08-25-2024, 04:06 AM
Another reason I'd rather not limp into the finals is because it potentially plasters over some large deficiencies.
I've been saying all season our tactics are not sustainable, it's a very taxing game style which focusses the load on an elite few, and we need a way to have some easier wins against weaker opposition making use of all the resources, We can't make every game an arm wrestle dependant on the top end talent, if we do our players will eventually break down mentally and physically.
Further, with our weakened list, last weeks away win against Wet Toast (ignoring the state of Wet Toast) just reinforces my opinion that there is more than just the one way to win despite what some will have you believe. It's not always the case that the strongest option is the best option, because every choice comes with a price, it's not just about the best numbers on a spreadsheet.
The primary objective of AFL is to get to the very last game of the season in the best possible condition.
Missing the finals this year might be the trigger for our MC to develop a more durable and sustainable brand of football.
I've been saying all season our tactics are not sustainable, it's a very taxing game style which focusses the load on an elite few, and we need a way to have some easier wins against weaker opposition making use of all the resources, We can't make every game an arm wrestle dependant on the top end talent, if we do our players will eventually break down mentally and physically.
Further, with our weakened list, last weeks away win against Wet Toast (ignoring the state of Wet Toast) just reinforces my opinion that there is more than just the one way to win despite what some will have you believe. It's not always the case that the strongest option is the best option, because every choice comes with a price, it's not just about the best numbers on a spreadsheet.
The primary objective of AFL is to get to the very last game of the season in the best possible condition.
Missing the finals this year might be the trigger for our MC to develop a more durable and sustainable brand of football.
"Ruck, ruck, ruck, ruck ....... Ruck, ruck, ruck, ruck"