Daddycool
Reserve Grader
The day after a losing GF is always full "what if's". However, I'm not particularly in the mood to dissect the game. It's done and no amount of talking about it will change the result. So now it's over, I'd prefer to look back on the season and discuss what we did & didn't achieve as well as looking ahead to 2014.
For mine, it was a successful season. They improved on their prelim final effort to make another GF and there's no shame in being beaten by the Roosters. In my opinion, they were clearly the best side for most of the year and thoroughly deserved the Premiership title.
We saw fine debut seasons from all of our new recruits as well as the debut games for 3 young players Sao, Gutherson & Trbojevic. As a team, they seemed to become closer, strengthening the bonds they already had, which all bodes well for the future. They continued to work on the new attack & defence structures from Tooves and the other coaches as well as incorporating new players into the team.
Looking ahead to next year.... I'm hoping to have an injury free season from Jason King (we really missed him this year) as well as seeing Ligi Sao establish himself in the top 17. Hopefully everyone finished this year relatively injury free and can benefit from a solid pre-season. Our back line is full of stars and barring injury, will again prove to be the best in the competition. It's the forwards (particularly in the front row) where we've got room for improvement.
All in all, terrific season and looking forward to next year. Thoughts?
For mine, it was a successful season. They improved on their prelim final effort to make another GF and there's no shame in being beaten by the Roosters. In my opinion, they were clearly the best side for most of the year and thoroughly deserved the Premiership title.
We saw fine debut seasons from all of our new recruits as well as the debut games for 3 young players Sao, Gutherson & Trbojevic. As a team, they seemed to become closer, strengthening the bonds they already had, which all bodes well for the future. They continued to work on the new attack & defence structures from Tooves and the other coaches as well as incorporating new players into the team.
Looking ahead to next year.... I'm hoping to have an injury free season from Jason King (we really missed him this year) as well as seeing Ligi Sao establish himself in the top 17. Hopefully everyone finished this year relatively injury free and can benefit from a solid pre-season. Our back line is full of stars and barring injury, will again prove to be the best in the competition. It's the forwards (particularly in the front row) where we've got room for improvement.
All in all, terrific season and looking forward to next year. Thoughts?