We finally have a backbone

[slippy]

You know the biggest difference between Parramatta 2010-2013 compared to Parramatta in 2014?

The fact we have a f*cking backbone and don't fold when we get behind

R3 down 10-0 against Manly, nearly won
R8 down 18-0 against North Queensland, fought back but lost
R15 down 18-0 against Melbourne, same as above
R20 down 12-6 in second half away against Gold Coast, won
R22 down 10-0 against Canberra, won
R23 down 10-0 against Canterbury, should've won
R24 down 12-0 at HT against Manly, stormed home for the win

What I am trying to say is, this is SEVEN games this season that we could've folded like years gone by and got thrashed by 40 points. Especially North Queensland and Melbourne away, at 18-0 down you would expect it to turn into 50 or 60 points, but no, we fought back. I have noticed a huge attitude change in the 5-10 minutes directly after halftime every single week (Thank you Brad Arthur).

We didn't win all of these games, in fact we only won three, but a good sign your team is building positively is how you dig deep when you are under the pump. We now have a team that is able to get into the grind and play smart patient and tough footy.

All our experiences, learning, and growth so far this year resulted in last nights second half, the best second half since 2009 (take your pick which game). Enjoy it Parramatta fans!

 

[Twizzle]

Probably should read we finally have a decent coach

 

[Poupou Escobar]

After the Sandow no try I was half expecting us to shit ourselves. Was very happy to be proven wrong.

 

[TheParraboy]

we have been behind many times this year and then got lapped

we could very easily lose by 30 to the knights next week


we are getting there for sure , but not where we want to be

 

[hineyrulz]

After the Sandow no try I was half expecting us to shit ourselves. Was very happy to be proven wrong.

My thoughts as well, but what do we know???

 

[slippy]

Probably should read we finally have a decent coach

Sorry, thought this deserved its own thread

 

[Mrs Casper The Ghost]

Casper is used to coming from behind.

 

[The Colonel]

After the Sandow no try I was half expecting us to shit ourselves. Was very happy to be proven wrong.

My thoughts as well, but what do we know???

My thoughts too.

That was a massive win against a team that has been the benchmark along with Melbourne for a long time.

Hayne has said if we play the eighty we can finally run with the big boys. I believe him.

They must do what they did last night against the Knights and Canberra.

 

[Chipmunk]

My thoughts too.

That was a massive win against a team that has been the benchmark along with Melbourne for a long time.

Hayne has said if we play the eighty we can finally run with the big boys. I believe him.

They must do what they did last night against the Knights and Canberra.

This is a great point. If we now lose to the Knights and Canberra then last nights win will mean very little.

 

[TheParraboy]

Casper is used to coming from behind.

 

[Mrs Casper The Ghost]

No, it's not what you are implying TPB,
Casper is used to being the underdog and coning out on top against all odds.
You naughty boy PTB.

 

[TheParraboy]

No, it's not what you are implying TPB,
Casper is used to being the underdog and coning out on top against all odds.
You naughty boy PTB.

 

[Mrs Casper The Ghost]

:lol::lol::lol:

 

[The Engineers Room]

You know the biggest difference between Parramatta 2010-2013 compared to Parramatta in 2014?

The fact we have a f*cking backbone and don't fold when we get behind

R3 down 10-0 against Manly, nearly won
R8 down 18-0 against North Queensland, fought back but lost
R15 down 18-0 against Melbourne, same as above
R20 down 12-6 in second half away against Gold Coast, won
R22 down 10-0 against Canberra, won
R23 down 10-0 against Canterbury, should've won
R24 down 12-0 at HT against Manly, stormed home for the win

What I am trying to say is, this is SEVEN games this season that we could've folded like years gone by and got thrashed by 40 points. Especially North Queensland and Melbourne away, at 18-0 down you would expect it to turn into 50 or 60 points, but no, we fought back. I have noticed a huge attitude change in the 5-10 minutes directly after halftime every single week (Thank you Brad Arthur).

We didn't win all of these games, in fact we only won three, but a good sign your team is building positively is how you dig deep when you are under the pump. We now have a team that is able to get into the grind and play smart patient and tough footy.

All our experiences, learning, and growth so far this year resulted in last nights second half, the best second half since 2009 (take your pick which game). Enjoy it Parramatta fans!

To a point I disagree and there are quite a few games this year where we let things that went against us govern the result and we got thrashed, thus the reason our F/A is so bad.