05-31-2021, 11:21 AM
(05-31-2021, 10:48 AM)PaulP link Wrote:I'm intrigued by the persistence of this idea, but I'm not sure whether it persists in the minds of supporters, or whether it persists in actuality. If it's the former, I have nothing further to say. If it's the latter, I'd be curious to know why this is still an issue, given that I have been reading about this since I started on these forums more than 15 years ago. In that time, we have changed everything multiple times, and I'm wondering what we need to do eradicate it ?Change the recruiting criteria to allow for some players who enjoy the contest a bit harder but might not
be the right fit for Sunday School and the types who when they ask for their steak rare want it still kicking on the plate...
I dont think its any secret that a lot of the other clubs think we can be intimidated with a bit of physicality, not king hits but just that extra vigour in the contest or a push and shove until we capitulate.
Until we have players who can deliver and respond to that physicality we will be seen as weak and will have our better players targeted. I remember Cripps got targeted by both Jordan Lewis and Viney from Melbourne one game and none of our players did anything and were just too meek and mild. It sets a bad example and tells the other team if we go harder in the big moments the Navy Blue boys will just roll over.
Hope Harry McKay was watching Buddy....Harry is a nice guy, Buddy didnt get to the status he has being nice, dont think I have ever seen Harry lay a bump or doing anything remotely nasty.