Carlton vs Freo in Freo Practice Match

[LP]

We went back to our old game plan of kicking it to the opposition and not bothering to man them up. Freos skills were better and they look much fitter, the heat and humidity probably favoured them as Fly suggested. eg Williamson looked knackered at 3/4 time and Banfield took him apart in that last quarter.

We've no idea what phase of training we are under, high work load, tapering, recovery, etc., etc., it's the main difference between teams at this time of year. Russell can create an apparently poor result just with an appropriately timed heavy weights session.

Some coaches want to see what players can do, others just want players to get injury free miles under the belt.

We've no idea what Teague wants, what he says at a presser at this time of year is unlikely to be related to his closed door message, public commentary as such is just guess work.

[Jack Burton]

That is all true, but I'm pretty sure the message wasn't kick it straight to an unopposed opposition player every second time you get the ball

[Macca37]

Making allowances for the hot weather, having half our side out, the fact that the players weren't switched on etc, etc - we are still left with players whose foot skills are atrocious, who show no improvement over past seasons, and will see us carved up by the better sides.

If we are not able to have a season with very few injuries we will be punished by the top ten sides.

[laj]

We looked alright the last practice game we played against the Pies. Pies had their turn there to look crap like we did last night. Nature of these games.

[laj]

You forget the very nature of passion, hope and optimism, Jim Old Son. To label people 'very stupid' for getting 'caught up' is a bit harsh. I don't think it's any more complicated than loving our club so much that we hate to see them lose... then vent. Ah, humans, we're a strange bunch.

Let's see what we bring to the Loins game... then the Tiggers. (spelling errors intentional...  ? )

Saw enough against the Pies.

[ElwoodBlues1]

We've no idea what phase of training we are under, high work load, tapering, recovery, etc., etc., it's the main difference between teams at this time of year. Russell can create an apparently poor result just with an appropriately timed heavy weights session.

Some coaches want to see what players can do, others just want players to get injury free miles under the belt.

We've no idea what Teague wants, what he says at a presser at this time of year is unlikely to be related to his closed door message, public commentary as such is just guess work.

Fair point but I dont think Teague wanted an 8 goal loss, hopefully we are more switched on vs Brisbane.

[Lods]

I think it's probably the case that these games aren't really there for the supporter.
They're there for experimentation, fine tuning  structures and perhaps to give the fringe contingent a bit of a hit-out alongside senior players
They're just designed to shake the cobwebs out.
Therefore results are pretty meaningless.

They're affected by a lot of factors
-Intensity of training in the week leading up to the match
-players being given different assignments to normal
-players missing that affect structures and support (Players who would normally attract a second or third string opponent are suddenly faced with a more difficult opponent if key players are missing.)
-players being managed in respect of time on the ground
-experimentation with tactics and set-ups
...and a whole lot of other variables.

Skills seem to have been an issue yesterday....
Senior players have a history of just cruising and getting through unscathed.
Fringe players, keen to impress may be over anxious, and make errors.

We'll field a much better team in terms of personnel and tactics come Round 1
If some of the issues are still evident then we will have real problems to worry about.





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[PaulP]

^^ ?

[Gointocarlton]

Lots of excuses in the posts above. Something that dawned on me is that fact that we have been talking about our improved depth. Well the depth players didnt really put their best foot forward. Perhaps we dont have the depth we think we have. Anyhow, its a praccy match, lets hope we put up more of a fight next time.

[capcom]

You can go in half hearted, but I find it hard to add in a faking of rubbish kicking.  Very unlikely.