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"I would expect our best ball winner to tag but I'd expect him to be accountable. " is this meant to be...
I wouldn't expect our best ball winner to tag but I'd expect him to be accountable.
Yes must tackle if he doesn't win the ball in the first instance.
As Andrews would be expected to tackle should he not mark the ball in the first instance.
However one doesn't coach either the natural midfield ball winner or the natural intercept marker to be defensive in the first instance.
You allow them to win the ball and take pressure of their teammates.
Being accountable is a lot more than just tackling.