Smooch says it all about Suns desire

WHEN Rodney Eade grabbed Peter Wright and planted a kiss on his cheek on Saturday it said better than any words could what the three-point win over West Coast meant to the Suns.

The knock on the Suns this year has been that they wilt under pressure. Yet Wright displayed nerves of steel to kick the goal from 45m out with a minute and a half left on the clock that put the Suns in front.

It was a major moment for the player who has been battling through the first real form slump of his young career.

It also did a lot for the coach as it has eased, for a week at least, the building pressure on him to retain his job.

And, having come from 10 points down to claim the win, it put an end to the Suns’ trend of folding under pressure.

“It was an important win, it was really crucial that we were able to respond after a few tough weeks,’’ Wright said.

“Coming into the rooms Rocket gave me a little kiss. I don’t think he’s done that before so it was pretty emotional.

“It was important for us to be able to respond ... we showed when we play our brand of footy we can match it with anyone in the competition.’’