Richmond are going in with a full strength team. We are going in with a reserves team and will consequently lose. Can someone explain the rationale here? Why are we going out of our way to destroy confidence in the team before the real stuff commences? Why are so many of our first rung players not ...

I think we'd find out whether Robert Harvey is a sacred cow or not if we were heading into Grand Final week and he was only say 70-80% fit... i think ross would have no choice but to play him. i'd think that many of us would be down at morrabbin picketing ross lyon's offices if harvey wasn't picked...

Personally I think its a good move. I would much rather have a fit and fired up side ready to go in round 1 than risk our "underdone" guys in what amounts to a televised practice game. BANG BANG I agree. BUT, I find "hiccup" a little more concerning than "underdone". A...

I feel the same with ALL the lamenting in this thread. BUT I am still pmuped for 08, and cant wait for round 1. I hate many of the rule changes, and I fear the ones yet to come. Especially if they ever bring in the super goal from outside 50. That would be tragic. About the ONLY thing that will lose...

“(Lenny) Hayes won’t play; (Jason) Gram won’t play; (Luke) Ball won’t play; Leigh Fisher won’t play; (Matt) Maguire won’t play; (Brendon) Goddard won’t play; (Sam) Gilbert won’t play … just because they’ve had a little hiccup along the way. again... just because they’ve had a l...

who the hell is he anyway?

I hope to be 8/3 or so half way. Then, Ill start thinking maybe, bout a flag, till then all bets are off!

he shouldn't be played as a 'defensive' defender, because to be honest, he's flat out hopeless at it played as a 'attacking' defender or on the wing, he's one of the best in the league I agree totally. In a attacking defender come wingman/almost midfielder he shines. Anything else, and he can be su...

only 7000 at hawks v saints at moorabbin in 86? Jeez, I hardly missed a game between 77 and 92 there, and I dont remember crowds being that small, though I do remember some empty looking outer sometimes.

Always sounded louder than 7000 odd. weird.

hmmmmm. So he isnt quite right? There are conflicting reports. He sounds quite down on the whole thing dosent he.

get us a flag and he could go play on the moon for all I care.... I JUST WANT A FLAG! I struggle to understand that. If wewon the flag next year, I would still very much care if we kept reiwoldt or anyon else. Statements like that make no sense. Flag is won, now what the hell, the team can fall apa...

Well what he says supposedly, is in quotes , so I take it as said.

It says to me, we win flag , he goes...no question. If that is what he actually said, its almost gaureenteed, sadly.

Which posters said it would happen and what are they basing it on. PFFFFF!

"Frankston Saints" ? You can stick that, that would be inexcusable, cannot possiblly happen!

Yes very good points. If I was involved in running the thing, the first number one priority would be to get our supporters one side and pulling in the one direction. Would automatically lead to it at least doubling in numbers, instead of the stale rabble its been for many years. This is the very rea...

No, I wouldnt boo one of ours ever... BUT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!... I AM going to boo this year.... directly at the cheersquad. I have suffered enough years of embarassment at the footy with their inane childish crappy chanting. Its gotta STOP! So, me and some mates will stand behind the goals on level...

ok cool, 20K. How were we travelling this time last year?

Alas, it only seems a matter of time. What do you think? Is it the end of one of the last things that makes our game special? By that I mean, many players will chop and change clubs for the dollar, cause it will simply be alot easier to. Lord forbid it ever gets to English soccer stage!!! :evil: The...

Saints Premiers 2008 wrote:raph or x...one of the two surely

if precedent is anything to go by its going to by it will be one of the whipping boys plus another completely random draft choice...

Maybe. Unless either one of them gets injured watching a DVD

It has nothing to do with injury gods (except for freak accidents) but the soft tissue injuries are OUR responsibility, we as supporters need to stop referring to luck and gods as this doesn't help us take ownership and become more responsible. Wise words.... crap! At the same time your right, but ...

I love your enthusiasm!!

I still greatly fear the injury gods though! This is THE key.

Once bitten you know....actually we been bitten last 4 years...

Heres hoping for change on that front!

I was part of the crowd that "Roared" that Troy Swarze goal through v Brisbane. That is still the biggest roar I have heard at the Dome. I think it scared the ball through !! Yep , I was there, what a moment. I have yearned for a similar moment since, hasnt happened yet. Scwarze's goal wa...

Gee, I have to say I am very concerned about Kosi!! In the gym or not, I dont think I have read a sinfle training thread that actually even mentions him out on the track. Not good.

So "together we are one" is THE official slogan for next year is it ? On the memberships stickers etc?

Armoooo wrote:Well that would be great if we were still on track for a good number of memberships, so far it has been the only thing we haven't excelled at this preseason...

errrr, isnt that what he is saying? Best result so far for the given time in seven years...