SurreyBlue wrote:
Get some line coaches in who know what they are doing.
Just as an example, Melbourne got Mark Williams in for a specific reason - resilience / toughness, and look at them now. No offence but Kruezer became our ruck coach and Pittonet has gone backwards. We need the best possible assistance in to not just support Teague but freshen us up. It really is that evident.
Things were looking really good for Carlton end of 2019 and precovid cuts.
A lot of Carlton fans forget we DID sign up Justin Longmuir, a bonafide class assistant to support Teague with game plan and development. He knows what he's doing. Bad luck Freo signed him up before he got going at Carlton. We haven't filled the hole he left; quality, experienced Assistant Coach (Forwards WCE & Defence Collingwood)
I know that cameron Bruce (Forwards) came from a successful team, in a successful era with Hawks 2013-2017 where they won 3 flags.
I do know Amos (Defence) is highly regarded amongst current and past players and seems to create good connection within the lines he looks after.
I know nothing about the pros and cons of the current assistant coaches qualifications or success: Stanton (midfield and transition) and OKeefe (Midfield Development) other than his association with Amos in the past. He's no Voss, but we have a plethora of high draft mids who need a lot more work. Their slow development may have something to do with opportunity.
Luke Power is a huge assett. The perfect coach for young players coming out of the Academy and into AFL. He is not an Assistant.
I too am facetious when it comes to Kreuzer. I understand his heart and soul status, and never gives up. He was a good ruck rover when the ball was in his proximity, and Nic Nat says Kreuzer was his most difficult opponent. After Kreuzers first 16 games, I wasn't impressed with his ruck work (jimmae and I argued a lot about Kreuzer). Pittonet surprised last year with the covid disrupted season (short quarters) but he makes dumb decisions. He can't jump. Kreuzer worked with him last year too. He is a 3rd ruckman. Pity injury has struck down TDK and Levi.
Line coaches look after a team within a team. If they have important members (the class) out injured they can only work on development, not so much game day strategies developing players would stuggle with. Interesting how Croes, Swans, and Freo have shown game plans that work for the young developing teams. Maybe their elder statesmen are better than ours: Murphy, Betts, Ed vs Kennedy Parker (Swans), Mundy, Fyfe (Freo), Sloan Crouch (Crows). Maybe the problem is the game plan...kick it far, kick it forward, Lock it in.???
Kreuzer's main 2 ruckmen have been struck by injury. Pitto isn't the future. He's a break glass player.
Bruce's forwardline has been decimated by injury Charlie, TDK/Levi, Martin, Fisher, McGovern, Silvagni, so he can be excused...but when Charlie is back with Jacks and Fish and a fit TDK/Levi look out.
Amos's Defence has Doc's shoulders a bit of a worry (and cancer scare preseason), and Marchbank, who would take Plowmans spot imo. Amos looks fine with the addition of Saad and 2 players considered for AA
Stanton's midfield has had martin and Williams season disrupted, the young ones not given much of a chance (perhaps coach decision???) or form issues. As for the Transition role, this seems to be lacking and overlooked by kick it blindly forward strategy. Philp would've been handy
OKeefe's job is to develop the young mids. Who knows why some haven't kicked on. Blame is on the MC's positional decisions.
Lastly
Barker he came as a successful Assistant under Lyon at Saints, and Clarkson at Hawks. We have been good at stoppages, but the Transition and system from there has been a huge issue compared to other teams who find a way to link. If only we could take advantage of our strength at stoppages...Cripps' form and disposal has been very ordinary this year, and Murphy was a dud in the midfield, so much for experience.
We could do better.
We need to get better.
I can't see the same group of Assistants at carlton in 2022.
I can see the soft cap lifted too, so that will help get coaching talent in the door.
Bottom line for me is Transition and Injuries have hurt us ... and those 15 minute lapses in concentration. Eyes are on Teague more than anyone else me thinks.