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Cleveland Steam Whistle · 12-20-2014, 06:24 PM

It's not just one factor as to why we are losing. I'd be surprised though if Don's theory isn't a contributing factor mind you. Given the offence has dried up, this team certainly isn't hard to play against, and they certainly don't intimidate or ware other teams down. I also thought it was very evident against New York that we were getting pushed around and players on the opposition were bing very physical against the likes of Gio with 0 push back from the Flames.

While ideally we'd have a skilled and physical line up top to bottom, we currently don't have that type of player, and I'd say this team could use some swagger and a little intimidation factor at this point that a McGrattan beat down could help provide.

12-20-2014, 06:24 PM	#8
Cleveland Steam Whistle Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2011 Exp:	It's not just one factor as to why we are losing. I'd be surprised though if Don's theory isn't a contributing factor mind you. Given the offence has dried up, this team certainly isn't hard to play against, and they certainly don't intimidate or ware other teams down. I also thought it was very evident against New York that we were getting pushed around and players on the opposition were bing very physical against the likes of Gio with 0 push back from the Flames. While ideally we'd have a skilled and physical line up top to bottom, we currently don't have that type of player, and I'd say this team could use some swagger and a little intimidation factor at this point that a McGrattan beat down could help provide.