Think your defence stood up a lot better last night than previous weeks. Brisbane were bereft of ideas and allowed Collingwood’s defence to dictate how the ball was entering their 50.
Noticed in the Sydney game that we kind of out-Collingwood’d you. Goals over the back, hard running and high intensity. That was something I got used to seeing plenty from your mob in recent history. Once you’re back to creating those types of chances you’ll be back to where you need to be to compete week to week.
We are a structure and system based team (like many) but have major skill deficiencies.
If , when we don't harass , pressure , tackle , work together we can look very ordinary.
Sydney have probably been the best 2 way midfield running side over the last 2 decades.
We have a very high profile mid who I have always questioned his defensive running , but I guess that is why you have the "worker bees" in your team.
Turnovers from defence have been killing us but that could be players up the ground not presenting in the right areas as well as execution/skill
I don't know Darcy Moore , but listening to him in the documentary I am extremely surprised he didn't retire.
Murphy is a huge loss , although Frampton has been good in his games (so far)
Looks like Howe might have got a rocket during the week.
Daicos needs to play behind the ball and then let the defensive winger sweep behind him.
Last night probably restores the faith and emphasis the fact that when our pressure is on the scoreboard takes care of itself.
Think the Hawks beat us last season so once again we need to be switched on from the start.
From the outside , Sidebottom being dropped & Crisp being starting sub indicates to me at least , that nice guy Fly might have become angry Fly during the week.
Floreat Pica