The challenge Beams faces upon Collingwood return

Collingwood great Mick McGuane says Magpies recruit Dayne Beams must be prepared to fulfil his defensive duties in order to successfully integrate into Nathan Buckley’s game plan. Beams, 28, secured a trade back to the Pies after leaving the club for Brisbane at the end of the 2014 season, in what was one of the biggest coups of the trade period. McGuane has encouraged the star midfielder to bring an “open mind” in order to make a smooth transition. “Without question he’s got some work to defensively...

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