Hi Saintsational......again. Its been a long time!

[StThomo]

This new site is going to take a bit of getting used to. Hopefully all my old "mates" are around and we can pick up where we left off. Now that I have relinquished ALL of my media duties - thankfully - engaging with other (like) footy nuts on here and Twitter (@Thomo_Grant) will be great.

[Dis Believer]

Welcome back. Footy Calcified, however scripted, will be the poorer for the lack of a member that isn't simply beholden to towing Dimwits's AFL corporate line.

[stinger]

This new site is going to take a bit of getting used to. Hopefully all my old "mates" are around and we can pick up where we left off. Now that I have relinquished ALL of my media duties - thankfully - engaging with other (like) footy nuts on here and Twitter (@Thomo_Grant) will be great.

i'm going to miss you on tellie.....who is going to stick it to caro now.....

[StThomo]

Hi Stinger! Long time no hear. Hope you are well. Youve done very well to stay on the site this long. How are your old sparring partners? Not going to miss the media at all. Im just completely over it along with all the associated crap. Dont underestimate Caro - she is smarter than most footy analysts.

[StThomo]

Cheers TB. I think Andy's in for a rough year. The skeletons are starting to come home to roost. Its not if but when.

[Dis Believer]

Hi Stinger! Long time no hear. Hope you are well. Youve done very well to stay on the site this long. How are your old sparring partners? Not going to miss the media at all. Im just completely over it along with all the associated crap. Dont underestimate Caro - she is smarter than most footy analysts.

The problem I think most have with Caro though, is that intellect is rarely, if ever, directed at on-field issues. She has taken increasingly, in fact almost exclusively, to immersing herself in off-field politics and gossip column style non-issues......

[StThomo]

I disagree. There are enough monkeys reporting on the game. Its analysed to within an inch of its life. The real issues are off-field, which dictate the games direction. FIXturing, equalisation and other strategic decisions are critical factors that warrant being raised.

[SaintPav]

How's the diet going Thomo? Does Saad still live in your garage?

[joffaboy]

Im just completely over it along with all the associated crap. Dont underestimate Caro - she is smarter than most footy analysts.

I dont understand how the likes of Caro, Robbo, and her ilk back up year in year out. AFL is such a provincial fishbowl and echo chamber, no wonder you are over it.

Follow you on twitter and enjoy your take on football. You said too many things that were too close to the truth for the AFL politburo and they made sure your comments were censored enough for them not to be made widely known. SEN were disgraceful in their behaviour but we all understand the pressure that Chairman Demetriou and his lackeys put on them to silence you.

Nice to see you back and able to say what you like (without defamation ).

Didn't agree with you on lots of stuff re football but hey, I'm sure you dont give a stuff.

[saintspremiers]

Thommo - do you think we can get Moorabbin back as our base again?

That's a huge key to any future for our club IMO.

[Dr Spaceman]

This new site is going to take a bit of getting used to. Hopefully all my old "mates" are around and we can pick up where we left off. Now that I have relinquished ALL of my media duties - thankfully - engaging with other (like) footy nuts on here and Twitter (@Thomo_Grant) will be great.

Think you were gone before I started.

Anyways, welcome back

[StThomo]

How's the diet going Thomo? Does Saad still live in your garage?

Out the window. About ready to have another shedding! Saady has moved out. He is a great young man.

[StThomo]

Im just completely over it along with all the associated crap. Dont underestimate Caro - she is smarter than most footy analysts.

I dont understand how the likes of Caro, Robbo, and her ilk back up year in year out. AFL is such a provincial fishbowl and echo chamber, no wonder you are over it.

Follow you on twitter and enjoy your take on football. You said too many things that were too close to the truth for the AFL politburo and they made sure your comments were censored enough for them not to be made widely known. SEN were disgraceful in their behaviour but we all understand the pressure that Chairman Demetriou and his lackeys put on them to silence you.

Nice to see you back and able to say what you like (without defamation ).

Didn't agree with you on lots of stuff re football but hey, I'm sure you dont give a stuff.

Nice summary..... and youre right

[StThomo]

Thommo - do you think we can get Moorabbin back as our base again?

That's a huge key to any future for our club IMO.

One of the more terrible decisions. Hopefully they can do something groundbreaking at Moorabbin.

[stinger]

Hi Stinger! Long time no hear. Hope you are well. Youve done very well to stay on the site this long. How are your old sparring partners? Not going to miss the media at all. Im just completely over it along with all the associated crap. Dont underestimate Caro - she is smarter than most footy analysts.

i'm well mate.....steering clear of those punters you mentioned...does wonders for my general well being....yep...i grudgingly admit that caro is pretty switched on...but she still peddles crap at times...imho, that is...how do you think the saints will go this year???

[StThomo]

Hi Stinger! Long time no hear. Hope you are well. Youve done very well to stay on the site this long. How are your old sparring partners? Not going to miss the media at all. Im just completely over it along with all the associated crap. Dont underestimate Caro - she is smarter than most footy analysts.

i'm well mate.....steering clear of those punters you mentioned...does wonders for my general well being....yep...i grudgingly admit that caro is pretty switched on...but she still peddles crap at times...imho, that is...how do you think the saints will go this year???

I have concerns. No real substance to them just a feeling the fire may not be in the belly like it was with the older experienced guys. They absolutely need them to lock and load like they have never done before to improve their position from last year. A big ask after such a long enduring campaign. Doable but will require some very special leadership and coaching.

[whiskers3614]

is Watters our Matty Knights?
i.e preparing and up skilling a list for some Lyon-like "messiah" to take over the reins and reap the benefits?

[Dr Spaceman]

is Watters our Matty Knights?

Hopefully he's our White Knight

[whiskers3614]

had a few of those over the years, but our self destruct tendencies kicked in before completing the deal.
EG Sheldon, Alves, Thomas.

[Eastern]

Welcome Back GT. I hope this visit ISN'T a one off !!

[Dr Spaceman]

had a few of those over the years, but our self destruct tendencies kicked in before completing the deal.
EG Sheldon, Alves, Thomas.

Those Knights didn't self destruct; simply flesh wounds

[paddy]

Really impressed that you're on here Thomo...

It demonstrates your genuine saints passion

[dragit]

Why don't you post a photo of yourself with today's newspaper just to rule out any fraudulence.

[asiu]

up there for danc'n.
... i like it dragit.

[Sobraz]

is Watters our Matty Knights?
i.e preparing and up skilling a list for some Lyon-like "messiah" to take over the reins and reap the benefits?

Hird hasn't shown anything to suggest he's any improvement on Knights, let alone a finishing coach of Lyons ability (not that I'm unhappy to see Watters at the helm over Lyon, but clearly he has coaching talent)...

Lets see the Watters style this year with a fair amount of time now under his belt before we make any judgements..