Can anyone else see similarities between NSW and Manlys game plans ? especially 10m away from our opponents try line ? Both teams lack polish , Bob Fulton is the common man !
How to combat rushing in defence / umbrella defensive line
I am not footy coach but the logical thing would be, when we are 5-10m out from opponents try line
1) early small grubber kicks on the second and third tackle into the in goal behind their defensive line, all game until we score or force the opposition to change their tactics !
2) when attacking the opposition line, start and set our attackig line 3-5 m deeper than usual with a longer deeper pass from dummy half, and have our edges hit the line at speed !
2 simple ways to counter up and in rushing defence
early kicks and set the attacking line with more depth !!!!!
Something the Blues and Manly fail to do consistently
On on another note our forward recruitment is looking good , our backline recruitment we got some things wrong !
Yes Bozo must have a lot to offer ( forward recruitment ) and his input would be helpfull.
But the fact that all year we have not seen any support play ( players in numbers supporting our big men ) and our ability to alter our game plans is a worry !
Yes Bozo has experience, But NSW and Manly game plans look the same and its a worry
There really is no excuses in a result driven world ! Even Brad Arthur has managed to get results with plenty of disruptions
Trent Barrett
I think he is the guy that executes Bozo's instructions
I think he may have some things to offer regarding getting the most out of players and knows how to psychologically get the best out of players etc which is important
But overall it is very obvious he is very unexperienced, i hope he is a quick learner for the players sake and the fans
How to combat rushing in defence / umbrella defensive line
I am not footy coach but the logical thing would be, when we are 5-10m out from opponents try line
1) early small grubber kicks on the second and third tackle into the in goal behind their defensive line, all game until we score or force the opposition to change their tactics !
2) when attacking the opposition line, start and set our attackig line 3-5 m deeper than usual with a longer deeper pass from dummy half, and have our edges hit the line at speed !
2 simple ways to counter up and in rushing defence
early kicks and set the attacking line with more depth !!!!!
Something the Blues and Manly fail to do consistently
On on another note our forward recruitment is looking good , our backline recruitment we got some things wrong !
Yes Bozo must have a lot to offer ( forward recruitment ) and his input would be helpfull.
But the fact that all year we have not seen any support play ( players in numbers supporting our big men ) and our ability to alter our game plans is a worry !
Yes Bozo has experience, But NSW and Manly game plans look the same and its a worry
There really is no excuses in a result driven world ! Even Brad Arthur has managed to get results with plenty of disruptions
Trent Barrett
I think he is the guy that executes Bozo's instructions
I think he may have some things to offer regarding getting the most out of players and knows how to psychologically get the best out of players etc which is important
But overall it is very obvious he is very unexperienced, i hope he is a quick learner for the players sake and the fans
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