(07-25-2024, 02:13 AM)shawny link Wrote:Charlie is a star and i never said anything otherwise BUT his raw ability doesn't exclude him from criticism if he is not giving his absolute all.
Tom Hafey was renowned for saying the one non negotiable to being a long term successful team is every single player must give 100% all the time regardless of the different levels of ability.
Want to see Charlie run his player ragged and attack every contest like it matters. He has athletic ability very few defenders can go through. He is not doing that at the moment and stats showing how good his year is or saying other teams would want him in a heartbeat doesn't change my point.
Our flag hopes rests on every player buying in 100% from the best player to the worst player. Collingwood were not the best team last year ability wise but they took the cup home.
David King has an interesting take on how Charlie’s teammates aren’t making life easy for him and what Harry, Owies, etc need to do to allow Charlie have greater impact. King also details a new weapon Charlie has added to his toolkit:
https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-new...ugRCG3qnHw
Makes a lot more sense than swagger, head wobbles and an eye on the Coleman.
“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