I don't want to knock your comments too much, cause we got spanked. But that seems an over-reaction to me. We played a good high paced passing game and created more chances than Adelaide, without Zawada. It was a heck of an entertaining game. Because Adelaide's style is also fast and open.
The difference was we gifted them a goal from Sail's first blunder. Then the second goal we might have seen Sail come and punch the (excellent) delivery, but he hesitated then flapped. And Barbarouses butchered an open goal and simple pass for a tap in. Plus we hit the post and had multiple near misses.
It really should have been a 4-2 result (and maybe 3-2, but I think Sail has not been great attacking crosses all year). Maybe give Adelaide some credit, they're a damn good, quick side in top form who know their game. But they also took every chance they created and on another night that won't happen.
Plus Zawada, plus Clayton back to full fitness.
I enjoyed seeing us largely match Adelaide pace and creating so much. We got caught playing catch-up at the end as well.
Adelaide deserved the win. They made no major mistakes and took every chance. And we were our own worst enemy. But it could very easily have been very different.
That said, we're prob a notch off the best teams playing at full noise. For accuracy, physical size, pace, power and finishing. But I think we're still a top 4 side and capable of beating the best on our day.
The difference was we gifted them a goal from Sail's first blunder. Then the second goal we might have seen Sail come and punch the (excellent) delivery, but he hesitated then flapped. And Barbarouses butchered an open goal and simple pass for a tap in. Plus we hit the post and had multiple near misses.
It really should have been a 4-2 result (and maybe 3-2, but I think Sail has not been great attacking crosses all year). Maybe give Adelaide some credit, they're a damn good, quick side in top form who know their game. But they also took every chance they created and on another night that won't happen.
Plus Zawada, plus Clayton back to full fitness.
I enjoyed seeing us largely match Adelaide pace and creating so much. We got caught playing catch-up at the end as well.
Adelaide deserved the win. They made no major mistakes and took every chance. And we were our own worst enemy. But it could very easily have been very different.
That said, we're prob a notch off the best teams playing at full noise. For accuracy, physical size, pace, power and finishing. But I think we're still a top 4 side and capable of beating the best on our day.