Always a big ask at this point of the cup. That pre season fitness advantage starts disappearing around round of 16 if not the next one, plus A league squads start looking more settled and imports arrive. That said knights still played some decent football but the gap was obvious.Yep, a well drilled team but just couldn't threaten enough in the final third. Brisbane considerably improved from last season. Actually played some football so that's an immediate improvement.
Good to see City out, I don’t think they’ll dominate like they have in recent times. They’ll still be decent but not well clear of the rest. Only downside is Sydney a decent shot to get more silverware.