08-28-2016, 11:03 PM
[quote author=madbluboy link=topic=3078.msg168527#msg168527 date=1472424585]
These mental lapses have been happening for a while, even when we were playing finals in 2009-2013. We would get a a couple of good wins then put in a shocker against a lower side. It's why we haven't been a real contender for over 15 years.
We need another reset! Reset the reset.
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Spot on mate. Even during the year we got up to 5th when Ratten was in charge, we always did well for two games, really well, and as soon as the media talked us up we lost. No mental backbone. It was great to watch when Ratten was there, almost like watching Kevin Keegan's Newcastle in the mid 90s, real swag buckling attack. Except we had a shit defence. The game plan was simply to overrun the opposition. Not ideal for finals.
And now we have a squad with way less talent.
Don't worry mate, the reset was pressed last year. I'm looking forward to finals footy, praying someone, ANYONE humiliates Hawthorn and that we have an excellent trade period.
To be honest, one of my concerns is what appears to be a lack of game day technical nouance by Bolton. The Bombers game was a great example.
These mental lapses have been happening for a while, even when we were playing finals in 2009-2013. We would get a a couple of good wins then put in a shocker against a lower side. It's why we haven't been a real contender for over 15 years.
We need another reset! Reset the reset.
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Spot on mate. Even during the year we got up to 5th when Ratten was in charge, we always did well for two games, really well, and as soon as the media talked us up we lost. No mental backbone. It was great to watch when Ratten was there, almost like watching Kevin Keegan's Newcastle in the mid 90s, real swag buckling attack. Except we had a shit defence. The game plan was simply to overrun the opposition. Not ideal for finals.
And now we have a squad with way less talent.
Don't worry mate, the reset was pressed last year. I'm looking forward to finals footy, praying someone, ANYONE humiliates Hawthorn and that we have an excellent trade period.
To be honest, one of my concerns is what appears to be a lack of game day technical nouance by Bolton. The Bombers game was a great example.
Keep the Faith