(08-17-2022, 02:57 AM)Thryleon date Wrote:Everyone played about as well as could be expected, and I wouldnt be upsetting the applecart overly.True, but I've mentioned before I think that level of intensity in that style game is not really sustainable, and we've yet to demonstrate a reliable implementation of tempo control. This is where the Handbaggers have an edge, to some degree the Dees get away with it because of list depth in certain positions, much like Nthmond did with it's glory run of injury free seasons.
A few times we have played a good portion of the game in that style, whether it was a win or loss, we've been smashed the following week. It's a game style and intensity that comes at a cost.
Voss played like that, week in and week out, but he was extraordinary player so it's hard to see a wider list meeting that same level of expectation.
Have a look at the Filth's last two weeks, defeated Melbourne in a close game fought to the death, got smashed by the Swans the week after.
So would I bring in some fresh legs if they are available, quite possibly, but they better be ready for finals level intensity. There will be no cruising back into the flow or tempo of play this week!
"Ruck, ruck, ruck, ruck ....... Ruck, ruck, ruck, ruck"