03-20-2020, 02:07 AM
(03-20-2020, 01:36 AM)DJC link Wrote:I don’t understand why we were continually relying on our players beating their immediate opponent in a contest. What has happened to our team defence?
Hindsight is a wonderful thing but the decision not to play De Koning hurt. Apart from an undersized forward line competing against one of the best marking defences, McGovern in the ruck was a huge ask. At least he was competitive ... and Levi was outstanding!
Anyway, there were some positive signs. We just need to set up better and add some grunt, eg Stocker, to the mix.
I'm guessing any lack of team defence may be due to Teague simplifying the game plan and going more man on man. He's also spoken about trying to get the numbers right between those players who commit to the contest and those who remain outside to receive. I think it was Ling who said one difference between us and the Tiges was that too many of our players were getting drawn to the contest, leaving a deficit on the outside. The Tigers were getting the balance right. Clearly a work in progress.