The stats I referenced were specically around set shots. As that is what the focus of the training is on.
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What’s happening? The goal kicking was looking better, but some bad kicking is coming back again.
Was it that bad last night? We missed a few sure but who doesn't?
Most of our points were tough shots from in play, rushed or right on the limit of players range (Daniel and West).
The Swans are the #1 side scoring from front half stoppages in the league, and the #1 side scoring from defensive 50 intercepts. We had 14 inside 50 stops for 2 goals 1. They had 5 for 2 straight.
I know we missed set shots (so did they) however if you dig deeper there are more reasons for a large number of behinds. Turn over goals for eg will generally give you an unset defence.
We had 5 rushed behinds, our forward half kicking efficiency was well below theirs (55 v 76 at one point in second) there are so many factors.
Goal kicking is the most obvious, and is critical of course but doesn't paint the entire picture.
On expected score, which I know is not an exact science, we win by 7 points.
I think that's the third or fourth game we have 'won' based on the opportunities we have created, but lost on the real scoreboard.
28 scoring shots to 22. Goals missed from set shots were gettable. Dale running into an open goal, West 25m out, Bont from 30m. You must take your opportunities.