06-02-2017, 12:45 AM
Just looking at the stats we are also second last for Inside 50's per game [45.8], ahead of only Brisbane - so it's hard to say we are getting opportunities. Top 8 sides will generally average 55 per game. From these 45 entries we are averaging 10 goals per game, which is nothing flash either.
Last year we averaged 50 i50's per game over the season, so this 10% drop off is another area of real concern, and is probably more indicative of our current game style as the personnel in the midfield haven't changed much.
Some have said they think that BB will suddenly change the style in the second half and this will make a difference. There is a chance this might happen, but there has been no suggestion thus far that he will go down this path - if anything we become more defensive minded since the PA and GC games.
As a few mentioned yesterday the idea that our draftees will solve the forwardline problem is unfortunately not borne out of any previous success with this strategy - we are all 'hopeful' it will come true [over the next 2-3 years at best], but history shows you that is a low chance that it will work. Therefore you need to keep drafting KPF's constantly to spread the risk and increase the chances of finding the next Josh Kennedy [who we drafted 12 yrs ago] plus we need to actively seek a trade for an experienced and consistent goal kicker.
Last year we averaged 50 i50's per game over the season, so this 10% drop off is another area of real concern, and is probably more indicative of our current game style as the personnel in the midfield haven't changed much.
Some have said they think that BB will suddenly change the style in the second half and this will make a difference. There is a chance this might happen, but there has been no suggestion thus far that he will go down this path - if anything we become more defensive minded since the PA and GC games.
As a few mentioned yesterday the idea that our draftees will solve the forwardline problem is unfortunately not borne out of any previous success with this strategy - we are all 'hopeful' it will come true [over the next 2-3 years at best], but history shows you that is a low chance that it will work. Therefore you need to keep drafting KPF's constantly to spread the risk and increase the chances of finding the next Josh Kennedy [who we drafted 12 yrs ago] plus we need to actively seek a trade for an experienced and consistent goal kicker.