We couldn't dominate centre bounce clearance because our captain kept hitting the ball to Lachie Neale and his mates. It was like Nank was colour blind and could not tell the difference between yellow and black and maroon and blue. It was an unbelievably bad game by Nank.
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Elimination Final Game Day Thread v Lions
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We couldn't dominate centre bounce clearance because our captain kept hitting the ball to Lachie Neale and his mates. It was like Nank was colour blind and could not tell the difference between yellow and black and maroon and blue. It was an unbelievably bad game by Nank.
So, with Neale absolutely torching us at stoppages and clearances and a number of our guys being off on the night, why wouldn’t have Hooch taken someone like a Short or KMac or whomever to tag him and try and nullify his impact a bit ? Even if it meant just 30 possessions instead of 39 that could have been enough to get us over the line.
It's old age mostly. I also think that is Dion had a bit of help in the middle he'd not keep blowing out.
A very good question. I wonder if someone will put it to Dimma? Our midfield is clearly no longer good enough to let players like Neale, Oliver etc roam at will and expect to beat them on merit.
Until we can get a midfield to match the best we need another plan.
Imo its either the players NOT adopting close game strategy...OR, there isnt one. Hopefully it'll be sorted mate let's see.
If a week's a long time in footy, then 6 months is an eternity.
Going to be an interesting off season for sure.
Brilliant posting, Rids, that I'm totally in agreement with. I've questioned whether Dimma can train/improve players' skills and game intel. The evidence is not encouraging.
Re Colonwood, it was interesting to read an article from a Pies player, think it was Maynard, talking about Fly's pre-season training. He did not start match sim until very late. Instead they were just drilled on battling out one-on-one contests continually, along with then practising their methods and strategies in a close finish. So intensive focus was on beating their opponent to win the ball, and then know exactly what to do with it under the most intense pressure.
Clearly it has paid off. Fly could possibly prove the next coaching guru. Remember, he's doing this with far from the best AFL list. Like most, I give them little chance of upsetting the Moggies, but if they do ...
Don't disagree, but several times the ball went to 50/50 at worst with Cotchin, and Neale just walked away with it. I imagine it's hard to hit it to your own guys when they're never in best position and getting flogged even when they are.
Yep I read that article as well; think it was Howe who said it?
Brilliant coaching by Fly; outstanding.
Yep it is clear that our midfield, especially without Prestia, is not at the level of the best midfields.
Yes mate we both watched the same game lol. So if the oppo can shark Nank's tap outs, why could'nt we?
We don't have the quality inside mids and with Meatball gone, they had a field day. Like most things, it ain't that straightforward - despite that it looked like Nank was looking for Neale and his mates .
Again, this appears an area where Dimma is just rigid and fixed in his football philosophy: we don't tag. Period. Meanwhile other coaches, like Goodwin last week who specifically moved Harmes back into the midfield (from playing really well previously at HBF) to curb Neale. Dees absolutely belted them.
But you have to train a tagger during the sesaon and set them their task on key oppo stars during the year, so they prove their worth and develop the hardened methods of achieving this highly disciplined job.
So, because he's never espoused it, can't say we have developed a tagger ever with Dimma. Throwing someone the task in a big final, they're not going to be trained up for the requirements.
Yes, you're right. It was Howe. Fascinating insights. Fly is looking like a real winner, but a long way to go.
Well, it's lucky we selected several with all those handy draft picks in '21 then.
Hold on ... aaah, oh.
We were our worst enemy no composure, school boy mistakes ,panicked and gifted lions so many goals.We weren't clean enough to been the same issue all year and what irks me it's our senior players.Had a few passengers to.
Lynch made hard work of a simple routine shot no excuse game over he kicks that.Nank ,Balta and someone else go for the same ball and they kick the winning goal that was auskick stuff.
Lynch made hard work of a simple routine shot no excuse game over he kicks that.Nank ,Balta and someone else go for the same ball and they kick the winning goal that was auskick stuff.
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If the AFL had of followed their own rules Richmond FC would still be in the finals.
They did not follow their own rules, never really do when it doesn't suit.
Gil needs to be in the rear view mirror and the next player needs to do what they say they are going to do. Fair, equitable and transparent. Everything the AFL IS NOT.
They did not follow their own rules, never really do when it doesn't suit.
Gil needs to be in the rear view mirror and the next player needs to do what they say they are going to do. Fair, equitable and transparent. Everything the AFL IS NOT.
We're 6 hours behind in Abu Dhabi. I'm reserving a
Footy ops salary cap and depth of assistant coaches has to play a part. Our poise and game sense was poo.
