Notice today how Geelong isolated their forwards so Hawthorn couldn't get a third man up in marking contests. No Josh Gibson coming in from the side. Do you think Dimma will try the same?
What I hope to happen is to have one of Jack, Dusty or Griffiths in the goal square for the entire game with the other forwards starting on the centre square line or wide in the pockets. And if they want to have someone sit in the hole, have someone decent in a pocket and actually use him a few times early. Make them be accountable and make them play one on one. Individually they can be beaten one on one but as a collective they work really well together. It's time for big Griff to stand up in one of these games. It's ok to have improved but he needs to take this game by the scruff of the neck.
Also we need to play on a lot more than we have. It's amazing what opens up when you run and create. We will turn it over at times but it's the thing that will get us going. Put people on notice too Dimma, let them know if you don't tackle and chase this week then next week you will be playing at Punt Rd.
We need to start well too, gets some scoreboard pressure on when we can. Play our good players where they can do the most damage. Cotch in the centre, resting forward, Dusty either at FF or short stints on the ball but make sure he is near goals most of the time. Jack one on one with some space to lead into, and if Lids plays, play him across half back, he will be underdone but could handle that roll. Play the kids and let their young legs run. Take risks, use the corridor and move the ball quickly and we may be a chance.
Just don't serve up what you have been.
