Traveller86 wrote:
https://youtu.be/dro_DuvG9Rg?si=oUzHhYZ7kQBU6zKK
Ooft some real home truths spoken by Bucky that are sure to upset the gatekeepers here.
I agree, we are both around the same in ability.
But he really doesn't say anything assertive or surprising.
His contention is they have experience and desire to win this game.
Nothing to be upset about. Argues his point whilst he's arguing with himself
Buck always says something then in the same breath says the opposite.
"They are building up this game, and building the pressure
We have players with skeletons in the closet." He Doesn't mention which players have skeletons
"We have mental scars against Pies".
He hasn't seen the team and he says they have an experienced team (Moore and Howe missing)
Not only that, Dean, Florent, hayward, Ainsworth, Byrne, Ison, Derksen, Riley, Smith are first year players.
"He's not expecting us to respond from last week. That's typical"
Says "Experts said we won games because no pressure on us, no expectation".
Says "that is the case, maybe its the case, but typical of us" Which one is it Buck.
"Outside noise questions us, and now we have to deal with it"
"Are we able to overcome this?"
"This is the test"
"We need to win this against a team that knows how to play the big stage against teams like Collingwood."
"Our defense has been good but it is not going to hold up if we don't win the midfield."
"Daicos thrives on this. A Finals atmosphere. Pressure is normal for them."
"They are too mentally strong for us"
"Fraser's priority isnt winning, whereas it is for Collingwood, to play Finals"
"we are still learning"
He's argued his point. They have 12 Premiership players playing. Fair enough.
Hard to argue against that.