Blitz were always going to do it tough with their so called best players absent from the game and a total team of 7 blokes available on the night. The game started well for the Bugs with the first 5 points going their way on the back of some tight zone defence and short field turnovers allowing for easy goals.
The story of the game did not continue in that fashion all night. Blitz showed impressive character to not become mentally defeated and managed to find avenues to score goals against the Buggers zone. League veteran Stew Mclashan can take much responsibility for the resilience of the Blitz team as he anchored the offence and continued to rally the team.
Many of the Blitz newcomers looked much improved after a season training with Firestorm. Consistency proved to be the main weakness of a handful of young players on Blitz. With more time together, and more time playing at a high level these players will be able to produce their best more regularly and the Blitz team will look significantly more dangerous.
The Buggers were too strong last night though and took the opportunity to work with their rookies in the name of strengthening the team for the second half of the season.
A good win for a middle of the table Moreton Bay Buggers, and some heartening signs for the Blitz team who would dearly love to be able to compete with their full roster.
