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Yep. Although not sure 50% effort wins any NRL game (that's a bit of an exaggeration). But any effort we've put in the past 3 years definitely does.
No such thing as cruising. If you don’t turn up with anything less than 100% intent then you leave yourself open to a potential loss. I’m sure that will be Ivan’s message.
That's how you burn out like 2020. The boys will get it done and it won't be hard
I know Ivan doesn’t like resting players, but I do think the likes of Yeo, Edwards and Api could benefit from a week off over the next month.
If you go in half hearted there is an increased risk of injury at the very least never mind the outcome.
By all means rest players if they are carrying injury or niggles, otherwise if they are 100% fit, they should be playing and whatever side we put out should be playing to 100%.
Yeo will need a spell during origin. I also wouldn't play Nathan over the orgin period
Your right, I’m sure Ivan will be instructing the boys all week to be half hearted and just play at 50%. We’re gonna win anyway, just need to turn up and it’s over.
You miss the last 6 weeks of 2020 mate?
True, my playing days are but a distant memory but to the best of my recollection not once did a manager/coach I played under ever suggest just go out there boys and do enough to get the two points. Being able to play at 100% every week is a mental and physical thing, yes not always possible, especially In such a tough game like the NRL. But it doesn’t alter the fact when your team runs out onto the field they should be 100% focussed on giving 100%. Whether you can deliver 100% is another story but doesn’t alter the fact that is what the best sides do better.
