03-16-2019, 02:54 AM
(03-16-2019, 02:14 AM)LP link Wrote:I've no reservations about this or that opponent or our match ups, the problem as I see it is not the ability of individuals but the efforts and syncopation of the team. Left unsupported or deserted to the mercy of our opponents no individual can survive, Nthmond have an enormous team first ethic, the equal of the Dawks dominant era.
So I think the test is not that of the individuals but of the team.
Interesting trend, in context it's hard for us to judge impartially from the inside of being a Carlton supporter, what are to be our 2019 fortunes? However, notice that the AFL is using images of Cripps frequently in generic pre-season promotions, that my fellow Bluebaggers is a huge tell! Barlett, Darcy and Sheedy must be grinding away teeth! ;D
EB1, I suspect Jones will be the Lynch match up this season, he's a much better option to stay D50 if he is marking. We want Weitering up the field hitting targets on or inside F50. Not sure who takes Riewoldt, I wouldn't be surprised to find we have more of a shootout mentality in 2019.
LP... 6 on 6 down back should mean more individual battles and less help defense available.....matchups and having options will become more important IMO.
Agree on the shoot out mentality......and games will continue to be won by the more efficient teams.