I have two general concerns…
1. Teams seem to have figured out how to beat us, or a least limit us… kick long, slow down the play of the ball (aided by the terrible six again rule) and we’ll make an error or end the set poor. We made an error or gave away a penalty every 3 minutes on Friday and that doesn’t even account for kicks into touch on the full, surrendering possession on the last through poor choices, and our none existent short kicking game.
2. The amount of petulance we show in the face of adversity… Newman was by far our best player on Friday but then arguing with the ref, stupid late tackle. Bentley arguing with the ref, stupid shoulder charge when we’re trying to limit their yardage. Handley throwing the ball away to give away a pen. Austin arguing the yellow both before leaving the pitch then also for all the time when he returned. The evidence for me points towards lack of leadership and lack of accountability. It was Corey Johnson who had to take Newman to once side to calm him down… then Chev!
