Or... we just about always give a half of terrific footy but generally follow it with a shocker. This time we reversed the halves The most reliable thing, for whatever reasons(s), about us is inconsistency. If our team had a psychiatric identity it'd be Multiple Personality Disorder
Bipolar.
Which type? As an aside, K, did you know -- probably do-- that most of the great discoveries and inventions of human existence were made by bipolar, high functioning autistic/aspergers, depressive folks... and so on? Neurodivergent if you like. Then, of course, you have many great artists (music, painting, sculpture etc.) who created some of their best works whilst on psychedelics! Seems neuro-normals are just destined to be consumers
Back on topic... Perhaps, just perhaps, after half time we were in the 'nothing to lose' mindset so the players threw off the shackles and played with freedom and boldness/risk. Fingers crossed we learned something from it.
One of the things you get from playing as we did in the second half is reward for effort. Amazing how, when getting reward for effort, it energizes and any perceived tiredness and slowness just vanishes. Everyone seems quicker and boundless with energy!
Confidence and competence in a game plan makes a difference measured in fractions of a second, a reduction barely noticeable except in the outcome, that reduction in hesitation is all it takes to get away an effective disposal.
Oddly, not panicking, being a little calmer, buys you a few moments of clarity. See Pendles as a reference.
A great example of the opposite was Newman touching that kick that was heading out of bounds, if he'd been a little bit patient, if he'd been a fraction clearer in his mind, he would have left it to cross the line and delivered him a lasso.
Cripps getting a fast break and trying ineffectively and unsuccessfully to get away a pressured disposal, he can just ride the bump or tackle, spin 180 if he has to, and offload to any of his passing team-mates would be 1000x better than a bodged rushed kick under pressure. Late in the game he reverted to the basics, and it made him appear much much better, he was able to create some time and space because he knew what to do.
Yep. Stuck to what he is best at, get the aggott and hand it off to someone in a better position... creating an opportunity for a team mate - leadership (rather than kick and hope or taking on 3 tacklers - hero stuff).
You could probably turn that around and ask the same question of us in multiple games. How often do we release the pressure and ease up in games, allowing the opposition to get a momentum change we find difficult to stop. How often do we have that miss or error that suddenly turns a game. We lack that 'kill' instinct where just one or two more goals would have snuffed out any challenge.
Or... we just about always give a half of terrific footy but generally follow it with a shocker. This time we reversed the halves The most reliable thing, for whatever reasons(s), about us is inconsistency. If our team had a psychiatric identity it'd be Multiple Personality Disorder
I am still struggling to get my head around how this team can play 7-8 weeks of utter sh1te and look like a basketcase so badly.
Next thing we see is against the reigning premiers, once again, play like a totally incompetent busted butthole in the first half and then magically transform into near worldbeaters in the second half and nearly pinch it from them.
What did they drink, smoke or inject in the rooms at halftime ??
What pixie dust did they have sprinkled on them ??
What did Voss do or say that completely changed their mindset and application so dramatically ??
The other big question now has to be, was this a one off 'flash in the pan' or will the raised standards continue for the remainder of the season ??
Not wanting to be a wet blanket but... Or to what degree did Brisvegas ease up, even just a little?
@crash no to rivers. If he was any good he would be in the ones. They arent exactly flushed with talent.
I thought charleson was extremely good coming out of defence and helped set us up significantly for drive going forward.
Good pick-up 3 Leos. I forgot to mention him - so many good players to choose from!! Charleson was extremely good, as you mentioned. Showed really good judgment and has a footy brain... measurable improvement.
Acres was a standout. Ison is great with ball in hand. Smart. Moir benefits from being put in amongst the action. Forces him to work harder. Walks2 is just so poised. Something special. Boyd and Young down back were generals. Reidy had a day out in the ruck. Lord, Campo... solid. Derks... how can you complain about 5gls! Byrne disposal is just so good. Teacher's pet did his bit. Darcy Hogg was probably the best of the VFL listed boys... just keeps improving.
Kemps kicking is actually laughable. How a professional forward who trains 5 days or more a week can shank so many consecutive shots is unbelievable.
Big game for Ison in the 2's tomorrow. If he can put on another better than average performance, I'd bring him in and move Kemp to the backline to replace Haynes. He has plenty of confidence in his marking and general play etc and Weitering has publicly said the he loves playing with Kemp next to him. Ison has good hand, a touch of mongrel and can kick straight!
I wonder if he'll play (and other emergencies if they were there last night). Guess it depends on what time he left Brissy to return to Melbourne for our 10am Magoos game today. Catching a 'red-eye' before a morning game is not good prep.
