I think people overrate the draft. With a stronger team this should help develop the younger players.

Deal done. Great value pick-up by North. Love money-ball trades and North have spent nothing to get him. North Melbourne: Aiden Bonar and a future fourth-round selection (tied to Melbourne) Greater Western Sydney: Future third-round selection Definitely would have liked to have taken that one. I'm ...

Free agency closing today means Newnes is most likely staying at the club. The GOAT lives on

I can guarantee it is not happening this year. He isn't going anywhere. Next year is a different story

Not for this year though. He clearly stated it's 100% not happening this year. Next year however...

Finally someone that actually understands that we need to give up value in order to get value back. Very hard to read some posters on here and bf overrating our players creating unrealistic trades. This was well thought out, good work.

This is honestly devastating. Truly embodied the footy club and was loved by many - a real down to earth, generous person with a fun personality. I feel empty.

hahah I was having a bad day until I read this. Good gag

Confirmed back.
My sources have spoken to him asking about his hand and why he has been out so long. Jimmy said it's not his hand anymore but his back is "cooked".
Wouldn't be surprised if he doesn't play this year or at least last few games.

Definitely not IMO.
He is way past it, for the talent they have they should've made finals both this year and last year. He, like richo, seems to have no plan B also

I do think he has regressed but it must be said for someone that ran a 2.92 20m in the combine, the size of muscle he has put on makes him look really slow. He used to instincitvely look to take the game on but I feel that has been coached out of him. Wasn't great today but went at 100% efficiency. ...

If I'm being honest I have to slightly agree.
BigFooty actually talks about footy whereas ss has tended to talk more about the posters themselves more recently.

Just watching the replay on fox footy now. The free kick Long gave away in our forward 50 after Jack Steven marked was genuine bulls***. the were both pushing each other in the chest with one hand. Long lands one on the gold coasts players chest, an open palm push and that's what the free kick was f...

Telstra customers would be able to confirm this, but from data I've seen on BF, Essendon ran a total of 147 kilometres as a team compared to GWS' 240 kms. Someone has mentioned saints ran 280 kms which is almost double that of Essendon. I personally think they are underdone and haven't worked as har...

I hate to post this but...

jeez I hope he is ok. This possible long term injury/retirees before the season has started is really disappointing given how optimistic the club is moving forward pushing us to finals again.

Do we really need want to increase on-field celebrating? Just get on with it and score more goals. We don't want to become like soccer where there is practically an orgy after a goal. Save the wild celebrations for "special" moments not routine ones. I think it's actually a good thing. It...

Ben McGlynn said today at the closed training session that Billy is currently firmly the first choice ruck - also said keep an eye on Marshall, didn't say much on Pierce.

Starting a thread for those who went and would like to share their opinion. The stand out for me was Rowan Marshal. He has become stronger and isn't so easily pushed around - took some good contested marks. Paddy looks to be moving a little quicker and is getting more involved in the match sim drill...

Any highlights?

No I'm not saying he will be a midfielder, but I think for the supposed best key position forward in the draft playing most of his juniors as a midfielder is a good thing.

Im talking about his agility. Meaning he hasn't grown up being a lank. I think he will be ready for AFL a lot sooner than the 3 years most people are saying.

Anyone know why Max King is a potential generational player?
He used to be a ruck rover and play in the midfield up until 15...
I think he will definitely make it.

6 and 13 isn't an option
8 and 13 is but we would miss out on smith most likely
6 would be with 24.

http://www.saints.com.au/video/2018-11- ... tarts-here
Nice little video seeing Coff and Hunters life before the preseason. Given how bleak our year was it's smart of the club to focus on the parts of it that actually were positive.

After reading a lot of posts on here it has got me thinking of sharing my opinion about our current situation. Mid year I thought we were well and truly in a worse place than we were at the start of our rebuild, but having watch the season through it has brought some things to my attention. - Richo ...