Jimmy Bartel highlights the benefit of starting the AFL season interstate

Jimmy Bartel has highlighted the benefit of starting the season interstate.

The season opened up in Sydney last night, and the Geelong great defended Opening Round in general in the lead-up to the Lions and Blues clash at the Gabba.

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Jimmy Bartel highlights the benefit of starting the AFL season interstate

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