07-01-2022, 10:41 PM
Perspective.
The growth of this group, under huge pressure (injuries/quality opponents), is terrific... and surpassed, thus far, most of our expectations.
The Aints didn't win that game. We gave it to them through poor finishing. If we'd kicked straight putting scoreboard pressure on them, they'd have folded and we'd have grown in confidence - they got us on the back foot, and we kept ourselves there (through inaccuracy). We kept them in the game and will learn more about opponents who bring strong and persistent pressure - credit to the Aints for that, they responded.
We'll learn a lot from that game... especially composure/finishing.
I don't think that individualising will serve too much of a healthy purpose re last night, it was team (though the inclusion of experienced and talented blokes over the coming weeks will sure help). For us, it's still about above the shoulders as a team and getting our system right. It's a terrific system.
I'd much rather our future than the Aints.
Not the end of the world.
Plus, and I'm sure the coaches emphasized this, there were a lot of distractions for a young side - media pumping up our tyres, Carlton Respects - a brilliant and important initiative, plus a hurting Aints, improved by strong inclusions, bringing real heat.
I mentioned before the game that Membrey loves us... he didn't disappoint.
The Weagles game couldn't come at a better time. Space for the players to spend quality time together interstate with fewer distractions - a great chance to return and sharpen focus.
The growth of this group, under huge pressure (injuries/quality opponents), is terrific... and surpassed, thus far, most of our expectations.
The Aints didn't win that game. We gave it to them through poor finishing. If we'd kicked straight putting scoreboard pressure on them, they'd have folded and we'd have grown in confidence - they got us on the back foot, and we kept ourselves there (through inaccuracy). We kept them in the game and will learn more about opponents who bring strong and persistent pressure - credit to the Aints for that, they responded.
We'll learn a lot from that game... especially composure/finishing.
I don't think that individualising will serve too much of a healthy purpose re last night, it was team (though the inclusion of experienced and talented blokes over the coming weeks will sure help). For us, it's still about above the shoulders as a team and getting our system right. It's a terrific system.
I'd much rather our future than the Aints.
Not the end of the world.
Plus, and I'm sure the coaches emphasized this, there were a lot of distractions for a young side - media pumping up our tyres, Carlton Respects - a brilliant and important initiative, plus a hurting Aints, improved by strong inclusions, bringing real heat.
I mentioned before the game that Membrey loves us... he didn't disappoint.
The Weagles game couldn't come at a better time. Space for the players to spend quality time together interstate with fewer distractions - a great chance to return and sharpen focus.
Only our ruthless best, from Board to bootstudders will get us no. 17