Starting against decent teams this year has shown Parra might have an OK season, but how will they approach the next 4 rounds? Close win, big win or what we have seen the past 5 years.
Tigers - Eels are favourites
Panthers - Should win
Raiders - Not sure how the green machine will go this season
Sea Eagles - Should win
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Ye these are the danger games for the eels. We tend to lose matches we are expected to win. Be very interesting to see how much the team has matured mentally and the next 4 games will show us precisely that.
Hope so Jelly. I'll let ferdy know about it if we do.
BA has been keen to get consistent performances.
It is very hard to maintain.
So far we've had pretty good tracks at grounds that aren't too far from home. The test will come when we have to string several away games together in winter and getting out of the comfort zone.
I like the attitude that we've shown so far, but it's easy to be relentless when you are the underdog.
Another test of character is how we play when we are expected to win.
This is what differentiates top teams and not so top teams. We always have to go in with the mentality that we could lose the game if we don't aim up. We should never assume it would be an easy win regardless of the opposition. In other words, consistency is the key to success.
What's the most we've ever won in a row? As in how many games have we won in a row?
12 Matches - 1964 and 1977
I remember 2 years ago, in BA's first season, we started the season magnificently, then along came Easter. We were due to face the Tigers at ANZ and were expecting to win - and win well. We came out and looked lethargic from the start, we played well below our best and we played some really dumb footy. Numb skull plays, terrible 5th tackle options, sloppy defense, generally uninterested.
We were clearly the better team talent wise but we played like dopes.
Last year we repeated that performance and got the same result.
I came home with the shits both times. There's nothing wrong with getting beat, but we were woeful.
This week is a huge test for how we are travelling in terms of both culture and attitude. It's a test of our mental fortitude and maturity as a footy team.
I'm a firm believer that Monday is the worst day to play over the Easter break, and this year we have a couple more days rest because we played last Friday. It's not ideal.
I'm nervous about this one. I'm confident we can and will get the job done - but there is some trepidation there.
Hope BA and Foz are right on top of the situation :)
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