O'Driscoll is a star, it was disappointing to see him make about 3 clangers in the backline but forward of centre, watch out. His goal on the run wasn't just welcome, it was expected. He plays just like Isaac Smith.
Switkowski is also a missing piece, he has to come back ASAP.
I would have preferred Banfield to be the sub for the very reason that he could replace Taberner or Lobb if they went down, whereas Henry just runs around the park and does very little.
I couldn't help thinking I was watching Freo play like Sydney when they beat us 3 weeks ago. Short little kicks to break through zones. They also tried it last week but couldn't execute in wet weather.
Freo need as many finals played at Marvel or in dry weather as possible.
I personally don't think the short kick game will win finals, what wins games is elite pressure that Freo applied in the first half of the season and in 2013, and what Geelong & Collingwood are doing now.
