The Problem is not one Player

The problem is not any one of KK, Mortimer, Robson, Cayless, Tahu or Hayne. Even if some of them are playing below par. The problem has nothing to do with who we are going to buy NEXT year. The problem is not who is playing in which position and little switches that armchair critics think will make sense.

The problem is twofold: first, the team overall lacks attitude and enthusiasm, apart from a small number of players. Second, like many fans, the team has a "she'll be right" attitude (losing game x or y "does not matter") and banks on being able to make another 9 game run. 

Frankly, if we are going to make the top 4, we are already in a position where we will have to make a 9 game run. With only 10 games left I believe. The only way is for the Coach and the Senior Players to LIFT the overall enthusiasm level of the team. 

Show energy out of dummy half. Show energy in defence. Show urgency when down on the scoreboard.  

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  • I thought they showed plenty of energy tonight in all areas. Enthusiasm and urgency in defence was excellent. They just can't can't score a try because there is no one to step one up. They need a halfback..
  • I was referring to our overall form this year ... not just this game
  • Fair call RV i have said for weeks in posts the eels lack atttitude the only game they have had it this year happened to be

    ........................................................... when they played the Storm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Man our attitude and enthusiasm are great. u are clearlly watching a different team. Robson back to halfback and mortimer five eight. Atleast robson was a *ok* organiser fuckin way better then mortimer. WE HAVE NO SET PLAYS AT ALL.
    • Yep dam right Im watching a different team alright!!!!!!!

      Although I do recall catching glimpses of that eels side that played a few weeks ago whom showed up with purpose and for a reason exacting revenge in the G/F replay!!!!!!!!!!!!!

      But for the rest of the year I've watched a side fumble and bumble and expect things to magically happen a side thats forgotten agro,intensity imagination and confidence!!!!!!!!!
    • agree
  • Defence is third best in the comp ------- Attack IS THE WORST (well equal worst) simply the 9 / 6 /7 need to start asking questions of the opposition to allow the rest of our natural free flowing game to shine.
  • I said at the begging of the year if the eels dont win the grand final this year,they never will win a grand final ever based on these points.

    1. It takes a grand final loss that makes you hungrier the following year to take out a premiership.
    2. With cayless retiring one would think the team will put in week in week out
    3. They have a stronger line up than 2009.
    • Beginning of the year.Excuse my spelling :)
  • Thanks Muttman ... You are exactly on the ball.
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