Marshall is a C Grade Forward and an A Grade Ruckman If Marshall is an A grade ruckman, where does that put Gawn and others who have soundly beaten him this season? If you're picking a team from scratch and were only allowed 1 ruckman, you're not picking Marshall. It's a pity we couldn't land Xerri...

We've been void of AFL-standard leadership since Riewoldt retired. And why was Riewoldt a good leader? Because he was developed under a system that understood what leadership really meant. That 'system' was obviously born under Grant Thomas. Great leadership is empowering individuals to become lead...

Wood is apparently a good leader. He's taken NAS under his wing, I think I read an interview with NAS where he said he moved in with Wood for 6 mths or so and said Wood taught him so much about nutrition, preparation- maybe getting enough sleep, doing lots of stretches pregame+postgame, using icepa...

The_Dud wrote: ↑Tue 28 May 2024 12:42pm Marshall needs a Paddy Ryder style ruckman to come in and help, so its not all on his shoulders.

Good luck finding one of those!

I'd settle for any help that he can get...And that is not Caminiti or Owens.

We've been void of AFL-standard leadership since Riewoldt retired. And why was Riewoldt a good leader? Because he was developed under a system that understood what leadership really meant. Who do we have? 1- Steele - Capt 2 - Wilkie- VC 3 - Sinclair 4 - Ross 5 - Marshall How many of those actually ...

We've been void of AFL-standard leadership since Riewoldt retired. And why was Riewoldt a good leader? Because he was developed under a system that understood what leadership really meant. Who do we have? 1- Steele - Capt 2 - Wilkie- VC 3 - Sinclair 4 - Ross 5 - Marshall How many of those actually ...

Wonder if he's related to Benny...

I swear that I am hearing his music every time we play!

Ajantis wrote: ↑Mon 27 May 2024 10:33am Battle up forward and cordy down back. At least Battle knows how to lead !

That's not on the table now as Cordy was injured yesterday...knee by reports.
And knowing how to lead won't help with our ball use.

"Time wasting" isn't necessarily always about the clock (although it might be in the rules). It's about giving your team time to set up your structures. They wait for the ruckmen to nominate and separate...Who cares if the ball takes a split second more to get to the ump? Stupid rule and ...

I believe the rule is you must hand direct to umpire or place the ball on the ground, but that's for boundary stoppages. Correct The commentators initially thought it was a free paid for time wasting, but the fact that Nicholls had blown time on, meant it wasn't in that category. Conveniently they ...

Devilhead wrote: ↑Thu 23 May 2024 7:56pm Very underwhelming .... maybe they want Sandy to win a Premiership

Right now, I'd rather watch Sandringham play than St Kilda.

He concluded by saying it was simply a case of St Kilda badly lacking quality players in the mnidfield and across half forward. There have been many on this forum who blame the coach and lack of or poor game plan for the current slump in performance, but I firmly believe that the facts outlined by ...

On the cold days in the depths of winter, I know where I'd rather go to watch footy.

WellardSaint wrote: ↑Mon 20 May 2024 1:17am Easy money but Fyfe ruined it

Doesn't seem like easy money then.

Sainternist wrote: ↑Mon 20 May 2024 5:42pm With our season now seemingly well and truly gone

Fixed it for you!

Didn't Rohan Connolly used to be a footy journalist?

older saint wrote: ↑Mon 20 May 2024 10:13am

repta wrote: ↑Mon 20 May 2024 9:20am Has there ever been a player with a more awkward kicking style?

He is like a stapler

Not sure of your age but look up James Manson on you tube if you don't know i am talking about. Was very accurate though

I'll see your James Manson and raise you a Warrick Capper

We have shown, ever since Ross Lyon left for Freo, that we haven't had the cattle. We draft the right players (maybe one or two incorrect in hindsight) but we have not developed players well. And we haven't since Grant Thomas was in charge. Who are our chamion players from the past 5-10 years? Steel...

nostalgicsaint wrote: ↑Thu 16 May 2024 9:40am 2. We can walk and chew gum at the same time...

That's a big call given that our players struggle to run and kick accurately at the same time...Sometimes it's even a struggle to walk and kick accurately.

Killa wrote: ↑Tue 14 May 2024 2:49pm And, no doubt, both Adelaide Clubs were in contact with his Agent

Or his Agent in contact with the Adelaide Clubs saying he is gettable

These are the facts

You have a strange definition of "fact"...Unless you have evidence that can prove your hypothesis.

Never spend 10% of your cap on any player Unless they are a consistent match winner in their prime Weitering is a full back He is worth 900k max David King went off at Melbourne when they went all-in on May and Lever...He lamented that you don't invest big on key defenders. Well he ate his words. I...

Should all players come back through the VFL after a lay off for whatever reasons no matter who they are ? Yes they can be competitive beasts but looking at some wheres the drive ….hey i’m earning 800,000 a year and they put me straight in….then does fa The short answer is "no"...The long...

Caminiti still has some defensive aspects to his game that requires significant work.

He is an UFA at the end of next year when he'll be 28. Carlton are not going to let him go when they're contending. And we shouldn't be chasing him if it's going to cost us high draft picks. So he’s a RFA this offseason, therefore if he accepts an off Carlton can match it or take the compensation p...

He is an UFA at the end of next year when he'll be 28.
Carlton are not going to let him go when they're contending.
And we shouldn't be chasing him if it's going to cost us high draft picks.

Killa wrote: ↑Tue 14 May 2024 2:34pm Or have the opposition improved?

There is an opposition you know, don’t you?

Possibly, but the opposition isn't responsible for unforced turnovers or missed set shots.
It also isn't responsible for our work rate reflected in the tackle count.