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Posted October 06, 2017 12:33 · last edited October 06, 2017 12:35

2ndBest wrote:

Encouraging performance. Reid seems to lift the entire side. However, I hate to be that guy, but there's a massive difference between a half strength Japan side in a friendly, and a SA side in a competitive fixture.

Need an alternative to Ingham. Hopefully Roux is back. Wynne in for Colvey probably. Question if and who Smith comes in for given he's had a couple of long stints out and looked underdone at confeds. Still would prefer a more tackling DM with Thomas moving more forward to replace Kosta. 

I thought Kosta was alright and with Thomas playing deeper for PEC Zwolle this season, I'd keep him there. Either bench McG or move him out to replace Kosta, but mobility in the middle is still going to be key so Tuiloma is probably our best option as a tackling DM.

Also can't see a major issue with Ingham, I doubt Roux would have done any better in the second half after the changes that Japan made. What Ingham has going against him will be lack of starts for the Roar, though Hingert was pretty rubbish tonight so he might get a couple of chances before the playoffs.

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Unknown editor edited October 06, 2017 12:35
2ndBest wrote:

Encouraging performance. Reid seems to lift the entire side. However, I hate to be that guy, but there's a massive difference between a half strength Japan side in a friendly, and a SA side in a competitive fixture.

Need an alternative to Ingham. Hopefully Roux is back. Wynne in for Colvey probably. Question if and who Smith comes in for given he's had a couple of long stints out and looked underdone at confeds. Still would prefer a more tackling DM with Thomas moving more forward to replace Kosta. 

I thought Kosta was alright and with Thomas playing deeper for PEC Zwolle this season, I'd keep him there. Either bench McG or move him out to replace Kosta, but mobility in the middle is still going to be key so Tuiloma is probably our best option as a tackling DM.