The mental game

[upthetigers]

We were 10 points down against the wahs after not many minutes and could have easily folded.

But this is a mentally strong squad playing for the coach. If we concede a try, we need to brush it off and focus on the next set and play.

I have said it before, this season will be a very close competition (excluding the Panthers) and it's the mental game which will differentiate the winners from the losers and will go a long way to deciding the top 8.

Let's just not make it a habit to always rely on a comeback we need to start games well.

 

[Moh]

It's certainly refreshing to see us stick through difficult periods.

 

[crazycat]

Benji's strategy of just conceding 2 tries at the start of a game is very unconventional.

It failed us against the Bunnies, but has worked for us with the Warriors and Cowboys. Even with the Bunnies I expected it to be a blowout and we came back.

Very unconventional and strange tactic, but seems to be working.

 

[weststigers]

We were 10 points down against the wahs after not many minutes and could have easily folded.

But this is a mentally strong squad playing for the coach. If we concede a try, we need to brush it off and focus on the next set and play.

I have said it before, this season will be a very close competition (excluding the Panthers) and it's the mental game which will differentiate the winners from the losers and will go a long way to deciding the top 8.

Let's just not make it a habit to always rely on a comeback we need to start games well.

The mental game is always the separator.
Until it isn’t.
Then it’s execution.
Or discipline.
Or refereeing.
It’s a flexible concept.
Expands and contracts depending on what we need it to explain.
Very useful.