2018 Rd 3: In Game Attitude: Carlton vs Collingwood

[kruddler]

This has zero to do with selection.    We just don't have the cattle.

We don't have the cattle, sure. But when you are picking a side there is a relatively simple structure you try to adhere too.

1 (or 2) rucks
a couple of key backs
a couple of key forwards
generous amount of mids
a sprinkling of little blokes up forward and an equivalent down back.

Last week we had...
0 (or 1/2 a ruck in casboult)
4+ key backs
1 key forward
generous amount of mids
sprinkling of little blokes up forward and a simpson and imposters down back

Sure, you can adjust this (and SHOULD) to suit your opposition. This week is better, but still not very well balanced.

Given your penchant of pointing out our (lack of) depth in the midfield, surely we should include an extra one or 2 and cut out a superfluous key back? But NO, not us.