Holmes is all class and still has some pace. Watched the game live and the replay a couple of times and enjoyed his exceptional hands in picking up difficult takes.
Finau in one try did very well to take a ball behind his body at pace to score. He is a walk up start. Like to see him and others work on try put downs. I would hate to see this haunt us at critical times.
Great to see formation in the back line and simple structures executed well, eg, one of our tries down the left side in the first half was something I haven't seen from us in a long time.
One feeling I am left with after the game is that for the first time in many years we are starting to develop a squad. As supporters we are seeing and talking about competition for spots in the team.
Some good young players coming through too.
The squad is nowhere near complete, we need to move a few players on soon, if possible.
Finally, not a Klemmer fan in any respect but if we get him on board I will trust the coach's decision and be open to the view that it may strengthen our squad.
Long way to go for us but the top 13 looks good and the depth that it takes to make the top 8 is starting to come together.
I only ever expect our team to be competitive and play smart footy. I want to look forward to each game and know the guys have respect for the jumper and the fans
I am feeling that this developing squad will provide the above.
Top 8 this year would be delightful.
i have seen quite a few premierships for us over the years, they are not easy to get. For me, 2010 was enough.
My son was born in 2010 (a vintage year), I would love to see him experience the joy of seeing the dragons holding the trophy.
If that ever happens, the source of that I feel will be what we are seeing now under Flanno.
Enough from me now for a while.
Best to all
