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Positives

Post: # 1704750Post MC Gusto »

Everything is so negative in this place. It’s so boring.

How about this.

We have two top 10 picks...plus pick 34 which could end up a very handy player.

Injuries going our way we could have 4 top 10s fundamentally debuting this season...7,8, paddy, freezer

Add in Logan and Goddard as additions to our defence...Robbo can move up the ground

We will have growth from within. I don’t see gresh, billings, acres, Dunstan, Steele et al going backwards

We can hit FA next year. Sloane, gaff, whoever.

It’s not the end of the world guys.


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Post: # 1704752Post DJ Higgins »

Don't forget Marshall Battle,White & Long. Some big upside there as well


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Post: # 1704753Post SuperDuper »

A bunch of very very good players approaching their prime IMO

Lots of comments about "stalling" in 2017. I dont see it like that. 2016, many of our wins had Roo, Joey and Dempster as key players.
This year we transitioned and the wins were primarily on the back of the next generation.

Billings, Acres, Dunstan, Steele, Gresh, Sinclair were not totally consistent but all played big roles in various wins. With experience/age comes consistency. They have all shown they can do it. In 2018, they will do it more often

Really hope White can also have a big preseason and that Paddy can get a good run at it, and really contribute.

Freeman and Conellan the smokeys

And as stated, 2 single figure draft picks!

Lots to be optimistic about in 2018
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Post: # 1704754Post Darth Vader »

And Benny Dixon to teach us how to kick!


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Post: # 1704757Post Con Gorozidis »

Billings, Acres, Ross, Gresham, Sinclair, Acres plus a couple from White, Paddy, Freeman.
That's where our positives and big improvement lies. That is 8 possible A graders.


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Post: # 1704808Post saynta »

I think all the above positive posts are on the money.


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Post: # 1704810Post parkeysainter »

Yes, there are plenty of positives at the club and a lot to look forward. Been harping on it forever but patience will or may still be required with this team a bit.

I think a lot of players are ready to hit their straps and then you add in 2 x top 10 mids in the draft...there is a lot to like and look forward to again!

The new state of the art of Moorabbin will be massive for the club when it comes online. Don't ever underestimate the importance of this puzzle in the big picture of the club. It will be fantastic for the club, players and fans to have that spiritual home again. The Saints will be rejuvenated.


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Post: # 1704831Post Linton Lodger »

Indeed, reasons to be excited:

Ross, Billings, Gresham, Acres, Dunstan, Steele, McCartin, Freeman, Battle, White, Membrey, Goddard. No reason why they shouldn't all improve a fair bit in 2018.

Carlisle will also be better in his second season back and we have two Top 10 picks.


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Post: # 1704835Post Drake Huggins »

White showed a bit towards the end. I was surprised he was left out of the last couple of games. Connellan and Joyce showed signs at Sandy. Connellan especially has some wheels.


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Yes, I agree strongly with the OP. Cool heads and strong nerve are the way to go. I'm excited, and also patient.


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