Another thing he said was that Laidley is very good at "building a team" and getting a good feel within the group. Said that this was an under-rated skill of Laidleys. Once again he was asked about the bubble, and said that we would be part of the bigger football community, and that this m...

The whisper from SEN (unconfirmed) was that Peter Burge, the Hawthorn fitness guy was coming to the Saints.

I predict that our Full Back next year will be the best Full Back currently playing in the WAFL. (Whoever that may be.)

matrix wrote:lol at quote over on bigfooty:
"I feel a great disturbance in the force. It was as if a million Fremantle fans cried out at once and were suddenly silenced."

"That boy is our last hope." "No, there is another."

We just don't know who it is yet.

Ross has gone.

Time now to focus on the positives - and for the first time in what seems ages - there are many positives, new players, new coaches, new academy, favourable press etc.

The king is dead. Long live King Watters.

So if October 31 is the first list lodgement date does that mean that all contract negotiations have to be finalised (Ray, Dawaon etc) by tomorrow or they go into the draft, or can they continue to negotiate after tomorrow? i think??? they can coninue negotiations until nov 11 which is 2nd list lod...

So if October 31 is the first list lodgement date does that mean that all contract negotiations have to be finalised (Ray, Dawson etc) by tomorrow or they go into the draft, or can they continue to negotiate after tomorrow?

I think the sub should have pace, which they can use to advantage as others are getting tired. Milney is not quick enough to be the sub. I'd rather have him on the ground for the whole game, as he's always dangerous. Also, as Milney is doing a coaching course, I think he'll retire when his form drop...

Nikky Rixon wrote:IM JOHN WATERS hang on im Divine

whiskers3614 wrote:Do we get a hint?

Andre the Giant

I remember him playing he came across a bit loopy a bit like C Connolly and A Clarkeson (goofy goofy goofy) but hey if he can get a flag outta us that would be a huge feat , but i think in 4 yrs time nothing will change and everyone will be screamin for his blood , say what you like fellow sainters...

8856brother wrote:I hope it's run better than the Police Acadamy. Those guys were all crazy

As part of the academy they're also opening a Blue Oyster Bar at Seaford - for team bonding.

Be funny if they rookie him.

I reckon Myles Bolger will be our first pick if he's still available. "Myles Bolger, one of the best ruckmen in this year's draft, recovered from a foot injury which sidelined him for almost two years. The ruckman, who was part of the AFL Academy in 2010, could be targeted by Greater Western S...

I think the emphasis has changed from "the process" and systems, statistics etc to now being people focused. I'm sure there will still be all the analysis, but the interpersonal aspect may be more important than before - as evidenced by the massive effort being put into development. It see...

BigMart wrote:I would prefer good coaches....dont care if they come from Mars....

If we win, I don't care if they're from Uranus.

I would have a look at Marley Williams with one of our earlier picks. Marley Williams (WA – Mid/Fwd) Height: 181cm, Weight: 85kg, DOB: 22/07/1993 Recruited from: Claremont Football Club . Apparently has speed, a big kick, and at 85kg is big enough to start. Marley Williams Footage, he's number 10...

WinnersOnly wrote: I have a lot more confidence with Pelchen, Elshaugh and Watters making the decisions than who we had in the past.

I agree. Elshaugh has had 2 picks already, Saad & Milera, & they both seem to be a new direction, i.e. fast, skilled, ready to play.

Fantastic news I am starting to feel very confident about the future.wonder if Ross smith would make a good director of the academy. (he was in charge of the Australian institute of sport , I think) . Or he may be getting too old? Possibly too old, he's about 70. Although I didn't want him as coach...

I googled and found these comparisons from 2008.

Nick Heyne – Andrew Embley
Paul Cahill – Buddy Franklin
Alistair Smith – Quicker Dal Santo
Tom Lynch – Jarrad Waite

I thought this was related to the JLH thread

That's a nothing article bratty! No talk of delistings. That's all that's relevant in the next week, rest can wait! Still preferable to the articles we were getting over the last two off seasons. We've had more positive PR in the last few days than we've had in the previous two years. Let's hope it...

Anyone know how Lenny's rehab is going? Is he running yet? I dont know but it would be good news if he is. I think he's off his crutches. From Saintbrats post (taken from a Sun article) on the first page of this thread, "Vice-captain Hayes, who tore his anterior cruciate ligament in round two,...

ace wrote:The ship is about to sink, despite all windows being closed.

Bollocks. Next year we will be like a phoenix. (After the fire)

Speaks well, confidently. At the club for first time today, like an induction. He had no idea he would get picked up in the trade, and was waiting for the draft He was in Thailand on holidays. Was contacted by Elshaugh and said yes to the Saints. Said he had a good year last year and was helped by t...