25th Jan 09 - Coaches View

Your attitude and approach to the game was excellent today, what a difference it made and I'm sure you must have enjoyed the game so much more. Thanks for listening to the feedback and acting on it.   Positives   We played like a team, not individuals. We were winning the 50:50 tackles and chasing back to help each other Some intelligent forward play, instances of 3 man running and blindside runs Use of the left foot by several players which was great to see.   Learning Points   I only heard a couple of people answer back to the referee, that must be nil in the future, once the ref has made the decision get on with the game, never question the ref, they are doing us a favour in ensuring with have a game. Remember the basics: Never play the ball back into the 18 yard box, clear the ball up the pitch. If in doubt put the ball out for a throw in, try to avoid giving away a corner, but better to do that than give away a goal. We gave too many foul throws away today, both feet need to be on the ground when you take it. Its good to call for the ball but only do that if you are in a good position.   Captains player of the match - Bradley - Great forward play, intelligent use of the ball, excellent level of skill using both feet.   Coaches Player of the Match - Chris Tylee, determined tackling, chased back well and good positioning when tackling.