Holmes to debut?

[kosifantutti]

Coming up on Channel 7

[saintbrat]

was intimated yesterday but the Media were otherwise engaged

http://www.saints.com.au/news/2015-08-1 ... -mix-richo

[CURLY]

You'd think so judging by the report but then again may they have just read some posts from this site.

[prwilkinson]

Hope he plays. If he does I'll go on Saturday.

[saintbrat]

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[kosifantutti]

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[noddy04]

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[stevie]

Pretty elementary decision to play him. Would make a nice trilogy with Colin Watson and Greg Doyle

[saintbrat]

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/s ... 7490508389

Holmes would become the first US-born player to reach the top level of AFL, following the footsteps of Canadian Mike Pyke at Sydney.

“He’s very close. He’s right in the mix,” Richardson said.

“ (Tom) Hickey came back in and was pretty positive for us. Billy (Longer) has been good for us all year but looked like he’s tiring a bit so we’ve got a decision to make.”

[Enrico_Misso]

The Geelong game is winnable.
We should field our best team.
We should be looking at including Membrey first - 9 goals in the last two weeks means he is on fire at Sandy.

I suspect the Holmes debut is more about symbolism.
He is a very capable tap ruckman but is not yet AFL standard in any other areas, but he continues to improve and tries really hard.
Let's save his debut for a game we can't win like R23 against West Coast. Play him then. Give him a taste, give him encouragement, give him reward, and make a statement.

[kosifantutti]

He is a very capable tap ruckman but is not yet AFL standard in any other areas, but he continues to improve and tries really hard.

So he could play Longer's role.

[RW&B]

What's Holmes' running ability like? Blicavs goes all day.

[saintspremiers]

What about cheap Hot Dogs if he plays to celebrate?

Etihad did cheaper food to celebrate Carlton's debacle against the Hawks a few weeks ago there.

[desertsaint]

you can vote- play selector
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it said 100% agree with me - then i checked the vote count. 1 voter?

[kosifantutti]

90% of 436 voters say yes.

[CURLY]

The Geelong game is winnable.
We should field our best team.
We should be looking at including Membrey first - 9 goals in the last two weeks means he is on fire at Sandy.

I suspect the Holmes debut is more about symbolism.
He is a very capable tap ruckman but is not yet AFL standard in any other areas, but he continues to improve and tries really hard.
Let's save his debut for a game we can't win like R23 against West Coast. Play him then. Give him a taste, give him encouragement, give him reward, and make a statement.

Dont agree that it will be symbolism. Geelongs rucks are weak at present Holmes should be able to dominate this.

[Dr Spaceman]

It would be symbolism if we played Don Lane.

However this guy has been in the system for 2 years and is already playing the game to a very good standard.

Uplifting, good feel selection for the end of the season. Yep. Symbolism, no.




* Actually if we selected Don Lane it would be a token gesture for both Americans and for dead people

[chook23]

Holmes will be debut ..confirmed by SEN

[minneapolis]

Holmes will be debut ..confirmed by SEN

Was that a clue?

[magnifisaint]

What's Holmes' running ability like? Blicavs goes all day.

Blicavs is a s*** ruckman

[Dr Spaceman]

Confirmed by the club:

http://www.saints.com.au/news/2015-08-2 ... t-to-debut

"St Kilda ruckman Jason Holmes will make history on Saturday night by becoming the first born and raised American to play AFL when he debuts against Geelong at Etihad Stadium......"

[st_Trav_ofWA]

good luck to the guy .. he is obviously a very driven individual to be up to this level after only two years of knowing about football - I hope the club gave enough notice so his family could fly over for his debut ..
the one point I think is we all need to be mindful of expectations on him I for one will be happy if he gets a few taps and covers the ground im not fussed if he doesn't get too many disposals to be honest

[magnifisaint]

good luck to the guy .. he is obviously a very driven individual to be up to this level after only two years of knowing about football - I hope the club gave enough notice so his family could fly over for his debut ..
the one point I think is we all need to be mindful of expectations on him I for one will be happy if he gets a few taps and covers the ground im not fussed if he doesn't get too many disposals to be honest

No chance he will be getting too many disposals.

[The_Merchant]

Awesome news for Jason. Will be great to see him run out. Really looking forward to seeing what he can do.

[Bunk_Moreland]

good luck to the guy .. he is obviously a very driven individual to be up to this level after only two years of knowing about football - I hope the club gave enough notice so his family could fly over for his debut ..
the one point I think is we all need to be mindful of expectations on him I for one will be happy if he gets a few taps and covers the ground im not fussed if he doesn't get too many disposals to be honest

yes he is no world beater but I don't think the selection is mere symbolism.

I have seen him play live maybe four times and he can play.

he is still just 25 so he has quite a few years left in him as a ruckman.

He will make mistakes, probably get caught with the ball a few times, be out of position as well, basically like just about every young player we have in the team