Interview With The Coach

Kilrea was interviewed today on The TEAM 1200/Dean Brown and Gord Wilson. He said he is concerned about the inconsistent play, and that no one seems to be standing up and showing leadership. They knew that the first half of the year would be tough – a lot of road games – due to the scheduling of the Grey Cup at Lansdowne Park, but he is not happy with the way the team has been playing.

We’re just not playing good enough. Some players are improving and some not. Players that we should be depending on are not playing well.

If we’re going to improve, we may need to pick up a player or two.

I look at our team and I think there is something missing. Whether enthusiasm or someone stepping up as a leader, I’m not sure yet. I’m still trying to figure it out. Maybe a change will spark somebody.

When asked about the decision to bench Todd and Bickell, Killer had this to say:

It was a message. If the rest want to play every game they will follow the rules, which aren’t that hard. When you break team rules as a veteran, I remember. Put it that way. I remember.

Killer praised Akeson, saying he was the best forward yesterday. Good to see Akeson getting positive comments. Hopefully he can keep it up.

Killer said that Reid is leaning towards shoulder surgery within the next couple of weeks. If he goes ahead with it, he will be out for around 3 months. Killer says that they really miss Reid’s depth on the blue line.

Battachio will probably be ready to play next week. Some discomfort in the shoulder remains, but he has been taking shots in practice, moving the shoulder and arm.