Don't really see much value in making the 8. Didn't get to watch last weeks blood bath, but this was pretty soft. Defense is the killer. There are big gaps on both edges and Sydney heads around the play the ball in the middle. Defending kicks has been an issue since 2012.
I'm still not sold on Barrett. Everybody is raving about him, but most of these issues have been there the entire two seasons he has been coach. And even with different players.
I still think they have over-achieved most of the season. But it has fallen away badly in the last 4-5 games. We should have lost to Newie at home even.