I think its been a pretty succesful outing for the club.
Lots of media and fan interest here, some curiousity abroad, great attendance and generally, a good experience for the players and staff.
A point of difference was created for Souths and Leeds that they can capitilise on.
We didnt go to conquer the US, just to share the league experience as far as we could, under the circumstances.
The match itself was only a part of the whole exercise and in my view, its best seen in that light.
Of course it is most pleasing that Souths managed a comeback not just for pride but on account of making the match a contest. Whether it be the olympics or soccer or whatever, sport is more enjoyable when it presents as a challenge.
I hope we see other NRL and ESL clubs go overseas and help people understand what a great game it is.
Theres talk of making it an annual event now. That wouldnt be happening if most people didnt think highly of it.
Wd to all concerned and all of the NRL fans of other clubs that found it an interesting.
In terms of the footballing benefits, they are less than what could be expected from a regular NRL match but I doubt that nothing at all was gleaned from the outing.
Coaches look for things in players that you and I might not even think of.
Even under these strange conditions against opposition unkown, there were some similar tests in facets of the game.
And we proved the critics do not have this game by the scruff of its neck.