Post Game Analysis: AFL 2021 Rd 5: Carlton vs Port Adelaide

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Bit easier to be a kid with Port, never seen Bergman before but he was impressive, good size and kicks the ball well.
Agree on the Shepherds, blocks etc, apart from Ed Curnow we dont have many who consistently do that stuff week in week out.

The problem is Ed, and also Jones, undo their otherwise good work with 3rd rate disposals. Ed was just bombing the ball forward at every opportunity last night not even a glance at a target, Jones slammed the footy onto his boot multiples times directly to an opponents 20m or 30m forward of where he'd intercepted.

I realise they weren't alone last night, but they are recidivists.

I realise what Jones does defensively with his marking is elite, but it only brakes the opposition momentum, he contributes nothing to our own momentum, in fact he can destroy our own momentum with a bad kick. Just like Cripps, just like Doc, and when those older heads and leaders do it then it becomes contagious!

As much as AFL coaches want defence first, you also have to score to win, and we are our own worst enemy in that regard. Opposition aren't good against us, they don't have to be, they just have to be patient and we will give it back 10 out of 10!