Quote: Ferocious Aardvark "And the point I would make is that this isn't strictly accurate, as in that opening, because of our statuesque tactics, we hardly had a sniff of the ball, so there's no basis for a proper comparison. I think the half time graphic showed that Wakey played about 7,248 PTBs in the box directly under our posts.
But it must be Lowes' responsibility. And as I've said, if we had gone out and played hard and as if we wanted it, but got beat, I would be fine with that. I agree that we are capable of much, much better against SL clubs but it's no good having a box full of fantastic ammunition, if you leave it on the bus.'"
Our statuesque tactics/lack of intensity in our play compared with Wakefield's quicker way of doing everything, seemingly "wanting it" more/higher intensity.
The comparison was quite clear to me. They were all trying harder than us/doing everything at a higher level.
Wakefield had 98605798 play the balls on our line because their line speed stopped us getting out of our 30m area and forced us to kick defensively. They also kicked and chased better and had umpteen options for Smith who we laid the red carpet out for. They were all thinking and working together. We were the opposite. It wasn't help by injuries but we were getting spanked before Gaskell and Pitts went off.
I'd agree it's partly Lowes responsibility. It's not the first time we've played like that so you'd think he'd see the signs beforehand in the lead up to the game or in the warm up or even if the atmos isn't right in the dressing room. It's also the players responsibility. I do wonder about a lack of leaders in the dressing room.
