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by theoracle
Mon 06 Feb 2023 10:07am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Talk of High profile replacement for Walsh
Replies: 54
Views: 6641

Re: Talk of High profile replacement for Walsh

Impatient Sainter wrote: Sun 05 Feb 2023 2:21pm The obvious is David Noble or Neil Balme. If not hopefully we have extracted someone else out of club land like Jason Cripps, Derek Hines, Sam Power, Simon Lloyd or similiar?
As Noble was appointed CEO of Dick Johnson Racing Supercar outfit about 3 weeks ago, I don't think so
by theoracle
Fri 06 Jan 2023 11:07am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Sack & Happy - Happy Sack
Replies: 48
Views: 2843

Re: Sack & Happy - Happy Sack

1) Yes (the mistake was the mid-year extension, not the sacking)
2) YES (don't like how he left, but can't deny he's got the cred)
by theoracle
Sun 11 Dec 2022 10:18am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Depth?
Replies: 10
Views: 1502

Re: Depth?

Missing a second key forward is an issue - it's the main reason we must make a MAJOR play for B King at the end of this season (and yes, the Kings can play in the same forward line like all other clubs with twin tall setups seem to be able to manage quite successfully: Geelong prime example). The Ma...
by theoracle
Tue 22 Nov 2022 1:24pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Herald Sun - Takeaways from training
Replies: 18
Views: 2301

Herald Sun - Takeaways from training

Today's Herald Sun Sam Landsberger, Scott Gullan, Chris Cavanagh and Rebecca Williams November 22, 2022 - 9:12AM News Corp Australia Sports Newsroom TAKEAWAYS FROM ST KILDA TRAINING 1. WINDING BACK THE CLOCK A wet and windy Moorabbin greeted the Saints players, with just 16 fronting to brave the arc...
by theoracle
Fri 21 Oct 2022 6:00pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: HS article today 21/10
Replies: 9
Views: 1231

HS article today 21/10

What role did Eddie McGuire play in his ‘bestie’ Ross Lyon’s return to coach St Kilda? Ross Lyon will be a different person than he was last time he coached the Saints, and did his new “bestie” Eddie McGuire play a role in his likely return to St Kilda? Scott Gullan October 21, 2022 - 12:44PM Stand...
by theoracle
Wed 16 Mar 2022 1:37pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Ticket for Fri - specific seat? Confused ... help
Replies: 21
Views: 1772

Ticket for Fri - specific seat? Confused ... help

Hi all. Tried calling the club about this but got sick of being on hold (30+ minutes... nup). I am a member, registered for entry Friday night, thru the StK app got a specific seat allocation - is that where I actually have to go? Or is it just to get me in the door with the barcode then sit where I...
by theoracle
Mon 27 Dec 2021 10:49am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Herald Sun St Kilda 2022 preview: Season predictions for the Saints
Replies: 19
Views: 3480

Herald Sun St Kilda 2022 preview: Season predictions for the Saints

From Dec 27 Herald Sun: St Kilda 2022 preview: Season predictions for the Saints One had his season wrecked by a sickening collision, another finished with a bang, while the mid-season pick showed something special. Will they take a step in 2022? Rebecca Williams @BecHeraldSun 3 min read December 27...
by theoracle
Wed 16 Dec 2020 8:45pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: McGuane rates saints midfield at 8
Replies: 18
Views: 2643

Re: McGuane rates saints midfield at 8

The numbers in brackets signify games in 2020, and KFC SuperCoach average points.
The complete list - McGuane's rankings:
1. Geelong
2. Port
3. Tigers
4. Western Bulldogs
5. Coll
6. WCE
7. Bris
8. StK
9. Ess.
10. GWS
11. Carl
12. Melb
13. NM
14. Freo
15. GC
16. Syd
17. Haw
18. Adel
by theoracle
Sun 23 Feb 2020 5:59pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Reasons for optimism in 2020: St Kilda - Max King
Replies: 51
Views: 4733

Re: Reasons for optimism in 2020: St Kilda - Max King

saintspremiers wrote: Fri 21 Feb 2020 5:11pm King is very raw and unfortunately not the fast developing type like Roo was.
How on earth do you know??
by theoracle
Sun 22 Dec 2019 8:04am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: HS article 21/12 on new recruits
Replies: 9
Views: 1592

HS article 21/12 on new recruits

St Kilda coach Brett Ratten says impact of recruits will be two-fold as he sets sights on 2020 The Saints lured six new faces from opposition clubs in the trade period. And they will bring more than just individual talent to Moorabbin. Could it be the difference in making their first finals series ...
by theoracle
Sun 08 Dec 2019 7:51am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Bradley Hill on his road trip to Melbourne and being reunited with family and friends at St Kilda
Replies: 3
Views: 629

Bradley Hill on his road trip to Melbourne and being reunited with family and friends at St Kilda

Subscriber only article from today's HS: Bradley Hill on his road trip to Melbourne and being reunited with family and friends at St Kilda It was a long and arduous journey for Bradley Hill across the Nullabor but he’s loving life at the Saints and has been reunited with friends and even has a famil...
by theoracle
Fri 29 Nov 2019 5:07pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Buckenara's rating of Byrnes FWIW
Replies: 6
Views: 1585

Buckenara's rating of Byrnes FWIW

Gary Buckenara did a rating of all clubs' drafts in today's HS. For what it's worth, he thinks we got Byrnes for a bargain: Buckenara says : Only took two later picks in the national draft after a big trade period and drafted for needs to bring in more speed. Jack Steven was traded to Geelong but St...
by theoracle
Sun 17 Nov 2019 5:36pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Hannebery article HS 17/11
Replies: 9
Views: 1344

Hannebery article HS 17/11

Today's HS, subscriber only article. St Kilda convinced Dan Hannebery will vindicate its faith after promising finish to season St Kilda is convinced it made the right call to recruit midfielder Dan Hannebery, adamant the former Swan can return to his best after an injury-interrupted start to life a...
by theoracle
Sat 19 Oct 2019 7:21pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Zak Jones opens up on why he wanted to join St Kilda
Replies: 10
Views: 1403

Zak Jones opens up on why he wanted to join St Kilda

Subscriber only article in the HS: Zak Jones opens up on why he wanted to join St Kilda Zak Jones endured a tense wait for his trade from Sydney to St Kilda, revealing how he handled the nerves as the deadline loomed and why he wanted a fresh start at the Saints. Zak Jones has it figured out. Trade ...
by theoracle
Sun 13 Oct 2019 8:08am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: HS article: St Kilda set to pull off five big trades to transform its team
Replies: 27
Views: 3008

HS article: St Kilda set to pull off five big trades to transform its team

This is a 'subscriber only' article from the HS, so when I see these , I try to post: St Kilda set to pull off five big trades to transform its team ahead of the 2020 season St Kilda is suddenly a destination club and getting deals done for the five players who want to be Saints in 2020 is set to tr...
by theoracle
Fri 04 Oct 2019 6:54pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Roberton Good to Go in 2020???
Replies: 22
Views: 3041

Re: Roberton Good to Go in 2020???

Plus we have Wilkie, Savage, Geary, Webster, Clark, Coffield, Paton fighting for 4 spots. Who’s spot would he take? There are 6 spots in the backline, not 4. Carlisle, Wilkie, Roberton, Coffield, Battle, Geary, Savage are the first 7 fighting for 6. Then there's Clavarino, Paton, Webster. Clark is ...
by theoracle
Thu 03 Oct 2019 9:30am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Anyone watch this?
Replies: 13
Views: 2543

Re: Anyone watch this?

Thanks for that, loved it. Oh, when we were dominant... :cry:
by theoracle
Thu 03 Oct 2019 8:49am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: B King 2021...
Replies: 50
Views: 6462

B King 2021...

No, not claiming any new news here, just posting Subscriber Only articles from the Herald Sun that most punters here can't access. From this morning: Is this why Saints are letting Bruce go? TIM MICHELL Former Saint Nick Dal Santo says the club would have “some confidence” it can reunite Ben King wi...
by theoracle
Fri 27 Sep 2019 6:46pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Who’s better, Bruce or Boyd?
Replies: 22
Views: 2174

Re: Who’s better, Bruce or Boyd?

stkfc1 wrote: Fri 27 Sep 2019 3:12pm Wonder whether it would be worth having a chat to Boyd to see where he's at. Wouldnt have to pay much and would be a perfect Bruce replacement.
So, what's Max King? A block of flats?
by theoracle
Wed 25 Sep 2019 8:55pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Paddy.. It's all about the vibe...
Replies: 23
Views: 3254

Re: Paddy.. It's all about the vibe...

To the top wrote: Wed 25 Sep 2019 8:52pm So we will have 2 players who were suspended because of the injecting regime at Essendon
I rarely post on this site, but I'll make an exception here - so?
by theoracle
Sun 22 Sep 2019 9:57pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Roberton back in 2020
Replies: 39
Views: 3933

Re: Roberton back in 2020

Star St Kilda defender Dylan Roberton is eyeing a remarkable recovery after dual heart problems left his career in limbo Dylan Roberton feared his career was over after battling a serious condition which saw his heart rate jump to more than 280 beats per minute. However, a trip to the US has change...
by theoracle
Sat 07 Sep 2019 4:38pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: TRADES: Fact v Fiction
Replies: 23
Views: 2813

Re: TRADES: Fact v Fiction

Ghost Like wrote: Sat 07 Sep 2019 4:10pm B. King - unhappy at GCS but will stay there for 2020 before coming to StK or Ess
Seriously? Essendon? Where does that come from?? B King will come to St K after serving 1 more year's prison on the Gold Coast.
by theoracle
Fri 06 Sep 2019 6:35pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Carlisle staying
Replies: 20
Views: 2605

Carlisle staying

For those of you who aren’t Herald Sun subscribers: Jake Carlisle to stay at Saints as Brett Ratten plots future of St Kilda list Despite growing speculation he might be traded, St Kilda has told Jake Carlisle he is a required player next year. And with the coach locked in, St Kilda is targeting som...