Worst coaching tactics I’ve ever seen this year

[GVGjr]

An article on SEN from Kane Cornes about Bevo's use of Bontempelli in the ruck against GWS

Worst coaching tactics I’ve ever seen this year

Kane Cornes has labelled Luke Beveridge’s decision to move his star midfielder Marcus Bontempelli into the ruck as one of the worst coaching tactics he’s seen this year.

The Bulldogs were behind in their elimination final clash against GWS in the second quarter when Beveridge sent Bontempelli into the ruck to clash with Shane Mumford.

Cornes was concerned about the toll it would’ve taken on Bontempelli’s body, but was more so confused by Beveridge’s decision to put him there in the first place.

I think it was just one of the worst coaching tactics I’ve ever seen this year,” Cornes told Channel 9’s Sunday Footy Show.

“He (Bontempelli) was beaten by (Matt) de Boer early so Luke Beveridge’s tactic was to put Bontempelli into the ruck. I haven’t seen anything like this.

“He’s your best player, he’s your number one asset, and you’ve got him going up against a 110 kilogram beast that is Shane Mumford.

“We’ve all been in a wrestle, we know how much that takes out of you. That’s what he (Beveridge) was asking Bontempelli to do.

“Then it was (Jackson) Macrae, then it was (Josh) Dunkley. If you’re not confident in your second ruck, how about you play (Jackson) Trengove who’s sitting in the VFL.

“It was one of the worst coaching decisions and tactics I’ve ever seen this year.”
The Bulldogs were knocked out of the finals race by the Giants to the tune of 58 points at GIANTS Stadium yesterday.

[GVGjr]

While I've never been a fan of using Bontempelli in the ruck I'm not sure it's the worst coaching decision ever made
It does strengthen the need for us to acquire some more support for Tim English though

[bornadog]

The worse coaching decision was leaving Trengove out, just like the Carlton game earlier in the year.

We needed another big body, we knew Mumford was going to try and rough up our players. Trengove makes our other players walk that little bit taller.

[1eyedog]

The worse coaching decision was leaving Trengove out, just like the Carlton game earlier in the year.

We needed another big body, we knew Mumford was going to try and rough up our players. Trengove makes our other players walk that little bit taller.

Agreed. Tim forward and JT in the ruck should have been the move that was made.

[Twodogs]

I don't mind Cane but those comments prove that he doesn't watch many of our games. It's not even close to the first time we have done that.

[Hotdog60]

Didn't we start to get on top at that stage?

[Rocket Science]

Bevo getting funky with the ruck?

Welcome to 2015 Kano.

[Funke disco]

Bevo has done that before. I think it was an alternative to Bont being tagged out of the game, as opposed to moving forward. Cornes is just a headline chasing media nuffy. He dribbles so much "hard-hitting" nonsense that when he says something credible it loses all significance.

[macca]

Bevo has done that before. I think it was an alternative to Bont being tagged out of the game, as opposed to moving forward. Cornes is just a headline chasing media nuffy. He dribbles so much "hard-hitting" nonsense that when he says something credible it loses all significance.

why don’t you like at two things Cornes : the inconsistent umpiring and Mummford filthy holding and bludgeoning techniques ?

Martin smashed him last night because of his strength , skill and able to hold his own . The umpires were red hot on Mummy , and he gave away at least 3 frees in the third quarter

Absolute nonsense from Cornes

Brisbane are going to be a scary team next to years after this years finals experience .

[mjp]

Brisbane are going to be a scary team next to years after this years finals experience .

Like Melbourne after last year?

The top 4 teams never repeat. Are Richmond, Collingwood and West Coast going anywhere? I know what you are saying, but the Lions got there first injury in months when Robinson went down...if they copped an injury to Martin the way Richmond had to make do without Nankervis, who knows what happens? Or Cameron is out for an extended time...or Neale...

2019 zero injuries and an easy schedule. 2020 is up in the air...all we know is that they will have a LOT harder schedule of games.

[Grantysghost]

Like Melbourne after last year?

The top 4 teams never repeat. Are Richmond, Collingwood and West Coast going anywhere? I know what you are saying, but the Lions got there first injury in months when Robinson went down...if they copped an injury to Martin the way Richmond had to make do without Nankervis, who knows what happens? Or Cameron is out for an extended time...or Neale...

2019 zero injuries and an easy schedule. 2020 is up in the air...all we know is that they will have a LOT harder schedule of games.

Yes exactly almost word for word what was said between some semi intelligent (just barely) friends and I post last night's game. The weighted draw is making home and away and finals more distinct periods than ever before.

[jeemak]

Like Melbourne after last year?

The top 4 teams never repeat. Are Richmond, Collingwood and West Coast going anywhere? I know what you are saying, but the Lions got there first injury in months when Robinson went down...if they copped an injury to Martin the way Richmond had to make do without Nankervis, who knows what happens? Or Cameron is out for an extended time...or Neale...

2019 zero injuries and an easy schedule. 2020 is up in the air...all we know is that they will have a LOT harder schedule of games.

This is what I was explaining to a Melbourne supporter friend at the end of last year. I said it was going to be really hard this year due to the draw, and the fact it's not easy being really good two years in a row as getting preparation right and list health play a massive part, and teams prepare for you much more thoroughly.

She wouldn't have it, and found out the hard way this year.

These are strange remarks from Cornes. Yes we should have gone in with Trengove, but didn't, and on the day the use of Bontempelli disrupted the midfield and helped keep us close to the Giants.

[Grantysghost]

I agree with Kane, now I'm questioning my existence! I need a good hard look at myself

[Flamethrower]

After this and his defending Toby Greene's actions, it appears we are witnessing the career of Kane Cornes collapsing before our very eyes. Either that or he is auditioning to replace Purple at AFL media.

[lemmon]

Surely Kane knows it was Bevo trying to get Bont away from the tag at stoppages? Thought that was pretty obvious...