Our coaching manual for attack has been copied from the Panthers were it works well. In 2022 some of the better attacking teams e.g. storm & sharks do not adopt that structure. When in attacking zone, the half's takes control with the ball going direct in 80% when a backline move is on. The hookers like Harry Grant just don't pass the ball. They scheme & move, left or right bringing their forward with them asking questions to the defensive structure. They also have the vision of when & who should get the ball when attacking.
How coaching manual is different. Our forwards are normally stationery when receiving the ball for a hit up. JMK rarely moves outside the dummy half. Opposition Defense usually know who going to get the ball & there is little deception on our structure. When the ball needs to move out the backline at speed, ball in front of players, with precise passing ... is where it sll breakdown. The movement is clunky & slow. The attack is too sideways , making it easier to defend. The attack needs to be straightened to create spaces put wide.
I know the Dogs have many new players, but some basic structures have not gel despite the off season focus.. TB needs to throw out the current coaching manual & create a another with the Dogs DNA. A structure that will suit the skill set of the team & produce more effective result.
