I've only just started it -- a Xmas present.
It really is an excellent read.
Nicky Winmar was my all-time favourite Saint -- truly a genius footballer.
Matt Hardy is a genius collaborator, getting Nicky's story down on paper.
Brilliant, clear storytelling, from the best.

Skeptic, your thoughtful and thorough post makes me feel completely confident the job's in good hands.

Yep it was a great conversation to listen to. Mason Wood opening up and saying so much interesting and intelligent stuff. The interviewer guy's an enthusiast -- probably interrupting and over-engaging a little too much -- but he set up a nice rapport, which is what made Mason Wood so listenable to. ...

Here's my stab: Promote Marshall to number 1 And Mason Wood to 2 They are club leaders Wilkie (who obviously deserves to be promoted) I feel likes to stay at 44. Sharman and Caminiti can be promoted to 23 and 27 (with some memory of their old nos 43 and 47) Then, Henry 4 Dow 15 Bonner 19 Wilson 24 ...

Here's my stab: Promote Marshall to number 1 And Mason Wood to 2 They are club leaders Wilkie (who obviously deserves to be promoted) I feel likes to stay at 44. Sharman and Caminiti can be promoted to 23 and 27 (with some memory of their old nos 43 and 47) Then, Henry 4 Dow 15 Bonner 19 Taylor 24 C...

Ha Ha -- go and find a cricket forum.

I support our Saints W team and I expect news and views on them to be fully a part of this website. They play in the W league, and just like with the M league, sometimes when something really big happens in footy, it comes up here, even if not Saints related. (We all do follow footy, after all) Erin...

I watched him through his time on Kayo -- I thought his commentary was great.

Some people have numbers that suit them -- their favourite numbers (like Phillipou's 25), or ones that remind them of their modest beginnings or their famous forebears (like Wilkie's 44, Sinclair's 35) No reason to change those. Henry can probably choose whichever he likes -- 23, for continuity, or ...

What do you make of him flying to Germany right now, in the middle of trade period.
No trade? Club's blessing? Contract awaits?
Or another club seeking doctor's diagnosis?

I hate losing any players we've valued in the past -- a mass exodus feels sad, and bad!

But you can also look at it as a number of highly credentialed players leave because they can't get a game in the side.
Which indicates good!

I've always liked Lobb -- since he took that extraordinarily courageous mark against us several years ago. (as a Giant)

When do we get Ben King?

I'll vote with Trev.

I don't actually remember anything much now before the point was kicked.
The rest is vivid.
Very glad to be there.

4 Marshall
4 Steele
3 Hill
2 Sharman
1 NWM
1 Battle

I'd love to have him. He'd fill a huge role in our future.
I think he'll get over his psychological problems
Maybe a fresh start with another club would help. (if it wouldn't then I'd be amazed if he left WBs)

4 Marshall
4 Sinclair
4 Wilkie
2 NWM
1 Wood

ANSWER: Yes they have.

Cancel this, go to the one I didn't see.

4 Marshall
4 Sinclair
4 Wilkie
2 NWM
1 Wood

Who didn't get a vote?!
A good team effort when you look at it.

Ross missed out, obviously.
Webster and Stocker both played solid games in defence.
Butler, Higgins Phillipou and Membrey kicked our goals (apart from King)
No weak links at all.

Excellent summary MK, though I'm a bit more concerned about the margins needed to keep ahead of GWS

delete repeat

4 Marshall
4 Sinclair
3 Hill
2 Wood
1 Wilkie
1 Steele

Seems wrong not to mention NWM, Crouch, Battle, ..... a fantastic team effort.

Caminiti is also brilliant handball out of a pack situation -- that backwards/downwards type handball -- he's fed them off to other forwards regularly all year, often for goals.

wood
marshall
wilkie
crouch
battle