Reality

[maxta]

They had 60% of the ball first half
They scored off an obvious knock on
Scored off a deflection off the post after offering zero
They scored at the death after Manly copped demoralising calls
1 true try
Manly should have scored 5-6
Can cop a loss, but that's a joke
Reality is, both these sides tonight are 24-30 points off Melbourne.

 

[Fibro Eagle]

It's hard to take after a loss like that but a good season with all things considered and year with TB we are doing better than Des so can only be an upside to this season

 

[Cliffymagic]

Knocking on in our first set cost us too. Took us almost 20 minutes too get back into it. Then we do the same at the start of the second half.....we struggled all year when we made early mistakes.

 

[HK_Eagle]

Knocking on in our first set cost us too. Took us almost 20 minutes too get back into it. Then we do the same at the start of the second half.....we struggled all year when we made early mistakes.

Amazing isn't it. With all the focus on completion rates you would think coaches would emphasise the importance of starting well and controlling possession. So, is it the coach failing to remind players? Players just incapable of holding onto the ball? Self destruction? Inexplicable really