Is defense more important than offense in AFL?

Discussion in 'Aussie Rules Football Discussion' started by Harps, Apr 4, 2013.

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Defence or attack?

  1. Defence

    8 vote(s)
    42.1%

  2. Attack

    6 vote(s)
    31.6%

  3. Lachlan Coote Is Gun Association

    5 vote(s)
    26.3%
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  1. Fiery GR Smith

    DWTA. It's a no brainer that attack is more important in EVERY sport.
     
    Fiery, Apr 4, 2013
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  2. Maroon_Faithful M Faithful

    Dumbest post I have ever read. The logic is so idiotic I can't believe it is being uttered by a human being.
     
    Maroon_Faithful, Apr 4, 2013
    #122

  3. Rocks DN Boland

    Aren't the swans a heaps defensive orientated team?
     
    Rocks, Apr 4, 2013
    #123

  4. Fiery GR Smith

    Nice retort. Are you going to argue against common sense and sound logic somehow?
     
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    Fiery, Apr 4, 2013
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  5. Maroon_Faithful M Faithful

    Your argument presupposes that scoring runs or points is more influenced by attack than defence. Where is the evidence for that? Your comment is like Laurie Daley saying that the team which scores the most points wins - that doesn't prove that the act of scoring points is more important than the act of stopping points being scored.

    Maybe I'm misreading you. If you're talking about the value of attacking players with regard to how players are paid and revered then I agree attack is more important. Superstars are always the attackers. If, however, you're arguing that attack is more important in every sport with regard to winning matches then my above argument stands. It's absurd to say attack is more important because attackers score points and defenders don't. If you changed the scoring system in cricket to a point being awarded every time a bowler bowls a ball that doesn't go for more than 3 runs, by your standard that would make defence (bowling) more important. That's ridiculous.
     
    Maroon_Faithful, Apr 4, 2013
    #125

  6. Fiery GR Smith

    I'm simply of the opinion that attack is more important in every sport.
    Points are the aim of the game. Score the most points you win. I have already made the argument that people signing the cheques are prepared to pay a lot more for a good attacking player than a defender. Spectators and fans also get a lot more pleasure out of seeing great tries/goals scored than tackles made. Stopping points being scored is the less glamorous aspect and not as important imo.

    I am sure you will argue against that and say it's absurb or the 2nd dumbest post every made by a human being blah blah blah now but it's just my opinion....(which is always right)
     
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    Fiery, Apr 4, 2013
    #126

  7. Fiery GR Smith

    Man I can't wait to watch Michael Luck and Simon Mannering play again. Hope they make 500 tackles.

    And that Ryan Nelson...what a showman! Would give my right nut for tickets to see him play!

    Sport is entertainment after all and these guys are the great entertainers.
     
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    Fiery, Apr 4, 2013
    #127

  8. Skippos SM Morgan

    I'd happily sit through a less pleasurable game if the end result was success (and pride in my team)
     
    Skippos, Apr 4, 2013
    #128

  9. Maroon_Faithful M Faithful

    Did you even read what I wrote? I asked if you're talking about importance in the context of attraction to the game, money and etc. Or whether you're simply talking about winning a match.

    Saying points are the aim of the game as if that proves attack is more important than defence is moronic.
     
    Maroon_Faithful, Apr 4, 2013
    #129

  10. Furball G Furball

    Concede fewer points and you also win. It's far too simplistic to say "oh points are the name of the game, attack is more important."

    As a complete outsider to AFL, I'm going to throw my opinion in that offence is more important than defence purely because the size of the field and the ease of scoring compared to other football codes should in theory limit how effective a defence can be.
     
    Furball, Apr 4, 2013
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  11. Sultan Pepper HG Emm

    At AFL level there's enough good footy brains around in coaching and enough talent in the player pools for 6-7 teams to have a potentially premiership winning game plan for their squad. The key is to get your players believing that game plan, whether it be offensively minded or defensively minded. If there's doubt in the minds of key players that the plan you put forward as coach isn't the best one available for your squad, you've already lost.

    That belief breeds dedication to all facets of the game (second efforts, 1% etc etc) and mental toughness to never throw a game away and know that sticking to the plan will eventually reap rewards.

    I know it sounds like it could be applied to any sport and is a bit of a cop out, but I think it applies to AFL more than any other sport given the nature of the game and the frequency of scoring opportunities.


    Sincerely,
    HG Emm
    Cricsim Admin Team
     
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    Sultan Pepper, Apr 4, 2013
    #131

  12. Cribbage RG Cribb

    Fiery is like most watchers of sport; a simple man who for some reason is unable to separate enjoyment from analysis.
     
    Cribbage, Apr 4, 2013
    #132

  13. Fiery GR Smith

    Patronising turds
     
    Fiery, Apr 4, 2013
    #133

  14. Fiery GR Smith

    You can try and overanalysise if you want but to me sport = entertainment. Entertainment is the most important factor. Importance being the subject title.
     
    Fiery, Apr 4, 2013
    #134

  15. Roaddogg AJ Izett

    would have thought winning was the most important factor

    though having said that, while I cant say I know a lot about afl, in a lot of sports they do say the best form of defence is offence....

    im just saying.....
     
    Roaddogg, Apr 4, 2013
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  16. Fiery GR Smith

    Winning is just a bonus
     
    Fiery, Apr 4, 2013
    #136

  17. Fiery GR Smith

    Of course I do. I follow rugby mainly and my team usually wins. Especially if we're playing the Wallabies.
     
    Fiery, Apr 4, 2013
    #137

  18. Mousey AJ Son

    Alright, this conversation has run it's course. No more please.
     
    Mousey, Apr 4, 2013
    #138

  19. Cribbage RG Cribb

    You two cunts aren't supposed to reply to each other anyway, even if it's civil. Put each other on ignore.
     
    Cribbage, Apr 4, 2013
    #139

  20. Fiery GR Smith

    Don't call me a cunt please cunt.
     
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    Fiery, Apr 4, 2013
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