Blues better off after bad patch: Voss

Blues coach Michael Voss says the membership’s horror run of performances may enhance the aspect over the long-term as he stays targeted on “reinforcing” his sport plan.

Carlton has didn’t kick greater than eight targets in its final 4 video games because the aspect prioritises work on its defensive and stoppage buildings, with Voss adamant these parts of the Blues’ sport are essential to their success.

He says he stays excited by the prospect of the staff clicking into gear when it makes an attempt to snap a five-game dropping streak in opposition to arch rivals Essendon on Sunday evening.

“Despite some results … despite there being some added commentary around us … we’ve been sticking to our task, and the players are getting after that challenge,” Voss stated.

“It hasn’t all ticked over, but they’re staying true to it and challenging each other on it and reinforcing some of the things we’re doing really well, and that process won’t change for us.

“We’ve had to be patient in some areas, but every game I’ve walked into, I’ve felt like this is the week.”

He stated the adversity all through the primary half of this season would result in a extra cohesive enjoying group and rejected “unusual” reviews of “internal fractures”.

“What we’ve had is a really different exposure to what’s currently happening and where we find ourselves, and the way through that is once you have those exposures you learn more about yourself.

“You build that resilience off the back of it, you become clear about what you want to go after as a football team.

“I just know at the other end of this, there’s going to be a really strong united group and very clear on what we need to be able to get done.”

Voss stated gaining territory and effectivity within the ahead half have been key areas the place the Blues had to enhance, calling on his gamers to embrace “the chaos nature of the game” and never be afraid of taking dangers – a minimum of to an extent.

“It’s not now just a case of throwing it all out and just letting it be completely chaotic – there’s a method in the way we want to be able to play, and we’ll keep trying to encourage what those behaviours look like for us,” he stated.

The Blues are planning to tackle the Bombers with out Marc Pittonet, however Voss stated there was nonetheless an opportunity for the ruckman to push his choice case at coaching on Thursday after he broke his hand within the loss to Sydney.

He stated first-year midfielder Jaxon Binns had “stated a pretty good case for himself” after one other standout VFL efficiency in opposition to Frankston, however the Blues match committee was weighing up whether or not he was prepared for senior choice.

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