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CibbuanoSaints soft: Lyon
May 26th 2008 02:45
ST KILDA coach Ross Lyon has labelled his side "mentally and physically soft" following their 46-point loss to Brisbane at the Gabba on Sunday.
"I'm talking about consistency and you're talking about trying to be an elite team and it's about being a self-directed, self-disciplined, motivated athlete, so we need more players who'll bleed for the guernsey," he said.
The Saints were forced out of the match by a more aggressive Brisbane side in the first three quarters. before booting eight last-quarter goals to add some respectability to the scoreboard.
Speaking at a post-match press conference, Lyon said his side failed to compete when it mattered.
"When the game was up for grabs, their (Brisbane's) hardness and their tackling pressure really was outstanding," he said.
"It starts with competing and we're not competing often enough, long enough and it's easy to kick eight (goals) when the game is over and you have to do it when the heat's on."
The Saints currently occupy 10th place on the AFL ladder with a 4-5 win-loss record.
"I'm talking about consistency and you're talking about trying to be an elite team and it's about being a self-directed, self-disciplined, motivated athlete, so we need more players who'll bleed for the guernsey," he said.
The Saints were forced out of the match by a more aggressive Brisbane side in the first three quarters. before booting eight last-quarter goals to add some respectability to the scoreboard.
Speaking at a post-match press conference, Lyon said his side failed to compete when it mattered.
"When the game was up for grabs, their (Brisbane's) hardness and their tackling pressure really was outstanding," he said.
"It starts with competing and we're not competing often enough, long enough and it's easy to kick eight (goals) when the game is over and you have to do it when the heat's on."
The Saints currently occupy 10th place on the AFL ladder with a 4-5 win-loss record.
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