wanderlust wrote:"Containment" is one thing but I just think that getting a lot of players behind the ball is hardly "controlling the game".
Best way to control the game is to have possession of the ball IMO.
Not suggesting Dougie's doing a bad job - he's doing really well with these players. Just think the phrase whiffs of media bullshit.
I think it makes sense, in terms of controlling where the opposition have possession controlling territory really.