DIMMA'S DISSECTION: ROUND 12
VIDEO:
www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2012-12-31/dimmas-dissection-round-12Dimma: ‘We couldn’t stop the Kangaroos’ transition’.
Edit:
* Lost contested ball in second half by 26 (48 - 74). Primary reason for the loss and why North outscored us by 10 goals in the second half. In the first half we were +2 for contested ball. Main way to win contested ball is to get numbers to the contest and outnumber the opposition. Did that in first half (showed examples) but we were outhunted and outnumbered at contests by North in the second half.
* We didn't restrict North's transition. In first half North's transition from D50 was 23% for 0.2; in second half it was 37% for 3.3. When you are being beaten in the contested ball, you're not getting your hands on the footy and chasing tail which tires you out. You don't get what we call that "offensive rest".
* Top 8 sides are the top 8 sides in contested ball. Last year we were #2 in the AFL; this year we are #14. Primary reason why we are not where we want to be. Fix that and the rest of our game will improve. This week the focus will be contested ball and outnumbering the opposition at contests.