Good post desert qlder.
I thought Bowen came close to a MOM in a losing team, if it wasn't for Hoffman's performance. How good is this kid gonna be? :crazy:
Totally agree that the Cows 5th tackle options were often dodgy. But an underdone Thurston, no hooker in the second half and a rookie 5/8 didn't help.
I was actually surprised the Cowboys forwards didn't dominate more, except Scott that is.
Macca was magnificent, and made the difference due to our halves average game, but Thaiday, Parker, McGuire, Gillett and Te'o really laid the platform which allowed us to run riot in your defense, with Hodges running rings around Tonga and Reed on par with a very good Tate.
In the end, you're probably right, our goal line defense was way superior to yours and the desire to win for Locky was probably also a point of difference factor.
Good luck to the Cows though, I'd love a repeat in the GF!