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Michalanney likens Keane key moment to AFL great

Adelaide defender Max Michalanney has likened fellow backman Mark Keane’s match-saving mark to one taken by a former Sydney star during the 2005 Grand Final.

The Crows found themselves 16 points down late in the final quarter against Carlton on Saturday afternoon, before rallying to kick the final three goals of the game to win by two points.

Although Sam Berry, who was the substitute, snapped through the winning goal with just little more than a minute remaining, it was Keane who took a strong mark deep in defence with just seconds remaining, icing the game.

Speaking to the media on Monday, Michalanney said Keane’s grab reminded him of highlights he had seen of Swans Premiership star Leo Barry’s mark, which secured the Swans their 2005 Grand final win.

“It (Keane’s mark) was Leo-Barry like, really,” Michalanney said.

“All the boys are so happy for him.

“The way he had been training over the pre-season, we’ve all seen him put in the hard work and he’s developing really nicely (and) he’s really well respected in the backline.