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yesterday 11.32pm
‘They gave us a Bronx cheer when we kicked’: McRae Collingwood coach Craig McRae admits he was frustrated with his side’s lack of kicking which invited pressure on the side.
But he remains confident his side will adjust ahead of the finals.
Jaspa Fletcher of the Lions tackles Patrick Lipinski of the Magpies. Credit: Getty Images
“I’m an eternal optimist and I have so much trust and belief. If you are a Collingwood supporter, you would think we’ve played as bad as we’ve played since round zero,” McRae said.
“That’s real. But it would be disrespecting Brisbane’s hunt, pressure and we invited pressure by handballing too much. I sent the runner out three times to say “can we kick the ball”. I could hear supporters saying kick it and they Bronx cheered us when we kicked it.
“Those things we can improve but I’ve got great belief in this team because there is so much trust built. I think we would still have the best defence but we’ve got work to do.”
yesterday 11.25pm
‘They outplayed us’: McRae Collingwood coach Craig McRae hasn’t shirked the issue – his side was outplayed tonight.
But he won’t react wildly to the loss.
Dayne Zorko of the Lions and Lachie Schultz of the Magpies. Credit: Getty Images
“You don’t sugarcoat it, we were just outplayed,” McRae said.
“Apparently, Brisbane had a pretty stern session on their contest work and I asked our group, ‘Do you want that from me?’ I don’t think we need it. I have a lot of trust in the group. It hasn’t been a pattern, but it is disappointing.
“It’s feedback. That’s three games in four weeks where the game [result] has given us feedback. It was different feedback ton
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