JLT Round 1 - Blues v Hird's Old Crew (this Thursday, Princes Park)

[LP]

Concerns: Polson and SOJ (although SOJ made the most of very few possessions) and concentration lapse in final qtr.

I thought Poulson and SoJ was a bit stiff not to be rewarded for some very good tackles, and both did not receive frees for being tackled high or being slung.

I don't know what it is but we seem to have to hold onto an opponent much longer to be rewarded for a good tackle, yet we get stung almost instantly if we are tackled. On Kayo I heard Brown or Riewoldt comment during the match that they would like to see more Carlton players endeavored to get their hands free when tackled rather than being so submissive. This could be part of the problem, or maybe our coaching is a bit old fashioned in this regard as we seem to be using more of the hold it in tactic. I thought Daisy was very good at getting his hands free and getting a disposal away.

One thing, we are still horrible at fumbling or missing marks to our advantage. Rule 101, if you are under pressure knock/fumble the ball to a team-mates advantage.

Finally, while we were very good at stoppages we still lack smalls getting at the feet of McKay and McGovern from marking contests. They are not going to be outmarked yet it was often players like Tipungwuti, McGrath, Smith or Francis in front of the pack at the fall of the ball. When it comes to Rnd 1 versus Nthmond, it'll be Nthmond numbers at the feet of Riewoldt or some other Nthmond KPF.