07-29-2024, 05:49 AM
(07-29-2024, 12:08 AM)PaulP link Wrote:Yes, i think apart from the Sydney game, there's just that extra 5% missing IMO, where we are always in the contest, but just can't quite get it done. Admittedly many teams are playing in a similar way, but it is frustrating. Close enough won't work this season IMO.
Absolutely, Pauly. You and Tonyo, I believe are on the money. And a part of this, again IMHO, is above the shoulders. Seriously challenged, and that imperative 5% checks out and we start chasing clacker/retreat a little into our shells. We know we can beat anyone. When we're mentally tough for 120 minutes we're near impossible to get over. Mentally tough - don't fear risk and boldness.
The other part of that 5% is about personnel. Of course losing H and TDK hurt our confidence against the Dishlickers. True contenders always have close to their best on the paddock.
Plus, we just have blokes we can't trust to get on the paddock and stay there - Martin, Williams, Cunners & Gov. This also impacts negatively confidence and continuity. That 5% is the difference between a serious finals contender and just making up the numbers.
And the MC doesn't get off the hook. Young to CHF? Really?? Cerra to HB? Really?? Boyd not on the paddock when fit? Really??
Only our ruthless best, from Board to bootstudders will get us no. 17