I will not lose my head if we lose to North. Taking the long game and definitely won’t be throwing the baby out with the bath water. If we lose, I will be deleting my saintsational and bigfooty shortcuts for at least a week. I suggest anyone who values their sanity do the same. I also recommend get...

What been missing for most of the season thus far is the basics such as skill errors, missed kicks, marks and hand balls, missed targets, tackles not sticking and most surprising of all…lack of pressure and intensity across 4 quarters. All symptomatic of a very young and inexperienced team, patience...

Hayes could need some time to knock the rust off and fingers crossed his body holds up but he is exactly what our structure needs. And not to make too fine a point of it, gee I hope be keeps Sharman out of the team permanently, we look so average and are going nowhere with him in the team, harsh but...

Hayes being available was always going to spell the end for Sharman.

Some good changes in the right direction really.

I agree to some degree that there are no short cuts for talent acquisition but that is only true for us and similar small poorer clubs. 1 million percent! I make this point often, it is much much harder for poor Melbourne clubs like ours, which there are only a few. It's just hilarious to think tal...

There are absolutely no short cuts for talent acquisition...it took Scott over 10 years to win his first flag and what was Geelongs secret...the sum of all parts supported by ti.e and stability. Incorrect Chris Scott won his first flag at Geelong in his first year of coaching!!! Admittedly he walke...

There are absolutely no short cuts for talent acquisition...it took Scott over 10 years to win his first flag and what was Geelongs secret...the sum of all parts supported by ti.e and stability. Incorrect Chris Scott won his first flag at Geelong in his first year of coaching!!! Admittedly he walke...

In summary, we are shite, still. It's a st kilda thing, it doesn't matter if we change all the off field staff, all the coaches, all of the playing list, we are still shite, change after change after ? Shite is ingrained. The sum of all parts is what gets the job done but the hardest part of all is...

North Melbourne would lose games at VFL level shouldn’t be worried about them in the slightest. Pick the best side and win. Simple Geez I hope the cat doesn't walk past you if we lose which is very likely. North match up on us reeeeeal well and would have set themselves for this game as they would ...

North Melbourne would lose games at VFL level shouldn’t be worried about them in the slightest. Pick the best side and win. Simple Geez I hope the cat doesn't walk past you if we lose which is very likely. North match up on us reeeeeal well and would have set themselves for this game as they would ...

I think Doug’s is possibly one of the safest on the list, most of the hate for him is derived from echos in the chamber rather than knowledge of his worth.

No amount of “systems” and “training standards” can substitute good ole talent combined with strong match hardened and conditioned experienced AFL grade players. There just is no magic that can deliver these qualities to a list. It should hopefully get a little bit better in that regard though with ...

We don't need a group of senior GOPs who are not winning their positions, as an example for the young players though I disagree, if their skillset is in mentoring and building talent. Cut these players at your peril, and end up in a long, long rebuild. North would be a much better side if they held...

Tom Campbell frees up a spot too.

Byrnes and Sharman look more and more fringe the longer they take to prove they might be part of a potential flag side. Also looks like Heath isn't going to make it. Alison is already gone These 2 haven't shown enough glimpses of potential, IMHO. Cooper in particular seems to find the ball only rar...

Whilst this season is gone, the next question is, which finishing position on the ladder best works for the list development? 9th or bottom 4?

Byrnes and Sharman look more and more fringe the longer they take to prove they might be part of a potential flag side.

Also looks like Heath isn't going to make it.

Alison is already gone

An inform Hayes is our most important player. An inform Hayes??? Seriously the bloke had one good game, and was mediocre in the rest. Sharman says hello. I agree, “most important” is a stretch at this stage of his spluttering career as Hayes might be as in ineffectual as Sharman over 40 games but w...

The problem with dropping Cordy is that he has been very good. Probably career best form. We are just not a balanced side at the moment, so that should take preference over form. He's actually been very serviceable since coming across from the Dogs and played most weeks, funny how some supporters s...

If we were to win Miracle on Ice I fear for the city of Adelaide People would die The government would have to bring in the Army to restore law and order. Ken Hinkley would have to flee the country and be placed in a witness protection program for the rest of his life. Don't even go there just accep...

They have us covered on every single line. Most teams do presently. We have a significant talent shortage with and disproportionate number of young and inexperienced players being forced to play akin to a bottom 4 side going through a hard rebuild. I thought we should have had the Dogs covered on q...

Life Long Saint wrote: ↑Thu 25 Apr 2024 9:00pm

They have us covered on every single line.

Most teams do presently. We have a significant talent shortage with and disproportionate number of young and inexperienced players being forced to play akin to a bottom 4 side going through a hard rebuild.

Disgusting that Hayes and Schoenmaker aren't given a go. We are going to struggle to kick more than five goals tomorrow night. They have us covered on every single line. A bit OTT don't you think? If we win they will make a sequal to Miracle On Ice. Hayes and Scho would make little difference this ...

The word fluff is so under used these days, good to see it get a run.

Haven't seen anything from the Crab yet to make me feel regret we traded him, one quarter to go so maybe he can bob up and find a moment. I'd be happy for him if he does...big crowd and never a better time to impress your new fans.