[quote="noddy04"][quote="bergholt"][quote="noddy04"]Just as an aside I really cant understand people from other states bagging Adelaide, apart from going over to Melb to watch the saints play i wouldnt want to live in the smog ridden city for all the tea in china :)[/qu...

Who are the players that go home to SA from Victoria? That isnt even a slight issue IMO. Its who is the best player at our pick. if kelly goes at 2 then the next best player seems to be Aish and he is also a mid which is what we need.[/quote] I agree that the phenomena has been less pronounced than ...

[quote="noddy04"]I have seen Aish play a few times in the SANFL. His skills are sublime. I dont know any of the other boys mentioned but feel if we cant get Boyd and can get Aish then we take him in a heartbeat. He is an hour by plane from home so if homesickness plays a part then send him...

Fiora analogy aside, can I just clarify a few things. My thesis is that we should only take the risk of taking Aish if he is a major upgrade from a Kelly or a Billings or whoever. I just perceive a huge risk that he will go home to SA to teams that are challenging in two years time. If there is a ci...

I haven't seen much of Sharenberg, apart from the youtube videos. Accordingly, take my comments with a generous pinch of salt. Berg doesn't have the same sentimental issues associated with his name as Aish. I therefore think the risk is slightly lower for him. Nevertheless, the Crows and Power will ...

I have been an avid observer of this forum for many years. This is actually my first post, so bear with me. I should preface my remarks by confirming that I am a South Australian, but have been residing in Melbourne for the past 5 years. I am also a Saints member, to the extent that this adds any we...