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I'd think we've moved into finals mode, but still with some of the venn crossing into development, so managing a balance between the two. Ideally a baby bombers kind of thing.
There's scoring more and scoring more than the opposition. Skinning a cat comes as a multiple-choice test. More modern thinking will lean into keeping the ball in your forward half longer to allow for more scoring opportunities and restricting opportunities of your opponent. Thus the super-fit role player can be part of that mix.
Just like we have also loaded up with super-attacking players coming off the half-back who can quickly transition the ball from defence into attack.
The game plan will be in place and not likely to change in the short term. Changes are more likely to be in the finer details of the pieces who can fit the puzzle.
Hi i don't usually post very much on big footy but enjoy reading every ones comments and views every night as a die hard docker supporter .
With regards to the holding the ball rule in my view it would be a lot simpler with no grey areas if you decide to grab the ball you need to dispose of it by hand pass or kick or your gone and you can always take the option of just knocking the ball out to a team mate in the clear if you are under the pump and you feel you cant take possession and dispose of it correctly .....no prior this and prior that.
So we'll encourage a lot more tapping on and sweating off?
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I"m hoping Branden Walker plays Sunday especially because it's going to be wet and St Kilda have a few small forwards Gresham, Butler and Higgins
And a lot less ball ups created by tackles that end in a stalemate because player didn't have prior opportunity
Possibly a lot more scrappiness too, so maybe not really adding to the watchability of the game. Obviously need to see it in action before any calls on it.
So do you see the end goal is to increase the simplicity for umpires? Or the watchability of the game?
Hmmm, unless I'm misinterpreting, you're suggesting he's weaker in strength than he was earlier in his career? Or that other factors like being slower, more tired is preventing him from imposing?
I mostly think it's bollocks cos I look at myself and know I'm much stronger at 39 than my 25 year old self. I think Mundy would still be one of the stronger guys out in the middle most days. I think his hands are nearly as quick too. He's never been the quickest and to my eyes he still lopes as fast as he ever has.
Both.... umpires no grey areas... watchable less stoppages as the ball will continue to be on the move like you say would need to be seen in action first
Nicely said and true. Annoys me to see those negative reactions too. I saw him running hard, landing hard tackles and had one plus an easy miss, which is forgivable at this stage of his career. His intent is off the charts and does essentially guarantee his "bad" games are gonna be giving us strong defensive pressure, bone crunching tackling at minimum. Tick!
Try n predict where he'll be this week.
I think it's pretty shaky on the watchability front as I say I think there could be an increase in scrappy play. The simplicity may be a better bet, but we're probably already seeing players gaming the tightening of the HTB interp.
If they could increase the simplicity of prior opp for umpiring, would that do?
Hopefully a lot of "bests" will be topped again this weekend
With talk in recent times about how players with explosive pace tend to break down earlier in their careers. Do we expect a bloke like Switta to have a short shelf life, especially with the time already spent injured? Can we trust his longevity?
I at least hope for a handful of mostly injury free years, during our window, fingers crossed, but if he falls over again, should we persist?
He is of course just one of 40 odd and considering what he's shown, he's obviously impactful. It's probably worth the list spot though I'd be inclined to search out another explosive small forward with intent, considering what I feel is the likelihood Switta will always be an injury risk.
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Hmmm, unless I'm misinterpreting, you're suggesting he's weaker in strength than he was earlier in his career? Or that other factors like being slower, more tired is preventing him from imposing?
I mostly think it's bollocks cos I look at myself and know I'm much stronger at 39 than my 25 year old self. I think Mundy would still be one of the stronger guys out in the middle most days. I think his hands are nearly as quick too. He's never been the quickest and to my eyes he still lopes as fast as he ever has.
Pure strength maybe he could very well be as strong or stronger than ever, but in terms of explosiveness, agility, repeat efforts etc I have no doubt he's declined. We wont see a mundy performance like the 2013 gf from him ever again. He dominated that centre square against a smaller hawks midfield. He's still class though.
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Have to have under 30 or so players unavailable. We have more than that.
Maybe Radelaide aren’t as bad as we thought they were….
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They've brought a few great players in and have some old decent players coming back. They're definitely better than people are giving credit for. St Kilda on the other hand, are shithouse.
I think St Kilda are better than people in here give them credit for aswell.
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