The big sleep

For years I've watched so many eels games where they have clearly been the better side for 60 minutes only to switch off for twenty minutes and get run over . Whether it is at the start of the game or end , it's been there in so many games . I've always joked with my mates and called it their 'little sleep ' . Well last nite was a big sleep . They seem unable to stop the roll of the other side once they hit their straps . I don't know why but they just seem to go soft and it only stops when it's to late . I imagine that this would b in the game plan of the opposition . Knowing that if they get behind on the scoreboard at some stage , don't panic we will slacken off and they only have to hit us hard for a brief period and they game is theirs . At the risk of stating the obvious only when we can stay switched on for 80 can we win the game . Some teams can drift in and out of games and still win but we are not one of those sides . I'm at a loss to find answers for these little sleeps and it's been happening for years . Is it attitude , laziness or are we just not good enough . I'd like to hear a few opinions on this . Cheers

"i follow Tony Priddle on Linked in, he has some very good articles on taking ownership.
im looking forward to seeing how our playing group rebound over next couple of weeks."

"We need to own our poor performance, and bounce back.
But I wouldn't let officiating off the hook — they are also accountable for their performance.
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