(04-02-2019, 01:15 AM)kruddler link Wrote:The point about those players is not about possessions and clearances, its about the other things you mentioned.
They all put in defensive pressure, tackled, harrassed, stood up for teammates or simply gobbed off and inspired teammates.
I think the replay will show Fisher having a crack even if he looked less effective, maybe he is just too slight to expect his tackles to stick week after week!
(04-02-2019, 01:19 AM)ElwoodBlues1 link Wrote:Our problem is clearances and was last season too,
I agree EB1, but I think it is easily explained by our depth, experience and time. We were often listed as winning clearances, but they are questionable stats if they don't create goals. This year especially, with direct scores from center clearances going through the statistical roof! At the end of Rnd 2 I heard the average is up 500%!
But long term it is no different to fans being surprised by Weitering, another pre-season or two and those bit players will be mainstream. It's like you have to be beaten up before you learn to stand up!
My only coaching concern is that I worry we'll burn out Cripps long before those around him start to stand up!
"Ruck, ruck, ruck, ruck ....... Ruck, ruck, ruck, ruck"