Are injuries a legitimate reason for our performances?

[Bob Sugar]

Surely as a coach you change the game plan depending on who's avaialable, if you're missing a couple of KFs for example you tweek it, if youre missing a couple of KBs the same applies and so on, when youre missing half your best 22 you simplify things and concentrate on defence first.

Great coaches adapt, shit coaches dont.

[Daniel]

that's the problem right there.... no one is available that can lead our younger players on the field.

[E]

[Neil Appleby]

[RudeBoy]

Most Nicksters would remember that I was a strong critic of Scharenberg last year, because he seemed very slow to commit to the Pies, and only signed on at the last moment. I was also not very impressed with his performances on the field, both in the VFL and his 4 AFL games. However, given the huge raps on this kid from most experts, he must have enormous talent. So far he has been rocked by a series of injuries, but if the young fella can finally get fit and firing, it's clear he will very quickly cement a spot in defence for us next year. Whether he turns out to be as good as Bottempelli - who is a once in a generation player imo - only time will tell, but we should all be excited at the prospect of seeing him blossom into a great Pies player next year and beyond.

[Member 7167]

My 2 cents is that there is no way a lesser player can replace a more experienced better quality player and have better results across the board. There must be a decline. To think other wise is irrational.

Also it take time to adopt and develop a game plan. To do this successfully the player must have the ability to develop the skills, stamina and understanding to make the most of any game plan. Consistency is the key here and the more a team plays together you would think the better chances for improved results.

When considering the injury issue both this and previous years it is reasonable to accept that those injuries have had a significant impact on developing both an effective game plan and a direct impact on results and individual player development.


I personally do not know the true potential of Buckley or the players / team for that matter as they have not had a clear opportunity due to factors that are significantly out of their control.

I certainly do not have the FACTS to condemn them.

[Piesnchess]

Lets face it, this season is our ANNIS HORRIBLISS, which is Latin I think, JW would know the literal translation, but it damn sounds good, and sums up a very forgettable season thus far, ruined by crippling ongoing injuries, and a side that never has a chance too settle.

[piedys]

Any takers for this thread after today?

[Redlight]

Clearly injuries are a key component to the performance of any team. If you're replacing good players with lesser players then there will an inevitable tipping point. If you have a young developing team then it's a double whammy due to lack of continuity and experience.

We're going to suffer with these kinds of performances for as long as the injury list is as bad, and as persistent, as it has been in recent years.

[think positive]

[kymbo5@yahoo.com.au]

[think positive]

That's helpful.

Why have we had 4 years of endless injuries? Training methods? Either not suited to the individual players? The 'game plan' or AFL footy?

[daics aka the ruckman]

Nick Maxwell on SEN after the game named only 5 that are injured and best 22.
Swan, Moore, Fasolo, Elliot, Adams.
The remaining senior players not in the team are either out of form or past their best.

[Member 7167]

[think positive]

Everyone goes on about Scharenberg, but is he in the equation? Will he be the messiah? Give the kid a chance to get fit.