Before the bye we had conceded 1001 points against, the second worst in the league just ahead of Melbourne with 1004 points against. The second half of the season we conceded 809 points against, the 6th best in the comp. A fair turn around.

Going off those figures our defense got better as the year wore on and if Easton Wood was if charge of the defense, well his place is the BNF is understandable.

I was very critical of Wood all season but credit where credit is due. Well done.