Re: AFL Rd 6 2023 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs St Kilda
Reply #214 –
I actually thought we came prepared. The plan seemed sound given we were without Saad and Docherty. It was always going to be on the mids and forwards and the lack of connection between those two groups was the main problem. Part of the issue is we have two stand-out forwards aided by some rather mediocre performing assistants.
Our small forwards are ineffective and our mids aren't impacting the scoreboard.
We came with the right attitude but were let down to often by poor decisions and disposal. The criticism in my eyes was more about our ability to react and nullify once the midfield advantage was lost after half-time, and yes I guess that is on Voss. Yep, the cross ground kicking is often frustrating. It's often used when there is really no advantage to it.
Voss apparently had a few personal issues during the lead-up to the game which kept him a way from the club for a day or two. It can't be used as an excuse but it may have had some effect on his focus.
Ill admit we were better prepared v the Saints and played better than the Adelaide game but we couldn't adjust in game (as we did the first the first three rounds) and our ball use was deplorable. I'm torn, I feel like we are playing worse than what we are and yet I can't see us lifting and playing better. The next 7 weeks will reveal all, it will tell us where we are really at and who has gone past us. So far, Ross and his StK boys have gone passed us giving us wind burn on the way through. The Cheats with Scott at the helm look far more stable and better coached at the minute. The Cats are knocking on the door of the 8 and with a string of home games, coupled with our difficult ones coming up will knock us out for sure.