09-07-2023, 11:59 AM
(09-07-2023, 10:19 AM)PaulP link Wrote:We need to pick a team for how we want to play, not worry about other teams. We seem to have a contrarian style that confounds experts like Hoyne, and if that's our go, then we need to make selections accordingly.
I think that’s right Paul.
The GWS games are a good example. Newy flogged Toby in the first game but Guv got the job in the second. Admittedly, winning the second game wasn’t the prime objective but developing a team that will be competitive in finals was.
Vossy clearly puts some thought into countering opposition strengths but his main focus is on making it damn hard for the opposition to counter our strengths.
Many supporters will be concerned about how we’ll cope with Papley, Heeney, Blakey and Gulden. I’m more concerned about how Sydney will attempt to deal with Curnow, McKay, Cripps, Cerra, Walsh, Acres, Saad, Weitering, Docherty, Martin, Owies, De Koning, Newman, McGovern, Hewett, Cottrell, Cuningham, Kemp, Pittonet, et al.
“Why don’t you knock it off with them negative waves? Why don’t you dig how beautiful it is out here? Why don’t you say something righteous and hopeful for a change?” Oddball