Josh Battle

[Vortex]

I think we are going to see him go to a new level this year.

Was mucked around early with postion and role.

Have always loved the way he goes about it.

All Australian and top 3 in the TB medal is my prediction

[Otiman]

Went to a new level last year.

Was a standout in preseason training footage for mine, and primed to take another huge step this year.

He is a strength beast, like Owens. Would like to see him 1 on 1 with Hawkins this weekend.

[NickyDal]

Josh is battle hardened.

[Vortex]

Went to a new level last year.

Was a standout in preseason training footage for mine, and primed to take another huge step this year.

He is a strength beast, like Owens. Would like to see him 1 on 1 with Hawkins this weekend.

I’ll be disappointed if Hawkins gets hold of us or even has any meaningful impact on the game.

You’ll recall it took Geelong almost to the very end of the trade period to sign him on, I suspect he was only given another year out of loyalty for what he delivered in their flag years. Clearly they couldn’t find a suitable replacement.

Our backline is our strongest line and I expect all of our key backs to to feast on Hawkins.

[AnythingsPossibleSaints]

Definitely think he has another level or two to get to. We’ve seen it in glimpses.

Eligible for free agency this year.

[Vortex]

Bumping this after Thursday night.

Just watching the replay and Josh put in a massive performance.

Been very underrated up until now but I think he'll get more media love as the season progresses.

[B.M]

Solid player - very reliable

Great aerobic capacity for a 193

Knock on him is his size 192 and 92
As we already have Wilkie at 191 and 90

So if there two power forwards in the oppo we can be exposed

The other knock is speed and agility. Can get exposed at ground level.

But definitely a solid player, who you can depend on to do a job

[loris]

Didn’t the journo junkie (don’t know his name) during the half time break against Collingwood (on Fox telecast) say that Battle was near signing a 6 year deal with Saints, only a couple of things needed ironing out?
6 years I think is a bit over the top for Battle, but then again the $ amount might not be that massive.
Anyone else hear that comment at the half time break on Fox?. I was making a coffee for myself at that time, so may not have got all of the comment correct.

[Vortex]

Didn’t the journo junkie (don’t know his name) during the half time break against Collingwood (on Fox telecast) say that Battle was near signing a 6 year deal with Saints, only a couple of things needed ironing out?
6 years I think is a bit over the top for Battle, but then again the $ amount might not be that massive.
Anyone else hear that comment at the half time break on Fox?. I was making a coffee for myself at that time, so may not have got all of the comment correct.

Yes I caught the suggestion of a 6 year term and my initial reaction was it was generous.Deserving provided the money offered is commensurate with long term list management goals. Other than that it makes sense to make Battle a long term Saint through a period we are hopeful will become the bulding block to sustained top 4 finishes and the much desired relevance.

[CQ SAINT]

I'm very confident there is a bigger deal on offer from another club for a shorter term. 6 years is what it will cost.

[whiskers3614]

Heaven help him if he gets 6 year deal and some serious injuries.

In line for the Ball/Billings treatment by the messiah and on here!

[D.B.Cooper]

I'm very confident there is a bigger deal on offer from another club for a shorter term. 6 years is what it will cost.

Well if there is and it gives us a first round compensation pick, so be it.

Josh is a vg AFL player, but a 6 year deal for him is not in the clubs best interest IMO.

Four is a stretch but absolute maximum.

Would hate to lose Battle, solid, tough, durable, dependable, good player but not irreplaceable.

[Yorkeys]

Can't contemplate Josh playing for another.
Soon Billings' gratuity will expire; would rather pay money to Josh than Melbourne.