Against the blues however, Max had a great match up in Fevola. No match up jumps out at you for him in this game. Hawkins is no superstar, and Max plays very much a blanket role, with no real attack. That's invaluable against a team who has a potential match winning fwd like Carlton, Brisbane and th...

The sooner the AFL build their own ground that they have control over the better. The MCC would be lost without the AFL and the MCC needs the AFL as much as the AFL need the MCG. Magnificent stadium, but a disgrace that on GF day 20% of the crowd is made up of ppl who contribute NOTHING to AFL footy...

[quote="rocksolid"]Not winning a flag this year will hurt more than any other year. Bad call. Still reckon we're the under dogs. Would be a good call if no cats in the comp. Cats are still most ppl's pick for the GF o/s of stKildal ppl. Ross Lyon should stop playing cloak and daggers with ...

I think it's b/c you have only put the first 3 lines in the article in - which suggests that Taylor as Roo's measure, but the following week he went on to dominate.

Your username 'TRojan' suggests Virus or infection.

Big game this week, everyone's on their toes - trust no-one.

I agree sainter dad. Roo was competing against 3 of them last year in the final. Easy to beat someone when you have two team mates with you the whole time. Kosi becaomes crucial on Sunday. If he can grab a couple early, the defenders will be trying to spoil him and it will free roo up. Taylor at thi...

Not sure if Trojan is bagging Riewoldt or not. BUT the article certainly isn't. Garry Lyon writes one of the most complimentry articles I've read on Riewoldt, and basically suggests that Rooey is set to settle a score against Taylor this weekend. Also suggests that Rooey should be rated with Ablett ...

Look in my opinion, Medallion Club seats, are not the worth the money you pay for them. However if you get the chance to sit there for free, take it. Sometimes it feels like if you reach over the handrails you can grab the footy yourself. The other thing is, and I'm not sure what sainter dad's opini...

I was sitting on the axcess 1 side of the ground (members section) and the noise, considering the type of game it was, was acceptable in my opinion by saints fans. I fully expect that if we get on a roll this week that we'll lift the roof off. Saintdooley, please don't tell me that one of the cheer...

THanks for explaining what a good footy player is. I'll be watching with renewed interest now that I know.

They are great seats. I have sat in roughly the same location as you a couple of times this year Sainter dad. My 9 year old daughter wants to know why we just don't sit there every week. I only sit there when mates of mine who are medallion members lend them out. Wouldn't mind sitting there this wee...

I was sitting on the axcess 1 side of the ground (members section) and the noise, considering the type of game it was, was acceptable in my opinion by saints fans. I fully expect that if we get on a roll this week that we'll lift the roof off. Saintdooley, please don't tell me that one of the cheer ...

Do you reckon the hawks are regretting that decision, particularly in light of Croad and Gilham going down for long term injuries? In fairness, most hawks fans were happy for the hawks to release him last year, as he'd shown he was a good VFL player but not much else. Amazing what confidence can do ...

Well it sounds to me that we all agree then

Thread would be boring if we all just agreed from the outset though. What would everyone do all day?

Fair enough. The throne is now vacant!

I agree with most of what you wrote. However, I don't reckon either club sits on the throne. That honour belongs to the hawks.

Why? Sometimes sprained ankles only take a few days to mend. They are a very painful injury initially, hence Max's reaction to it, but once they settle down you can often run on them after a few days. Within 3-4 days with strapping and treatment, they look bad due to the scar tissue, but often don't...

Mark Blake was dropped FOR steven King. King was never in the team in the first place. In fact he played in the VFL reserves GF the previous week. Blake was dropped b/c his form dropped off twd the end of the year, and he played a howler in the prelim final. King was promoted b/c he was playing well...

When we have ben careful in the past with our disposal, and not prepared to take risks, ppl complained that this was Ross Lyons' overly defensive mindset, and consistent with Sydney's game plan where they conitually kick to a lead up fwd from a standing start. We finally get a bit of movement/risk i...

Reincanation, Probably b/c your original post (in my opinion anyway) suggested that he shouldn't be in the team. You suggested there was no point him gaining possession b/c he butchers it, and questioned why anyone would bother handballing to him. So yes, most agree his kicking can improve. But many...

I reckon if CJ takes Ablett's scalp this weekend he will throw himself right into contention. Big ask, but if he can limit Ablett to under25 possessions, then the whole comp will sit up and take notice. Sam Fisher had a great start to the year let's remember. Last couple have been below where he's a...

Attempting to be as objective as possible here I reckon roo obviously at CHF and possibly captain Two out these three players in the midfield - Lenny, dal, and Joey. Gilbert on a back flank Goddard on the bench I know we've won all our games, but so have the cats so they'll obviously have a high pro...

Just Aussie's opinion, which he's entitled to. Not sure that Aussie Jones is the gospel for our great game though. BTW - Not sure ANYONE one here is stating that Gram's kicking is up to scratch at the moment. Appears to be though that some see past this and appreciates what he brings to our team, ot...

Okay well that settles it then. A 'commentator' said that Grammy butchered it. Debate over.

Sad to say - but we don't need goose at the moment. He's a handy back-up but that's all for the time being. We won out first 7 in a row without Max and played some superb footy doing it. I'm pretty relaxed about whoever Ross brings in, but am fairly sure it won't be Goose though. May be the making o...