Virgin Blue wrote:
Marissa wrote:
How about we concentrate on getting a decent forward line coach after Carlton did the smart thing of not re-contracting Lappin!?
If we get decent coaches to support Ratten (and a tall, tough as nails backmen), then I don't see why we would have problems next year.
I'm a little confused by this comment, and by the departure of Lappin.
Last summer, wasn't the concern whether we could kick goals?
Well we did that, 5th in scoring in AFL, so does the HC or FWD Coach get the kudos for that?
Lappin was also the one who insisted we play all 3 of Betts, Yazz and Garlett together, and it worked some of the time, definitely helped to develop the 3
Exactly, it worked some of the time (mainly at the beginning of the season). It's not just about the small forwards, who lacked space, the motivation and passion some of the time as well... especially Eddie.
I just do not understand how somebody as small as Lappin can be the forward line coach for guys such as Henderson, Waite and Hampson. He may have been good for the small forwards... some of the time, but it obviously did not work for the rest of the time
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IMO, our problems in the forward line were not just about lack of goal kicking, but lack of motivation and passion, moving, leading, talking.
Don't get me wrong, I believe the whole coaching panel needs to get their arse into gear, I'm just saying the replacement of Lappin and Harvs will be crucial to helping and supporting Ratten.