They were playing a zone, and we were doing a good job of getting it to the middle and kicking it out. We were playing good team basketball, that's what opened it up.

The first thing that came of our mouth was: Show us the mountain so we can start climbing.

I'm disappointed, that's for sure, but I'm going to approach this week like any other week out of respect for the guys leaving the club.

This is the last week I get to coach Ian and his commitment and dedication to the club and to the community deserves my best efforts as a coach.

Potentially without addressing it, it could have been very serious. I might have to be a bit cautious the next time I tell a bloke to toughen up.

I've got one more week to coach Ian Hindmarsh, a guy I have the utmost respect for, and Ben Cross who I admire as well, so I want those two to go out on a high.

If people think we're exaggerating I would suggest they have a look at the casualty ward section in Big League .

They must have had a secret training session during the week. We're not the type of side that can afford to do that.

That's the first curve ball I threw to a lefty all season. He was on my fast ball and changeup so I had to think of something else.