Here's how we make our decisions on how to grade the players. Everyone, starter and sub, begins on a rating of 6.
Player ratings scale - 10: One of the best performances you've seen. 9: Outstanding. 8: Very good. 7: Good. 6: Average. 5: Poor, 4: Very poor. 3: A terrible day at the office. 2: Abysmal. 1: One of the worst performances you've seen.
1. Matt Macey - 7
Fine saves from Hilton and Yates to deny a consolation goal late on and wasn't really tested otherwise. Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group
2. Paul McGinn - 7
Tidy display from the defender. Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group
3. Ryan Porteous - 8
Strong showing. An aerial threat in attack, set up Doidge for opener and won penalty, and kept clean sheet. Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group
4. Paul Hanlon - 7
Won't have many easier games this season. Strolled it. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group