As per the AFL article we rank highly in most important stats, just dont mark it in our forward line or crumb goals. Bit of method (coaching) and rubbish small forwards for mine….
BLUES FIRING BLANKS
CARLTON has gone from having firepower to firing blanks.
Michael Voss has a serious scoring problem with his side that, unless he can fix it in the back half of this season, the Blues will again find themselves in stuck in the dreaded middle – good enough to beat lower teams and those around them but without the plan and personnel to regularly challenge the best.
Carlton again peppered the goals against GWS but still lost by 28 points. Champion Data shows they are top six for defence and in their stoppage game, top three for territory, top four in transition both for and against. They have the No.1 contest game in the AFL.
But as teams sweat on turnovers in the modern game, Carlton can't do anything with them. They are ranked second-last in the AFL for turning an intercept to a score. They have the third most inside-50s of any side but are 11th in points scored. They're the worst in the AFL for scores per inside 50s this season.
They also have had the most kicks into the forward 50 of any side and yet they are 17th in the AFL for taking a mark from those kicks. Their forwards get more looks than a fashion show.
Charlie Curnow has kicked 24 goals this season, but nobody else has kicked more than 10, and as the best teams possess brilliant small forwards, the Blues have lacked at ground level.

Yes , and we have achieved those stats off the backs of our better players . They are not the problem .

Interesting stats to read, other than the possibility of poor offensive structures when going in, which IMO is mostly due to player capabilities if it is.
The stats are not vindictive of poor coaching more of player skill and IQ.

If we have added 2 small forwards in the SSP and are now talking to another 2 forwards for the MSD, then one would assume the coaching team also feel like this is an issue.
Like I said in the game thread on the weekend, our forward line is shite.
It lacks speed, x factor, IQ, accountability, work rate and defensive pressure.
Add to that a slow midfield that is mostly under pressure when going into F50, which doesn't help us make the right decisions and is why the bomb and see how it goes approach is always used and is also why quicker teams always smash us on the rebound.

That's why our injuries have been such a big issue, our top players and mid players fitness are crucial for us to win games.
Our depth is weak at best, therefore no pressure is on players.
Not a good combination.

As per the AFL article we rank highly in most important stats, just dont mark it in our forward line or crumb goals. Bit of method (coaching) and rubbish small forwards for mine….
BLUES FIRING BLANKS
CARLTON has gone from having firepower to firing blanks.
Michael Voss has a serious scoring problem with his side that, unless he can fix it in the back half of this season, the Blues will again find themselves in stuck in the dreaded middle – good enough to beat lower teams and those around them but without the plan and personnel to regularly challenge the best.
Carlton again peppered the goals against GWS but still lost by 28 points. Champion Data shows they are top six for defence and in their stoppage game, top three for territory, top four in transition both for and against. They have the No.1 contest game in the AFL.
But as teams sweat on turnovers in the modern game, Carlton can't do anything with them. They are ranked second-last in the AFL for turning an intercept to a score. They have the third most inside-50s of any side but are 11th in points scored. They're the worst in the AFL for scores per inside 50s this season.
They also have had the most kicks into the forward 50 of any side and yet they are 17th in the AFL for taking a mark from those kicks. Their forwards get more looks than a fashion show.
Charlie Curnow has kicked 24 goals this season, but nobody else has kicked more than 10, and as the best teams possess brilliant small forwards, the Blues have lacked at ground level.

Fixing this should be our total team focus for the next month, forget about everything else

I'd like to be onboard with this, but with our current midfield and forward line, moving a pyramid might be an easier task.
Surprise is all I have left with this part of our game, hope is all but gone.
But in saying this, a good run with injuries will make a world of difference, but that is as reliable as a chocolate teapot.

And yet we were one of the highest scoring teams last year. Our inability to defend was the issue. We didn't change the personnel overnight. The players that made us one of the highest scoring teams are still there. Our issue is we lurch from one extreme to the other too often. We attempt to master one phase of the game without adequately contemplating the inevitable resulting reaction. There is a balance to be found. It's up to the coaches to mix it up and move the needle. Otherwise the skills will continue to deteriorate. It's amazing how much the skill set can improve with confidence and belief.

the way we moved the ball in 2023. that 9 game win streak. oh mama. still mostly the same players. only difference was they were playing for each other, they were non-negotiable about it and they believed.

the way we moved the ball in 2023. that 9 game win streak. oh mama. still mostly the same players. only difference was they were playing for each other, they were non-negotiable about it and they believed.

the way we moved the ball in 2023. that 9 game win streak. oh mama. still mostly the same players. only difference was they were playing for each other, they were non-negotiable about it and they believed.

First quarter against the Swans was pretty sharp too. We had some excellent plays into our F50.

Just need to give the flowers some viagra so they ca keep it up all night.

Yes , and we have achieved those stats off the backs of our better players . They are not the problem .

President came out and backed Vossy today said that he will see his contract out to 2026.

Vossy be afraid be very afraid your days are numbered

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