The Eagles just won a flag doing this. I think the problem is that we just didn't have the types of players needed to execute this basic plan. We've obviously recruited with the long kick to full forward in mind and got some speed and skill around our marking targets for the inevitable spills. Hopefully, we mix it up a bit and honour the leads into the space that will open up as defenders drop back to spoil the mark.
The issue isn’t with the tactics... it’s with the quality of the targets & how well you kick it to them.
A long ball is very effective if you move it quickly & kick it to your team mate’s advantage.
Last season we didn’t do either of those things very well at all.
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