Hanging on at the end again in some respects, but generally I thought our game management and overall control of things for most of the match is what we've been missing for too much of the season. Couple of howlers from Hughes and Egan aside we played pretty well.
The biggest reason our efforts seemed to yield more control today was the amount of work Gelhardt, Barry and Lincoln were doing to help out the full backs. Macca was excellent. I didn't think Coyle was outstanding on his side - a bit up and down, but he's definitely getting back towards how we've seen him play prior.
Our counter attacking was really good too. Numerous occasions we had them outnumbered on the break, largely thanks to the wingers and Matazo surging forwards - and we need to make those moments count more. Any other day their keeper doesn't make that mistake and Coyle gives away what was clearly a penalty - but we'll take it.
Crooks clearly has quality but he doesn't have anywhere near 90 minutes in him yet. Selles needs to be willing and ready to sub him for Puerta or Slater as soon as he starts gassing as he gets very sloppy - which played a big part in inviting so much pressure onto us for long periods of that second half.
I like the look of Joseph. Think he'll be a shrewd signing for us.
