Saw the game and was quite surprised how well the Bay boys held the Phoenix for the first hour. Actually at times in the first half you could be confused which was the A-League team and which was the local lads. I thought an A-League team mid season would tear these guys up!!!!
Anyway....the positives....We have real depth in central defense. Dodd, Siggy and McCain all looked class. its been mentioned before but McCain looks like he has all the skills to play DM. He's quick, passes well, moves the ball up well and passes OK and he's played for the Socceroo's there. Probably too late to develop him there this season but would be worth it next season if Johnno goes.
Super Leo looks back in form...played the whole game OK. Hearfield had a very quiet game. Draper was good....he will play many games for the Phoenix in the future. Costa was a revelation...up until he came on things were quiet....he immediately was beating players and getting dangerous crosses into the box. Set up a couple of goals and scored himself I think. Still can't understand how he doesn't get a run....even off the bench.