5 clearances to zip - geez we miss our No 1 ruckman in Hickey

Agreed, Hickey is the exact reason for a down turn in form? Because he was playing then... Maybe Maister? He was in the side then? Not to mention any other of the other players who are now on short or LTIs since that time? Armo, Geary, Eli, Gilbert, Schnieder, Wright, Gwilt, Or then poorer form of ...

Con Gorozidis wrote:Apparently Hickey has a hand span of 25cm.
Thats enormous.
Does anyone know Stewie's hand span? Out of interest?

Dont know but Hickey is a very good young ruckman and a great pickup by our Saints.

Notice how poorly we have gone without him? No co-incidence.

Hickey is a hugely exciting prospect

Speaking of Hickey, (in Pluggers post), when is the big fella back? We sure have gone backwards without his skills, rucking ability, nullifying effect on the opposition ruckman, and most importantly another avenue to goal, which we have sorely lacked. Longer will be good, but Hickey is the man for t...

Most women just cause trouble in the workplace with bitching, moaning and complaining about useless little details. Not to mention the random emotional crap and the crying that ensures men having to pick up the slack because said female decided to get moody and have a cry because someone did not ad...

Most women just cause trouble in the workplace with bitching, moaning and complaining about useless little details. Not to mention the random emotional crap and the crying that ensures men having to pick up the slack because said female decided to get moody and have a cry because someone did not ad...

AFL- you either win or you don't .. nobody is interested in the warm and fuzzy. A club's success is measured in winning and ultimately..premierships. Coaches are just as much responsible as players for the end result- it's all mixed together and nobody should escape scrutiny. If you don't agree wit...

Can you guys please stay on topic? Rhys Stanley is the most dissapointing big player at the Saints since Kosi went downhill after having his skull cracked. At least Kosi put his body in. I always want our players to perform and achieve and make it. Doubt Stanley will. I wont denigrate him by childis...

AFL- you either win or you don't .. nobody is interested in the warm and fuzzy. A club's success is measured in winning and ultimately..premierships. Coaches are just as much responsible as players for the end result- it's all mixed together and nobody should escape scrutiny. If you don't agree wit...

Old Mate wrote:I'm worried about her being set alight. How tall is she?

Good point



I am now very worried for her.

Is that Clint behind her with a lighter?

1) Haven't won a game sicnce she came to the club

2) Haven't landed a sponsor sicne she came to the club.

3) Just getting in early

Can see nothing but positives with this appointment, may very well be what closes a big sponsorship deal. I really hope that didnt cross anyones mind at the club otherwise we have some issues. I have no problem with the appointment if she is the best person for the job but being an assistant coach ...

Anyone else remember that excellent British TV series, "The Manageress", with Cherie Lunghi as the woman who takes over the Manager's job at a struggling F.A. Club, and has to resist the Chairman, Board, players, supporters who all try to bring her down. All the arguments being raised her...

Don't blame any of them considering the absolute tripe their team mates were serving up on the field. I would have been doing the exact same thing. I only saw them in the final quarter when their team mates had given up and would not even compete against the opposition. Good on them, probably on the...

I agree with the Op except for playing up to our potential. We did for part of the first qtr, the second and third, then completely fell to pieces terribly in the fourth. Should have been a 40 point loss, blown out to 86 points. Richo found that totally unacceptable as we all should. As for calling ...

Toy Saint wrote:It's a facinating arguement. GT (and others) reckon that ruckman are over rated.

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Never heard him state that.

It was claimed he didn't rate ruckmen, but he clarified this by stating he rated GOOD ruckmen.

If we finish last surely we get picks 1 and 19? Or is there still some dodgy help the b@stard love-children clubs out with more charities. Perhaps Sydney will get a compensation pick for having their $1m salary cap bonus slightly diluted? New rule is that unless GC or GWS finish bottom, the wooden ...

The Sidebottom incident will (should) be assessed as Reckless conduct (2), high contact (2) and high impact (3) for 7 activation points and a level four offence. He has been reported for Rough Conduct and that attracts 425 demerit points. He has no good or bad record and with an early plea can acce...

Richardson's statements were pretty emphatic, on both Dog's value as a guide and example, and his on field performances. Maybe Richardson's reflecting on some of the following measures of Dog's performances on field (he's played 8 of 9, took Rnds 2 and 3 to get going, but these are averages across ...

Free to be drafted next year... I haven't read the reasons but how could this possibly be justified? He did the crime but because he's a good bloke he gets a reduced sentence? I'm not sure I understand. He got 18 months originally, and that stands. No change. Are you really unhappy with the origina...

Dragit, I won't be led by imbecilic anything... But funny one Bunk... Are you sure we've never crossed paths... You come across like an old combatant? Oh, and Why do I have to prove my statement? Can you prove yours? You must have been the when they tossed the coin between Jack and Gazza Seriously ...

If the Saints have any morality and any type of welfare for the players, they have to either take him with a final dp or as mature aged rookie. We are not a charity case however the issue here is special. And he deserved his 18 months as he tested positive. But once he has done his time we should o...

Sorry, again... The above post for my new BFF bunk What is a BFF? Anyway more waffle. Just give us your proof that Steven was nowhere near being selected for AA. You made the statement. The facts have been presented to you - Steven was selected in the 40 AA squad so by definition he was close. As y...

If the Saints have any morality and any type of welfare for the players, they have to either take him with a final dp or as mature aged rookie. We are not a charity case however the issue here is special. And he deserved his 18 months as he tested positive. But once he has done his time we should op...

Your opinion counts for nothing when it has been proven wrong. As for me not being on the AA selection committee, it wasn't me making unsubstantiated and factually incorrect claims about Jack Steven and AA selection. The onus is on you to prove your statement in the light of the facts presented i.e ...