What an amazing game.
Early on we looked like a team on the backfoot. We couldn't win the ball, when we did we were static and we gave the Blues a 4 goal start. At about the ten minute mark of the first I honestly thought it was over. It was probably just my misanthropic side affecting my outlook, but we were in real trouble.
I really thought Kennedy would be subbed off. To be honest, he probably should have been ruled out. From a fan's perspective I was glad he returned, but it looked like he suffered a concussion. But I'm only as much a doctor as 'Dr Dreamteam' is...which is to say not at all.
Then we seemed to settle down and we responded like good teams do. Throughout this season we have shown real maturity when we've been under pressure. We kicked 8 goals in a row in the second to grab the ascendency. And we never gave up the lead (just).
Kerr was superb in the second. He ended the game with 27 disposals, but it was his clearance work which put us back into the game.
In the second half we were the better team but couldn't put it on the scoreboard. Thankfully though we did enough. The siren was a huge relief.
In terms of individuals, Kerr and Cox were the fulcrum of a very solid outing. JJK's 3.3 were pivotal. Scott Selwood restricted the Juddas again. Our backline was fairly good, though they were challenged by the speedy Garlett and Betts at times.
Overall, a thrilling win. We could've been blown out early, but we weren't. We earnt the home final during the season and that, I think, was the difference in this game. Congrats to the players and coaching staff. To the vanquished I have no kind words. Suckers.
So onto the Cats, those smarmy bastards. We seem to have injury concerns abound. E-Mac sore foot, Lecca- knee and ankle, JJK- facial area. But it's the prelim, so I'm guessing they all play. It's a difficult task, but this team, at their best, can beat anyone.
Bring it on.
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