Re: Rnd 20- Carlton v Bulldogs -Post Match Autopsy
Reply #70 –
Watched Murphy closely today given he's been copping it from all and sundry. What struck me most was his total lack of awareness and confidence when he's required to run the other way. No idea where to position himself and is usually caught betwixt and between - half heartedly running towards the opposition player with the ball but then seemingly changing his mind and peeling off to try and cover someone else downfield. He's outta sorts big time.
What I saw today was the whole team having no idea. They all seem totally confused with what is expected and what they are meant to do. They look down the line and its totally manned, inboard is free but must be under instruction to hit the line, because we always kick to the wrong option. There is a lot of uncertainty in the game plan and in the players future (rightly or wrongly), and this is the result. Personally I see a team showing signs that they have no confidence in the game plan which was meant to be "proven" and "tested". It was 3 years ago.