02-28-2021, 10:42 AM
(02-28-2021, 10:32 AM)Gointocarlton link Wrote:What I am saying is that I feel his system is not player ability based per se`. For example, they have two big power fwds in Jack and Lynch. You'd reckon they'd be in Coleman contention, they kicked 33 and 32 goals respectively. They have a handy midfield but there are no 35-40 possession games for many of them. Its a more basic system, ugly at times, but basic. They just do it well for longer.
They did win one before Lynch came on board too.
I'm not doubting you, or your critique. What i am saying is that, still, is a choice. A choice which is made based on the players you have available and the abilties they have.
Think about when we had Murphy and Gibbs as our premier midfielders, and Houlihan too. Would oppositions feel intimidated by them physically? Would you want them bashing and crashing into packs and coming out injured?? That wouldn't put fear into the opposition. Having them on the outside, penetrating our F50 with precision is what made teams worry. Our best performances was when we played a running, attack at all costs mentality that saw us get it in as quick as possible to the best FF in the game at the time.
Scores were through the roof. We won more than we lost.....but defensively we were non-existent. Opposition scores were high as well.
Tigers play a 'simple' style that works for the players they have. You don't need to be an elite kick like our old mates mentioned above, you just need to commit your body at each and every contest, week after week. If you can't, we'll find someone who can.
Tigers won with Grigg in the ruck. Why? Because it was all about competing when the ball hit the ground. Clearly Dusty thrives in it, but even softy Cotchin grew into the role and the other 'hacks' found a niche in there as well.