Source :- PERTH NOW NEWS
GWS coach Adam Kingsley has revealed his players took on extra responsibilities before Saturday’s match against Fremantle amid their determination to end the Dockers’ 14-game winning streak.
The Giants stunned Fremantle in Canberra, taking away the majority of the Dockers’ strengths and controlling the contest in ways other clubs haven’t been able to achieve this year.
Fremantle’s dominance has made them an obvious target for opposition teams who understand the significance of claiming a big scalp. Kingsley didn’t believe the coaches did anything different to uncover secrets to Fremantle’s success, but explained his players clearly set themselves for the game.
“Our players took a little bit more responsibility throughout the week for their preparation, and for ensuring that we stick to the plan, which I think was quite evident in the results that we got,” he said.
The Giants defied their long injury list to stun a Fremantle team which had all of its big names available. The Dockers didn’t rest any players and their lack of injuries is the envy of the competition.
But Kingsley pointed to the way the midfielders read Luke Jackson’s ruckwork which meant they won the clearances by 14 despite losing the hit outs 24-46.
He praised the forwards for their refusal to give the Dockers uncontested marks in the backline. And he loved the pressure his backline applied on Fremantle’s forwards which restricted the ladder leaders to only five marks inside 50.
“Sixty-five uncontested (marks) and 27 after half-time. Five in the D-50,” he said.
“I thought our guys planned really well. I thought they were expecting to lose hit outs. Not that we’re going to lose every single hit out. We’re certainly not going to win every hit out. But it shouldn’t matter.
“We approach each stoppage the way that we should, with a proactive mindset, looking to get after that ball. So, I thought our boys did a fantastic job.
“The reality is the players play, and they went out and executed a really good plan, and did a great job. When we’re at that level, it doesn’t matter who’s in our jumper, we’re a really good team.”
