gallas 10

I have my team setting of passing on the far left, so that's as short passing as possible.

And I also have every player on my team set to hit long shots 'rarely'

but when the games starts there's still plenty of frequent occasions where long balls and long shots/clearances are made.

Could either of these be impacted by other stats? Maybe creative freedom?

afeckingname

yup creative freedom, poor decisions, lack of options to pass etc

Barnsley FC

See my thread - still long shots taken but under better control due to team settings.