05-02-2015, 06:57 AM
As a combined effort that was the worst coaching exhibition and worst playing exhibition imaginable. We've played our best footy under MM when we've had a positive game plan, number more forward of the ball hence allow some run deep into the 50. like late last year. That way we have options, with run we create space meaning skills are better. With more numbers forward we can apply alot more pressure in our forward 50. I know it was St.Kilda last week but we did that and duly got the rewards with run and pressure in our forward 50.
I still remember the last qtr, Murphy got the ball and running, looking up from the half back flank and actually saw nothing in front of him. Like WTF is that game plan. It's not an excuse, and never should be, but no wonder players get demoralised and give up. Good coaches coach to the players strengths.
Ratten did well at Carlton because he had a game plan that played to our strengths, even with an average list. There were flaws in it but at least the players were committed, happy with it and payed for each other. That's always the start.
I still remember the last qtr, Murphy got the ball and running, looking up from the half back flank and actually saw nothing in front of him. Like WTF is that game plan. It's not an excuse, and never should be, but no wonder players get demoralised and give up. Good coaches coach to the players strengths.
Ratten did well at Carlton because he had a game plan that played to our strengths, even with an average list. There were flaws in it but at least the players were committed, happy with it and payed for each other. That's always the start.