12-03-2023, 10:36 PM
Brisbane prevailed with a (relative) flurry of goals in the last quarter. The difference between the two teams was mainly Brisbane’s ability to hold marks.
Watching without a dog in the fight provided a different perspective. Mrs DJC commented on the players’ inability to hold marks and that extended to an inability to gather ground balls cleanly. That contributed to opportunities for tackling as did poor decision-making; turning into trouble and ill-timed disposals.
Sexual dimorphism doesn’t help with marking and sure ball handling but I think there’s another factor; under-developed instinctive game awareness.
Despite all of that, it was an entertaining game with plenty of great passages of play and individual efforts.
What does it mean for us?
I think that our list is focused on speed and our players are too easily brushed aside. We need to add size and strength without sacrificing too much run.
Watching without a dog in the fight provided a different perspective. Mrs DJC commented on the players’ inability to hold marks and that extended to an inability to gather ground balls cleanly. That contributed to opportunities for tackling as did poor decision-making; turning into trouble and ill-timed disposals.
Sexual dimorphism doesn’t help with marking and sure ball handling but I think there’s another factor; under-developed instinctive game awareness.
Despite all of that, it was an entertaining game with plenty of great passages of play and individual efforts.
What does it mean for us?
I think that our list is focused on speed and our players are too easily brushed aside. We need to add size and strength without sacrificing too much run.
“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