Re: AFL Rd 16 2025 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Port Adelaide
Reply #63 –
Vossy says all the right things, so how come it doesn't translate to results?
The experts seem to agree that our game-plan is restrictive and lacks embracing the modern game. Sure, cherry picking certain KPIs can make it seem all is well at PP; that we're on the right track, 'we just need to do it for longer' as Vossy says - so how come for a very long time do we not do it for longer? Once the opposition bring pressure and change, we fold. Above the shoulders? Yep. Not mentally strong. How come?
Our players present as being vulnerable to high expectation (pressure) and strong persistence come game day - a mentally conditional group. How come? These are not recent issues. This has been an on-going issue for some years now. How come? I do not believe this is indicative of the players as people.
Some ponderances for consideration:
The Board. I'd like Patty Kinnersly to understand that our players are not solely billboards for social issues or her social causes, as important and worthy as they may be. She needs to understand 'warrior energy/positive masculinity' and get in behind those realities and support them, wholeheartedly. The club psychologist also needs to understand this.
Greg Williams. He's failed the football department and the senior coach. The buck stops with him and he should be accountable.
Football Department. Brad Lloyd, this has happened, and been happening on his watch for some time. He's failed.
Vossy. Gee I feel for him. So many mixed messages, especially from above. His players need to become warriors (a vital expression of positive masculinity) when on the field of play. Understanding and embracing this (warrior energy) will strengthen their spirit and mental resolve. Some are warriors naturally, many aren't. Those that aren't need to be taught; to be led. There's way too much 'nice' on our field of play.