That would come back to the 'feel good' attitude of Freddy.I saw a tic toc video of the team on the bus with the stereo blasting really loud. Brandy was talking and he was struggling to be heard.. I thought there’s no respect / discipline there,That boombox, thug like and undisciplined attitude with Luai the instigator and unfortunately the team by association, for something so important after how game 1 went, will come back to haunt him and the team, as happens with all “tough guys”
You’re right of course. Fittler blew it. I saw a lot of similarities to how WT have played. That total lack of fluency, and confidence. And lack of “luck” ..Fittler asked before game one who’s the best street fighter around and therefore picked Pangai junior?? Maybe he liked Luai’s thug type “I love fighting, that’s my favourite option” approach as well.That would come back to the 'feel good' attitude of Freddy.
Brandy by association not wanting to upset his Panthers 5/8.
I wouldn't say that they lost the game because of Luai though, they were out-played by Queensland and Freddy was out-coached by Billy.
Team selections, game time minutes and who to give or not give minutes to, tactics planning etc all comes back to Freddy.
Robson and Cook were, due to circumstances beyond their control pretty good considering.