All the negativity about the Elimination Final with Adelaide seems somewhat unjustified. We really socked it too them and played well enough to win the game but what separates close games is often split seconds of small mistakes/bad luck/good luck.
Agree about Sasse, he seems a lightweight but could shine given another season of regular game time.
Imports are always hit and miss (as is local player development) but local should always be prioritised first IMO.
Which Scottish club(s) are interested in Elliot?
Agree about Sasse, he seems a lightweight but could shine given another season of regular game time.
Imports are always hit and miss (as is local player development) but local should always be prioritised first IMO.
Which Scottish club(s) are interested in Elliot?
Re: "We really socked it too them and played well enough to win the game but what separates close games is often split seconds of small mistakes/bad luck/good luck."
I do not think it was a close game. We lost because Adelaide created more chances, dominated field play for longer periods, had more possession in the opposition half, and transitioned play faster. While it was only a 2:0 loss, it was one of the few games when Zawada did not score and had preciously few chances. Yes it's true that bad luck / good luck can be a decisive factor sometimes, but in this case Adelaide won a game of "higher percentage" football.
We were in the finals on the strength of our performance earlier in season, not on the strength of our performance late in the season. As such, I can understand the club's view that if we cannot sustain a good run with an allegedly expensive squad, a re-think of who to replace was on order. Elliott would have been welcome but obviously wanted a better deal and that is fair - it is an open market. I am sure the same principle applies to Lewis - if he gets a better deal at a club low in the table, it is not a slight on his footballing reputation He may help to turn the Bulls' fortunes around and get paid better money.