(08-22-2021, 12:43 AM)flyboy77 link Wrote:Lyon is a massive step up on Teague.
DT has shown himself, on multiple occasions, to be pretty much clueless come match day.
And very weak defensively.
Is that on him or his assistants?
Both.
I've seen nothing - zero, nada - to suggest DT can get us to finals, let alone a flag.
Some of the losses to lower teams were inexcusable.
Some of the match committee decisions during the year were simply inexcusable.
Lyon got both the Saints and Freo to GFs with lesser lists than we have presently.
We can attack as well as any - and have the fire power to capitalise....
We just lack defensive structures/systems. Lyon's specialty seemingly.
Not fully convinced on Lyon. Not sure his style suits our list. We've always done best with coaches that attack more. Defence orientated coaches have gone by the wayside. Just need a proper balance.
Saints GF's were the decade before last. Last 3 years of his coaching he was an upgrade in that he beat Teague's 19 successive goals with 23 in 2018 and 12 of his 17 10 goal defeats were in his last 3 years. Looking at that he has Carlton written all over him....lol! Did he have lesser lists? Doubt it.
I was more impressed by Clarko's hunger to learn yesterday. I would prefer to let Teague coach out his contract and if he struggles then chase Clarko hard. Teague, with proper support and help, could sort out the defensive aspects and improve on his 2nd best record at this club in the last 20 years. Not to mention alot more scoreboard competitiveness. Wouldn't be the first in recent times to come good after a review put things in place for him.