JustOneTime
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I think we still have list deficiencies, particulary in midfield pace and de Goey/Petracca type burst from the centre. In no way do I think that we came close and so we should rely on the improvement of the list we already have. I look at Brisbane who keep adding components year on year. Pies won a flag by adding components last trade period.
I don't think it's a bad thing to provide a little bit of critical analysis. I think we can improve hand over fist by allowing for multiple ways to win. The contested game is an arduous one and it injures players.
I think both. We are close and we have deficiencies. I think what stopped us this year was that we were flat after our brilliant but physically hard end of season run. As you say, the contested game takes its toll (see Cripps).
If we finish top 4 in 2024 and can get a week's break then i think we are an even chance against our top 8 peers. Having said that, we should still be looking to improve as others will.
Pies won with Mason Cox and a cardboard cutout at full forward etc. Carlton can carry 2-3 weaker players and win.
Why couldnt Voss rest Cripps throughout the season given how hard our contested game is. Dow and Kennedy proved they are capable enough. The MC doesnt have the right trust levels yet. This is an area we need to improve given our specific style. Walsh/Cerra for ad-hoc rests.
TDK is another I'd protect during a season.
- Hope Austin can find us a Petty type, and a midfielder who is a good decision maker/elite kick for the inside 50s distribution. I'd want the Degoey type too but think that's asking for the world.
- Voss to oversee turnoever footy improvement.
- Fwds coach to find ways to bring Charlie into the game at the pointy end of the season when contested stuff gets hard.