David King being put in his box by Pert over this:

https://player.fm/series/series-2343030/david-king-v-gary-pert-crunch-time

The change with the most likely short-term impact was Rawlings as forward coach.  Three rounds since the bye and I would say it has been really successful:

In 12 games Pre bye we kicked more than 10 goals only 3 times with terrible kicking efficiency (118 goals and 130 behinds) and our forward line was a mess.  We won 3 of those 12 games.

In 3 games Post bye:

• we have kicked more than 10 goals in all 3 with greater efficiency:  39 goals and 30 points. 
• we have won 2 of the 3 games.
• Tom Mc has hit great form
• Petracca is much improved
• Better forward 'connection' when midfielders aren't blindly flicking the ball over their heads
• Better positioning by forwards and mids area kicking it to their advantage.
• Our forward line is more open

A real shame Tom Mc is out.  Would have enjoyed seeing the fwd line at work with him, Sam, Petracca when Melksham returns.  Alas, we need to wait till next year.

Good move to make Jade forward coach and great work by him.  Hope he stays with us.

Edited July 9, 20196 yr by Lucifer's Hero