Our current team was always going to fall apart when an in-form and finals-bound team re-took the lead. A couple of dodgy calls didn't help our cause. We don't have the head space to deal with those things yet. Gee, you'd think Willie could do something there? The fact that we blew chances didn't help our spirits either.
Experience, skill and confidence were the major differences between the two sides last night.
And Gaba, the jury is still out on Pierce IMO. Obviously Soward destroyed Pierce. However at the same stage [as Mitchel] of his career, Jamie had a 50/50 split amongst supporters and critics. We all knew he had talent but the fact that the opposition forwards ran over him at will and just like Mitchel, some panic decisions (his rushed field goal attempts early in the tackle count against Wenty that perhaps cost his team a GF, comes to mind) raised question marks about his ability.
Time on the field, a great team, great coach - look at him now.
For us, I hope we persist with what we have, Pierce included and show some patience in stead of going for big signings. I think we should persist with Freddy. Chopping and changing personnel has never worked. Give Pierce the opportunity that Jamie should've had.
A very clinical and comfortable display by Saints. Enjoy the win.
