That was our worst display all season and the Storm actually played pretty average by their standards and still belted us. Watching the game and seeing so many basic errors, from experienced campaigners as well, was pretty disheartening. These aren't because the players aren't skilled, but are down to basic mental lapses. Their minds weren't on the job at all and their resolve when things didn't go our way/when Storm got on a roll was horrible.
When you look at things like: numerous players probably being told they're not wanted for 2021/are being shopped, our interim coach himself knowing he won't be here next year, our on field leader and captain looking absolutely shot (his confidence, his energy, his fitness, everything), uncertainty that comes with a new coach coming in 2021 and players place in the team - all would be contributing to an environment that is probably pretty lousy. Not making excuses for them but that performance reeked of a team who mentally are not all there.
There's no easy fix here. I reckon we're still in for some pain for the remainder of this season. All I'd like to see them do is give our youth a go (in their natural positions) and drop players if their attitude and application stinks (i.e Reimis acts like an entitled diva based on 2-3 good games in his entire career).