“A fun and enjoyable game, and another where I play into a superior coach where I can learn some hints and tips.

LEARNINGS:

1. ORDER OF OPERATIONS

A bit scrappy on my part, from the beginning, but then through desperation. Play tidy- move first, block with block, additional blocks etc.

2. SCREENS

DaCoach does this brilliantly, multiple screens. I would need 3x blitzes to get a shot at the ball carrier, it is so well protected. Layers upon layers.

3. STRENGTH

The Ogre is strong, but easily isolated. I did make a bold move for pressure after two deaths, but it was easily swatted away. The point I make here is the liability of S2 catchers on the team.

I used flat line, rule of 2 defence, where perhaps the chevron style is better suited, with catchers to the back. Still, when numbers down this was hard, but worth thinking more on.

4. PRESSURE

DaCoach provided immense defensive pressure in OT. Penetration into backfield before I could connect ball carrier, tagging cage corners once I had ball safe, forced burning of re-rolls to bat them away.

In the end, I had a critical dodge which I did not have a re-roll for, due to this pressure. Had the dodge made it, it could have been a close game, but DaCoach's pressure was the difference. Bravo.

5. SCAR TISSUE

I must let the scar tissue heal before I try humans again. In 17 games, I've had 14 deaths. This is a little too rich for my tastes. I do enjoy them, and want to learn them, but this... this is too much for me right now.

Dark Elves next. Same armour, better strength, better agility.”