JLT 2018 - Carlton v Hawthorn (Sat 10th Feb)

[LoveNavy]

Should have, could have....DIDN'T.

Learning to win when you have dirty days is all part of the curve....

X3

Many roads lead to Rome. Staying on route or finding and adjusting to a new and effective one is what needs championing. We've seen this again and again, commonly referred to as being outcoached.

From what I've seen of the BB Way, I suggest it revolves around flexibility.
Whilst turning over the list, he's established defensive modes. Smart. We were for the most part spared of the 100 point slaughtering. Now as the list is close to complete, he's establishing offensive modes. I have no doubt there's multiple options which will respond to the foreseeable challenges of any given opposition. That's not to say we'll be able to execute any/all options at this stage. My guess is, that's what we're working towards. Flexibility with robust core strengths if you will.

Let's take one of our most maligned players in Levi. Using last night as a sample, he was able to adapt quickly and offer a robust (much improved ruck skill) alternate when Kruez went down. As dominant as Kruez was, with time, we adjusted and ground it out. Bugger me we had an 8 goal quarter and a total of 11 goalkickers. We were playing without our only 2 AA players for goodness sake, and our young group were challenged playing interstate.  Who'd have thought that was possible. 
Was the Master cleverly outcoach by his Emissary  O:-)
Note to The Master: bad goal kicking is bad football.

Yes, it's only JLT. But... IF our performance in JLT 1 AND 2 reflect the development of this young group, The BB Way is the right way ^-^
Looks to me like our rebuild is nearly complete in terms of structures and processes. It now needs time for the players to grow together and consolidate their individual foundations (strength weakness). If they can integrate individual strength flexibly into a team first mode - anything is possible in the years to come.

Go new Blues