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Offline mightytiges

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We still can't handle the pressure of expectation
« on: June 19, 2015, 10:42:10 PM »
All credit to the Eagles but the worse thing about losing tonight was we weren't mentally switched on from the start. Like chalk and cheese from the pressure, intensity & skills of Freo game and the past 4 wins. So many Tigers fumbling, missing tackles, off their direct opponent by 10m+, poor decision making, etc. Back to the crap of the first six rounds. We simply failed the pressure of expectation test once again :damnpc. The side reading too much of their own press over the pass fortnight thinking it was just going to happen  :banghead.

We play like tonight against the Swans and it'll be a 10+ goal flogging. The irony is now we'll be written off again and no one will expect us to win next week, so we'll probably win  :pullhair
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Re: We still can't handle the pressure of expectation
« Reply #1 on: June 19, 2015, 10:45:51 PM »
Stupid is as stupid does
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Re: We still can't handle the pressure of expectation
« Reply #2 on: June 19, 2015, 10:46:03 PM »
I don't think we have a side that is good enough to win ugly OT win whilst playing poorly.

When 22 players are 'pumped' up and up for the fight we are very good. But when we are off we can't win ugly or 'get the job done'.

We need our B Graders to be flying for us to win. Can't happen every week unless you have an elite coach.
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Re: We still can't handle the pressure of expectation
« Reply #3 on: June 19, 2015, 11:00:51 PM »
I think the leaders were still on holiday and didn't come to play.
Embarrassing effort and all the leaders deserve to be kicked all week for that insipid display. 
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Re: We still can't handle the pressure of expectation
« Reply #4 on: June 19, 2015, 11:44:49 PM »
Just so disappointing

And sadly not unexpected

Quote from: Tigeritis™©® on June 19, 2015, 11:00:51 PM
I think the leaders were still on holiday and didn't come to play.
Embarrassing effort and all the leaders deserve to be kicked all week for that insipid display. 

Totally agree with this ^
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Re: We still can't handle the pressure of expectation
« Reply #5 on: June 20, 2015, 12:15:51 AM »
Quote from: Popelord on June 19, 2015, 10:46:03 PM
I don't think we have a side that is good enough to win ugly OT win whilst playing poorly.

When 22 players are 'pumped' up and up for the fight we are very good. But when we are off we can't win ugly or 'get the job done'.

We need our B Graders to be flying for us to win. Can't happen every week unless you have an elite coach.

Thanks Pope

Your last comment is spot on.
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Re: We still can't handle the pressure of expectation
« Reply #6 on: June 20, 2015, 12:31:58 AM »
So disappointed, will it ever change?
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Re: We still can't handle the pressure of expectation
« Reply #7 on: June 20, 2015, 01:13:48 AM »
Spoilt, soft babies who always get ahead of themselves, then poo in their pants
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Re: We still can't handle the pressure of expectation
« Reply #8 on: June 20, 2015, 09:54:20 AM »
anyone can have a bad game. last night was a bad loss but the train is still on the rails. lets see where it all ends up at the end of the season.
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Re: We still can't handle the pressure of expectation
« Reply #9 on: June 20, 2015, 10:12:22 AM »
Quote from: No More on June 20, 2015, 09:54:20 AM
anyone can have a bad game. last night was a bad loss but the train is still on the rails. lets see where it all ends up at the end of the season.

Yep fair call Ramps

Still disappointed but not season ending. Let's see how they respond
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Offline Phil Mrakov

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Re: We still can't handle the pressure of expectation
« Reply #10 on: June 20, 2015, 10:33:11 AM »
Was always going to happen guys. Don't let it get to you
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Re: We still can't handle the pressure of expectation
« Reply #11 on: June 20, 2015, 10:57:54 AM »
Quote from: No More on June 20, 2015, 09:54:20 AM
anyone can have a bad game. last night was a bad loss but the train is still on the rails. lets see where it all ends up at the end of the season.

There's a few imminent sharp bends though. Maybe the train isn't good enough for this track:-

Sydney, GWS, Freo again, Hawthorn, Adelaide, Coll again and Norf
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Re: We still can't handle the pressure of expectation
« Reply #12 on: June 20, 2015, 12:24:32 PM »
Drinking our own bath water again
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Re: We still can't handle the pressure of expectation
« Reply #13 on: June 20, 2015, 12:35:29 PM »
Quote from: Phil Mrakov on June 20, 2015, 10:33:11 AM
Was always going to happen guys. Don't let it get to you

You said we would win. You told us so. Too bad for you Alex re signed and made you look even more of a dunce. Keep the bs credibility coming. :thumbsup
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Re: We still can't handle the pressure of expectation
« Reply #14 on: June 20, 2015, 12:42:31 PM »
Sadly it is our B graders that are letting us down.

Thought our better players on the list were ok last night but blokes the like Hunt and Chaplin and a few others let us down at critical times.

I'm hoping if Ellis misses he is replaced by a kid and not Newman.

I would play Menadue again and give McIntosh another go even though I think he has struggled in the last few weeks. The exposure against Sydney and their discipline, hardness and toughness in the long run will teach the kids more than playing Newy right now ever will.

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