Dunstan and Webster edge closer

[saynta]

https://www.saints.com.au/news/801191/d ... dge-closer


Plus.

"Another Saint who hasn’t given up hope of featuring in 2020 is Hannebery, who has stepped up his running sessions in the past week.

The experienced midfielder is hoping to re-join the Saints in Noosa at the start of September as he continues his recovery from a hamstring tendon injury.

A return date hasn’t yet been set by the club, but there is optimism that Hannebery could be available if the Saints were able to play finals.

[Munga]

I'd be inclined to play Hanners in a forward role, if he returns. He's excellent at throwing the ball on the boot quickly and snagging a couple of goals. He'll add some forward pressure and intelligence there, and save his body from the rigours of the midfield.

[Saint 58]

I hope Dunstan & Webster get back into the side.
I want to see how they would play & where they would play under Ratten.

[saynta]

I'd be inclined to play Hanners in a forward role, if he returns. He's excellent at throwing the ball on the boot quickly and snagging a couple of goals. He'll add some forward pressure and intelligence there, and save his body from the rigours of the midfield.

Good idea.

[SunnyErnest]

I'd be inclined to play Hanners in a forward role, if he returns. He's excellent at throwing the ball on the boot quickly and snagging a couple of goals. He'll add some forward pressure and intelligence there, and save his body from the rigours of the midfield.

Personally I would put him in mothballs for the year however this is not a bad alternative.

[Secret Kiel]

I hope Dunstan & Webster get back into the side.
I want to see how they would play & where they would play under Ratten.

Isn't Webster the forgotten one, it wasn't that long ago he was considered important to our back half. I'd be keen to see how he goes too but it will be tough coming in after not having played at any level for more than a year.

[fugazi]

Hannas in the Kent/Parker/Lonie role not a bad idea.
Can genuinely get some midfield time also.

[IluvHarvey]

I hope Dunstan & Webster get back into the side.
I want to see how they would play & where they would play under Ratten.

Isn't Webster the forgotten one, it wasn't that long ago he was considered important to our back half. I'd be keen to see how he goes too but it will be tough coming in after not having played at any level for more than a year.

I still think he is.
I think if Webster can get back in the team we will see Clark rotate through the midfield.
I think that would be the long term goal.

[Secret Kiel]

I hope Dunstan & Webster get back into the side.
I want to see how they would play & where they would play under Ratten.

Isn't Webster the forgotten one, it wasn't that long ago he was considered important to our back half. I'd be keen to see how he goes too but it will be tough coming in after not having played at any level for more than a year.

I still think he is.
I think if Webster can get back in the team we will see Clark rotate through the midfield.
I think that would be the long term goal.

I hope you are right as he would be a really handy injection of much needed fresh legs. And wouldn't it be great if he just slotted in where he left off.

I reckon a player coming in like Jimmy would be in fear of blowing up in the first 15 mins.

[The_Dud]

I think Dunstan coming in now to replace Bytel would be ideal, so hopefully he can get back.

No chance for Hannerbry, how could you trust his body straight up in a game, especially if it’s a final?

[Toy Saint]

Reckon Dunstan is important to our structure, we desperately need his grunt in the middle.

Unlike many others I rate Dunstan in our top 10 most important players. With him in the side we may have beaten Brisbane and Fremantle.

[saynta]

Reckon Dunstan is important to our structure, we desperately need his grunt in the middle.

Unlike many others I rate Dunstan in our top 10 most important players. With him in the side we may have beaten Brisbane and Fremantle.

No way will we trade or delist him at years end unless lists are drastically reduced.

s*** teams like the injectors are already linning up to sign him according to the press.

[George27]

It would be great if each of these blokes got back. At the very least , good depth players who could plug a gap if others need rest or are injured. In February I had all 3 in my best 22. Others have stepped up brilliantly , but depth is vital, to give Ratts options.

[To the top]

Go thru our defensive players and tell me who Webster replaces?

Clark excels in defence and remains there

Coffield is class and along with Clark will shake this side from the back half

Paton has been the surprise packet and continues to improve, cementing his spot

Long is 10 games into being a defender, has pace, has hardness and has skill As he develops he is actually denying space

So where do the likes of Geary, Webster and McKenzie sit?

Then we have Roberton hopefully pressuring Wilkie

Carlisle and Howard with Austin and Claravino as the back (excuse the pun) ups including succession planning for Carlisle in a couple of years

[To the top]

Dunstan would add where we have a deficiency- particularly in the absence of Hannebery and Gresham

Steele means Steele, Ross and Dunstan becomes Ross and Dunstan (with Ross exclusively a “lock down” player so very specific duties)

[Secret Kiel]

Reckon Dunstan is important to our structure, we desperately need his grunt in the middle.

Unlike many others I rate Dunstan in our top 10 most important players. With him in the side we may have beaten Brisbane and Fremantle.

Yup

[johnearljames]

I think Dunstan will be big when he comes in. Hopefully he is keeping match fit as much as possible.

He will be hungry and fresh, same as Webster. Both could add new life to the team.

It would also be nice to get one of Gresh or Hanners for the finals if possible.

[shanegrambeau]

Go thru our defensive players and tell me who Webster replaces?

Clark excels in defence and remains there

Coffield is class and along with Clark will shake this side from the back half

Paton has been the surprise packet and continues to improve, cementing his spot

Long is 10 games into being a defender, has pace, has hardness and has skill As he develops he is actually denying space

So where do the likes of Geary, Webster and McKenzie sit?

Then we have Roberton hopefully pressuring Wilkie

Carlisle and Howard with Austin and Claravino as the back (excuse the pun) ups including succession planning for Carlisle in a couple of years

Can't see a spot for him either. Perhaps;
Clark goes midfield.
One of Wilkie, Howard or Carlisle will be injured or suspended? Roberton comes in.
Geary on bench.

Room for Webster. Better than Savage?

[The Barometer]

No room for Webster, prefer current incumbents. Can see Dunstan playing a part in our midfield now that we have better quality, speed and skill around him.

[fugazi]

Dunstan pace and spread are sub par as is his accuracy by foot.

He is a contested ball beast and good by hand and protects the ball which are great attributes.

Who does he replace?....we don't want to surrender pace which is what is making us a dangerous side.
Steele Ross and Dunstan in the same side is a little slow.

[Saintmatt]

Dunstan pace and spread are sub par as is his accuracy by foot.

He is a contested ball beast and good by hand and protects the ball which are great attributes.

Who does he replace?....we don't want to surrender pace which is what is making us a dangerous side.
Steele Ross and Dunstan in the same side is a little slow.

Spot on. It’s Dunstan for Ross. Our speed and run ‘n’ carry had been a point of difference this year. We can’t go back to being the slow stodgy Saints - it’s so easy to defend against

[Ghost Like]

Reckon Dunstan is important to our structure, we desperately need his grunt in the middle.

Unlike many others I rate Dunstan in our top 10 most important players. With him in the side we may have beaten Brisbane and Fremantle.

I'm not sure Ratts agrees with you but that was when Hannebery was available. I notice you didn't mention the North game.

Absence seems to make the heart grow fonder.

[september_saint]

Dunstan, like battle, is made for finals.

[Secret Kiel]

Go thru our defensive players and tell me who Webster replaces?

Clark excels in defence and remains there

Coffield is class and along with Clark will shake this side from the back half

Paton has been the surprise packet and continues to improve, cementing his spot

Long is 10 games into being a defender, has pace, has hardness and has skill As he develops he is actually denying space

So where do the likes of Geary, Webster and McKenzie sit?

Then we have Roberton hopefully pressuring Wilkie

Carlisle and Howard with Austin and Claravino as the back (excuse the pun) ups including succession planning for Carlisle in a couple of years

That's the issue I fear on Jimmy's behalf also. In the time he has been absent the backline has been transformed.

It's a shame becuse he is a very handy player. Bloody COVID hasn't helped his cause. You'd have to think he'll be at another club soon if he can't break back in.

[Secret Kiel]

Dunstan pace and spread are sub par as is his accuracy by foot.

He is a contested ball beast and good by hand and protects the ball which are great attributes.

Who does he replace?....we don't want to surrender pace which is what is making us a dangerous side.
Steele Ross and Dunstan in the same side is a little slow.

He replaces Bytel for crying out loud. And it's a shame because due to selection restrictions we probably have to carry him for a game or two longer.

The pace issue with those three in the side is a myth. There is a heap of outside pace now, arguably we've gone to far in that direction. If Sebby doesn't quell Neal in Sunday's game we would have been smashed. We need some more extraction and distribution from the hot spots to the abundance of runners.