binman

Soft.

Great attack on the ball by Culley leads to goal. Top stuff.

I'm having acid flashbacks.

I'm not one to write of players as a rule, but geez i'm getting close with Laurie. Watching, i thought he had to go forward for that mark and show strength in his attack on the ball. And speaking of attacking the ball, just a few minutes earlier he didn't straight line a ball inside our 50, they won it and transitioned it up the ground. Poor effort.

Sick burn bro.

Which is a point goody made when answering a question about our midfield and game plan in today's presser. Spoiler alert - we ain't going back.

I'm confused. I am at home, just had dinner (delicious too I might add - perfectly cooked porterhouse with vegetable medley) and did regale them - as is my wont.

Master is doing an awful lot of work in that sentence.

Yep, good call. The method obviously requires players to hit a high percentage of those short 15-20 metre kicks - kicks AFL players under little pressure should hit 85% of the time (does my head in how many of our players miss those kicks). But just as important, perhaps more so, is multiple teammates have to bust a gut to offer a lead up target (multiple is important because it stretches defences and breaks zone). That requires fitness and a willingness to do lots of unrewarding running, which is a mental thing. Brisbane are brilliant at it, as are the Cats. We were terrible at it against the Sun, which is real worry.

By the by i answered that I'm just interested in their tactics and asked a follow up question: What are the tactical overlaps between EPL and AFL (Australian rules football)? While the English Premier League (EPL) and Australian Football League (AFL) are distinct sports, they share some tactical overlaps: Pressing and Counter-Pressing: Both EPL and AFL teams use pressing tactics to disrupt opponents' play. In the EPL, high pressing and counter-pressing (gegenpressing) are common to regain possession quickly1. Similarly, AFL teams apply pressure to force turnovers and regain control2. Formation Flexibility: EPL teams often adjust formations to exploit opponents' weaknesses, such as shifting between 4-3-3 and 3-5-23. AFL teams also adapt their formations during play to create space and maintain defensive solidity2. Use of Space: Both sports emphasize creating and exploiting space. EPL teams use wingers and overlapping fullbacks to stretch the field3, while AFL teams use strategic positioning to open up the field for attacking plays2. Data-Driven Strategies: Both leagues increasingly rely on data analysis to refine tactics. EPL teams use GPS tracking and video analysis to optimize player positioning and strategy3. AFL teams also integrate physical, technical, and tactical data to enhance performance2. These overlaps highlight the strategic depth and adaptability required in both sports. If you have more specific aspects you're curious about, feel free to ask!

It's funny you should note that as there quite a lot of overlap between soccer and AFL in terms of tactics and method (i think AFL coaches are influenced by methods and tactics employed in soccer) As an example, i asked Copilot this question: In 100 words or less describe Arsenal's current tactical method. Copilots' answer was: Arsenal, under Mikel Arteta, employs a fluid tactical approach. They often use a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 formation, focusing on high pressing and quick transitions. The team emphasizes building from the back, with fullbacks like Zinchenko inverting to bolster midfield control. Arteta's side adapts formations to exploit opponents' weaknesses, maintaining a high defensive line to support counter-pressing. This dynamic strategy aims to dominate possession and create numerical advantages in key areas. Are you an Arsenal fan, or just interested in their tactics?

How many weeks until you are back in full training?

Agree on both, particularly Bowser (I knew I had forgotten someone- salo was rte other, but to be honest his kicking has become completely threat free( Two of our first 3 goals were a direct result of Langford's vision and ability to see and hit creative kicks.

Wait 'till I work out how to use the new chatgpt image generator. [Insert image of Clark Kent and Superman debating loading in Studio Ghibli style here]