Atkins makes frank assessment of his position in Geelong’s defence
Geelong’s Tom Atkins is flourishing in a new role in 2021. The 25-year-old spent most of his first two seasons at senior level with the Cats as a small forward, but has shifted to defence this season and is having a positive impact. Atkins has slipped into the backline seamlessly where he operates alongside fellow small Jed Bews and is enjoying working under defensive coach Matthew Scarlett with the likes of Tom Stewart, Lachie Henderson, Zach Tuohy, Jake Kolodjashnij and Jack Henry. After playing...