Collingwood to change game plan and go straight up middle-Will this affect score

Azzas Dockers · February 12, 2013, 03:33:43 PM

What are people opinions on the new collingwood game plan.

I think it has the ability to help the forwards, but reduce the midfield \ rucks scoring ability.

What do you think?

Ricochet · February 12, 2013, 04:05:46 PM

Do you have a link for the change in game style?
We won't really know until we see it. But i would assume big targets like ruckmen will lose out because there will be less post-up type plays and lead up plays along the boundary.

Holz · February 12, 2013, 04:08:30 PM

If it is true you would think cloke at CHF could be in for a big year.

I dont know too much about thier play style but did they go more up the guts in 2011 than they did last year?

Scrads · February 12, 2013, 04:14:51 PM

I gather Clinton Young has something to do with this...

Mr.Craig · February 12, 2013, 04:38:30 PM

Sounds like good news for the mids to be honest. More short kicks = more +3's and more disposals resulting in marks.

http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-premiership/collingwood-to-unveil-an-overhauled-game-plan-incorporating-more-rapid-fire-ball-movement-in-nab-cup/story-e6frf3e3-1226576028948#.URm3C6WThNM

Collingwood will unveil an overhauled game plan incorporating more rapid-fire ball movement in Friday night's NAB Cup opener.

The Magpies have moved away from their trademark long passage around the boundary line, practising much shorter, more direct ball movement over summer.

A clear plan to kick the ball shorter and move the ball quickly emerged in its most distinct fashion in Friday's intraclub match and the previous Saturday's hour-long match simulation session.

Collingwood have used the boundary line more than any other team in the past two seasons and was ranked first and third for long kicks attempted in 2011 and 2012.

But coach Nathan Buckley has put his stamp on the side's game style in the lead-up to his second season in charge, swapping the sledgehammer hits up the ground with a swift, switchblade attack.

A revamped Collingwood, Carlton and West Coast have been routinely described as three of the most impressive teams in pre-season training by opposition club scouts.

With the Pies' refined coaching strategy, FOX FOOTY analyst David King expected them to improve on last year's preliminary final loss to Sydney Swans.

"They're going beautifully and I think there is going to be a different change to Collingwood this year," King said on SEN.

"With Nathan Buckley playing probably more of his style, (there is) a bit more flair and real quick, short, sharp ball movement through the corridor."

Buckley's troops will open their NAB Cup account in shortened clashes against Western Bulldogs and Essendon at Etihad Stadium.

The Pies' remodelled forward line has also shown encouraging signs, with spearhead Travis Cloke kicking five goals despite finishing Friday's scratch match early.

Alan Didak and Andrew Krakouer also impressed after injury-ravaged 2012 seasons.

The club recruited five mature-age players - Quinten Lynch (West Coast), Jordan Russell (Carlton), Clinton Young (Hawthorn), Ben Hudson (Brisbane Lions) and Frankston goalkicking midfielder Kyle Martin - to add depth, while Luke Ball (knee) has joined in parts of the club's main training session.

"Collingwood have had a fantastic injection (of recruits), and big Lynch is going to make a huge difference down there," King said.

Ricochet · February 12, 2013, 04:42:44 PM

Swan to average 150 :o

Scrads · February 12, 2013, 04:55:46 PM

Yeah you are right, sounds beneficial for Pies mids. When I read the OP I was thinking more like big long kicks and huge runs through the middle to go from back to defence as quick as possible. This plan seems similar to the Hawks when they go chip-chip.

demon_spud · February 12, 2013, 05:24:03 PM

Didn't they do that last year? This was big contention between Mick and Buck's two years ago.

They played up the guts than along the boundary which allowed the opposition to rebound and score more against them last year.

Points For Points Against
2010 2349 (2nd) (Geelong 1st) 1658 (2nd) (St Kilda 1st)
2011 2582 (1st) 1546 (1st)
2012 2123 (9th) (Richmond 8th) 1823 (5th) (WCE 4th)

So more changes to Mick's winning game style.....

POK252 · February 12, 2013, 05:59:46 PM

From a fans perspective it will be interesting to see how this works out for us. May put extra pressure on the defence which can be susceptible one on one. We have the best midfield in the comp but our fwd line was the problem last year. We struggled to kick big scores which restricted us from smashing the crap teams to improve percentage. That is where our Fro big improvement will come from. From all reports trav, q stick and krak etc are travelling very well.

From a DT perspective, the roller coaster heath shaw may improve and be a unique option, while russel will be good if he can crack a spot in 22

Azzas Dockers · February 12, 2013, 06:03:10 PM

Quote from: demon_spud on February 12, 2013, 05:24:03 PM
Didn't they do that last year? This was big contention between Mick and Buck's two years ago.

They played up the guts than along the boundary which allowed the opposition to rebound and score more against them last year.

Points For Points Against
2010 2349 (2nd) (Geelong 1st) 1658 (2nd) (St Kilda 1st)
2011 2582 (1st) 1546 (1st)
2012 2123 (9th) (Richmond 8th) 1823 (5th) (WCE 4th)

So more changes to Mick's winning game style.....

So possibly we could see a 5% drop in scoring across the entire team.

Surely that means the mid's will not score as highly and the ball will not stay in the defense for as long, meaning lower scores.

I think the mid's will hold there score, but the bank flankers e.g. Shaw will not go back to 2011 levels and may drop further.

elephants · February 12, 2013, 06:09:45 PM

kick-to-kick methods sounds beneficial to Shaw doesn't it?