Solid hit out. No injuries thank heavens unlike the Pies.
Liked Baker, Stack & Pickett. Dow also promising with his movements as other noted. Higgo ran his backside off. Lacks match fitness but will be better for it.
A fraction disappointed in 2nd year mids RCD & Ross who were a bit overwhelmed by stronger opposition. Very frustrated by Chol who just doesn’t work hard enough often enough.
I expected us to lose yesterday with that midfield & forward line so not reading much into it.
Next week will give us a better indication when our Premiership stars return. That said practice matches are just that. All about round 1..
Let’s acknowledge that Hardwick did not wish to highlight our enhanced gameplan to Buckley ahead of Round 2, when four points are on the line.
That strategy of denying Buckley an early opportunity to adopt the mimic phase displays 2020 (September) Vision.