“We didn't give him the footy”: Saints coach defends star recruit

St Kilda coach Brett Ratten has defended star recruit Brad Hill, saying his hard running is not being rewarded enough by his teammates. Hill had just seven disposals in Monday night’s 59-point loss to Geelong and is yet to hit top form since his high-profile move from Fremantle during last year’s trade period. "Maybe if we give it to him a little bit more when he is free," Ratten told reporters post-game. "When he is out in the open or has five, 10 or 20 metres on his opponent maybe...

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