The problem with the Facebook generation is that they want everything now.
The problem with the older generation is that they want everything then.
What I'm trying to say is, our success will neither be instantaneous nor will it be historical, based on what was successful in the past. We don't need to fall into the trap of chasing certain game styles. Run and carry should still be the way we want to play, but we should have the body strength and size to crash through packs and tackles with that run. We should relish the contest, but we shouldn't seek it. We choose the fastest way of playing at all times - if that means we go around, we go around. Straight through, straight through.
We don't need to change. We just need to choose. That is, have multiple ways to play. Have more than one string to the bow. If an opponent like Richmond is playing on the counter, take your time and possess the ball like Hawthorn. If they are possessing the ball, use their spread to tear holes in them with run. And if they are running team, hit them on the counter. But that takes time and self belief.