Oh and also...so the Dragons (or any TAC Cup side come to that) dont give their elite kids to the VFL? HaS Josh Kelly p0layed any development games for Zebs this year?

The elite of the TAC Cup are more than likely play AFL next year so you'd think a jump to VFLseconds wouldnt be that huge for them?

Tend to agree with you EM Given the performance if their development squad this year...they'd be a basket case on field without us right now. Injuries to Saints in AFL filter down to VFL Seniors and then that heavily impacts the Development Squad who then have to go to the Sandringham Dragons and p...

It's pretty smile, a lot of fans will make the effort on a cold Sat night if were playing well..but will watch it on telly if we're not
Unfortunate..but it's human nature.,

Having said that..14000 is awful..surely close to our lowest ever home crowd at the ground?

Tend to agree with you EM

Given the performance if their development squad this year...they'd be a basket case on field without us right now.

Umpiring was ordinary ...both ways..the trip was tiggy touchwood and the mark was clearly Hickeys'. Sunday Footy Show panellists were in agreeance with that. However..I cant remember the last time I thought to myself "Oh God we got out of jail there" so many times at a game. I reckon 1/2 d...

Free kick was very dicey..but Dal was just dumb touching the ball...even if the Port player did milk it..dont freaking touch it!

If the roles had been reversed we'd all be screaming for 50 admit it

I'm not as worried as you are. We have 2 genuine good players in the mid age range in Armo and steven who will improve further. Geary is more than handy and Ben could still be anything. That's four in the group of mid aged players. With most teams that would be about the keepers from that range. We...

His comments about changing your opinion dependant on who you support were spot on however.

However, if we can't get at least 4-5 of our current kids being A or B graders within the next 3-4 years - we're in deep s***. This is core Our drafting has improved the last 3 years no doubt. Our "new" team has many young guys shaping up, though not all will make it of course. But we nee...

saintspremiers wrote:BFUSA - do you monitor PM's, ie read them or have access to what is written in them ?

I thought they were private.

Understand they shouldn't be used as a fighting mechanism.

Unless something has changed since my time..Mods/Admin cannot see PMs..they are exactly that..private

LONG way to go Granted Ive only seen him on TV but on Saturday he kicked two lovely goals in the first quarter and for the rest of the game did virtually nothing..out pointed by his opponent several times Has the raw talent to turn half chances into goals but workrate was very poor and doesnt do nea...

Outstanding rant. I am of the belief Newnes will be the better player. Sandy kid. Effing disgrace he is gone . Great how kosi had a good year in 09 got a 4 year contract and wasted our time space and money ever since. Great team man though. Good teacher. Really helps out with drinking games and tal...

So question..is this just a PR stunt by the Club to appease the frustration of the fans as weve never had an actual F/S pick..let alone a good one..or..can any of these kids actually play a bit?

Id heard Connor Harvey had no interest in playing football.

5 page discussion on an edit button???

Hey just seeking some clarification on how the "animal enclosure " will work ? Will football posts that descend into argy bargy be moved to this Forum? If so at current pace 2/3 of the football posts will be there...very confusing for all. Or..are posts critical of other posters allowed to...

I'd be worrying more about how some of our kids will come up after an intense game on a warm Perth day and a six day break

Ps. Gaz most definitely doesnt talk like he posts. A good guy that Ive had run ins with on here over the journey but has never failed to shake my hand and have a beer and some Saints chat the times our paths have crossed..and thats what its all about I reckon! I am sure if we knew our fellow poster...

I would think the cost factor is the reason Syd/GWS reserves sides dont play in the VFL. Too much flying every weekend in a comp that has a budget a fraction of the AFL

Grateful thanks for your efforts. Dont be a stranger though..youre a balanced and rational poster

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SS has lost so much ground in the Saints Media stakes it cant afford to have initiation periods and probationary limits Get it open and out there, spread the word its being properly moderated by people who actually log on (as distinct from those who wait to hear theres a problem before bothering to ...

We have seven players between 50-150 games..and exactly none of them are genuine guns..therein lies as much our problem as a pile of kids..

SW said at a function a couple of weeks ago that a Standalone team is 100% on the agenda but $$$ is the stumbling block..$300,000 was mooted as the cost to get it up and running..that doesnt count the upgrades needed to Moorabbin. Its something we desperately need but sadly we cant afford it atm. Th...

The girly pics start showing up on other threads now

This place just gets classier by the day

So..who do we think is going to be our next nomination?? Our record in this area really does reflect the state of our list atm Ill make the call..I dont think any of our current kids will get one this year and Im afraid thats a fail for mine if were to minimise the pain Easy to say "they arent ...