(08-24-2022, 12:24 AM)madbluboy link Wrote:You can't replicate what we went through in the last 2 rounds at training. Unfortunately you need to experience it to learn from it. Hawthorn had the Kennett curse where they lost a dozen games in a row under 10 points before they broke it and won 3 flags. Collingwood had played in 10 thrillers this year alone and were well placed to handle the occasion on Sunday. They also didn't have the same pressure in that their finals spot was secure, same as Melbourne.
Can't replicate the mental pressure but you can train the ability to set properly up in such pressure circumstances though, so it becomes automatic. Even if you are feeling mental pressure, you give yourself a much chance if properly set up.