Topic: Furner, Bennett wonder how to counter the yo-yo effect

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Furner, Bennett wonder how to counter the yo-yo effect
« on: March 26, 2013, 10:50:34 AM »
David Furner and Wayne Bennett are at different ends of the coaching spectrum but their main concern is identical - bridging the yawning chasm between their side's best and worst.

Inconsistency has again plagued both Canberra and Newcastle early, with both mentors battling to discover the secret ingredient to their yo-yo-like form before they clash at Hunter Stadium on Sunday.

The Knights were brilliant in a 42-10 round one dismantling of Wests Tigers, but plummeted to a woeful 32-0 loss to Manly the following week. They bounced back to beat the Cowboys 34-6 on Monday night.

Newcastle coach Bennett launched a scathing attack of his side's mental strength after the Sea Eagles loss.

Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/furner-bennett-wonder-how-to-counter-the-yoyo-effect-20130325-2gql9.html#ixzz2ObB4dt00