Just had a look at the draw. I actually don't think we'll have any idea whether we're good enough until (if) we make the finals, and hence the whole season to me is going to feel like we're biding time. Just thinking about it this way is disheartening. I've always believed that sides that are the real deal type of serious contenders are able to chalk up one or two wins against serious contenders at the oppostion's home ground. And/or put in a performance where although they're struggling they still really tough it out so in the end it becomes a close loss against the contender, interstate. We may have to wait until the last minor round game against WB (and if we're able to beat them at Marvel) to get an inkling that we're good enough. All the current challengers we play at Adelaide Oval and unless we start dismantling these sides there, I won't even entertain that we're a definite premiership threat.
Regarding tonight's game, to me it looked like we definitely lacked the energy needed right from the start. Even the commentators mentioned that the intensity of the game was low which was shown in the graphic they put up. Not sure why this happens but it seemed like a similar mindset for the WC game and even the start of last week's game. It makes me question whether both players and coaches are up to it, to become a premiership team.
Regarding tonight's game, to me it looked like we definitely lacked the energy needed right from the start. Even the commentators mentioned that the intensity of the game was low which was shown in the graphic they put up. Not sure why this happens but it seemed like a similar mindset for the WC game and even the start of last week's game. It makes me question whether both players and coaches are up to it, to become a premiership team.