Collingwood did it brilliantly today. St. Kilda were consistently under pressure after kicking in from points. Very significant in the result.

But if Collingwood had less to defend they would have won!

But if Collingwood had less to defend they would have won!

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The side with less to defend always loses.

Collingwood did it brilliantly today. St. Kilda were consistently under pressure after kicking in from points. Very significant in the result.

You have got to be happy with Melbourne's kick-ins now, especially in the second half of the year. No chipping around sideways, just long and direct.

You have got to be happy with Melbourne's kick-ins now, especially in the second half of the year. No chipping around sideways, just long and direct.

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I agree that our kick-ins were marginally better in the 2nd half of the season, Clint. But they still are nowhere near as effective as Collingwood's(and most other team's).

In fact StKilda's kickins(and there were plenty of them), reminded me of ours. Always pressure on the defenders, rather than a release into attack.

I really respect your comments on footy tactics, Clint, so I'm interested that you're so happy with what I perceive as a glaring weakness.

I'm certain the deficiency is not due to inferior skills in our list.

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I agree that our kick-ins were marginally better in the 2nd half of the season, Clint. But they still are nowhere near as effective as Collingwood's(and most other team's).

In fact StKilda's kickins(and there were plenty of them), reminded me of ours. Always pressure on the defenders, rather than a release into attack.

I really respect your comments on footy tactics, Clint, so I'm interested that you're so happy with what I perceive as a glaring weakness.

I'm certain the deficiency is not due to inferior skills in our list.

I may be wrong but I thought I heard/read that Melbourne were the highest scoring team from kick-ins? I just love the fact that they don't bother having anyone in a pocket as it puts the ball in an even worse position and is harder to get out from there.

I may be wrong but I thought I heard/read that Melbourne were the highest scoring team from kick-ins? I just love the fact that they don't bother having anyone in a pocket as it puts the ball in an even worse position and is harder to get out from there.

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Clint,what you may have heard is what I consider to be a grossly under-inclusive and misleading statistic......They count the number of "coast to coast" scores, and the scores against (also coast -to-coast). This does not take into account clangers directly resulting in scores, or,just as importantly,failed clearances, where the defenders are left under desperate pressure for minutes at a time. No stat will reflect the latter,but watching the game creates an impression.

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I think with Collingwood they don't fart around while the ump is waving the flags . The kicker races to the bag of balls and starts looking for a target as soon as a point is scored . The ball is back in play before the opposition has time to set up zones etc .

I think with Collingwood they don't fart around while the ump is waving the flags . The kicker races to the bag of balls and starts looking for a target as soon as a point is scored . The ball is back in play before the opposition has time to set up zones etc .

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So simple and basic, but so absolutely true, "Fork 'em".

St.Kilda 2 goals from kick-ins, Collingwood nil.

Collingwood did it brilliantly today. St. Kilda were consistently under pressure after kicking in from points. Very significant in the result.

do you have a fetish with kick in's JJC?

St.Kilda 2 goals from kick-ins, Collingwood nil.

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Thus illustrating my point, I reckon.

do you have a fetish with kick in's JJC?

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I think of it more as a strong desire to emphasize a vital part of the game, than a fetish, "Watts H".