Both teams were average, but the usual Sharks winning strategy of grinding it out, is what won it for the dogs this time.
Well done Aiden Tolman. Most call him a plodder but he’s the prototypical toiler, tough as nails and always giving 100%. 250 games with not much between his worst and best. Gotta be proud of that tbh.
I wish we had ground it out. We made a stupid number of errors, mostly for no reason, and didn't put in a decent kick and chase all game.
Didn't get to set points on the field, no talk, no game control, didn't rush up in a line, no heavy first contact. These are the "grinding" features that win us games.
Instead we threw it around a bit, ran around a bit, put the ball in the air with no real chase, trundled into the defensive line, and let the Dogs move forward in the middle of the field without rushing to meet them.
It was an insipid performance. I'd have much preferred if the Dogs beat us two tries to one but we tackled our butts off and kicked and chased hard all game.
Agree on Tolman. Tough, fair and consistent performer, has had a good career.
