Hanneberry done

[Bowey Boy]

Keeping our powder dry.

[axcellence]

I would never stop supporting the Saints, but if they re-sign Hannebery I think I will seriously consider keeping my cash in my pocket next season in protest. F#ck them if they double down on this recruiting disaster.

I already reached this stage when they re-appointed Ratten.

I wasn’t sold on Ratten during the caretaker mode. The way he let Sydney do a walkover for their farewell game for some of their greats in 2019, and not displaying any passion in that loss to me raised alarm bells. The 2020 season felt like a case of individual brilliant performances, eg from Paddy. This is after everyone wanted anyone but Richo for years. Such terrible management.

[st.byron]

I would never stop supporting the Saints, but if they re-sign Hannebery I think I will seriously consider keeping my cash in my pocket next season in protest. F#ck them if they double down on this recruiting disaster.

I already reached this stage when they re-appointed Ratten.

I wasn’t sold on Ratten during the caretaker mode. The way he let Sydney do a walkover for their farewell game for some of their greats in 2019, and not displaying any passion in that loss to me raised alarm bells. The 2020 season felt like a case of individual brilliant performances, eg from Paddy. This is after everyone wanted anyone but Richo for years. Such terrible management.

Indeed. Ratten looks like Richo Mk. II to me.

[bangaulegend]

I would never stop supporting the Saints, but if they re-sign Hannebery I think I will seriously consider keeping my cash in my pocket next season in protest. F#ck them if they double down on this recruiting disaster.

I already reached this stage when they re-appointed Ratten.

I wasn’t sold on Ratten during the caretaker mode. The way he let Sydney do a walkover for their farewell game for some of their greats in 2019, and not displaying any passion in that loss to me raised alarm bells. The 2020 season felt like a case of individual brilliant performances, eg from Paddy. This is after everyone wanted anyone but Richo for years. Such terrible management.

Indeed. Ratten looks like Richo Mk. II to me.

To be fair he doesn't have the cattle but yeah he is no better than Richo IMO

[spert]

I would never stop supporting the Saints, but if they re-sign Hannebery I think I will seriously consider keeping my cash in my pocket next season in protest. F#ck them if they double down on this recruiting disaster.

I already reached this stage when they re-appointed Ratten.

I wasn’t sold on Ratten during the caretaker mode. The way he let Sydney do a walkover for their farewell game for some of their greats in 2019, and not displaying any passion in that loss to me raised alarm bells. The 2020 season felt like a case of individual brilliant performances, eg from Paddy. This is after everyone wanted anyone but Richo for years. Such terrible management.

Indeed. Ratten looks like Richo Mk. II to me.

To be fair he doesn't have the cattle but yeah he is no better than Richo IMO

I tend agree- I think if Richo was still coach, the outcome so far would be similar

[D.B.Cooper]

This week V Lions:

OUT: Hannebery- managed.

Managed?
Two games and needs to be managed?
Or is he injured again?

[Banger9798]

We must be saving him for finals, like they did with Selwood last week.

[The Fireman]

This week V Lions:

OUT: Hannebery- managed.

Managed?
Two games and needs to be managed?
Or is he injured again?

Ankle

[bangaulegend]

This week V Lions:

OUT: Hannebery- managed.

Managed?
Two games and needs to be managed?
Or is he injured again?

Ankle

Come on Fiery short break was going to be rested anyway no point risking our big game player until the finals campaign starts

[The Fireman]

This week V Lions:

OUT: Hannebery- managed.

Managed?
Two games and needs to be managed?
Or is he injured again?

Ankle

Come on Fiery short break was going to be rested anyway no point risking our big game player until the finals campaign starts

Sound strategy

[Rubyjo]

Gone at the end of the year ...everyone knows it.

[Wayne42]

Gone at the end of the year ...everyone knows it.

Let's see what Simon says.

[WellardSaint]

I would never stop supporting the Saints, but if they re-sign Hannebery I think I will seriously consider keeping my cash in my pocket next season in protest. F#ck them if they double down on this recruiting disaster.

I already reached this stage when they re-appointed Ratten.

I wasn’t sold on Ratten during the caretaker mode. The way he let Sydney do a walkover for their farewell game for some of their greats in 2019, and not displaying any passion in that loss to me raised alarm bells. The 2020 season felt like a case of individual brilliant performances, eg from Paddy. This is after everyone wanted anyone but Richo for years. Such terrible management.

Indeed. Ratten looks like Richo Mk. II to me.

To be fair he doesn't have the cattle but yeah he is no better than Richo IMO

I tend agree- I think if Richo was still coach, the outcome so far would be similar

Richo got us that famous win in a Maddies' Match where we really trounced the enemy.
Big win in Tassie over Hawks.
A win over Giants which made us think it would be our year.
A big comeback over Doggies in 2016 or 2017.

So yeah, Ratts is Richo Mk2

[darylcowie]

Since Hanners doesn't have a specific injury and is just being managed to get through his arduous season, I suggest that his farewell game will be against the Swans next week, where he can wave goodbye to all of the fans (Swans fans that is).
Then he can go down the race with his team mates (Swans) and snort as much coke as he likes!

[mad saint guy]

My guess is he'll end up playing against the Swans, pick up 25 touches in a losing team and get himself another year. Before spending 90% of next year on the sidelines. Like every season.

[freely]

I would never stop supporting the Saints, but if they re-sign Hannebery I think I will seriously consider keeping my cash in my pocket next season in protest. F#ck them if they double down on this recruiting disaster.

I already reached this stage when they re-appointed Ratten.

I wasn’t sold on Ratten during the caretaker mode. The way he let Sydney do a walkover for their farewell game for some of their greats in 2019, and not displaying any passion in that loss to me raised alarm bells. The 2020 season felt like a case of individual brilliant performances, eg from Paddy. This is after everyone wanted anyone but Richo for years. Such terrible management.

Indeed. Ratten looks like Richo Mk. II to me.

To be fair he doesn't have the cattle but yeah he is no better than Richo IMO

I tend agree- I think if Richo was still coach, the outcome so far would be similar

Richo got us that famous win in a Maddies' Match where we really trounced the enemy.
Big win in Tassie over Hawks.
A win over Giants which made us think it would be our year.
A big comeback over Doggies in 2016 or 2017.

So yeah, Ratts is Richo Mk2

I don't know why this is any surprise. Rotten was Richo's no.2, remember?