Well, that reduces the culprits down to two players: Manu and Matulino. Manu commands huge respect with the younger players, and if he's dogging it, it's not a good look. Funny enough, Manu is having his best season in awhile. He's been covering his edge on defence, unlike in previous years. In the last few games, with Hoffman out, he didn't, and they went around him as he came inside. Part of the reason is that he has Hoffman on his side. And the younger forwards look up to Matulino, who is having one of his best seasons, and is amongst the top off loaders.
But much of that is off field. To me, the major issue on field is that the Warriors seem not to care. You see it in the hustle plays, like not chasing down kicks. Interestingly, it is Hurrell who does this more than others. Tomkins rarely does. In addition to the kicks, the line speed is horrible, with the opposition often getting 10 metres before someone touches them. Thirdly, no support play, with most of the players standing around. If you look at a big screen picture of the players, most stand around when the ball is not near them, both on offence and defence. So they couldn't be tired.
I love my Warriors, and only wish they could do the same.
But much of that is off field. To me, the major issue on field is that the Warriors seem not to care. You see it in the hustle plays, like not chasing down kicks. Interestingly, it is Hurrell who does this more than others. Tomkins rarely does. In addition to the kicks, the line speed is horrible, with the opposition often getting 10 metres before someone touches them. Thirdly, no support play, with most of the players standing around. If you look at a big screen picture of the players, most stand around when the ball is not near them, both on offence and defence. So they couldn't be tired.
I love my Warriors, and only wish they could do the same.