I like this. And for me - part of that mindset change needs to be one of embracing a leadership role. Not in the Cotchin sense - more in the Dusty sense - where leadership is more subdued but just as meaningful.Exactly, stop taking on 2 or 3 opponents just to show you can when a teammate is close by, that's lairising and costly when he gets caught. The resulting free kick may send the ball downfield for a possible goal. I like Shai's talent but he is over-doing it and not putting enough value on maintaining team possession.
That last Qtr failed attempt at a dribble kick from the top of the square when he had plenty of time to settle and concentrate on a proper kick was a (smiling) disgrace. He cannot be so wasteful when teammates have worked hard to get the ball down there. His mindset needs to change from me-first to team-first.
Dusty chooses his moments. And since his footy adolescence was left behind - he has known when to liarise and when to pull back, when to include his team mates and when to go solo. In short - he has still worked to his limitations (few as there are). In a team sport - this is recognised as leadership by other players - even if it is not overtly awarded.
Shai - who I believe is only very slightly less talented than Dusty - needs to become an adult footy player.