(09-09-2024, 07:22 AM)Gointocarlton link Wrote:????That's one and didn't miss alot with repeat injuries.Swans weren't bringing back multiple half fit, underdone players and leaving other out of form ones in. We should have played our fittest possible side. Blokes we had weren't fit enough to get close to anything when the game was hot. Young blokes would have been able too, applied a bit of pressure rather than allowing the likes Zorko to do what he wanted. Makes a huge difference. Many not have won but would not have been 60-0 either. Would have made them work for it a little more.
And just on players returning from injury, look at Papley's stats, 2 goals, 4 scores assists in the last qtr, elite.
If you want it enough you'll get, they (the midfield especially early) just didn't want it.
Only.the fittest succeed in finals. Proven.for over 100 years.As thry say, those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it. 80% fit gives 20% output.
This season was just a total f up by all concerned at the top from the fitness bloke to.poor team selection.