07-03-2017, 10:54 AM
For those so interested, try doing a google search for whether offense or defense wins you games. I did precisely that, and whilst I found nothing related to AFL, I found a few for other sports, and there does not appear to be any statistics to back up the theory that defense wins you games. The fact is (surprise) that both are needed and teams that are considered offensive are equally successful as those considered defensive.
In terms of our team, I think the closeness of some of our games creates an illusory proximity. Whilst on paper 3 goals may not seem like much, our scoring impotence means that most of the time this is a bridge too far to cross. Nobody knows whether this will improve in the future.
In respect of the Hawks, I think they won their 3peat less because of their defense and more due to :
- astute trading and recruiting over several seasons, leading to a plethora of A graders with optimal team balance
- restructuring of their coaching staff and setup at the end of 2012
- playing a very aggressive, intimidating style of footy i.e unsociable footy.
In terms of our team, I think the closeness of some of our games creates an illusory proximity. Whilst on paper 3 goals may not seem like much, our scoring impotence means that most of the time this is a bridge too far to cross. Nobody knows whether this will improve in the future.
In respect of the Hawks, I think they won their 3peat less because of their defense and more due to :
- astute trading and recruiting over several seasons, leading to a plethora of A graders with optimal team balance
- restructuring of their coaching staff and setup at the end of 2012
- playing a very aggressive, intimidating style of footy i.e unsociable footy.