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Conceding that many against the saints also isn’t a good sign
Last 2 weeks we have been heavily scored against
Last 2 weeks we have been heavily scored against
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He kept doing the same thing over and over. Burning options on the inside to turn back towards the boundary and get onto his left foot, but in doing so hemming himself in so he was kicking under pressure. He's a great kick of the footy but pressure will reduce even the best to shoddy rushed kicks that don't find their targets.
I think the repetitiveness of this playing out over the first few quarters sapped him of confidence. He usually wants the ball in his hands more than anyone in the team. Not so in the second half.
Like a few others, he needs to remember it's a team.
Even though Warner does have a tendency to make some dumb mistakes at least he fully commits to an option once he selects it. At least when he does make a mistake it's a positive and (usually) one that's results in metres gained. Given that this is consistently the case with Warner and probably scores just as many goals as it costs means that having given (or at least not actively curtailed) that licence that Sydney need to accept it to a degree.Clear as day. Up by 30, Chad starts showboating and the rest of the team follow suit.
Heeney and Gulden watching the ball while a Saints player bursts through to take it in the last few minutes. Just a shitload of expecting the other player to do the work and not enough desire to defend/want the ball.
Took the words out of my mouth. Infuriates me. We Are world record holders in it. Number 1 rule. Keep you feet.I wish there were stats on slip overs. We have a slip or 2 over at a crucial stage most weeks and we slip over far too much, when I watch other games (or our opposition) I barely see a player slip over at all.
That's 2 weeks in a row we've conceded decent scores to teams that really struggle to kick them. Our defence is way off right now.
We were always going to have a slump at some point and it's better now than right before September, but that was a W that should've been put away regardless. It was also a chance to win a close game and another failure there is a worry. Today was a big pissed away opportunity on so many fronts. 2 games clear makes it easier, but if we bring the same shit next week we'll find ourselves in big trouble and right back in the pack with top 4 far from locked in.
Our amazing pinpoint field kicking deserted us completely today. Just hope we can re-find that. If we can, we can totally dictate the terms of any game.
I would like to see either Parker or Mills come in as the sub. Mills has had a game in the reserves (I believe) so I would bring him back next week. Better then, against North than Brisbane at the Gabba.Out: Amartey, Wicks
In: Hamling, Adams
Sub: Co Warner
Heeney up forward.
Really don't think Parker in mediocre reserves form and 6 weeks off, or Mills first match of the season is going to help us. If it were a wet game, maybe Parker, but doesn't look like it.
That McInerney kick absolutely killed me. And was emblematic of our day, really. Too damn casual and big-headed.Even though Warner does have a tendency to make some dumb mistakes at least he fully commits to an option once he selects it. At least when he does make a mistake it's a positive and (usually) one that's results in metres gained. Given that this is consistently the case with Warner and probably scores just as many goals as it costs means that having given (or at least not actively curtailed) that licence that Sydney need to accept it to a degree.
The bigger issues are the ones like you pointed out that are caused by blind arrogance or lack of effort / unwillingness to defend or a player panicking. The biggest one for me is McInerney having a shot touched on the line because he didn't kick through the ball and half arsed the shot. Players putting themselves under unnecessary pressure because they panicked. 4 (that I can remember) snaps at goal missed because a player second guessed themselves and put themselves under more pressure than they needed to. At least another 4 not taken because a player panicked and made a pass the buck decision.
Neither played in reserves. Parker at least had a pre-season and has played. Wouldn't have either as sub, there'd be little point. They either get a full game in VFL for match fitness, or they're ready to come in. Playing them as sub just means they don't get match fit.I would like to see either Parker or Mills come in as the sub. Mills has had a game in the reserves (I believe) so I would bring him back next week. Better then, against North than Brisbane at the Gabba.
I thought the Blakey slip over right in front of goal was pivotable to us losing. A truley critical moment in the game.The ball went straight back down our end and they scored. A 12 point turnaround. Not blaming Blakey. But it turned the game when we had the momentum and the opportunity to get a winning lead.Took the words out of my mouth. Infuriates me. We Are world record holders in it. Number 1 rule. Keep you feet.
In all 3 losses, the opposition followed a very simple game plan built on pressure and intensity. Compete hard at stoppages, possess the ball with short kicks and uncontested marks, then pull the trigger with overlap run and then lower the eyes and kick to a leading forward. For this to work, you need to maintain run, pressure and take your opportunities with accurate kicking as all teams now know we can score quickly.I mean any team will fancy their chances now if they follow a basic blueprint
I still remember his kick in the backline in the 2022 GFI blame Rampe for kicking it to him most of the time. Don’t kick the ball to McCartin!
This actually started in the 2nd half against GWS where we conceded 7 goals in a row since then its been downhill
Without Amartey turning into Ronke for one evening we probably lose against Adelaide as well
Yep from the rain at GWS been down but still since then it's been what
Opposition 36.21.237
Sydney 28.36. 204
Not much in it but interesting 64 scoring shots to 57 out way
Kick ****en straighter
(Maths done in head so could need checking)
Haven’t read the whole thread but it looks like I’m one of very few who isn’t overly concerned. Yes we’ve looked rubbish the last couple of weeks, yes we need to pull our fingers out, but we’re not the first top of the ladder team to ever have a mid-season form slump. The poor pressure ratings indicate it’s clearly an effort thing on our end (which is fixable) rather than being “worked out”.
Would rather get these reminders that we’re not invincible now than in 8 weeks or so.
I’m still strangely confident that we’ll be back firing on all cylinders before long, and definitely when it matters at the business end.
The other key element is that they end up having shots from inside 30 because they’re running forward in waves. We keep having shots from 50. It’s tough to kick accurately from thereIn all 3 losses, the opposition followed a very simple game plan built on pressure and intensity. Compete hard at stoppages, possess the ball with short kicks and uncontested marks, then pull the trigger with overlap run and then lower the eyes and kick to a leading forward. For this to work, you need to maintain run, pressure and take your opportunities with accurate kicking as all teams now know we can score quickly.
So yes, it is a basic blueprint but also theoretically, easy to counter. Our work rate and pressure just needs to be better than our opponents.
Yer of course i mean with all due respect Saints are a fair way away from a top 8 side before today they had 5? wins.
Our Aura of invincibility is gone with today loss imo
Yeah wouldn’t surprise me. Reckon it starts with us making a bit of a statement with a big win against North next week, which everyone will disregard because it’s “just North” but it could turn out to be the game where the effort returns and we blow off the cobwebs to get our run-home kick started.Bet we beat Brisbane in 2 weeks
Donate a win to a poor side week!Richmond we reportedly had a virus knock the team about.
Freo we lost to a decent side who played well.
Today, we just played to the standard of that god awful pride jersey.
Put us back in the proper white with the red V & forget all the bloody “this week it’s {insert cause here} week”.
Grrrrrrrr.
Rant over.
For now.
North are in better form than the Saints were. If we have a big win, it'll be impressive.Yeah wouldn’t surprise me. Reckon it starts with us making a bit of a statement with a big win against North next week, which everyone will disregard because it’s “just North” but it could turn out to be the game where the effort returns and we blow off the cobwebs to get our run-home kick started.