Sadly we’re just not at the top level. Too many moments given, too many moments not taken…
I've had this ringing in my ears all game.
I think it was Cooper Cronk talking earlier in the week about how Bellamy drills into the Storm players that "every moment is important". Basically win every moment and you win.
Us?
So many times we just don't ice it.
Toby early on when the ball bounced back to us on the last and we made a break - two or three outside him and he goes himself and dies with the pill.
Moment lost.
Playing a short side on the last, Iro getting trapped, throwing it out anywhere then panic passing to "anyone but me" until Nicho is caught on our 40.
Moment lost.
Finally earning a penalty after being under the pump then shanking the kick and failing to find touch.
Moment lost.
Getting our first try, putting together a good set from the kick off, and kicking deep into Melbourne's territory.
Then being lazy on the chase and Coates runs 40 metres up field.
Moment lost.
I could go on, but it's a common theme and has been for years.
Not a ruthless bone among them.