Its easy to see what the problem is. Apart from an ageing roster and players that are there to fill the gaps due to the salary cap, the team has been built to follow structures. Now that the focus has shifted to less structure and playing what is in front, we just don't have the smarts to do it.
A perfect example was against the roosters, their defence rushed up quickly and when we tried to go wide there wingers were quick to mark our edge players. A smart team would realise this and kick over the top into space, which would allow our players to potentially score or at least put their defence on notice that if they rushed we would kick. The other was to see how the bunnies beat the roosters the week before with Cook speeding up the ruck and running up the middle, Lichaa talked this up in an interview and I thought would do the same but didn't.
Foran kicked over the defensive line last night and it paid off but he needs a halves partner that can take the pressure off him and keep the opposition guessing, JMK is not that player and has been picked because he can tackle. I know Cleeland leaks points but we really need a spark and I would take a punt on him, at least give him a chance.
Licha needs to move to lock as he can tackle and doesn't have to think much, just run and tackle. JMK to hooker as he is quicker, has a step and better ball delivery. Get Holland off the bench, he either plays in the backs somewhere or doesn't play. Add Toomaga to the bench as he is more mobile and can have an impact. Woods needs to go to the bench and not start as he would go better against a team that is starting to get tired as he has an offload. Mbye needs to run off these forwards like Barber used to do.
We need to move some pieces and take some risks otherwise we are flogging a dead horse.
