Whats wrong with the dogs. Why aren't they good at anything anymore

[Bornadog]

Re: Whats wrong with the dogs. Why aren't they good at anything anymore

Last 3 weeks

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Re: Whats wrong with the dogs. Why aren't they good at anything anymore

Well at least we're getting better!

The saints are consistently at the top. Their against is especially good.

[jazzadogs]

Re: Whats wrong with the dogs. Why aren't they good at anything anymore

I asked Oliver and he came up with this: Round 3 to 7

So rounds 1&2 we were +20 and -75, then -73 over the following five weeks.

This was definitely an issue in the opening two rounds, but it seems we have stabilised and are back with the pack now. I think rather than an issue with our zone, it was our pathetic pressure on the ball carrier which allowed them to take the harder options and pierce through. We are now applying better pressure, particularly inside our attacking 50, which is forcing more hacked kicks to a contest - big win.

It's our offensive numbers which are right down, and I think that correlates with the reduced effectiveness of Bailey Dale and Caleb Daniel so far this year. More of our decisions are being made by Keath, Jones, TOB than we probably want.

Preventing opposition ball movement has clearly been a big part of St Kilda success so far this year.

[Mantis]

Re: Whats wrong with the dogs. Why aren't they good at anything anymore

Port Adelaide have won their last 3 games and are clearly last on this table (rd 5-7)... Collingwood & Geelong are the form teams and sit below mid-point.

Teams play differently which is a good thing.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Re: Whats wrong with the dogs. Why aren't they good at anything anymore

Port Adelaide have won their last 3 games and are clearly last on this table (rd 5-7)... Collingwood & Geelong are the form teams and sit below mid-point.

Teams play differently which is a good thing.

Incredible stats for Geelong lately given they've had some huge wins. They clearly don't rely on transition.

[Jeanette54]

Re: Whats wrong with the dogs. Why aren't they good at anything anymore

Incredible stats for Geelong lately given they've had some huge wins. They clearly don't rely on transition.

Scores from clearances/stoppages are also an important stat, particularly centre bounce clearances. Also, a team that habitually plays much of its football in its own forward half, will have less in the way of scores from defensive fifty.