We got more important things to think about.
Finals next week.
Pompey looked good. Marcelo found some of his early season form.
Berry was good defensively. Marata had some good runs.
Barnett blew off some cobwebs. As did TMM (although he was REALLY rusty - better to identify that now then next week though. And that’s 2 games under his belt now). Bunty was Bunty.
Curran was the star though. He was everywhere. Guys like Ale, Lussick, Sironen also staking their claim for a bench spot for the finals.
Volkman and Tuaupiki will be better from these experiences. They are our future, and they’ve just been exposed to where they’re at, and what they need to work on in the off-season to grow and learn. We will need to depend on them very soon. Same with Kosi - he’s more experienced and could really compete with Montoya for a spot on the edge next year.
Roach and Going just got a taste. Going looked solid - but the pace of first grade fatigued him eventually. If Roache could get near the level his brother was, that would be a win for our depth. He has a blueprint now on how to get there - the rest is up to him.
Walker got a opportunity to lead - which will help him grow that facet of his game. He’s as passionate as they come, he has really matured and carries himself in a professional manner which reflects where we’re trying to go as a club.
Not everything is doom and gloom - but the true fans get PTSD after performances like this.
It’s going to take a lot more winning to rebuild the goodwill with the fans.
Top 4 and finals next week is a good place to start though.
UP THE WAAAAHHHSSSSS
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