Don't miss a thing by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox Every athlete is wired differently but there is one common hatred among them all.
It's not losing, though it's hardly an enjoyable experience. The one thing that every rugby league player despises is playing poorly.
Every week, preparation is designed to ensure they do the business on game day. Game day is the one day of the week that allows a player to demonstrate the work they are doing behind the scenes and the platform to create a reputation and a career.
When things don't go to plan, it's a wasted week, a wasted opportunity to create memories for fans. A chance to further your career gone.
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