04-03-2018, 01:12 AM
(04-01-2018, 09:34 AM)Barbs link Wrote:AFL legends blast ‘deplorable’ skill level
Footy legends Wayne Carey and Paul Roos have taken an axe to the current game, describing what they’ve seen this weekend as a disgrace.
Carey said outside of the rematch between last year’s grand finalists Richmond and Adelaide, the skill level on show had been “deplorable”.
“St Kilda couldn’t hit the side of a barn,” Carey told Triple M.
He also criticised Carlton for missing targets with two metre handballs and dropping chest marks. “Some of the skill level this weekend has not even been at VFL level, below that,” Carey said.
“Players today cannot kick on their opposite foot. A lot of people applaud when they’re running straight at the goal and they’ve got no left foot and they do a checkside and everyone says what a great goal. What a load of crap. He should have kicked it on his left foot.
“That’s what astounds me. These elite, professional players are no good on their opposite side.”
Roos said it was the long-term effect of the increasing amount of time kids were spending doing their homework and playing computer games instead of kicking a footy.
As much as I hate Roos I reckon there is something in this. When I was growing up there was footy, or ... footy. I had one under my arm wherever I went. Taught myself to kick left foot in the style of Neville Fields, became so good that coaches didn't know which was my natural side. I could lie and say I was a 'coodabeen' but truth is I tried out for Carlton (back in the days of a 'Form 4') and wasn't good enough. My boy is one of those "naturals" who excels at whatever sport he tries. One season of soccer? Best & Fairest. One season of Volleyball? Second in state finals. Season before last - BOG in winning footy GF. Last Year - B&F. Never touches a footy unless it's during a scheduled training season or match day. Spends hours every day on his game console AND CAN'T KICK LEFT FOOT.
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