Improvement needs to start on the field.

[Olmy]

It's on the field where the improvement needs to occur.

SIMPLE concepts such as not turning the ball over, maintaining possession, and manning up are tasks which some of our players just don't seem to grasp.

It's hardly the coach's fault if players cannot follow simple instructions. These players are supposed to be elite athletes, and elite sporting thinkers. Everyone makes mistakes - but some of our players don't seem to learn from them.

Another point worth mentioning, is that there is no point in kicking to a contest of 4 or more players, especially when other players are making space.

Then again, how many of our players do actually make space in the forward line? Cupido is one, Brown is another. Gee, gotta be thankful for the experience of those two, eh!

For a side such as the Lions, the amount of times we turn the ball over is appauling. I believe, this is because some players in the midfield, don't know how to deliver the ball properly into the forward line. They either bomb it long (and turn it over), or they kick it around in circles (and turn it over).

Once again, part of the problem is because our forward line is often over-crowded.

Perhaps this is one area that Matthews needs to look at - however, it should be common sense to the blokes out on the park, not to stand in the way of the leading players.

It's down to the players to do the team things, the 1%ers, and play disciplined football.

Our midfield is definitely one of the most talented in the leauge - but I would definitely rank it amongst the most UN-disciplined.

 

[InTheBack!]

Agree with the overall sentiment.

Wouldnt you just love to have a North record in winning "winnable" games?

Thats what so frustrating over the past few years. They play OK & look the goods & then fold like meek little lambs.

I know you cannot win every close encounter but we should be winning some more & that goes down to the team desire to pull through.

It was only one game & came after a thrashing etc etc BUT it is a all too familiar story in the last few seasons.

 

[templar]

Maybe the players did follow the coach's instructions - have you ever thought of that. Stop having a go at the players - they just do what they are told.

 

[Olmy]

Originally posted by templar:
Maybe the players did follow the coach's instructions - have you ever thought of that. Stop having a go at the players - they just do what they are told.

Wrong. Some players DON'T do what they are told. It's obvious. Half of our team DO, do the right things, so what can't the other half?

Why should I stop having a go at the players? You have signalled your VOSS-HATING intentions, so why can't I level reasonable criticism at the players?

I have backed my criticisms up with reasons. Something which you don't do, templar.

If you don't agree with my assessment, then at least give reasons, not just pathetic rhetoric.

At least have something informative to say about football, for once.

 

[Eric the Hysteric!]

Seems to me dumplar, that you are only coming here to have a go at a few people who have got up your nose. Advice: get over it, and give it a break, eh.

Perhaps if you were to discuss football, instead of postulating over whether you think you are better than everyone else, you might actually inspire a productive conversation.