Just from my observations I have outlined a few key deficiencies in our game play here...
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=36989&start=194 I have subsequently gone looking to see if the stats back these points up.Sadly they DO.
1. No-one Presents / not running into space for each otherCarlton has the
LOWEST UNCONTESTED POSSESSION COUNT in the competition!
Carlton also has
the lowest % of total possessions as Uncontested.Uncontested possessions are the key to consistent ball movement and absolutely require players
running into space for each other.
They are also critical in the two points following...
2. No overlapping runCarlton is 2ND LOWEST FOR HANDBALLSJust watch how the successful teams have a 'run-past' player frequently from marks or frees.
This helps bypass congested zones ahead and enhances the opportunity to find free players
- if ONLY they were running into space to accept (both the handball and the resulting kick)
The vast majority of handballs are of the 'under pressure' variety trying to clear stoppages and too often
to team mates also under pressure.
Again, very little positioning for wide receives even in these situations contributes to the abysmal
low uncontested possession count.
3. No leading into space by our forwards / Inefficient delivery into 50Carlton is 4TH FOR INSIDE 50s but ONLY 9TH FOR MARKS INSIDE 50!Carlton is 11TH for % of Inside 50s that RESULT IN MARKS.only 20%
Carlton is 2ND WORST FOR GOALS FROM INSIDE 50s.only 19.1%
We are 5th for Contested Possessions but
2ND WORST FOR TOTAL POSSESSIONSdue to the deficit in Uncontested Possession dragging the total no. down.
Our decent contested possession count and admirable forward 50 defensive work is the reason we
are no longer getting smashed in games I believe.
So, we've learned how not to lose badly but now have to learn how to win.
I believe the statistical analysis above reveals the problem and it's up to the coaching staff to implement
an appropriate 'game plan' to address it.
Screw sentiment, if Teague can't identify these factors and FIX them he should be dispensed with quickly.
I for one will not accept the mediocrity of mid-ladder as some kind of acceptable improvement on the disastrous Bolton years.
The STATS DON'T LIE.
The solution involves players RUNNING RUNNING RUNNING.
If they can't or won't - get rid of them.
What I saw live last week (v GWS) disgusted me.
Players just moping around instead of running into space.
It's not rocket surgery.
Richmond & Geelong show us how it's done almost every week and have been for years.
Anyhow, this thread for any worthwhile theory/analysis so welcome measured input.(individual player performance etc. elsewhere please)