Oh yes! Back to being truly “From The Stands”

I wasn’t too sure what a 7000 crowd at Bankwest would feel like. I love the atmosphere of the big matches at Bankwest, and although excited to be going back, I wanted that same feeling from a smaller crowd. Maybe it was the fact that so many fans were simply happy to be back but the atmosphere was wonderful, a real celebration.

On the game itself I liked many things.

Of course the four tries for Sivo and Gutherson’s brilliance were both outstanding to watch. In truth neither surprised me.

Si-Vo

Gutho always does that, he is always involved and sometimes, like last Friday, it just shines a little brighter.

Sivo has improved so much and he looks like a young kid playing in the backyard. A big smile on his face having fun. It’s the way footy should be played.

Our intelligence to keep going to our strengths but taking different options every time because of the brilliant lines run by Shaun Lane and Michael Jennings is outstanding to watch from behind the goalposts.

Without disregarding the brilliance from Gutho and Sivo, the maturity from Dylan Brown or the hard work from Junior and Shaun Lane, a moment as the half time bell sounded and the players were leaving the field showed how great this team could be and why they could get to the top.

Senior player – Michael Jennings

This team has teamwork and a bond that is obvious. As the team was leaving the field I noticed Jai Field walking about two metres behind everyone else. Michael Jennings saw this, slowed up and went over to Jai Field and talked with him all the way to the sheds. Obviously I have no idea what he said but I know that an experienced, representative player noticing and taking the time to walk off with Jai Field, a young man stepping into big shoes, was impressive and demonstrated how this team thinks. They think team first. I am sure this support did not go unnoticed by Jai Field.

I am positive there will be more hurdles along the way and nothing is assured. But I know one thing for sure, our team will turn up, be prepared and all have a real dig. As a supporter I can ask for nothing more.

Newcastle this week will be a test. We normally struggle against them up at Newcastle but I have a feeling we are watching a very different team to those in our recent history. I looked forward to Nathan Brown returning. To think we played so well last week without Brown and Moses was so impressive.

Shelley

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