Weights will ultimately strengthen anyone. I can't believe some of the comments on this page. There is inside mids and outside mids. Inside mids need to be strong outside mids need to be fast. Clarke isn't blessed with speed (or much endurance really). Therefore needs to be strong around the ball ot...

Get him right before he goes back into the team.
He could be a valuable player. But concerning that he can't play for long before something breaks

Saints also very tall in the forward line at the moment. King, Hays, Membrey. arent exactly known for their crumbing ability. Therefore mark the ball or lose it. King is dreadfully out of form. Playing with no confidence at all (ability or body). Looks to want to curl up and cry most of the time. He...

Saints won't go anywhere if they can't beat Hawthorn.
Bottom 6 team.
It shouldn't be a major concern for a team vying for the premiership. Eg StKilda circa 2010 would have a query on their ability to win thus game?
Therefore that is where the Saints are at. A long way off the pace at the moment.

Zac is done. He is what he is. Will not improve. Does a job but ultimately will not be part of our next premiership. Will get games as kids need a break and injures mean they will need his grunt. Experience counts. Kids need protection on the ground. Zac is perfect for that job when required. Eg if ...

Zac is done. He is what he is. Will not improve. Does a job but ultimately will not be part of our next premiership. Will get games as kids need a break and injures mean they will need his grunt. Experience counts. Kids need protection on the ground. Zac is perfect for that job when required. Eg if ...

Pou needs a break. Haste needs game time. Too much time as a sub will limit his progress. Better playing a full game at Sandy. Garcia has great aggression. Good enthusiasm. Needs time to develop. Part of developing should be 3-4 games in the seniors. Back to vfl to develop. It takes time to develop....

He is 23 and yet to reach his peak. Yes. But he hasn't improved in years. Why would he suddenly get better. Reminds me of kosi. Promises, has odd good games but never really delivers. Doesn't work hard enough. Lacks pressure. Yes Saints midfield move too slowly to him. Less than 50/50 chance of kick...

The best key forwards have an arrogance about them. They are killers. Lockett dunstall Carey. Get out of my way. They demand the ball. Even the best Small forwards do it. Name one top line forward - or player - that was a sook? King is like a spoilt brat that sits in the corner waiting for Santa to ...

25 possessions in 3 weeks
He needs a rest.
Our depth is shallower than a puddle in the desert.
But he needs a spell. Maybe a week off and a run in vfl to find the ball. He has forgotten what it looks like.

Our depth is very shallow.
No warning signs around our pool regarding a drowning hazard.

His game time needs to be managed better. No good being the youngest player to get to 100 games and be cooked by game 150.
He needs regular breaks.

No holding the ball paid if the contest is not bought to the ground.
Therefore tackler needs to bring the opponent to the ground.
They need to change the holding the ball interpretation if they want to change these outcomes.


What if Higgins got concussed? Would Alir be suspended?

Geelong got father sons. But they also have the right structure. Ling - slow plodder. Ordinary ball user. - make him an elite tagger. Chapman. - use his balance. Strong around the ball. Not enough motor for the midfield. Archetype defensive lock in forward. Recognise both the strengths and weaknesse...

Good. 2 years is right. Fair for all. If he comes good he will get his just deserves on his next contract.
He has shown glimpses of his potential but the jury is still out whether he will be able to become a star of the game.

Absolute disgrace. But fully expected. Saints have no media bullies therefore get done. The AFL need to change the interpretation of holding the ball. Frees for holding the ball are only paid once the ball is dead. The tackler needs to pull the player to the ground and kill the contest. If the tackl...

Second year drop off

Will come good however will take time. Expectations are high and been given a free pass to date.
Needs a run in the 2s to find the ball.again.
Should wait on the resigning.

Usually player play outside their skins before resigning.
Boost their value.......

If we can get to 7-7 at bye.
We would need to win 6-9 to make finals.
Will need 13 wins realistically to make it to September.

Reminded me of an over wound up toy.... seemed to be everywhere.
Great start.

Pou is doing pressure acts as not getting to the ball fast enough. Needs more size to spend long periods in midfield.

I know Butler has only just come back in. However I don like both Higgins and Butler playing in the same team. Or same role. Individually they do better than together. I know Butler has been playing higher more as a lockdown forward. Maybe that will work better. King makes us one dimensional. It is ...

Win ugly... is OK. A win is a win and the win - loss ratio is all that matters come the end of August as that dictates playing in September.


True Ugly would have been this forum if we lost.

Ugly - 1 goal in a half - just play 1 quarter for the game. - game style. Move it as slow as you can down the runway then bomb it in long to the tall kid - tall kid then hold the ball like it is a hot potato whilst kicking at goal. Give the ball the old ....Swirl twirl and spin. - kicking the ball t...

The_Dud wrote: ↑Sun 07 Apr 2024 6:55pm One good quarter of footy today.

Played 2 very ordinary teams these last 2 weeks and scraped thru with 1 win. I feel next week against a very good team is going to be a reality check…

No. I have faith. We can pull any team down to our level.

King can’t kick a goal. We are doomed They've had 4yrs to work on his kicking technique and still he walks in spinning it every which way in his hands and then wonders why he never makes good connection. If he's not listening f*** him off to the VFL until he does or if the coaches haven't tried to ...