Tony, it has been glaringly obvious for 3 weeks. How has there not been any change at all?? Someone who knows their craft would not allow defenders to float around and cause chaos for a full 120mins of football. It was like the definition of insanity... The same, over and over again, for 4 full qua...

Tony, it has been glaringly obvious for 3 weeks. How has there not been any change at all?? Someone who knows their craft would not allow defenders to float around and cause chaos for a full 120mins of football. It was like the definition of insanity... The same, over and over again, for 4 full quar...

Truth is. We mere supporters will never know if Richo is the main problem at the moment relating to the Saints poor form. Its probably a combination of alot of things so lets be truthful and honest about it. I still always reckon the majority of the blame has to lie with the players this year. Thei...

The coach has lost the players. They are not buying whatever he's trying to sell. Forget talent, systems, structures. There is no heart on that ground. None.

Huge opportunity for McCartin. He still needs a bit of love in regards to our ball use, but he should get more chances this week.

Would have liked to see Battle against the Cats inexperienced defense.

And what about the Tigers' loss to the Crows in Round 2? If you want to judge performance in such a narrow perspective you'd nor have the Pies as red hot favourites for the flag. But they shouldn't be, and they won't be. What last night showed was how important it is for a team to convert a period ...

Con Gorozidis wrote:He is only 19.

Precisely my point. Let's not expect the world

Fingers crossed

The Battleship. He will be a player but will still take time . Is a prototype modern forward and has all the tools. We were very lucky to get him at draft pick 30 odd. Very lucky he slid that far which is great for us though! Lets hope some forumites remember this. You know, just in case he doesn't...

He got 1 opportunity. Just the 1. Should never happen IMO.

Could be a difficult match up for the Pussies.

Listening to the Pelican speak actually helped me put our current situation into better perspective. For those who missed it: https://www.sen.com.au/news/2018/04/10/is-this-why-saints-had-to-bottom-out/ +1 It seems the Saints put all their eggs in 1 basket. (Or should I say, 10... Ahem) Its a fickl...

I wish Minchington was fit. Always kicks at least 3 against Geelong. Minch is a perfect example of what we need. He's quick, tough, and has a beautiful boot. Too good for VFL, but just doesn't cut it at AFL level. Personally I think he's played out of position when he has been given his chances, an...

Good watch. Essentially failed every point of their 2014 5-point plan. Finals by 2017, Top 4 by 2018, 50,000 members (incl 10,000 in NZ), big fish free agent by 2016, flag by 2020 Roos said that the bottom out strategy was destined to fail bc it didnt count 2 expansion teams, and free agency (and t...

I think Mav had a slight hammy??

Still a horrible selection. Horrible

I posted last week that I "hope we get pumped" by the crows. Because the club admin and board will realise the extent of the problems and take steps to yell at Richo and the other coaches instead of believing his Fairy Dust and Rainbows New Age crap. 80% of posters on here are in denial a...

Love to see Battle play. Hopefully if our ball use is sub standard and he barely gets a look, he is not crucified

congorozides wrote:Not convinced Bruce will be any better or worse than Brown.
I'd rather bypass both and play Goddard or Austin.
If we want Battle in Id be pushing McCartin out.

Yep. Development wise for sure.

Could Battle play a Membrey type roll?

He'll stay.

We'll just coach the composure and natural instincts out of him, and voilà!

The atrocious kicking was identified and recognised last year as the WORST in the competition. We had ALL friggin summer to do something about it. It should have been our PRIME focus. Get it right and there is a 3 goal improvement PER game. So what did we do? Well it looks like we did SWEET FA. Bec...

Tex isn't afraid to give his team mates a squirt. And they respect the sh*t out of him. Have to admire Jakes passion.

Maybe he just needs to wait until the footy isn't there to be won

Wasn't our worst. I thought he presented and worked OK. Our ball use wasn't great, but he definitely got a better look at it and probably should have really grabbed a few.

The Blake Acres missed free 30m out was a bit bemusing. If I didnt laugh I would have cried

congorozides wrote:Battle is still only 19.

And has lots of upside.

I work with Rowans father, and they are so keen for this. Good luck to the young bloke. Massive ask!