I was really impressed with Amone last night like all of us were. That was his eighth game and had he not had the confidence instilled in him from his last 7 appearances and playing decent minutes even from the bench, I don't think we would've seen him take the line on the way he did for Bird's try and his own try.
People on here have been whinging about Griffin not giving the kids a good enough go but never stop to consider that perhaps he has a strategy around this and doesn't want to shatter their confidence by throwing them in the deep end too soon.
If Amone's performance last night is anything to go by, Hook's approach with Amone at least is starting to bear fruit and this gives me high hopes to see the same thing in Sloane, Sullivan, Ramsey, Coric et al. Hook also gave them all a mention in the presser last night.
My view at this point in time is the wheel is slowly but surely turning and greener pastures lie ahead for us in seasons 2022 and 2023.
Our coach is getting rid of the dead wood as he should when their contracts expire and at the same time is adding value to our playing roster and salary cap with the money ball signings. This will result in us making some big signings over the next 12 months or so I'm confident of that.
Unfortunately success doesn't come instantly, it is a long journey like a lot of us know, there are ups and downs, trials and tribulations but I maintain full confidence in our coach and fully enjoyed seeing one of youngsters stand up last night and show he is ready.