The back line was decimated and we had all of Pendles, DeGoo and Treloar at well below par physically.
West coast pushed and tunneled Cox all day and were allowed to get away with it.
But let's not lose sight of the fact that it was damn near a miracle that we even made the gf.
The team was not physically or mentally mature enough to get that last 5% result - end of story.
Blaming the umpires is a cop out - we had been beating good sides all year with even worse umpiring.
But blaming players or coaching staff is also a cop out (and in my opinion a far worse one) - those kids achieved miracles and were supported by a rejuvenated and united coaching and support staff.
Peace brothers - we almost achieved the impossible, lay the blame where it merits.
Youth and luck - both play a role in every final.
West coast pushed and tunneled Cox all day and were allowed to get away with it.
But let's not lose sight of the fact that it was damn near a miracle that we even made the gf.
The team was not physically or mentally mature enough to get that last 5% result - end of story.
Blaming the umpires is a cop out - we had been beating good sides all year with even worse umpiring.
But blaming players or coaching staff is also a cop out (and in my opinion a far worse one) - those kids achieved miracles and were supported by a rejuvenated and united coaching and support staff.
Peace brothers - we almost achieved the impossible, lay the blame where it merits.
Youth and luck - both play a role in every final.