Jezza, go back and watch the game against the Hawks. When they went for the footy , they handled it cleanly because they knew what was ahead of them. Most our players have shown at all levels coming through, that they have the skills to play at top level. While I agree that the pressure at AFL level is higher, so is the skill level.
You said it yourself
What separates players at the elite level is the stuff between the ears.
If it is not a lack of skill that is causing our fumbling, it is what is happening between the ears, the mental fumbling because players are not sure they have an option upfield.
ps I am not trying to defy belief, You and Lyon are doing that. I am trying to promote belief.