@stryker said:
What do you mean they'll learn to close games out? They already know how to, they just can't execute. It's been a tough 6 days taking on last premiers and runners up one after the other…however we blew a number of chances to win last week and capitulated terribly tonight. Instead of winning one or both games, we lost both. Sorry but that does not fill me with pride nor confidence.
Were you expecting to win either match ? Look at the pre-game threads, the expert tips and comments and then compare it to how we played in both games. We exceeded expectations in both matches and could've won both (especialy tonight).
The fact we didn't win comes down to experience, especially tonight. Experienced halves know how to get their team home with an 18 point start and 20 minutes to go. Our halves didn't tonight but thats a lesson they will learn and hopefully apply it in future games. An example was Moses' little chip kick in extra time rather than going for yards or Brooks going for the pressure pass to Liolevavae on second tackle rather than building pressure on their line and sealing the game. They will learn though..
So far we've played 4 games.
We have won the two we should've won
And lost the two we were expected to lose despite being the better team for some parts against the defending premiers and overall against the runners up.
What more do you expect from the youngest team in the competition ?
I know everyones getting sick of the "we will be a great team soon" line but this time you just know it's true. We have a new, smart coach, our exciting spine is finally getting games together and there is a clear vision for the future with the guidance of a stable front office.
This is the year it begins. No more excuses. We should make the top 8 this year.
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