Did anyone happen to notice a change in player attitude against the Power after we kicked the first few goals? One of my biggest gripes is when we kick away and the players seem to get over excited or exhuberent after a goal then seem to switch off mentally which allows the other team to close the gap. Happened rounds 1, 2, 4, 5 & 6.
I noticed that against the Power that rather than jumping around, high fiving and smiling they seemed more humble like they actually expected to do it and wanted the next one. This attitude I believe assisted the players in putting them away and keeping them at arms length.
I would like to see this attitude of expectance and belonging continue
This is the next step in the evolution of the players
The belief that they can and should win easy.
My example is against Freo. 20 points up 1/4 time. Players should be thinking we will by 80 rather than hang on they are going to come back here. That is a simplistic mind set but I hope you get what I mean.
Thats my take.