How we won.

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Now please don't "flame" me for these comments, as I believe they are constructive.

Our fantastic win on Sat night was triggered not by the coaching department, but through injury. While we were holding our own against the woofers it was only after McKee went down that we were forced into a restructure that blew the game apart.

Rocca, while he competed hard for the first half, his contribution was not outstanding to this point. The responsibility and faith shown by Malthouse by putting him in the Ruck turned his game around. Does this mean that we will start him in the Ruck? Has his fitness and confidence finally reached a point that we will see a champion emerge?

It seems that Malthouse does not want to "burn" Fraser in the ruck this year so let's hope for a speedy recovery for McKee. Great to see ALL players contribute for a change. Not a passenger on board. The recruiting is paying off, a sweet mixture of youth and experience that will bear more fruit as time goes on.

Is it just me or can anyone see the Eagles old running style in Sat match? The back up and run in numbers was very impressive. My only critisism is that sometimes too many players run close in to the contest. Handballs that travel 30 centimetres will never get you out of trouble. We need to have more outlet options in close in contests.

All in all a great night that has been a long time coming. That small beam of light has grown to be spotlight size and I feel the end of the tunnel fast approaching

-Craig

The Phoenix Is Arising