I'm looking at things differently from last weekend to this weekend.
The questions we answered were
- Can Ladhams ruck against a tall, tier 1 ruck. No! We needed Hickey
- Can we bomb the ball into the half forward without McClean - No! when he is playing 2nd ruck our forwards are not able to bring the ball to ground and easy exit to opposition.
- While we have a second gear. We don't seem to be able to use in against the Suns. (Effort was down or is that a result of 2 x 6 days break vs 7 & 6 day break)
- Who is played ans starts in the middle needs to be better considered. Some players are not 1st preference however we seem to use them frequently against the sides below us on the ladder. Understand we need to allow them to grow. But...
- Suns have serious players and can run. Given confidence, can match the best. We allowed them to get confidence and appears the Swans don't take them seriously.
- Tagging is missing this year and we don't have a run with player on the ground.
- Clean ball control is lacking. NOt sure why this skill is so different from week to week. Don't believe the Suns to be a high pressure team
- Umpiring. You don't give away frees if you are clean and have the ball typically. Therefore the lack of ball control (and self control) needs to be improved.
Etc..
Therefore what to change this week
Hickey in possibly for McDonald Depending on the weather. (McDonald plays under's when Buddy is playing. Don't try and keep out of his way. Take over a space and demand the ball!
Hopefully we don't have as many players down against a surging Bomber outfit!
Wicks has not impressed in the seconds for what I have seen and needs to raise put his hand up high
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