AFL Rd 10 2023 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Collingwood

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From the Heraldsun

So here is the weirdest stat in footy. Carlton ranks No. 1 in the comp for contested possession differential but only 11th for clearance differential.

The Blues are third in the comp for winning first possession from a stoppage but are 16th from converting it into a pure clearance.

So the Blues win the first possession more than nearly every other team but can’t turn it into a clearance.

A fact that shouldn't surprise many people (except for old tin foil).

Pittonet gives us first use more than just about anyone.
Of course we have a contested bull who can win the 50-50 ball about as good as anyone too.
Our other mids are no slouches in this area either, so it stands to reason we manage to get our hands on it first pretty quickly.

The problem arises that we are under so much pressure, and lack significant leg speed to break away, and are such poor kicks that we struggle to capitalise on this.

Again, this shouldn't be such a shock.
Do we want Cripps kicking the ball? No.
Do we want Ed kicking the ball? No.
Can we kick to advantage of our players? No.

Tada, stats say exactly this.