Re: Pre game perturbations: AFL 2021 Rd 12: Carlton vs West Coast
Reply #110 –
It's a big unknown.
Are they really unhappy?
How are the players connecting off-field?
Are there divisions between the group...little cliques. (older v younger, possibles v probables, longer at the club v newer)
You can understand a fair bit of unhappiness around the fringes.
Some players being given games when others think it should be their spot.
How is that manifesting itself in terms of dynamics around the club.
It doesn't seem that obvious on field.
Players seem to get around one another after goals, or console others who make mistakes.
But who knows?
If such divisions exist it could be a factor in some of the inconsistent performances.
Comes back to culture, tail wagging the dog so to speak. If feel like a broken record but successful teams have players who do whatever the coaches asks without dropping the bottom lip.