I tried to come up with a back 6 and its too tough. Word out is that Nick Hind might be lining up on a HBF for us for his run and carry and skills. Guess it depends on whether he goes well in the JLT. We have a plethora of players that can play back even if those 3 blokes aren't available. That is ...

I am really happy that AR is not going to continue his gig on AFL360 for several reasons, and I don't believe that his weekly appearance on Fox Footy did much to enhance the image of the club. Nick Riewoldt, on the other hand, does as he is a consummate TV personality. It often appeared to me that R...

I also feel quite positive about the upcoming season, but we need to understand that after hitting rock bottom in 2018 there is only one way and that's UP...6 wins out of 30+ games since July 2017 is not going to be hard to beat! As I have posted on this forum in the past 4 months, I have been most ...

The captain needs to lead by example, not just with effort and communication, but also execution which is where he can fall over. The guys is elite in endurance, attack on the ball, very good one on one, reads the ball pretty well and has the same level of courage as Roo, his downside can be very d...

I will be really disappointed if Geary is indeed going to lead the team for a 3rd year. If the club saw a need for major changes in the coaching department, after such a poor team performance the last season and a half, then it should equally make major changes to the on-field leadership because it ...

The comparisons to James Sicily, Jack Darling and Jeremy McGovern is interesting, because physically Battle at 193 cm is taller than Sicily (186) and closer to Darling (191) and McGovern (195). It is immaterial where the club plays him in 2019 because even Darling spends time in defence and even McG...

I saw this guy on stage at the AGM. He managed to crack a half smile but the look of steel in his eyes plus a lean mean tatt-riddled body made me think as an opponent you don’t want to f*** with him. You read it here first - this guy will be a gun. He’s one of those annoying Freo speedster types bu...

The quality of the St Kilda Members Pack has been sub-standard for many years, and a mate whose partner is a member of another AFL team claims their members pack is far superior to the Saints. I have written to the club a number of times about this but barely got a response. So today I have written ...

One of the developments in modern day team sport is the increased focus on specialised coaching, currently St Kilda has 10 to assist the senior coach. Not that this appears to have done much good as in season 2018 the skill levels of the St Kilda players have deteriorated, and with just 4 wins there...

The playing group vote on it, so I'm sure they'll make the correct decision, not some wannabes nobodies on here!!!!! ;) Good point, I suppose players never make bad decisions... ;) Always wondered why the players vote on this incredibly important decision like they're still in high school. Surely t...

I believe that this guy could be the next dusty. He has a similar way of moving, pace, and demeanor. I feel from hearing him talk that he will give it everything he's got. All he needs is opportunities from <edited by mods>...but in this I fear, that all opportunities will continue to be given to N...

The following actual order for the 2018 AFL NAB Draft exposes the inequity of the current system. The most glaring anomalies were Sydney Swans (1st pick 26) being able to select Nick Blakey at 10, and Collingwood (1st pick 41) taking Isaac Quaynor at 13. There is also an argument about Gold Coast Su...

Wouldn't worry too much, as we've seen in the 2018 draft, there is a lot of horse trading going on. St Kilda is not the only club to trade their "next year" picks away, it is just that we focus on our team and get all worked up when in reality the 2019 draft is an entirely new ball game. F...

Very happy that the club, after years of neglect, has at last recruited another 2 indigenous players (Parker and Young) to play alongside Ben Long. Parker in particular looks like a really hard nut and together with the other 2 mature aged recruits (Hind and Young) should, with the benefit of elite ...

All of the comments about Billings and others delaying contract talks based on Richo's future at the club are totally off the mark, and shows that a lot of supporters are obsessed with a dislike/hatred of Alan Richardson and allow this to flavour their reaction to whether or not certain players wil...

All of the comments about Billings and others delaying contract talks based on Richo's future at the club are totally off the mark, and shows that a lot of supporters are obsessed with a dislike/hatred of Alan Richardson and allow this to flavour their reaction to whether or not certain players will...

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-11-10/star-saint-in-no-hurry-to-open-contract-talks Is he on the move? Or thinking of leaving? Have to admit, it's unusual that a club wants to re-sign a player and that player is resistant. He's coming into his final year of his contract. Maybe he's hoping that he h...

His enthusiasm to get started ahead of schedule shows that Hannebery is absolute class. He is demonstrating both leadership and total commitment to his new club and verifies why he was such an important target by the list managers, exactly what the club needs to succeed in 2019 and beyond.

All of the argy-bargy on this topic is academic. Fact is that Richo has been backed by the club to continue as Senior Coach in 2019, and have given him great support by bringing in some very strong coaching talent to assist him to turn the team's fortunes around next season. It is also pertinent in ...

The following comment in the article by Jon Ralph should really be challenged, and destroys his thesis: "they are the only team in the competition who doesn’t have a ruckman who at his best can change a game." There are only a few ruckman that have the capability to change a game, and you ...

Supporters can carry on as much as they like about Alan Richardson remaining as coach for 2019, but that's all in vain. Fact is that the club have backed him to be Senior Coach, and have identified the need for him to be given far more support for the team to achieve success in 2019 and beyond. Ther...

I'm on record ever since Geary was appointed to replace Nick Riewoldt as captain that this was a poor decision, irrespective of the players choosing him. This report in the Hun that he was not particularly comfortable to take on that role sends a clear signal to the club that Geary should be replace...

Can we just let Alan coach and get the list ready over pre season. If he has a shocker of a year then lets discuss it. Because...at the moment its not even Rd 1 and the man is coaching the Saints. I'm backing Alan in to have a good year. I'm with you Ted, Richo is the incumbent coach and he would b...

Fair comments sunsaint, but as we have seen in the recent player changes, being on contract has hardly held anyone back (other than Tim Kelly) - Dayne Beams is a classic example as he wanted "out" of the Lions to go back to the Pies and possibly contend for a premiership. As for the body l...

On the other hand .... Our biggest loss all year was only by 50 points ... despite our challenging draw, wholesale injuries and below-par recruiting - including that of Weller. 71 actually - against the Swans, plus two more over 50 points against North and Richmond. Adelaide was 49 points. We were ...