There was nothing memorable about the 2012 win over GWS really. They were getting flogged weekly and we just continued it. The only exciting thing was the fact we were up 108-15 at half time after booting 10 goals to none in the second quarter. If we had have gone on with it we definitely would have...

I think we all might be getting a little romantic about Ross's stature... The guy was fringe last year in the 18th side, has played 2 decent practice matches - one against a VFL side. Played roughly 70% of both matches for 14 & 15 touches, 4 & 3 tackles, 4 & 2 clearances and a goal each...

As far as I'm aware. You can only sign 1 year contracts while on the rookie list. A 2 year deal would imply that he's been upgraded.

I'm assuming Saunders is safe for next year but who knows. Needs to really crack in. Great to see those three in, though Bull hasn't really had much of a go (is that ominous?) and really sorry for Minch who looks gone. What the? Saunders and Murdoch are only 19 and 20! This is their second year. Fo...

I love this whole situation due to a couple things. One being we were red hot on Hartung and likely would have taken him at 19 if not for Acres being available. Two, the fact that Hartung was taken with a pick that was originally ours. Will enjoy watching all three of Dunstan, Acres and Hartung over...

I liked Bruce's intensity last night. Great addition to the team. He didn't sit back and wait for his teammates to get the job done. He took the game on in the dying minutes and helped create opportunities for the boys to win. He's a Gilbo who can kick and he reads the game as well as Chips...with ...

I think that's the best way to put it. He has 'it'. Knows what to do with the ball before he gets it. Knows exactly where to be, exactly where to put it. And he's got the skills to do exactly what he's thinking. And he's already thinking about the next move before he's even got rid of it! (Eg. the 1...

Him and Newnes have just added something to our backline. Along with Nath Wright they are going to form a fantastic partnership.

Wonder how long before him (all three?) get transitioned into the middle.

He is not the fittest looking bloke ATM which would be as a result of limited prep. So, in light of that... Good start. Yep only played roughly half the game last week in the devs for 24 touches. And only played 10 mins of the last quarter due to cramp this week. Will be very eager to see how he go...

Just wondering if anyone can fill us in on his progress? Has not been mentioned in Sandi's best in the practice games or over the weekend. Thought he would get a lot of game time for the Saints given he filled the physical criteria of what we needed in defence. Are his skills an issue? Some would s...

I've heard that our mob did rate Eli... top 25(!) However, we didn't have another pick after 18. We couldn't believe it that he was still there in the rookie draft. :shock: Can any of the Saintsationalists confirm that? Every club who got a player rated them better than what they got them at. Even ...

His confidence with the ball is incredible. Every time he gets it he's composed, always does something good, sometimes does something amazing.

Milne-like in when there's a clear path to goal he will take it. But also much smarter at knowing when and when not to play on!

Con Gorozidis wrote:

stinger wrote:so were the three teenagers...

How old are Saunders and Wright atm ?

Wright turned 20 about a month ago and Saunders turns 20 in August.

So yeah essentially 5 teenagers out there last night.

I'm not sure how much physically bigger he is than last year. But I certainly felt like he had a much larger presence in our back line than ever before. Another player that will be great to watch develop this year. Newnes, Wright, Webster and Roberton - some talent coming off the HBF line in that yo...

But is a decent big man worth two possibly better than decent small men? Actually it's likely we would have got neither of Acres or Dunstan if we remained with only Pick 24. And Savage too. All three of those players become regular best 22 players? We'll have done incredibly well. Of course we proba...

Last year I was critical that we played bruise-free footy but with the addition of Delaney, Dunstan and Weller I think we have addressed the issue. We may not win that many games in 2014 but I think teams will know they have played us. Yep, I'm looking forward to seeing Weller play. But, given that...

I wonder how many kids in the annual AA side dont get drafted at all. Im tipping most of them don't get drafted at all. 2011: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_AFL_National_Under_18_Championships#All-Australian_team 19/22 drafted and still on list including our own Billy Longer (ahead of Grundy as ...

I know most are hesitant to head over there. But Knightmare provides one of the best Phantom Drafts on BigFooty every year. He had all 3 of our picks in his top 14 (top 12 if you don't include Jack Martin and Jesse Hogan) as well as Acres at #2. I'd take his word over some dopey HS writer looking fo...

We start with GWS and Melbourne. So I'd hope we don't lose our first 6-7...might not win a game all year!

Stoked we got him. Was yelling his and Acres names at the screen when Geelong and Freo took players I'd never heard of.

It's interesting. In 2017 our 2013 draftees will be 22. And our 2015 draftees will be 20. The same age as Steele Sidebottom and Dayne Beams when they tore some of our mid 20's midfielders a new one in a Grand Final. You can wager by the time 2017 comes around at least another 8-10 changes will have ...

Will be interesting to see other clubs take on Gartlett he's pbly too much of a risk for our top 3 picks which I believe are all we'll use... but then if he is available at fourth... we may well take a punt and cut one more To late then. All delistings are done before the draft. Didn't we delist Wi...

If we miss Bruce, I will be pretty disappointed. Prefer him over Longer. A 10 year 197 cm chb not growing on trees. Certainly none in this draft. Happy to trade fish or give 25 for him. Longer would be a bonus in Psd. Agree. I think Bruce is more important than Longer. Get Bruce. Then worry about L...

I kind of want Curren to make a name for himself in #43.

St Loxton wrote:Sunday? Do we really have to wait that long?
Doesnt trade week end friday?

Haha took me a second as well.

We will deliver everything he said on last Sunday. By the end of trade week.