I think our first four games this season were average to poor but last week against Sydney we improved and we went up another gear last night.
My highlights;
North & Durante - they looked like they had never stopped playing together - they will be a very formidable CB combination and North looks class on the ball - as does Dura.
Ward - his first instinct is to attack - he has the skill, confidence and speed to beat players and did so repeatedly last night - he also has an eye for the killer ball. They won't come off every time but high risk / high reward.
Vuko - great save !
Manny - said it before, say it again - we are a different and much better team with Manny in front of the back four.
My not so highlights;
Sigmund - commitment second to none but simply too slow for a WB - got done for pace at least twice. If the CBs can't trust the WB to deal with his player they will get pulled out of position and the system breaks down. Siggy will be fine against average paced players but against a winger with gas then we need to play Hearfield. I think Hearfield also offer a lot more going forward.
Brown - 90% of the time he plays the ball backwards and costs the team forward momentum - it's like someone yanked the handbrake on when you give him the ball. To be fair I guess he does balance Ward's far more attacking intent.
Chances - I'm not convinced our current 4-3-3 is going to create the chances. Maybe give 4-4-2 a shot.
Crosses - why are we so sh*t at crosses ?
Dispite the not so highlights I think we will get better and better - particularly if Ifill and Leo can fire.
Plenty to be happy and excited about.
