It could be argued that last season Zdrillic inherited a list that needed purging which occurred over the break hence the results were always going to be lacklustre. But after two games, it was obvious that the players were not playing for their careers, pride, teammates, coach or club. What was the point of bringing in Wootton, Kaltak, and Rishdon at the same time? One player I can understand to help develop younger team mates, two at a stretch but three?
What is damming for PG, and this is no reflection on Zdillic, is that they have very little youth talent left with Pearman and Bennie gone. BR had an equally dismal season but at least they had young players fans could pin their hopes on. And BR have also lost some of their young players to overseas clubs but there is still more.
I wonder whether the support staff will persist with an old defensive line of three. Right now, I would probably revert to a 4-3-3 with with Rishdon on the left, Wootton as right CB, a new RWB and a new left CB. Kaltak can be on the bench.
Would be interesting to know how much of a say Zdrilic had in these signings and player retention, or did he have 100% control?
Regardless, on field there was no visible game plan/structure and that’s on the coach.
Nothing wrong with being a good full time assistant.