09/05/2026
Forest falcons 2-3 Melbourne Dynamo
Goals - Chris, Jackson
Here is what the boss had to say…
Really pleasing performance today. I said to the lads before the game that we want to challenge ourselves against the very best as preparation for next season, and the most important thing is learning from these tests so we’re ready to be competitive ahead of a big year.
If I could have drawn up the perfect learning game, it would have looked exactly like today. Playing up the hill in the first half is always tough, so going in 0–0 at the break was really encouraging. The first goal we conceded, which should have been disallowed for handball, was a lesson in itself, as we all stopped when we could have cleared it. The second was a poor one to give away, switching off after the first. And the third came from an over‑enthusiastic challenge in the box. As I said to the lads afterwards, if we react better to that first goal, we go on to win the game.
Well done to Chris for a fantastic finish, and to Jackson for his goal. And credit to Jackson and Dan for their assists.
A couple of special mentions too. Logan was excellent in goal, he commanded his box brilliantly and dealt with everything that came his way. And Tyler and Dillon, both new to the team, were outstanding. Great to see them playing with confidence and enjoying themselves.
Overall, I’m really pleased with the performance. The whole team were fantastic today.
