Late lapses leave Lenihan worried

LEADING the Intrust Super Cup ladder is not enough.

Long-time Burleigh coach Jimmy Lenihan has demanded his undefeated side be better switched on after halftime if they are to continue their strong start to the season.

The Bears cast aside rivals Tweed Heads 32-12 at the weekend but for the second time in three starts, let their opposition back into the contest with a lapse after the break.

For a period at Piggabeen Sports Complex, Tweed threatened to overrun the Bears before losing momentum. Lenihan’s side also nearly gave up a 24-0 lead in their seasonopener against Sunshine Coast.

Five of the eight tries they have conceded in 2018 have come between the 41st and 60th minutes.

“Maybe starting after halftime is something that we have to really try to get a little bit better,” Lenihan said.

“We seem to forgo an early try in the second half quite regularly.”