AFL Rd 10 2023 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Collingwood

[Macca37]

I think we need to work in tandem somewhat.

Make sure Charlie has a shadow, and Harry has a shadow.
Ensure neither of them are targeted without one of our smalls ready to pounce at their feet.

A couple time we went to Harry when he was 1-on-1 and he failed to mark. 99 times out of 100, he loses once the ball is dropped. We must have a small forward with him to mop up.
Similarly with Charlie, although he is a bit better on the ground, just not as good as required.

Of course we can use this to our advantage and have Harry block for our small forwards who can find space themselves and we kick to them instead.

But, it should all start by 'pairing' a small forward with a key forward.

I agree.  But why aren't we doing that now?

For as long as I've been following football it's been accepted that part of the role of small forwards is to go after the ball once it hits the ground at the feet of the tall forwards.

My worry is that we don't have players on the list with the necessary  hand and foot skills to make this happen - and who are also lacking in decision making.