What the hell was that? I know that we played like rubbish but that was Phoenix of old rubbish. Its an international window and all but you do not throw in Ridenton, who was coming back from injury and out of position in there (or a rookie as an alternative) and you don't make that tackle on a player going back towards his own goal closer to half way to get sent off.... Granted those points alone did not decide the game but the RB scenario was huge for that game as an episode within it and what it does to Ridenton mentally and Rieras send off is huge for next week.
Playing anyone not named Lia at RB - I kinda said earlier in the week that it would be just completely brainless to bring in anyone other than Lia. I am surprised Ernie thought that would have worked out any other way than it did. Why Riera made that tackle like that, its a team killer. Its schoolboy stuff. There was no danger there. There was no need to make it. I just scream out "WHY?!?!"
I don't think there needs to be much of a post mortem on this considering the players that were out, will now be out and whom are coming back. Its more looking forward and playing Victory without a DM....
Always feel you should keep the young guys in their position and shift the experienced player
It's a pity Riera didn't get subbed after the first yellow when game was gone