Coach’s comment: Happy with our first effort

By Aaron Young

I’m thrilled to get a win first up in the Sal’s NBL especially having to go to Nelson to face a tough Giants team.

It wasn’t easy and it wasn’t a vintage performance at all but I was really pleased we showed composure and were able to respond when the Giants came back at us.

I saw leadership from our older guys, calling the group together in a huddle and talking through what we needed to do.

We didn’t play at our best but I was happy we could weather the storm and come away with victory.

Reuben’s efficiency was great, he got into the paint and was able to settle our offense. Rob had a huge night, scored some big buckets when we needed them and was productive as ever at the defensive end.

Weeksy scored some timely threes and his ruthlessness effort defending was a big factor for us.

Charlie was great – he gave us a lot of energy and scored some early points to get us going. We acknowledged him as a group after the game.

All in all, it was a good start to the season, and we have got to spend some time together as a group, which will be invaluable moving forward.

I look forward to seeing everyone in the stands at Eventfinda Stadium on Friday when we face the Airs back home.