Re: AFL Rd 4 2022 Post Game Permutations Carlton vs Gold Coast
Reply #30 –
Just a few meandering thoughts.
When our midfield has favourable access/supply (ruck) removed, and when under those circumstances the aggot hits the grass, we (too easily) lose fight, connection and composure. That, combined with our seemingly inherent folding under intense opposition attention and pressure (being hunted) gives us what we're seeing.
Our % is 11th. Some pundits say % is a very good indicator of where your club is really at.
Although 'next man up' is an important mantra, the abilities of that 'next man' are critical.
Yes, 'doing your job' is a well established reality for success. But there is also how well you do your job and what more you can do. And on this our past sure did revisit us... player X may have done his job, just, but in effect he was still a passenger.
I have absolutely no doubt we have the personnel but a reality is that our injury list is longer than most. Too many authoritative and influential players are missing.
Our midfield yesterday was very un-Voss like. Timid, fumbly and reactive. Opponents will dine on this brittleness. We sure are a WIP, with plenty to work on.