The message received by the clubs and public from this incident is:
- Arm holding tackles are not OK. The AFL should come out and state that holding an arm/wrist is the equivalent of pinning.
- Dragging an opponent down with your own weight is considered "rotating" the tackle.
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- Wed 01 May 2024 10:36am
- Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
- Topic: Higgins Alir incident
- Replies: 138
- Views: 4099
- Wed 01 May 2024 10:26am
- Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
- Topic: Higgins Alir incident
- Replies: 138
- Views: 4099
Re: Higgins Alir incident
We should definitely be appealing the decision. If not for us then for the other clubs in the AFL.
This level of inconsistency can't be allowed to stand.
"Outcome = punishment" is not the way to change behaviours.
This level of inconsistency can't be allowed to stand.
"Outcome = punishment" is not the way to change behaviours.
- Wed 01 May 2024 10:14am
- Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
- Topic: Selection over the next couple weeks
- Replies: 9
- Views: 487
Re: Selection over the next couple weeks
History tells us we don't make more than the required changes +1 in any given week. Higgins for King is a likely option. But I don't like it - we are already too top-heavy both forward and back. If I were on the selection panel. In: Paton or Webster (whoever is fitter), Collard, King Out: Higgins, C...
- Wed 01 May 2024 10:05am
- Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
- Topic: The Jimmy Situation
- Replies: 30
- Views: 746
Re: The Jimmy Situation
Is there an appropriate match up for Paton and is he more suitable than someone else? Multiple goals kicked by these guys last week: Larkey, Zurhaar, Duursma. And the week before: Larkey, Curtis. The case for Paton is pretty good. You could almost bring in both Paton AND Webster. I don't think we n...
- Tue 30 Apr 2024 9:45pm
- Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
- Topic: Let’s talk about cheating
- Replies: 69
- Views: 2180
Re: Let’s talk about cheating
The agenda is even clearer after tonight.
- Tue 30 Apr 2024 8:14pm
- Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
- Topic: Higgins Alir incident
- Replies: 138
- Views: 4099
Re: Higgins Alir incident
We argued to get it thrown out, but if not they're arguing exceptional circumstances to reduce.
The issue is you only get one chance to put out an argument. You can't come back after being rejected to having it thrown out to try and reduce it.
The issue is you only get one chance to put out an argument. You can't come back after being rejected to having it thrown out to try and reduce it.
- Tue 30 Apr 2024 7:38pm
- Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
- Topic: The Jimmy Situation
- Replies: 30
- Views: 746
Re: The Jimmy Situation
We almost lost to North twice out of the last 3 matches. With the form we're in I wouldn't be surprised if we lose. Would derail the season.Brunswicksainter wrote: ↑Tue 30 Apr 2024 7:13pm North Melbourne would lose games at VFL level shouldn’t be worried about them in the slightest. Pick the best side and win. Simple
- Tue 30 Apr 2024 7:36pm
- Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
- Topic: The Jimmy Situation
- Replies: 30
- Views: 746
Re: The Jimmy Situation
Get him a seat in front of the coaches box.mr six o'clock wrote: ↑Tue 30 Apr 2024 7:00pm I'd have him there just to gesture and blow kisses to Clarko .
- Tue 30 Apr 2024 3:56pm
- Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
- Topic: Phillipou Close to Signing
- Replies: 140
- Views: 6396
Re: Phillipou Close to Signing
The Wilson and Pou comparison will linger forever, but I'll say this on it now. They are both vastly different footballers. I'm excited because you need both for a premiership side. We are developing Philippou to be a contested ball beast. A Petracca type. He's been thrown in the deep end to the mos...
- Tue 30 Apr 2024 3:51pm
- Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
- Topic: The Jimmy Situation
- Replies: 30
- Views: 746
The Jimmy Situation
With Jimmy Webster back from his suspension this week, it poses an interesting question. Is there value in leaving him out? No doubt in my mind he's a walk up start in our current side, based on what he brings on the field. BUT, a young side like north could leverage some emotion around Jimmy to put...
- Tue 30 Apr 2024 8:45am
- Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
- Topic: Players in question for 2025?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 727
Re: Players in question for 2025?
196cm+ KPD are rare as hens teeth and would be sought by quite a few clubs in the market.
Hawthorn and North definitely need one each.
Dougal is a better full back than McKay and look at how much he got.
Hawthorn and North definitely need one each.
Dougal is a better full back than McKay and look at how much he got.
- Mon 29 Apr 2024 10:46pm
- Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
- Topic: Ross weekly Pressers
- Replies: 12
- Views: 670
- Mon 29 Apr 2024 10:43pm
- Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
- Topic: Careers at StK ruined
- Replies: 15
- Views: 891
Re: Careers at StK ruined
Does Dylan Roberton count?
Would have been great to have in our current side.
Would have been great to have in our current side.
- Mon 29 Apr 2024 9:06pm
- Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
- Topic: Crab watch
- Replies: 267
- Views: 12592
Re: Crab watch
We don't need a group of senior GOPs who are not winning their positions, as an example for the young players though I disagree, if their skillset is in mentoring and building talent. Cut these players at your peril, and end up in a long, long rebuild. North would be a much better side if they held...
- Mon 29 Apr 2024 8:08pm
- Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
- Topic: Higgins Alir incident
- Replies: 138
- Views: 4099
Re: Higgins Alir incident
Are we not challenging this? Would have thought there'd be an announcement by now.
- Mon 29 Apr 2024 3:39pm
- Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
- Topic: Dual narrative
- Replies: 27
- Views: 895
Re: Dual narrative
We were lower, but 14th after this week (Adelaide, GC, Hawks, North lower). Still quite a bit below AFL average https://www.wheeloratings.com/afl_stats_team.html?year=2024 Interesting stat there. Despite all of our injuries, we have only played 30 different players this year. That puts us 7th in th...
- Mon 29 Apr 2024 9:41am
- Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
- Topic: Dual narrative
- Replies: 27
- Views: 895
Re: Dual narrative
It’s 7 players under 21 isn’t it? 4 debutants this year already Key forward missing half the matches 6/8 best 22 out at any point in time? I’ve only seen 1 game of below park effort - Dogs and watching that game live they were out on their feet I think it’s explained Like I said, I don't believe it...
- Mon 29 Apr 2024 8:42am
- Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
- Topic: Dual narrative
- Replies: 27
- Views: 895
Re: Dual narrative
The disappointment in this year isn't the losses (although they hurt), it's that we are playing periods of really poor footy. I would expect any Lyon coached side to be 'on' every quarter. We need to be. Lack of consistency is common in young sides, but we are a rollercoaster. I can't fault effort o...
- Mon 29 Apr 2024 8:40am
- Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
- Topic: Footy Fix: Ross Lyon is the AFL's most boring coach once again - and it's suffocating the Saints' season
- Replies: 45
- Views: 1333
- Sun 28 Apr 2024 9:25pm
- Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
- Topic: Footy Fix: Ross Lyon is the AFL's most boring coach once again - and it's suffocating the Saints' season
- Replies: 45
- Views: 1333
Re: Footy Fix: Ross Lyon is the AFL's most boring coach once again - and it's suffocating the Saints' season
Mind you I might be of a different opinion 4 goals down to north in the last Our last few games against North have been a symptom of the overall issue. We can't/don't/won't turn it on and damage the scoreboard when we are on top. Plenty of games against poor opposition, we have let them in and almo...
- Sun 28 Apr 2024 8:05pm
- Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
- Topic: Players in question for 2025?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 727
Re: Players under question for 2025?
It depends what we can get in. There is still value in having guys like Seb even if he plays VFL.
4 ND picks, 1 SSP.
"only" need to delist 5.
Allison, Hotton, Campbell, Heath.
Plus one from your list. Probably Jones.
4 ND picks, 1 SSP.
"only" need to delist 5.
Allison, Hotton, Campbell, Heath.
Plus one from your list. Probably Jones.
- Sun 28 Apr 2024 8:21am
- Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
- Topic: Phillipou Close to Signing
- Replies: 140
- Views: 6396
Re: Phillipou Close to Signing
Great news, hopefully some weight off his shoulders now and can focus on footy.
- Sun 28 Apr 2024 8:12am
- Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
- Topic: Footy Fix: Ross Lyon is the AFL's most boring coach once again - and it's suffocating the Saints' season
- Replies: 45
- Views: 1333
Re: Footy Fix: Ross Lyon is the AFL's most boring coach once again - and it's suffocating the Saints' season
The only difference between a 'hardened premiership side' and 'boring dull play' is wins and losses.
- Sat 27 Apr 2024 11:10am
- Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
- Topic: Marshall
- Replies: 12
- Views: 782
Re: Marshall
Well we're not playing for a premiership this year.
Xerri also usually towells up Marshall, so would be good to give Campbell a game.
Xerri also usually towells up Marshall, so would be good to give Campbell a game.
- Sat 27 Apr 2024 9:53am
- Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
- Topic: Darcy Wilson - Rising Star
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1083
Re: Darcy Wilson - Rising Star
Thought Darcy Wilson was better again this week. With the rising star attention from media and opposition, he handled it brilliantly.