Jump to content

A memo to kicking skills coaches

beelzebub

By beelzebub
in Melbourne Demons

 Share

Recommended Posts

beelzebub Legend

beelzebub   22,707

Posted
Posted

I do not mean to take anything away from the great win yesterday but in all honesty we could hve been another 4 or five goals up without any real change to the way things panned out.

I of course refer to the time honoured art of kicking for goal.. Set shots in the main weretn too bad though there were a couple that really SHOULD have been slotted..

Im more concerned at times about the impromptu opportunities and our rather dismall skills here.

Can the respective coaches please, PLEASE show the boys how to kick NORMALLY for goal. Yes there are times for the outside check, the inside wobble, the dribble, the banana, the pretzel , the scissor kick, the worm burners and a myriad of other fascinatingly improbable disposals of the ball.

Strangely though in about 90% of times a steadied two stepped low hard drop punt weighted to knock the goal umpires head off is ususally the best option. Yet, strangely and mystifyingly the one not chosen. Results can vary from the kick being intercepted to waddling accross goal and hitting the point post to being a brilliantly executed pass to some unknown cousin ( one presumes) sitting behind the points. Good for him....bad for us !!

I know footy players love a sense of occasion, some even dabble in the world of style, but Im a bit old fashioned. Im results driven, so can some kind folk down at the MFC please DRIVE this concept home...i.e Lets gets the points first and worry about how you dress it some other time.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Biffen Legend

Biffen   12,524

Posted
Posted (edited)

The hook across the body is becoming more preferrred as a method because they can get more foot behind the ball and there is less chance of error than with a drop punt(an inch left or right can be a big difference) .I dont care as long as they go through .

Mitch can do them the old way for you .

Edited by Biffen
Link to comment
Share on other sites

satyricon Mighty Demon

satyricon   267

Posted
Posted

"I don't want to detract".........BUT....that is exactly what you are doing, we won by 13 goals, I would not have cared if Col Garland had 'farted' with great force and it went between the posts.....

..the glass will always remain half empty with some won't it

Link to comment
Share on other sites
beelzebub Legend

beelzebub   22,707

Posted
  • Author
Posted

I was mainly alluding to sloppy efforts that look real "cool" if they go through and lamentable when they dont.

The idea is to score... Not to "me too "

  • Like 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites
beelzebub Legend

beelzebub   22,707

Posted
  • Author
Posted

"I don't want to detract".........BUT....that is exactly what you are doing, we won by 13 goals, I would not have cared if Col Garland had 'farted' with great force and it went between the posts.....

..the glass will always remain half empty with some won't it

and yet it didnt. Thats the point
Link to comment
Share on other sites

PaulRB Redleg

PaulRB   6,090

Posted
Posted

I actually thought some of our chains of field kicking was as good as i've seen for a while. Jack Watts kick to Trenners. Re-directs in front of gaol (i.e.didn't turn it over)...

Lots of great kicks and some missed shots at goal. Only weak link in Jumping jeremy Howes' game.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
beelzebub Legend

beelzebub   22,707

Posted
  • Author
Posted

There are times when it's needed though. Sylvia would never have pinged that goal on his left, and the banana was just the ticket.

i agree..time and place. That was both.
Link to comment
Share on other sites

John Dee Redleg

John Dee   440

Posted
Posted

I'm not overly concerned about any of the snaps, the ones I am concerned about are the set shots that are not converted. Howie is the major culprit here, I would rather see him on an acute angle with little chance than directly in front 30 out. Trengove not being able to make the distance from 40 is also a big worry; if he hasn't got some form of OP, I'll be very surprised.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Viney12 Demon

Viney12   196

Posted
Posted

I'm not overly concerned about any of the snaps, the ones I am concerned about are the set shots that are not converted. Howie is the major culprit here, I would rather see him on an acute angle with little chance than directly in front 30 out. Trengove not being able to make the distance from 40 is also a big worry; if he hasn't got some form of OP, I'll be very surprised.

Did you miss his goal from about 45m out yesterday?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below.
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Demonland Forums  

  • Match Previews, Reports & Articles  

    UNBACKABLE by The Oracle

    They’re billing the Brisbane Lions as a sleeping giant — the best team outside the top eight —and based on their form this month they’re a definite contender for September AFL action. Which is not exactly the best of news if you happen to be Melbourne, the visiting team this week up at the Gabba.  Even though they are placed ahead of their opponent on the AFL table, and they managed to stave off defeat in their last round victory over North Melbourne, this week’s visitors to the Sunshi

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons

    WILDCARDS by KC from Casey

    Casey’s season continued to drift into helplessness on Sunday when they lost another home game by a narrow margin, this time six points, in their Round 13 clash with North Melbourne’s VFL combination. The game was in stunning contrast to their last meeting at the same venue when Casey won the VFL Wildcard Match by 101 points. Back then, their standout players were Brodie Grundy and James Jordon who are starring in the AFL with ladder leaders, the Sydney Swans (it turned out to be their last

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Casey Articles

    LIFE SUPPORT by Whispering Jack

    With Melbourne’s season hanging on a thread, Saturday night’s game against North Melbourne unfolded like a scene in a hospital emergency department.  The patient presented to the ward in a bad way. Doctors and nurses pumped life-saving medication into his body and, in the ensuing half hour, he responded with blood returning to his cheeks as he stirred back to life. After a slight relapse, the nurses pumped further medication into the bloodstream and the prognosis started looking good as the

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Match Reports 19

    PREGAME: Rd 16 vs Brisbane

    The Demons head back on the road for their fifth interstate trip this season when they head up to Brisbane to take on the Lions under lights on Friday night at the Gabba. Who comes in and who goes out?

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 325

    PODCAST: Rd 15 vs North Melbourne

    The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Tuesday, 25th June @ 8:30pm. Join George, Binman & I as we analyse the Demons victory at the MCG over the Kangaroos in the Round 15. You questions and comments are a huge part of our podcast so please post anything you want to ask or say below and we'll give you a shout out on the show. If you would like to leave us a voicemail please call 03 9016 3666 and don't worry no body answers so you don't have to talk to a human. Listen & Chat

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 55

    VOTES: Rd 15 vs North Melbourne

    Captain Max Gawn has a considerable lead over the injured reigning champion Christian Petracca in the Demonland Player of the Year Award. Alex Neal-Bullen, Steven May, & Jack Viney make up the Top 5. Your votes for the loss against the Kangaroos. 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 51

    POSTGAME: Rd 15 vs North Melbourne

    The Demons almost blew a six goal lead and ultimately hung on to win by three points over the North Melbourne Kangaroos at the MCG and have temporarily jumped back into the Top 8.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 568

    GAMEDAY: Rd 15 vs North Melbourne

    It's Game Day and it very well could be the last roll of the dice for the Demon's finals aspirations in 2024. A loss to the bottom side would be another embarrassing moment in a cursed year for the Dees whilst a win could be the spark they need to reignite the fire in the belly.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 709

    THE HUNTER by The Oracle

    Something struck me as I sat on the couch watching the tragedy of North Melbourne’s attempt to beat Collingwood unfold on Sunday afternoon at the MCG.    It was three quarter time, the scoreboard had the Pies on 12.7.79, a respectable 63.16% in terms of goal kicking ratio. Meanwhile, the Roos’ 18.2.110 was off the charts at 90.00% shooting accuracy. I was thinking at the same time of Melbourne’s final score only six days before, a woeful 6.15.51 or 28.57% against Collingwood’s 14.5.89

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Match Previews 8

  • Tell a friend

    Love Demonland? Tell a friend!
×
×
  • Create New...