Sportsday The intriguing coaching battle in St Kilda vs Collingwood (09.03.26)
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Mar 9, 2026 A tactical deep dive into the Ross Lyon versus Craig McRae coaching chess match and tagging debates. Discussion of St Kilda's 63-to-40 entry advantage but poor forward-50 efficiency. Examination of Collingwood's huge uncontested marking tally and how tempo and congestion shaped play. Questions about defensive pressing, player roles and the impact of concussion and retention decisions.
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Dominant Territory Doesn’t Guarantee Victory
- St Kilda created 63 entries to Collingwood's 40 but lost because they couldn't handle Collingwood's pressure and their skills faltered under heat.
- Gerard Healy points to technical inefficiency and uncontested marks as decisive factors in the late game collapse.
Uncontested Marks Control Game Tempo
- Collingwood took about 140 uncontested marks, allowing them to control tempo and possession late in the game.
- Ken Hinkley notes that when a team dominates front half you face congestion and need set plays or risk miraculous goals.
Squeeze Up And Use Set Plays When Dominating
- When you dominate the front half, adjust by squeezing up and taking risks to regain possession quickly rather than parking back.
- Ken Hinkley advises using clear set plays and 'work dirty footy' to convert congested front-half dominance into goals.