I didn't see any of the coasters' game but did notice Seb Ross being named as one of our better performers on the day. After the frustration of missing games due to injury last year it's great to see Seb chalking up regular game time now. As his experience grows I feel Seb will be able to continue h...

The momentum of positive development just keeps trucking along. I had a very interrupted view of the tv screen in the midst of Mother's Day socialising. However the snatched glimpses of the Saints in action was encouraging. The very end of the game with the North player simply holding the ball above...

I heard Blake's interview on SEN yesterday afternoon and it was enough to keep me sitting in the car in the carport after work. Blake sounded modest and conscious enough that team success is the big picture worth achieving. It sounded like AR is doing a good job helping the young guys like himself f...

I wasn't a Saints supporter at the right time to see Trevor play for St. Kilda but I happened to very briefly meet him on the beach oval at a pre-season st. Kilda hit-out. Trevor seemed to me to embody a certain kindness to go along with his legendary bravery which was very humbling in the brief few...

10 games in for Paddy Mc and he has soaked up some valuable experience already. It still feels early days but there have been genuine moments of inspiration recently that give us all hope for the future. Paddy strikes me as a character who can successfully stick to a long term development plan. At t...

I was very pleased for Paddy being able to have some serious impact against the triple premiers. He topped it off nicely with his beautifully timed big mark near the end. It would have been nice to see the ball register the 6 points for the Saints but Paddy (as far as I know) will be back out there ...

Tom is really helping our Sainters develop a solid spine as the old timers might say.
I loved his rucking which included very valuable around the ground plays.

Enjoying Tom Hickey's work !

Still a young fella - correct me if i'm wrong but i think he's played 8 AFL games to date. 20 yrs old next week. I can't help comparing Paddy's appearances to Bruchey's 49 appearances to date. Paddy certainly looked like a big-boned lad as he sat on the bench behind Nick on the Sat. arvo tv coverage...

Keep your heads up, keep your hearts strong Sainters.

I realise I'm being greedy wishing for bags of goals for both BRRRUUUUCCCHEEEY!!
& PAAAAAADDDYYYYYY!!

But in a year of development some sweet times can still happen.

G o o d L u c k S a i n t l y F a m i l y.

Paddy strikes me as a 'natural' footballer first, just the way he moves. Building core strength, endurance etc. etc. apparently can be a bit of a journey for young Full Forwards as some have pointed out above. By all accounts Paddy brings a mature and professional focus to his training & prepare...

First of all The Dogs delivered on moving beautifully as a team - it all looked rehersed or players simply moving and consistently passing with accuracy into space when it was available. The Dogs made the open spaces of The Dome work for them & as a result turn the screw on us. Some have said th...

After last years ' very entertaining encounters against this young and obviously talented team that finished much higher than many would have thought it could be another thriller once again. Glad that Paddy is getting another chance early on in season 2016. last week it was satisfying to see Blake m...

I was thinking this while watching the game on tv last weekend. I thought he looked like he was processing the game information fairly well at times.
I'd like to see Blake follow up with some more solid output such as he demonstrated last weekend.
Glad Blake is on board !

yes enjoyed Max's decision to take on the responsibility and thread the needle with a beautiful goal.
Well done Maxie.

I was somewhat staggered to witness what many of our young players were able to produce @ the Adelaide Oval during the first 3 Qrts before exhaustion took its' grip. The young guys looked possessed and full of intent to control the ball and nail goals. I felt I was seeing the promising beginnings of...

Great news and a vote of confidence for the big fella from the Windy City. Jason sounds like a real professional and this could really help him along.
I love the Jason Holmes story. Wishing Jason all the very best for 2016.

St Chris that is one staggering stat if that's accurate. Gee Wizz you have to hand it to the team from Kardinia Park with their various stages of stadium development and the $1 million smackeroos for each home game played there. I hope Gill & the afl see fit to do their best to help our Sainters...

Great news Saynta. Now we can hopefully look forward with confidence that our home @ 'the Dome' will start feeling like a real home after the recent bizarro years which has hurt our St. Kilda Football Club big time. The suggestion of bulldozing The Dome always seemed drastic and not exactly helpful ...

Courageous indeed. I remember it too. The commentery guys were going berserk after having witnessed it. It said a lot about what was to come for Rooey & St. Kilda. Hope Rooey enjoys this season and the young guys continue to get some invaluable time with him on the field.

Great to see Joey still around and hoping he has a great 2016.

HEY Jacks Back i HAVE TO PUT MY HAND UP FOR A SERIOUS RAMPING UP OF MUCH BETTER PUBLIC TRANSPORT FOR GOOD OL' MELBOURNE. I hope the city numbers plateau out at the current level. It feels big enough already. In the worst case scenario I'm picturing a doubling of all sorts of cars and associated vehi...

Whiskers3614 I am sympathising greatly with your angst in regard to the whole 'J.C.' case. I know we desperately needed some tall timber down back but I felt very uneasy letting Pick 5 in the draft go for the big guy from windyhill. Psychologically I would assume J.C. is a very young man. We have a ...

St Chris if you're right then that $1.5 B. could be on the cards for cashing in on. Of coarse holding onto The Dome a bit longer may see the price further inflate which could also sway the emotions of the afl to hold onto The Dome a bit longer for a fatter dividend. I always thought that the constru...

I was always amazed at his incredibly accurate kick for goal. Always a very real chance to slot it from anywhere in and around the 50m. arc.
I witnessed many sweet kicks leave the Lockett boot and still it seems stunning that Tony Lockett slotted ' 1360 ' Goals.

At that temp it is a day to survive as much as it is to excel.