Even through Richmond were flogged, something that really stood out to me was the forward tumbling clearance kick they used regularly. When the defenders did not have a target and were pounding it out of defence they kicked the ball with forward rotation which gained them and an extra 15 metres and there was no certainty to which way the oval ball bounced. More often than not the ball bounced along and then jumped the waiting Collingwood defenders. This method gave the Richmond backline a couple of extra seconds to reform. More importantly extra metres were gained and and on more than one occasion the Richmond mids were able to get to the contest.
I would love for this idea to get back to the saints coach and for our defenders. This year when we cleared the ball it often just sat up in our half back flanks and was pounced on by opposition defence.
Did anyone else notice this tactic? Just to add I dont post much so this may have already been covered through the season.
I would love for this idea to get back to the saints coach and for our defenders. This year when we cleared the ball it often just sat up in our half back flanks and was pounced on by opposition defence.
Did anyone else notice this tactic? Just to add I dont post much so this may have already been covered through the season.