(06-19-2021, 11:39 PM)Gointocarlton link Wrote:Dunno if this was posted elsewhere but Rendell reckons its experience (players above 28) that's lacking:
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/blue...U5sHfiMFfY
This, IMO, is closest to the pin. I don't agree with the fat cat, lazy player theory. Teague was assistant coach here before he got the main gig. If the fat cat theory is true, then he's either blind, foolish, or naive in thinking that he could overcome where many other coaches have failed. I think the board and executive have caused a lot of instability over the years, which has a slow, corrosive effect on player culture. Imagine yourself as a worker in a large organisation, and there is constant change with the higher ups - it causes doubt, and a lack of belief in the company, direction etc. Players are no different. They feed off what happens above them.