These are the inflection points that can haunt players or coaches for decades in retirement. In a 10th v 11th bottom of the table encounter, Newcastle’s 28 December clash with Brisbane was a dramatic inflection point. But while the pressure release can be one simple inflection point, seizing upon an opportunity often requires a wellspring of self-belief. Photograph: Tony Feder/Getty ImagesWith the benefit of hindsight, the Jets game reveals another inflection point. And it’s this collective ethos, and growing camaraderie that’s allowed the Roar to seize upon one of football’s many inflection points and get their season going.

Source: The Guardian January 26, 2020 18:00 UTC