Which is why i blame the coach.
They have the cattle to be top4.
The trouble is they dont perform.
When the players see a game as one they really want to win eg derby they put in 100% effort and they look great.
Hard chasing,hard tackling,going in hard to get ball, great man on man pressure etc.
So if the players arent able to get themselves up week in week out to put in 100% effort and work hard for the win.
Its up to the coach to demand each an every single player is giving it their all to win.
When the players see it as just another game we get the freo shockers, no chasing, no tackles, no one going in hard for the ball (except bell) players free everywhere and no pressure.
Connolly is very smart and has a great football brain the trouble is he doesnt know how to get the best out of players.
Guys like Worsfold and Harvey demand respect and are able to get the players to put their bodies on the line for the team and the game.
Look at Richmond they have nobody but the coach is able to get 100% out of every single player that steps out onto that field.