skeptic wrote: ↑Thu 10 Feb 2022 1:20pm Had a lot of support on here all season

Yes. When he pulled his finger out and started showing a bit but in the end his liabilities outweighed his assets.

Dunstan shares trade period stress in new AFL documentary Jon Pierik By Jon Pierik February 10, 2022 — 5.50am Former St Kilda midfielder Luke Dunstan opens up about the stress he felt while playing at the Saints and how he would rather have been a carpenter than accept a contract extension, in a ne...

This is all I can find on BF - from use ‘gosaintas’ Saw half an hr of training today. Pretty much everyone except for Coff in attendance. Drill up my end was Billings, Wang-Milera, Gresh (no strapping), Sincs, Higgins, Connolly, Jones and Clarke wheeling to one side or the other and hitting up a mo...

Saintmike65 wrote: ↑Thu 10 Feb 2022 9:40am I’ll be going to training tomorrow…will put a full report in focusing on the new guys.

Legend.

This time of year is a barren wasteland as far as footy is concerned. But like all other clubs in the AFL, we are gearing up for season 2022. There is much anticipation and optimism even if its miss placed. We have some new faces, some older some very young. I ,for one, would love to know how everyo...

Whilst disappointed for Nick & a supporter of him, I don't believe his loss should impact 2022 too greatly. Our backline seems covered for his size, his run and his disposal out of the backline. I wish him, not a speedy recovery but a full recovery, so 2023 will see us gain an incredible, ready...

Nick Coffield suspected ACL........match simulation training at Mars stadium Ballarat Injuries are an unwanted part of footy but also unavoidable. Terrible news for young Nick. He will be devastated. But if it is an ACL, then he must move on from this and give 100 percent focus to his rehab. I'm su...

Excellent move by the club if true. And it has the ring of authenticity. We've been a bit shrewd with our recent recruiting. Wilkie and Sharman. It's a nice positive change considering our dismal past track record. Also looking forward to seeing how our Academy boys shape up. I have high hopes for t...

AFL DRAFT 2022. 10 Victorians to watch https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/news/afl-draft-2022-afl-aflw-academy-squads-headlined-by-famous-surnames-and-top-prospects/news-story/415b28b24f813dca8a8d01a0a6c9e756 Pity we'll have pick #18 🤔 I think you will find that the club's number one priority w...

Thanks for the info.

The Cooper mark is in the video clip that accompanies the original Up There Cazaly song. The best of the best. And he was. His nephew is Charlie Constable and Cooper tried unsuccessfully to persuade the club to recruit him believing Constable is a good fit for us. It will be interesting to see if he...

Like the look of Hayes. Really hope we offer him a spot.

Sharman, Wood and Joyce are all nominated rookies so they are eligible to play senior football. Heath, Peris and Kyle are clearly long term projects but if in the course of 2022 they start to show the kind of form to warrant senior selection then the club will find a way to play them. Rookies who ar...

Thanks for that Ace. Appreciate the info. Can anyone clarify the difference between Cat A rookie and Cat B rookie? As I understand it, Cat A rookies are basically an extension of the main list and can be selected for senior games just like the guys on the main list. Cat B rookies are not able to be...

evo wrote: ↑Thu 25 Nov 2021 6:12pm We needed a big bodied mid or a key defender.

We get a skinny low possession wingman ....???

Aah no. See previous comment.

Great, we pick up NWM with our first pick to play with our other non tackling wingman Hill. Two wingman who have no idea of how to tackle. Off to a good start. With the greatest respect your opinion is very one dimensional. The kid has many attributes for which you give him no credit. He is a silky...

They didn't. So what happens with Windhager. Do we just one of our remaining picks to get him? Do we rookie
him?

What did that cost us in points?

Very polished, silky smooth outside mid. Evasive, good decision maker with a beautiful kick. Not big on winning contested ball but maybe he doesn't have to be.

Not surprised that the club chose him. Looking forward to seeing him play in the red white and black. Welcome NWM.

Chris Doerre's (knightmare) phantom draft. https://www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/id/32692219/afl-2021-draft-phantom-draft-chris-doerre-espn-full-afl-phantom-draft-every-club-every-pick The Hawks list manager has floated they would be interested in trading both picks 21 & 24 for a 1st round pick. ...

I think you are on the money with Sinn. However, if Gibcus slips through to pick 11 he would be hard to pass up. Pure defender with a tremendous vertical leap. A rebounder who can also play one on one. He is the best backman in this draft. Also like the look of Johnson. Deceptively quick who can see...

shanegrambeau wrote: ↑Fri 19 Nov 2021 7:30pm Go figure!
Conclusion: Our study showed that pre-season training load is not associated with overall team performance.

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10 ... 00409/full


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overtrain ... L_athletes

Very interesting study. Thanks for posting.

The general consensus is we need quality ball users through the midfield and outside speed. What happens if Mac Andrew is available when our turn comes around? While it is probably unlikely there are some Mock drafts which has him going between 8-12 which potentially leaves him in that window. Do w...

Former St Kilda coach Grant Thomas is due to meet Saints president Andrew Bassat this week in what he says is a bid to bring change to the Saints’ board and end a 55-year premiership drought. Thomas and businessman Gerry Ryan are backing dental surgeon and influential Saints figure Larry Benge for a...

Devilhead wrote: ↑Sat 23 Oct 2021 12:55am Maybe we have someone else in mind ...... a rabbit out of the hat?

Who?