(07-03-2017, 12:52 PM)sydneybluesfan link Wrote:When you simply think about how long it takes to develop a consistent quality goal kicking forward ( say 3-4 years minimum) and how few quality forwards are traded (compared to mids and defenders), it makes obvious sense to have a major focus on offence first.
As part of this each year I would also advocate you should be adding 5/6 forwards to your list without fail, given the very poor conversion rate of recruits into A or even B graders. It's a numbers game when you think about it, and we are where we are because of a combination of our recruitment choices being very poor, and not drafting and trading enough goal kicking prospects.
Absolute rubbish.
No good having gun forwards if you can't get the ball to them...
Gun midfields win flags as long as the bookends are ok. And it's beyond obvious to suggest that a team isn't going to get close to a GF it it has too many spuds in its best 22.
When was the last time a key forward kicked bag in a GF, or even a PF? Ablett snr back in '89 - and the Cats lost.
That article is naive in its analysis. Stats can be tweaked to say what anyone want them to say.
Footy is a simple game - work hard, win the ball, use it well (and ideally quickly) and you'll invariably win.....
We add Kelly and Hopper to our mid mix next year and our forwards will look as good as any in the comp.
Finals, then 4 in a row!