The rest of the season

[spert]

If we do better than expected under Ratts for the remaining games, what does that say about the playing group?

[saynta]

The same as it says about the blues and roos playing groups I would imagine.

[mullet]

I'm no expert and have wondered the same about the roos and blues. I guess players need it kept simple. Seems like this is what these caretaker coaches do.

[saintsRrising]

If we do better than expected under Ratts for the remaining games, what does that say about the playing group?

You can't say till the games have been played.

For example is game plan etc exactly the same. Or is how they played changed?

[The Fireman]

If we do better than expected under Ratts for the remaining games, what does that say about the playing group?

It would say the playing group responds better to a better coach.

[starsign]

If we do better than expected under Ratts for the remaining games, what does that say about the playing group?

It would say the playing group responds better to a better coach.

IMHO it would also say that like most other playing groups that lift considerably after having their coach replaced, that they know as a group they're under the microscope as part of the problem and are extremely keen to prove otherwise! Usually it becomes a great motivator because a fail to lift would put each and every one them next on the "easy to replace list" as well.

[Ghost Like]

If we do better than expected under Ratts for the remaining games, what does that say about the playing group?

It would say the playing group responds better to a better coach.

IMHO it would also say that like most other playing groups that lift considerably after having their coach replaced, that they know as a group they're under the microscope as part of the problem and are extremely keen to prove otherwise! Usually it becomes a great motivator because a fail to lift would put each and every one them next on the "easy to replace list" as well.

Yes, the buffer the coach provides is no longer there. Each player is exposed now. They have six weeks to show the next coach why they should be there in 2020.

[Greg T]

If we do better than expected under Ratts for the remaining games, what does that say about the playing group?

There playing for their future,so they will pull their finger out finally

[HighettMan]

If we do better than expected under Ratts for the remaining games, what does that say about the playing group?

I'd still blame Richo.

[IluvHarvey]

What if we do worse? What if Richo has us playing well above our capabilities? There’s a scary thought!

[B.M]

We should win every game now? Right??

The reason we were poor is gone, I expect us to win all 6

[Teflon]

They pulled their finger out against cats we just can’t sustain it and lack skill

[HighettMan]

We should win every game now? Right??

The reason we were poor is gone, I expect us to win all 6

I reckon we showed signs in the first half against the Cats that we could finish strongly so was it going to happen anyway and the extra spike in energy that comes from a new coach will just help it along which will be helpful in getting a percentage boost if 12 wins on its own isnt enough.

[bigcarl]

I’ve a feeling it may get worse before it gets better. But today will ultimately prove to be a step forward

[Linton Lodger]

They pulled their finger out against cats we just can’t sustain it and lack skill

Wasn't so much skill, we were 1 big forward short and they had Dangerfield. That was the only difference between the teams.

[bigred]

They pulled their finger out against cats we just can’t sustain it and lack skill

A fair rogering from the umps did not help much either.

[Teflon]

They pulled their finger out against cats we just can’t sustain it and lack skill

Wasn't so much skill, we were 1 big forward short and they had Dangerfield. That was the only difference between the teams.

I think at times we still weren’t clinical with ball movement and much of that is skill derived imo

[Teflon]

They pulled their finger out against cats we just can’t sustain it and lack skill

A fair rogering from the umps did not help much either.

Agreed

[darylcowie]

We should beat the Blues at the G, which we would have done under Richo anyway (albeit in an ugly arm wrestle).

Now I think we are capable of beating the Dogs (new coach factor), Demons and Freo.

I think we WILL beat the Demons and Blues.

Which is 8 wins for the season as I foresaw in our more favourable draw this year.

[Saint wagga]

I think the single biggest thing the caretaker coach can do strategically is play players in different positions/roles; hopefully getting a better output. Everyone had opinions about who is best in which spot, no just forum guys, coaches too. They showed a great stat on Curnow and Murphy under Bolton vs teague for centre bounces and it was so telling.

[WellardSaint]

They pulled their finger out against cats we just can’t sustain it and lack skill

A fair rogering from the umps did not help much either.

Ablett grabs Newnes near boundary line, knocks the ball free in half a second.
Any other game, that's a bloody throw-in.
But it's Son of G, against us, within range.
Free kick. Goal.
Disgraceful