03-10-2021, 06:29 AM
(03-10-2021, 05:20 AM)Tragic link Wrote:i'm hoping we get on our bike early and use the man on the mark rule to our advantage, and maybe have a nice handy lead at half time. we can play quick and score pretty quick. then try and find a way to stay in front at the end.Usual script is a 5 goal to nothing quarter in the first half then we claw our way back slowly then Dusty kicks the key goal
the problem is that the tigers are a bloody good team. they might just smash us early and roll us all night long. or if we get in front early they'll just claw their way back into it and get us at the end.
the only hope we have is that our boys are sick and tired of being beaten by this mob. there's something to be said for a team that decides to win no matter what. no matter who you're playing, or how good they are. this would be nice to see.
which ends our run and thats the game.
So we cant have any one sided quarters and who ever is on Dusty has to get the job done and if that means double manning him when he is forward then do it. He cannot be allowed one on one with space to move.
Ditto down the other end, Tigers will probably double team Harry so the spare has to become a threat and no bombing the ball in as they are a strong marking defense and will just rebound it out via Short and Baker then get the overlap and easy score.
Easier said than done I know but I think we can beat them with careful planning and matchups, they usually bludge off our mistakes and kick easy goals from silly turnovers so that is an area we can control.
Nothing worse than winning the stats for clearances, contested/uncontested ball and losing the game because the opposition were more efficient hurting you via your own silly mistakes....thats us in the past and thats how the Tigers like to operate.