Yes poor decision making and execution at the back cost us this game. But I thought our attacking play was very lively and an entertaining watch. Good games especially Longo and Whinham. McCutcheon looks good quality, hope we can keep her in that DM role rather than as a CB. We do have 4 other CB's in the squad with the arrival of 5th import.
Jale a bit quiet and needs to get more involved. Tanaka looked good, was surprised she got subbed at half time.
In second half also thought McMeeken and Wall were good attacking in those full back roles. And Brazendale was pretty solid at DM.
With those two being the only full backs in this squad, does make me wonder about tactics this season. Is the back 3 going to be a thing. Especially after last nights 1st half failures. (Lots for Temps to think about). Would prefer a more traditional back four with McCutcheon dropping back when fullbacks attack along the flanks, especially for away games.
PS. Heard on an Aus pod cast that Ferguson didn't feature in our first preseason hit out against WSW a while back. So sounds like she has been nursing an injury for a while. I expect she will likely get integrated slowly back into the team once fit.
Jale a bit quiet and needs to get more involved. Tanaka looked good, was surprised she got subbed at half time.
In second half also thought McMeeken and Wall were good attacking in those full back roles. And Brazendale was pretty solid at DM.
With those two being the only full backs in this squad, does make me wonder about tactics this season. Is the back 3 going to be a thing. Especially after last nights 1st half failures. (Lots for Temps to think about). Would prefer a more traditional back four with McCutcheon dropping back when fullbacks attack along the flanks, especially for away games.
PS. Heard on an Aus pod cast that Ferguson didn't feature in our first preseason hit out against WSW a while back. So sounds like she has been nursing an injury for a while. I expect she will likely get integrated slowly back into the team once fit.