Probably the first game this year we are expected to win and win comfortably. Will be a real test for Ryles to make sure complacency doesn't kick in and we still play a good game. Cowboys look terrible at the moment but we can't just expect to show up and win.
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It's a danger game as though NQ cannot defend they can also easily put points on, if we defend like we did v Melbourne we win.
But if I was Ryles use this as a we win no spoon game. If Titans beat Souths beforehand but 1 we are below them.
With how bad we have been for most of the year I'd hope we aren't complacent at all. Should know what it feels like to lose most weeks and need to put them to the sword
Had we beaten Melbourne I could see complacency but since Ryles was annoyed that we lost it ourselves they didn't beat us he could have them up.
He was pretty annoyed haha, all the pats on the back from the media is worrying but. But as long as Moses keeps them focused we should really put them away easily
Nah it's Ryles and the staff that they'll listen to. Frankly I'm surprised with the performance on Thursday night. Thought they would have had a go early then fall late but hung there for nearly the full 80.
Ryles saying we lost it they didn't beat us is a good sign. It could have been we lost to a better team, no standards are higher now.
Moses was pretty ticked off to, standards are definitely we have to win games right now. No excuses
We probably will be, BUT this is the next test for Ryles and this group of players.
Everyone knows we're improving. Including our own players, but now how do they handle the pressure of being favourites? Do they get cocky and underestimate opponents, start missing on the basics for lack of focus, or do they crumble under pressure of being favourites and expected to perform?
I'm sure we'll fail some of these tests next 12 months or so, and it's Ryles job to regulate that and improve the mentality of the team, not just their skill and tactics.
I'm loving this group, but we're entering the business end of their development now .
For sure, the senior players like Moses and Junz should lead the way and earn the right to play expansive footy. If they come out and just start throwing it around playing touch footy we will be in trouble.
Every game from now on is a spoon game for us we need to win to avoid the spoon it is simply as that
Even when we were one of the better sides a few years ago we often struggled when we were expected to win. I cannot see any reason this game will be any different now we are a struggling side. Cowboys could easily win it. I wouldnt even be surprised if we flog them or they flog us. Such a weird team in a weird, impossible to tip competition.
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