jim wrote:
Steve_C7 wrote:
jim wrote:
That was a game that showed how bad our coaching is. After 3 years our system of moving the ball going forward is the worst I've seen anywhere. Our players have ability for sure but are being let down by that. Other sides go forward with a structure that can often open other sides up, we have no idea. That cost a quite a decent win. Instead another loss to an ordinary side. One of the most frustrating defeats I've come across. Loved the competitiveness but we want more than that after 3 years. Enough is enough!
Bet a decent coach could sort alot of that in a preseason. They love the ability at their disposal.
Not even half our players have been on the list 3 years ago, and only 12 players yesterday have been on the list back then.
Of those 12 players, 5 have played less than 25 games at the start of the season and have had interrupted seasons and not participated in all training drills.
You are asking an awful lot from a coach that has more players come through the door than any other team, never had his best team play together and has lost experienced players through trade and injuries.
We still had a pretty decent side in there, one that is better than 3 wins from 31 games. What you say might be valid if it was year 1 or even 2 but by year 3 we should have an on-field system and structure in place. After 3 years we still have no clue how to move the ball into the F50 hence still kick 7.7. Injuries don't excuse that. Alot of sides with injuries this year who do that well albeit with a bit more depth. That was a few goal win lost because we are so poorly drilled.
After 3 years it's not harsh.Yes you are harsh with your expectations jim... imo
Outisde a few frustrated Carlton supporters there's no one else who I know, or hear, or see, or read, who thinks we are a better team than what we show, and they give plenty of valid reasons. You just expect them to be better.
Other teams may carry 1-6 players with less than 3 years experience, but they have better players supporting them whilst they learn the ropes.
On recent form or effort I don't think many of our senior players would make many if any of the other 17 teams. They are not helping much. Injuries have hindered our team as they do others, if not moreso, given our profile. Simple.