Who started this first game was hugely influenced by when players arrived from overseas. It’s why Nix guys Kosta and Rufer got a start. They won’t on Sunday
It was noticeable that when Bell came on there was an immediate lift. He’s playing regularly for his club. Stamenic isn’t. But then Smith got sent off and the game turned on its head.
I’d start Bell, McCowatt and Lewis all together. Greater chance to play quickly through the middle and mix it up, not just shovel it wide. Rufer I thought was slow and decidedly average looking at this level. Garbett is going to be a very good AW, but he didn’t have a good game, and still has a lot to learn.
It was noticeable that when Bell came on there was an immediate lift. He’s playing regularly for his club. Stamenic isn’t. But then Smith got sent off and the game turned on its head.
I’d start Bell, McCowatt and Lewis all together. Greater chance to play quickly through the middle and mix it up, not just shovel it wide. Rufer I thought was slow and decidedly average looking at this level. Garbett is going to be a very good AW, but he didn’t have a good game, and still has a lot to learn.