03-19-2023, 01:00 PM
(03-19-2023, 07:59 AM)PaulP link Wrote:I think that's true, but I wouldn't underestimate Richmond's quality. They were 1st in points for last season and 4th in percentage. There's nothing that I can see that suggests they are worse off this season than last. If they can iron out a little flakiness and lack of polish in losing games they should win, they are still very capable IMO. That was a tough game against quality opposition IMO.
I agree with you. In addition, their midfield played with the same intensity for the whole game - which tends to highlight our problem.
In this game, as with so many last year, we showed an inability to concentrate for the entirety of the game. Lapses in concentration ranging from 5 to 15 minutes seem to be standard practice for us, and we invariably allow easy goals against us and/or bring the other side back into the game.
I don't know what the answer is but until there is a solution we won't overcome the top teams.