Tigers' maturity will soon get acid test: GriggBy Nathan Schmook
afl.com.au
Saturday, April 6, 2013Midfielder Shaun Grigg said the Tigers were gaining confidence late in tight games.
"I think we've matured and we've got things in place that we can rely on," Grigg said.
"Our structures are pretty sound, so we were just rapt to take on the Saints, who are a formidable team, and get the win.
"I was very confident all of that last quarter that we were going to win.
"We've put in a lot of hard work over the off-season and we think we've improved. To get the two wins is a good little reward."
While they fell short in some key indicators (the Saints won the centre clearances 19-9) Grigg said the Tigers were at their best when there was an even list of midfield contributors.
"We didn't have anyone really down and we didn't have anyone who really starred either," he said.
"It's another good sign for us, a good consistent effort.
"We can rely on anyone to do a job for us now and we don't feel like we're carrying anyone.
"Everyone's chipping in and knows their roles, so it's working well."
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