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by repta
Wed 07 Sep 2022 11:26pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: McCartin and Hickey
Replies: 103
Views: 7116

Re: McCartin and Hickey

Paddy was too fat at skilda. Never got fit. At least one thing is now proven. Sydney's medical and conditioning staff are better than stkildas ... hannebury.. Always liked Hickey. Couldn't work out why we let him go. We have a history of letting good rucks go. Marshall will be next. Hickey was avera...
by repta
Sun 04 Sep 2022 12:19pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: People Blame Lade for our woeful forward set up.
Replies: 39
Views: 2825

Re: People Blame Lade for our woeful forward set up.

Forward line is dysfunctional.. at best ... that is a direct reflection of the coach. Players get in each others way They have no system of kicking at goal They are hap-hazard in approach Yes there issues in transition between mids and forwards. The forwards need to demand the ball how they want it....
by repta
Fri 02 Sep 2022 4:59pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Wanganeen Milera
Replies: 49
Views: 4516

Re: Wanganeen Milera

surely when they interview a player ... any player ... they get an indication of where their head is at. Interstate players should be assessed for how they will cope. What the club has to help them cope. Cant let a first round player walk after 1 year. A very very poor reflection of the club if that...
by repta
Fri 02 Sep 2022 4:57pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: The AFL and cheating
Replies: 55
Views: 4188

Re: The AFL and cheating

frame speed is not up to it

the Brisbane player thought it was a goal .... look at the footage. No one has said anything about his reaction.

My only surprise is that it wasnt StKilda. ... this time ....
by repta
Fri 02 Sep 2022 4:53pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: The Age says Clarko would like Ben Long at Norf
Replies: 94
Views: 7270

Re: The Age says Clarko would like Ben Long at Norf

They took Guerra because he was a great kick.Clarkson also recruited Dew on the other HBF his theory was elite long kicks to beat the flood and get the forwards (buddy) in open space. Liehert used his thumping kick on many occasions to get over the press. Long does not only get a lot of possession'...
by repta
Tue 30 Aug 2022 12:08am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: AFLW Does anyone really care?
Replies: 127
Views: 11078

Re: AFLW Does anyone really care?

The girls are getting better. The game is ok to watch.
Still a long way to go.... but there is big improvement.

Very long way to go before I have any real passion or will celebrate success.
by repta
Tue 30 Aug 2022 12:05am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Core Group of Players
Replies: 56
Views: 3367

Re: Core Group of Players

Saints should look at list and work out when to have a crack. It is not next year. They can't trade out their future guns. They need experience They have good access to players through the academy. Use crouch Ross etc to teach these players coming through. Build a high performing base. Loyalty to st...
by repta
Mon 29 Aug 2022 11:51pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Why are we looking to trade our quality player and keeping duds
Replies: 21
Views: 1894

Re: Why are we looking to trade our quality player and keeping duds

Interesting they are seeking to trade players that have injury interrupted seasons. Eg gresh and clark The trade value would be down at the moment. Both have serious upside if they get them right. Billings has zero currency. Jones a dud on a monster contract Maybe they should coffield name out there...
by repta
Sat 27 Aug 2022 9:47pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Jack Newnes delisted by Blues...
Replies: 26
Views: 2138

Re: Jack Newnes delisted by Blues...

Doubt he will get another gig.
Serviceable. But there is no more upside. Realistically becomes a list blocker.
Unless he can being a coaching role to the ground ... which he hasn't given any indication.

Did well.
by repta
Sat 27 Aug 2022 10:59am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Jack Newnes delisted by Blues...
Replies: 26
Views: 2138

Re: Jack Newnes delisted by Blues...

Great effort really. Long time in the system and ultimately did exceptionally well.
Very few players get to 200 games.
by repta
Fri 26 Aug 2022 5:50pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Jack Newnes delisted by Blues...
Replies: 26
Views: 2138

Re: Jack Newnes delisted by Blues...

Good average player.

Just couldn't take the next step.
by repta
Thu 25 Aug 2022 11:24pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: 2023 Forward line coach
Replies: 10
Views: 1138

Re: 2023 Forward line coach

Lade is currently our forward line coach, and well to put it simply. Our forward line does not function consistently!! Is it him or is it the overall game plan? There must be some better realistic options out there. Who should we approach? Anyone. Anyone would be better. Cant think of a positive th...
by repta
Thu 25 Aug 2022 11:18pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Hunter Clark
Replies: 35
Views: 2444

Re: Hunter Clark

Bad run with injury and is too fat.

Needs to have a good predestination nd will get back to his best.

Would be traded for 3 round at best at the moment.
by repta
Wed 24 Aug 2022 3:35pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Ben Long Midfield
Replies: 35
Views: 2294

Re: Ben Long Midfield

Enforcer. Good for pitch hitting in the centre.
Every good team has someone that causes the opposition to second think. That moment of hesitation.
Difficult role to play in today's game. Long does it well.
by repta
Wed 24 Aug 2022 12:47am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Where to now for Billings?
Replies: 13
Views: 1383

Re: Where to now for Billings?

Playing without confidence.
Has zero currency and is at the cross roads.
Has talent. Is there desire?
Could be used better. But needs belief in himself and a want to win.
At the moment is looking like a bust.
by repta
Wed 24 Aug 2022 12:43am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Marshall
Replies: 25
Views: 1956

Re: Marshall

He is still young. Dont really want his body bashed up too quickly.
We have very little in the way of a backup with Ryder gone. The alternatives are just rucks and cant play anywhere else.
by repta
Wed 24 Aug 2022 12:28am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Hannebery chaired from the ground...
Replies: 20
Views: 1938

Re: Hannebery chaired from the ground...

Symbolic of the bench that he has been on for the majority of time played for the saints.

One good thing... once you have been chaired off you can't come back!!
by repta
Wed 24 Aug 2022 12:22am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Where to now for Billings?
Replies: 13
Views: 1383

Re: Where to now for Billings?

He drives me crazy.
Marks 50m in the clear.
Every single time he goes back and waits for a player to take the mark.
Rarely plays on. Never moves the ball quickly.
by repta
Thu 18 Aug 2022 8:05am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Cheerio Matt Finnis - St Kilda CEO since 2014.
Replies: 35
Views: 2586

Re: Cheerio Matt Finnis - St Kilda CEO since 2014.

My issue is the wokeness and social justice. The talk about town at the moment is getting Clarko to Essendon as he will bring back the ruthlessness. Ruthless is not something that has ever been associated with stklida. Ross Lyon was uncompromising. Grant Thomas has that aspect as well. The coaches u...
by repta
Tue 16 Aug 2022 8:19am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Brad Hill Traded?
Replies: 29
Views: 2457

Re: Brad Hill Traded?

Brad is now 30 and the best is behind him.
There is no way we would get a 1st round pick.

More like mid second and have to pay half his salary.

Let's face it. He is 'over the Hill'. ... boom boom.
by repta
Mon 15 Aug 2022 2:31pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: The Never Ending Story
Replies: 15
Views: 1239

Re: The Never Ending Story

I dont believe our "foot skills' are any worse than the next team, taking out goal kicking. Foot skills around the ground break down to structure and game plan. Is the player where I need them, or where they should be. Are they getting into a position that I can actually kick it to them. This r...
by repta
Mon 15 Aug 2022 1:36pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Delistings
Replies: 49
Views: 4185

Re: Delistings

Highmore Keep Bytel Keep Byrnes Keep (last chance) Geary Gone already Josiah Kyle Gone already Hannebery Surely we have spent enough already !!!! Our soft cap cant take anymore Allison Gone Kent Gone Ryder Needs to go Joyce We need to get another ruck.
by repta
Mon 15 Aug 2022 1:28pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Pyss off Lloyd ya flog
Replies: 85
Views: 5503

Re: Pyss off Lloyd ya flog

Lloyd is an arrogant puffed up show pony

Even if Lloyd cant cure Max kicking woes (which I believe Lloyd will do)

Maybe he can help him improve on his Rooster status.
by repta
Mon 15 Aug 2022 1:25pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Marcus Windhager - The Role Player
Replies: 29
Views: 2306

Re: Marcus Windhager - The Role Player

Brilliance.
Apprenticeship started.
Go learn from the best.

This is what we did with Jack Steele.
by repta
Mon 15 Aug 2022 1:21pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Brad Hill Traded?
Replies: 29
Views: 2457

Re: Brad Hill Traded?

First round draft pick?

I have the gift wrapping purchased already. Can you pass the sticky-tape