2018 Rd 23: Post Game Passion: Carlton vs Adelaide

[PaulP]

I can't speak for everyone, but i've got no problem with the coach implementing a zone style of play. As you say, its the norm.

However, when the team is so obviously bad, there needs to be a circuit breaker of sorts. Players need to be reminded that they can in fact play the game. The quickest and easiest way to do that mid-game is to switch to man on man. A large part of coaching is player management, both in terms of physically and mentally. The players look fed up and tired. Give them a break and let them just run around and play.

I'm sure Bolton has thought of that and has been tempted to go down that path. He seems to be pretty uncompromising, and is riding the kids pretty hard. I really don't know if that's a good thing or not.