CURLY wrote:Demons may have little choice to trade in fear of losing him for nothing at the end of next season.

Don't know that he would qualify for FA at end of next year anyway?

Not directly on topic but kind of, heard a rumour on the weekend that G Ablett will ask for a trade at the end of this year, out of contract. One of those ones I find hard to believe but fascinated by the stir it would cause!

Agree with big mart, disappointed in GC result and effort, thought we could possibly jag one of the others, 2/3 was my expectation and 3/2 I thought possible. Like some of what I see but concerned about some of the others!

Is anyone likely to miss due to the half time melee? Looked like wright may have landed one, didn't touch the ball though so may have not made real contact?

Top 7 possession getters bombers, not a good sign. For those who have vision are we in any way a chance or completely outclassed?

andrewg wrote:don't agree at all, jumper looks great, great initiative from the club.......stop hating and get on a great initiative that will make us good coin. Jumpers don't effect the way we play.

This!

Stanley needs to play as a key tall defender IMO.

Sippos got dropped after a shocker and has not played a game since at any level, how would you justify his selections?

Not sure we can play Hickey and Mac until Hickey is more useful forward! Stanley definitely needs to settle as a defender! Simpkin should play in Blakes place! I would try Blake as a forward changing in the ruck in place of Maister or Lee! Don't know if it will work but I believe as a forward he wil...

skeptic wrote:we think he may have been rested

Rested! Mickey Arthur picking the side now?

If he is dropped he needs to play at Sandy IMO!

saintsRrising wrote:

rexy wrote:
Was blowing hard too For a bloke who didn't get much of it!

Probably de to his constant running and leading

Maybe?

I'd like to see a side in Tassie, I would think that with sensible management they could be financially viable, might be concerns over drafted players wanting to leave after first contract due to small town etc but probably not much harder than Adelaide do it? Some I have spoken to believe that the ...

I didn't think he worked hard enough to space a few times, one good mark that I recall and his goal was a crumb from a Saad contest that he really should have got to! Was blowing hard too For a bloke who didn't get much of it! Happy to play him again as he looks fairly clean with the ball and is a g...

Did Sippos even play anywhere this week?

Don't think it's surprising that he can become passionate about his new club that quickly, no different to how a tam can accept a new member quickly! If Hickey or Roberton said " that loss didn't really hurt because I haven't been here for long" we would be calling for them to be sacked! T...

Example, if Simpkin can't legitimately justify his position in front of a 30 something Blake, or a ledger/Ross can't go passed say a poorly skilled Jones on merit then thy will never be the right guys! Still relies on coach selecting them when they are deserved, not saying be conservative just sayin...

Big the best side on form/ability/commitment/fitness and opposition strength, every week IMO! Don't pick due to age be it young or old! You can't pick a side for next year, it's only this year! So you think it's better to finish 9th-10th with our most senior players than 12th-13th while getting a h...

Think Watts will be seen as a very good footballer by seasons end! Melbourne are not as bad as we saw Saturday night and Watts will be one of the guys to prove that! Just a feeling! Hope not I love a bargain. Id get him for sure. fits the profile and with a decent side around him and some wise olde...

Big the best side on form/ability/commitment/fitness and opposition strength, every week IMO! Don't pick due to age be it young or old!
You can't pick a side for next year, it's only this year!

Think Watts will be seen as a very good footballer by seasons end! Melbourne are not as bad as we saw Saturday night and Watts will be one of the guys to prove that!
Just a feeling!

You generally only watch through windows, they are tricky and can be time consuming to get through! Doors are for going through and can be opened quickly! rexy there was a wonderful recording many years ago by Arthur Lowe (of Dad's Army fame) called 'Windows and Doorways' (I often played it for fin...

I find this thread to be utter tripe. There were good signs from our youngsters on Friday night. Yet Saintsational is full of doom and gloom. Boo hoo our window is closed we're such a s*** club etc. Grow a pair and show some faith. Great post ! I loved that new kid in his 6th years effort - B McEvo...

Don't understand why blokes passed their best have to hang up the boots, could be just as good as blokes not yet at their best in some circumstances? Ability for most tasks can be mapped on a curve, you don't have to give it up at the top!

Anyone who believes clubs need 5 years to turn around their form is accepting mediocrity! If you are a loser for 5 years you will never be a winner, 3 yrs max should see any list capable of becoming contenders, desire, drive and work ethic can be demanded instantly, with this will come competitiven...

Should start Stanley on biggest forward for a few weeks to at least gauge the potential of this idea. Was disappointed that we changed that idea as soon as Hickey wasn't available, prefer Blake played as second ruck decoy forward than mess with something we have trained for all off season. When he d...

lewdogs wrote:I find this thread to be utter tripe.

There were good signs from our youngsters on Friday night. Yet Saintsational is full of doom and gloom. Boo hoo our window is closed we're such a s*** club etc. Grow a pair and show some faith.

Agreed