Round 17 Carlton vs Hawthorn Game Commentary

[kruddler]

I have no idea where this backwards / sideways chip crap is coming from. Is it coaches instructions ? Is this the players idea ? Are they scared of taking the game on ? Are they trying to (God forbid) beat the Hawks at their own game, by attempting to play, controlled, tempo footy ? What the hell is going on ?

It's simple. The hawks are flooding the area in front of us. Doing the "West Coast Web" which is the new "Clarkos Cluster". We either kick to a 50-50 at best, a 3-1 at worst, or try and run through them british bulldogs style and hope for the best.
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We keep possession. The only way to do that is to go sideways/backwards which if done right and quick enough, allows you to attack down the other side of the ground.