Eagles Suffer Costly Third Quarter in Elimination Final
The Eagles struggled in the third quarter, allowing the Blues to take control and secure a convincing victory at Ikon Park in wet, challenging conditions.
Blues' Physicality and Intensity Key
West Coast coach Daisy Pearce highlighted Carlton's superior physicality and intensity as the decisive factor in the game.
"I just thought they lifted their physicality and intensity. For a 15-minute period or so, we just get knocked off the ball a bit too easily. That's finals footy and it'll be a great lesson for us moving forward."
Match Summary and Impact
- The teams were evenly matched in the first half.
- Carlton scored six unanswered goals after halftime.
- The Blues won by 41 points.
Lessons and Future Plans
Pearce emphasized the value of this finals experience for her team and outlined plans for improvement.
"We just go back to the drawing board, try and really narrow in on a couple of things that are going to give us big bang for buck next year. A good starting point will be more strength and conditioning in our fundamentals. Just more work ahead of us."
She also reflected on the importance of enduring tough losses to appreciate future success.
"That was the message coming into today. When you eventually get there and have success, it's these moments that make it more satisfying. You've got to endure losses like today and have experiences like today."
Summary
The Eagles learned valuable lessons from a tough finals defeat, with focus on physicality and fundamentals shaping their preparation for next season.
More News
- FGR manager Robbie Savage focus of new BBC documentary
- Antonio Brown seeks dismissal of attempted murder charge based on “stand your ground” law
- The journey continues: Courtois shines at San Mamés
- How many syllables in breezes?
- Gill Cleared! Gambhir Says He's Ready to Go
- ‘It would take 11 seconds to hit the ground’: the roughneck daredevils who built the Empire State Building
- GROUND Definition & Meaning
- Column: Toy drive for Mutual Ground stirs memories of Aurora City Council member’s own traumatic childhood
- Suryakumar Yadav Becomes Mumbai's Highest T20 Run-Scorer
- Macclesfield FC line-up - Emirates FA Cup