THREE THINGS WE LEARNT

1Everybody loves Al They turned out in their droves to send off the retiring champion. The big crowd was not quiet either with the biggest roar of the afternoon saved for his three-point play late in the final term.

2Snakes teammates love Al, too Go back and watch the replay of Loughton taking the contact and finishing late in the game. While he deservedly celebrated, so did many of his teammates. First-year Snake Devon Hall’s reaction shows how much Loughton’s presence has meant to this club.

3Bullets were average They do not deserve to play finals after that effort.