There is a problem with the consistency of our players work rate. There is also a problem with our ability to handle pressure.
Dropping some blokes to set an example may work in the short term, but doubt it is sustainable. The players need to understand what it takes to win a flag and then put out the same effort every quarter, every week. Until that clicks, we will be middle of the road.
This is the major concern with Scott. The list turnover has been great, as has the development of talent, he has given lots of players opportunity and backed them publically and generally i think he has found the right mix.
But if can't teach them to go to another level when things get hard then he wont coach us to our next flag.
If there is no competition for spots, no desperation for players to perform to hold their spot, no fear that they will be punished if they do not hold tackles, apply pressure, get to that next contest; then we have sweet f*** all chance of improving as a side. I don't care if there are young players, if an example is not set now, it wont be for the rest of their careers.
He obviously doesn't have the right mix, we are 4 and 7 and sitting 13th.
The results really speak for themselves, we are not doing much right, and it has a lot to do with the selection table IMO. Far too many players gifted games, and not performing.