Post Game Analysis: AFL 2021 Rd 5: Carlton vs Port Adelaide

[WASurfer]

Spot on Macca.....said it in one of the other discussion topics....at times it looked like they had 3 extra players out there!

[Gointocarlton]

Surely our backline must go into siege mentality mode early in a game when our inevitable skill errors cause turnovers on our half forward line and the ball comes rocketing back at them through the centre.

Those skill errors, unwillingness to chase and consequent lack of pressure on opposition teams must contribute to a losing mindset that has been a feature of the club for most of this century despite a huge turnover in the players list and numerous coaches.

An air of complacency seems to be a feature of the club - how else to explain the recruitment of players with mediocre skills at best and then providing them with no specialised coaching to reach AFL standard?

Harry is a prime example.  Why has he not been taught a set routine when taking a set shot for goal?  It is quite plain to see that his current method depends entirely on the thought bubble occupying his mind just before taking his kick.

That raises the question: why do we keep recruiting players whose skills will keep us occupying the bottom half of the ladder?

I wish I had the overconfidence of Paul P.  At present I am struggling to be in the glass half full frame of mind.

Apparently he spent all summer working with a Psyche on his kicking routine and they determined what works best for him. You are seeing the results.

[Gointocarlton]

An air of complacency seems to be a feature of the club - how else to explain the recruitment of players with mediocre skills at best and then providing them with no specialised coaching to reach AFL standard?

Harry is a prime example.  Why has he not been taught a set routine when taking a set shot for goal?  It is quite plain to see that his current method depends entirely on the thought bubble occupying his mind just before taking his kick.

That raises the question: why do we keep recruiting players whose skills will keep us occupying the bottom half of the ladder?

It takes serious skill to assemble so many players like this in the one team. Commendable really.

[cookie2]

Spot on Macca.....said it in one of the other discussion topics....at times it looked like they had 3 extra players out there!

I love listening to Hodge's special comments where he points out where the mistakes are made and where more attention/effort must be made and where things must be done better. If only we had someone like him at the club directing our onfield efforts I think we could start making strides forward in our player development.

[Micky0]

I love listening to Hodge's special comments where he points out where the mistakes are made and where more attention/effort must be made and where things must be done better. If only we had someone like him at the club directing our onfield efforts I think we could start making strides forward in our player development.

Can’t stand him

[cookie2]

Can’t stand him

You don't have to like him. Ruthless people can often be unlikable.

[ElwoodBlues1]

You don't have to like him. Ruthless people can often be unlikable.

I didnt like David Rhys Jones at the Swans, hated Greg Williams too....couple of premierships can make you fall in love real quick..

[Gointocarlton]

You don't have to like him. Ruthless people can often be unlikable.

Agree cookie, Hodge was the biggest sniping Kent in the game and I couldn't stand him. But those who have played along side or against him will tell you he IS the man you want to lead you into battle. He drove the standards Clarko set, he made abundantly clear that if it you didn't like it, pack your bag and fork off. Clarko didn't have to do a thing, he just set his attack dog. off and the job was done. They partied hard make no mistake about that and they were admirable led by Hodgey, his closed shop house parties were legendary, but the partying was only at appropriate times. He would be a brilliant assistant coach for us, but it will never happen because Barker, Bruce and co have pension plans with the club.

[madbluboy]

CARLTON’S CONCERN

Points against
86.0
Rank 13th

Opp goals per inside 50 %
24.3%
Rank 15th

Points from turnover diff
-9.8
Rank 15th

Opp pts from defensive half
36.2
Rank 14th

D50 to inside 50 %
18.1%
Rank 18th

Pressure factor
169
Rank 18th

[kruddler]

@MBB.....

I'd like to see what kind of DE% we have, specifically kicking.

Majority of those stats could be a result of poor kicking.