I'm a bit late with analysis because I was out last night. However, I think that this game could go down as one of the games of the season. Putting all biases aside, I think it was a fantastic performance from both sides and neither team deserved to lose. I really hope that people don't start carrying on about our performance or refereeing decisions because the effort and attitude from the boys was unbelievable, particular in defence. What stands out this season over previous years is the effort and desire when defending our goal line. I think this is probably due to the fact that our boys look a lot fresher on match days. In the final analysis, when you go back through the game it becomes clear that it was one of those matches where we lost without doing too much wrong.
In terms of performances, it is hard to single out outstanding performances because we did so much defending and it truly was a team effort. I really thought that Damian Cook looked a threat coming out of dummy half. In saying that, what makes him and the other forwards' jobs easier is the work of the back three in returning the ball and working away from out goal line. That has been one of the stand outs this year from previous years and I feel that this is something that Seibold has made a point of order of addressing.
Again, I thought the work of the Burgess twins has been really good. People are really quick to bag them but has anyone else noticed that they seem a lot more sure with their hands? Again, I'm just wondering whether this is the product of being less fatigued than under Maguire? Also, Cameron Murray was again excellent. I just love his tackling technique and he always seems to be making contributions of some kind; a lot of the good stuff he does go unnoticed! For those who were around in the 80s does anyone see any similarities between his style and that of Ray Price? Cody Walker also had a good game as well despite those two errors at the end I could go on and on with regards to quality performances but there weren't really any bad players. I just hope our efforts are sustained next week and get us over the line against the Roosters!