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I thought the game was a bit like the Curate's egg yesterday from a WCE viewpoint.

A few highlights, and lowlights:

- NicNat proved just how important he is to the team. They looked vastly different while he was on the Park.
- LeCras showed what he is capable of, and hopefully has a good season left
- Ryan showed glimpses of real talent, and certainly the best of the 3 debutantes

Lowlights

- Lycett is a passenger, and a free-kick (unfortunately, against) machine. Will stay until NicNat gets full match fitness
- Sheppard uncharacteristically timid and mistake prone
- Masten was Masten.

Overall, gave me confidence to keep watching. Bloody hell - Sydney are good at the stoppages, and when the ball is on the ground.

A curiosity for me was the decision by coach Simpson to not play his best defender on Sydney's (and possibly the entire league) best forward. Is it a case of short term pain for long term gain?