09-04-2022, 05:52 AM
(09-04-2022, 03:02 AM)LP link Wrote:We are happy front runners, all team tackling and run and receive when it's downhill, but as soon as the blowtorch arrives and we are hunted, other than Peterson and Moody, we basically step back and are happy to surrender first use.How did we get in front? We monstered them.
We gave them no space. We tackled, smothered, and pressured with intent.
Perhaps its a sign of the times that, just like the mens game, you cannot go 100% for 100% of the time.
Perhaps we need to find a balance.
Keeping in mind we had...
Keeley Skepper playing her first game
Mia Austin playing her second game
Annie Lee playing her 5th game
Brooke Vickers playing her 5th game
Keeley Sherar playing her 8th game
and even the 'experienced'
Mimi Hill was playing just her 14th game.
All of the above are either 18 or 19, thats 1/4 of your side.
Add that many that age to any side and you are not going to find a side capable of performing such a physical style for a full 4 quarters.
We are babies.