This was what I picked up on the most throughout the year. Attitude and commitment. The team this season couldn't bring themselves to be up for a game of Rugby League simply because another team is opposing you and they want to beat you.
Regardless of what time of the year it is, first game, last game, Origin period, it doesn't matter. Every round of the competition you have a team that is set out to defeat you. Our team didn't look like they were up for that challenge and that is what ruined our season. Not Pearce collapsing in form after Origin, not Ponga's quiet performances or whatever other excuses get put up.
There is a reason why we disappoint so often, against good quality opposition who belt us, or against teams we should beat who also belt us. They are up for the challenge and we aren't.
The Knights, have forgotten the face of their fathers to take a term from my favourite book series. The Knights of the past who built this club on uncompromising tough football. Of gritting out a game and giving your all for your club, your team mates and your fans.