JLT game 3

[laj]

Main issue is a lack of run. Freo always seemed to have someone running past to take a handball and a couple of players running ahead of the ball to create space. That quick movement created so much space in their F50 at times. We barely do that at all. Without that we win nothing. You'll be surprised how much the skills improve when there's space in the F50 where forwards have the space to run onto the ball. That's what we did for most of the 6 wins we had last year. Handballs suddenly stopped finding grass, our kicking into the 50 was much better, and our forwards could actually function. Then we stopped. No matter how good your team is on paper, no run often means no win.

I reckon poor disposal into the F50 cost us 6-7 goals. We'd have a bloke on the lead and miss him with an easy pass or when we did get it right some dill would drop it. Often resulted in a goal at the other end.

Hopefully everything above is a practice match attitude problem.

[PaulP]

You may well be right Jim. We had plenty of run in the Ratts days and actually looked half decent.

[laj]

Well, to this point, at least the score makes it look competitive, which is better than the previous two hit outs.

What's Levi's kicking look like ? Anyone see any changes, improvements etc. ?

Thanks

He did everything right in the lead up to his kick until the ball drop. I think it nearly fell sideways onto his foot.

He actually rucked well when he was in there last night. A few of his taps landed nicely against much bigger opponents. Problem was he become a true Carlton ruckman last night, tapped ok but then did sweet fk all up forward and around the ground. He did have a good first game though so hopefully just a bad night.

[laj]

You may well be right Jim. We had plenty of run in the Ratts days and actually looked half decent.

It's the one basic, no run, no win. It's like footy 40 yrs ago. It's a running game. You can still do the things you need to do if you wanted to focus on the defensive aspects but once you have the ball, run and create something.

[PaulP]

He did everything right in the lead up to his kick until the ball drop. I think it nearly fell sideways onto his foot.

He actually rucked well when he was in there last night. A few of his taps landed nicely against much bigger opponents. Problem was he become a true Carlton ruckman last night, tapped ok but then did sweet fk all up forward and around the ground. He did have a good first game though so hopefully just a bad night.

Thanks Jim.

[PaulP]

It's the one basic, no run, no win. It's like footy 40 yrs ago. It's a running game. You can still do the things you need to do if you wanted to focus on the defensive aspects but once you have the ball, run and create something.

Indeed.

[LoveNavy]

Re; Weiters fwd v back

The impression I get listening to Bolts is this. He's likely to become a star in both ends (one man bookends,, ). They will develop his skills, physical and mental, for the divergent roles progressively. As we're not in the mix just yet, this will occur over the next couple of years.

The pace will that which suits his development. Work in progress. Short term individual development will be prioritized. Longer term the team will benefit - - double time. At that stage (2019 on) we'll be emerging contenders. Of course, that assumes the much improved recruiting strategy continues.

For mine, I'm happy to watch him master his craft without too much expectation this year. I also expect that his professionalism will result in rapid growth. The individual and team will benefit incrementally. Exciting viewing for us all ;D

[laj]

Re; Weiters fwd v back

The impression I get listening to Bolts is this. He's likely to become a star in both ends (one man bookends,, ). They will develop his skills, physical and mental, for the divergent roles progressively. As we're not in the mix just yet, this will occur over the next couple of years.

The pace will that which suits his development. Work in progress. Short term individual development will be prioritized. Longer term the team will benefit - - double time. At that stage (2019 on) we'll be emerging contenders. Of course, that assumes the much improved recruiting strategy continues.

For mine, I'm happy to watch him master his craft without too much expectation this year. I also expect that his professionalism will result in rapid growth. The individual and team will benefit incrementally. Exciting viewing for us all ;D

Forward, especially early when Casboult will be required to be our back up ruckman. Probably leave him there. As much as Levi's done a decent job as a 3rd round rookie pick, Weitering is a class above him. Levi would do better as the 2nd forward.

[crazyjoedevolamk11]

An unfortunately accurate assessment.

On the other hand, if Curnow would be worthy if he were to limit himself to long kicking or hand-balling to someone who could kick reliably; he is a major liability when trying to pass the ball by foot.

Yes...I love Ed, he bleeds Blue, tries his guts out...but he just gives it back to the opposition time and time again....I'd tear my hair out if I had any > :o

[crazyjoedevolamk11]

re: Cripps....was great last night but we have zero backup for him...if he doesnt play we will be hammered by most teams...we needed to get some backup at trade/draft time but didnt....

Agreed EB....although we haven't seen SPS yet, I have seen Will Brodie for GC and he's been great for a 1st year....went at 9 and could've been ours...anyway, we've made our bed now....