Otago backline had some real problems. Liam Lockheart was under the pump all game, Waitakere were exposing him almost every time they attacked out on their right hand side. Fitzpatrick had moments that were costly and showed inexperience. I thought Joy and Connor were pretty solid back there but the whole backline needs to be firing on all cylinders to be effective.
Midfield and strikers had passes and plays that looked classy but were shut down by a strong Waitakere defence. Unfortunate about Ant Hancock was looking dangerous at times before he came off. Overton, Day and Cunningham could be dangerous as the season goes on.
Honestly they didnt deserve to concide 6, i thought they defended very well first 30 odd minutes. A leanring curve for this young side but things can only get better and improve from this. Honestly that Waitakere outfit were pretty impressive.
Otago backline had some real problems. Liam Lockheart was under the pump all game, Waitakere were exposing him almost every time they attacked out on their right hand side. Fitzpatrick had moments that were costly and showed inexperience. I thought Joy and Connor were pretty solid back there but the whole backline needs to be firing on all cylinders to be effective.
Midfield and strikers had passes and plays that looked classy but were shut down by a strong Waitakere defence. Unfortunate about Ant Hancock was looking dangerous at times before he came off. Overton, Day and Cunningham could be dangerous as the season goes on.
Honestly they didnt deserve to concide 6, i thought they defended very well first 30 odd minutes. A leanring curve for this young side but things can only get better and improve from this. Honestly that Waitakere outfit were pretty impressive.