You have major issues, not Essington issues, major ones that require some serious help. But like you I am pessimistic about your chances of every getting the help you require.
Meanwhile the players, including Jobe had stated the 10 day break was badly needed. They know what they want to do and how to do but lack the match fitness to make it happen. It is even harder when it is wet and slippery conditions that do not lend itself to clean disposal and careful breaking of the lines.
They are clearly still trying to do it right and it works throughout the game at times but breaks down as they all tire.
At this time we still have some issues, but it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know that because if we didn’t we would be like Adelaide or GWS but we are not, hence our ladder position.
At this point in time I am really pleased with the team overall and the direction we are heading.
So you want to slit your wrists, do so on Collingwood’s forum not this one. Most of us here are happy with our team and the promise it shows us after all these years.