Well, Thank Keryste That's All Over

[madunit]

The Sharks structure this year, on the field, has improved immensely.

2011 Sharks scored 74 more points than 2010 and 69 more points than 2009.

And just 23 points less than 2008 Sharks side.

Defensively they conceeded 52 less points than 2010 and 11 points less than 2009

Pts differential turnaround
Sharks -129 in 2011
-255 in 2010
-209 in 2009
+67 in 2008

Thats a massive change of direction in defence and attack. It may have been frustrating this year but the improvement across the board is very clear to see.

Some young centres should be a priority and only one hooker for the game would help with bench depth.

Wrist slashing aside and objectivity at the forefront, the Sharks of 2011 was a huge improvement on the Sharks sides of 2009 and 2010. Improvement should be applauded and encouraged imo.

 

[carcharias]

mad unit...stop talking sense.

i think pom was our top try scorer.

 

[madunit]

Pomeroy - 9 tries
Gardner - 8 tries
Graham, Gallen, John Williams - 6 tries

 

[Weaponhead]

Thanks for the analysis madunit. You make some good points pointing to improvement in certain areas.

13th was about where I thought we would finish given the limitation of squad, coaching and finances.

Areas of concern
1. Lack of mental strength. No come behind wins and several losses conceding points in the last 5 minutes.
2. Lack of class in the outside backs that has not been addressed in recruitment at all.
3. Halves not yet capable of controlling a game. Graham, Kelly and townsend will be better for the season but we really need them to step up next season.

I don't see much improvement unless all 3 issues are addressed.

 

[Quigs]

I think where we went wrong last Saturday was in the last few minutes. Flanno should of instructed Dougie and Snowie to take off a few heads. Spear Benj and bash Farrer.

Geeze what would happen to them? Only get 8 to 10 weeks on the sideline.

Coaching masterstroke I'd call it.