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I was reading an article by Melbourne Sports Journalist Jake Niall a few weeks back and he stated the obvious that he believed that Clarkson was the most innovative coach in the AFL and that he was continually adapting to the next trend in football evolution.
Hawks over the last few years have had the foot skills and natural goal kicking capacity to pierce the congestion and defensive mechanisms but the game has changed again over the last couple of seasons and a more offensive approach now seems to be the order of the day. According to another coach offensive is challenging the defence which has dominated football thinking over the last five or so years.
Niall suggests that the next phase separates kicking skills and offensive capability into two distinct areas and are being addressed as such at Hawthorn. The change mid season in Lyons approach at the Dockers would also back up this premise.
The advantage still sits with the Hawks as they seem to continually find the method and personnel to adapt.
Outside speed and the recruiting of mature aged recruits dominate the scene at Hawthorn. Hand picked recruits that meet the skill level, discipline requirements and the nous to effect the changes in game plan from week to week.
Simpson was up to his ears in the on field development of the Hawks structures and strategies and you would hope that the Clarkson philosophies has rubbed off on him. From what I have seen of Simpson he seems to have a definite direction he wants to take the club and there will be casualties along the way but ultimately I believe we will become the contender we want to be.
He seems to have a slow and steady approach and has shied away from the "De Contending" some clubs employ with a trip to the bottom of the ladder and a complete rebuild in favour of completely dissecting the list retraining and hand picking new recruits.
Only time will tell but I believe we are on the right path and in step with the way the game is evolving.
Hawks over the last few years have had the foot skills and natural goal kicking capacity to pierce the congestion and defensive mechanisms but the game has changed again over the last couple of seasons and a more offensive approach now seems to be the order of the day. According to another coach offensive is challenging the defence which has dominated football thinking over the last five or so years.
Niall suggests that the next phase separates kicking skills and offensive capability into two distinct areas and are being addressed as such at Hawthorn. The change mid season in Lyons approach at the Dockers would also back up this premise.
The advantage still sits with the Hawks as they seem to continually find the method and personnel to adapt.
Outside speed and the recruiting of mature aged recruits dominate the scene at Hawthorn. Hand picked recruits that meet the skill level, discipline requirements and the nous to effect the changes in game plan from week to week.
Simpson was up to his ears in the on field development of the Hawks structures and strategies and you would hope that the Clarkson philosophies has rubbed off on him. From what I have seen of Simpson he seems to have a definite direction he wants to take the club and there will be casualties along the way but ultimately I believe we will become the contender we want to be.
He seems to have a slow and steady approach and has shied away from the "De Contending" some clubs employ with a trip to the bottom of the ladder and a complete rebuild in favour of completely dissecting the list retraining and hand picking new recruits.
Only time will tell but I believe we are on the right path and in step with the way the game is evolving.
