Thought he was good. Needs a bit of time to get back up to AFL pace as others have noted.

Wayne42 wrote:Speaking of Geary, when he suffered from indecision and got caught with the ball, and the Hawks got a goal from the free kick, why was he having a go at his teammate ?

Hard to say, but I reckon he might have been saying "why didn't you let me know I was about to get drilled"

Am I the only one who is staggered by the inclusion of Hodge into the Hawks line up? What would be the sense in rushing him back into the side 3 weeks after breaking his arm & having surgery? I could understand it if it was the GF but this is round 4 between a team who has won the last 3 flags ...

saintbob wrote:In : Goddard
Out : Roberton

If McCartin misses, which I hope he doesn't, Acres comes in and starts forward

Didn't Goddard get concussed in the VFL?

He had a great game, thought he looked tireder than others in the final quarter though. Maybe he spent more TOG or needs a bit more conditioning work?

I went to the game and thought he was great, not as good as the Port game, but after half time he was pretty instrumental in us kicking away. Grundy had his measure at half time with 11 disposals to 3, and Hickey got back in it after half time winning his own tap and getting in there for quick handb...

He was great last year too. Seems to fly under the radar in most circles I reckon.

It's pretty great, I actually think it was better last week with the crowd more involved in the chant and clapping. It does sound like a post-win in the rooms rendition with the call and response.

Joey
Newnes
Billings
Steven
Savage

Hickey was great after half time. wonder if he got a rev up from Richo? He was winning his own ball and giving us first use more.

Couldn't get there. Who were our best? Good all around performance but Newnes, Joey, Steven, Billings notable, Rooey before he went off was great. Mav provided targets up forward. Savage back to his penetrating kicking. Gilbert great game off the back of last week. Basically listed half the team an...

I think it's probably too early to tell at the moment, but it seems to have done a number on the Dockers. The Bulldogs don't seem to have a problem finding end to end run though. It means the interchanges are more strategic, and you run the risk of getting a star player stuck on the bench if the pla...

Any video avalaible of either? Didn't seem to be a video on the article

Roo
Steven
Newnes
Montagna
Fisher

What do you mean about the interchange situation?

Reckon we are as good a chance as any, even with the Freo demolishion last week. We always seem to be pretty well matched with the Doggies.

I'm at the ground for my first game in a couple of years for Rooey, let's hope we get up!

5 Hickey
4 Steven
3 Fisher
2 Armo
1 Ross

Linton Lodger wrote:Out: Ross & Gresham

In: McCartin & Sinclair

Ross racked up the disposals, and was arguably not that damaging with them, but to say he should be dropped is crazy talk.

I reckon Minchington in for Eli and Gresham gets another crack.

saintbrat wrote:Playing this week

http://www.saints.com.au/video/2016-03- ... m-to-debut

That was all a bit awkward, but well done to the young fella!

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-03-24/m ... -round-one

Well done to the man, no doubt been a long journey.

Ross had 28 and 26 touches in the two NAB games. Game high against north and behind Steven in the Melbourne game. His NAB form is the only reason I'm going with him. I also strongly disagree with avoiding mid price players. All $500,000+ players would of been $350,000 players at some stage. They ca...

I've got Gresham and Billings, may look at Freeman as a downgrade target later in the year if he can get on the park.
Considered Ross, but he wasn't especially notable in the preseason so I've taken him out.

http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/newly-drafted-recruits-bailey-rice-jade-gresham-and-brandon-white-picture-id498872538 Wow so huge :roll: I'm sure they've told him to lay off the gym work as he's right to go for AFL just as he is. Its not like young players need to build AFL bodies or anything. ...

Despite all the negativity on here, I watched the game and wasn't super disappointed. We were quite sloppy but it's to be expected in your first hitout. I'd say we will be no worse this year than last year, and the potential to be even better remains.

tony74 wrote:Same with Goddard. He's still not at the same level as the other boys.

Is that because missed time due to the sunstroke?