort and younger players stepping up. A debate over protected area rules and 50m penalty consistency. A look at coaching strategies, Gather Round value, and the realities of modern hamstring recoveries.
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Elliot Yeo Return Boosts Young Side
- Elliot Yeo delivered an all-around resurgence after injury with 19 disposals, two goals, six tackles and 78% game time.
- Ken Hinkley highlights those stats and big moments as why Yeo earns Hardworker Monday player of the week.
Tim Kelly's Ferocity Sharpens Midfield
- Tim Kelly returned with a different, harder approach, increasing tackle pressure and midfield impact.
- Ken Hinkley says Kelly's ferocity and role alongside Yeo sharpened West Coast's midfield potency.
Sharpen Up Underperformers Immediately
- Teams needing improvement should 'sharpen up' lower-effort players and expect more from them.
- Ken Hinkley suggests Essendon may need a tool-shed style reset to lift effort from underperformers.