Lucky to be just eight points down. Roscoe needs to delve into his bag of tricks

Phillipou’s going to be a very good player, potentially a superstar, but at this point I’d prefer Owens in midfield. I think Owens can impact NOW.

The ruling was correct as the rule stands, but it is a bad rule that needs looking at.

How can you penalise the guy whose head was down over the ball and who had eyes only for the ball?

Dangerfield was second to the ball. The onus should be on him to protect himself.

Terrible rule. Must protect the player with his head over the ball at all costs. Typical woke, useless AFL

Creditable effort at a venue where we have not won this millennium. We were still a chance to win in the final few minutes. We need to hit back hard against the Filth, who are ripe for the picking. They were kissed on the forehead many times last season, winning from impossible positions. These thin...

Scollop wrote: ↑Sun 17 Mar 2024 1:07pm Here's an idea. How about playing Owens and Windhager in the middle for a whole game...or three.

Yes, I’m wondering why the resistance to this. Perhaps they don’t have the tanks yet?

saintsRrising wrote: ↑Sat 16 Mar 2024 1:56am

bigcarl wrote: ↑Sat 16 Mar 2024 12:21am Collingwood, lol.

The only premiers who has been ZIP-2 after ROUND 1.

So you missed the Cats losing their first three games last season?

They weren’t zip-2 before round 2 has even begun. II mean that’s nearly impossible to do.

Devilhead wrote: ↑Sat 16 Mar 2024 10:24pm The Stocker free against was a total disgrace .... game changer

Yep, they need to look at that rule. Our guy had eyes only for the ball

Collingwood, lol.

The only premiers who has been ZIP-2 after ROUND 1.

Already a player going on what I saw in the pre-season. Good luck to the kid

I fail to understand why the Brissie player and the Carscum asrewipe who threw connecting punches at each other were only fined. That was pure bulls*** $3000 fine for Hewett for a punch that connected with Neale’s jaw. I thought we were in a brave new era in which the head is protected. You know, l...

DJ Higgins wrote: ↑Tue 05 Mar 2024 8:54pm it is now in the books that he got 7 and we didn't appeal so the benchmark is now set for 2024. As long as they are consistent for the rest of the year then I am good with it.

Yep

Well we now know the penalty for this type of act.

The club ought to hit the roof if, at any time this season, a player is not dealt with as harshly for similar.

Regardless of reputation or profile, regardless of club, regardless of finals.

I can’t wait and I sense it won’t be long at all.

Devilhead wrote: ↑Mon 04 Mar 2024 3:46pm As long as the AFL are consistent from here on in .... no issue from me

Good luck with that

Giving him 8- 12 weeks will set a difficult precedent for the AFL. It'll make it harder for them to give soft penalties to high profile players they usually look after. No problem with whatever penalty is deemed appropriate …. so long as they apply the same across the full season. Which history say...

An interesting one was was Mitch Owens. Had just the 7 touches according to the stats online. For much of last year he was playing as one of our main marking targets up forward, and did really well, but with Max, Skunk and Sharman in there yesterday, Mitch was probably being largely bypassed, which...

I really grew to love the way he played in 2021 and 2022...btw 15-9 was the win loss ratio (when DMac was in the side) playing those 2 years ...pretty good. No coincidence I’d suggest. His injury in 2022 coincided with our disastrous second half of the season and Ratten’s termination as coach. In t...

I see DMac is trying out at both Fremantle and Gold Coast for a list spot. Hope he gets a gig, but sad it is not with us.

His last season with us before injury was exceptional.

Bassat is running the show, but he is smart enough to give Roscoe control of the football part of the operation.

I’d imagine Bassat has no illusions about his own football knowledge and good management means getting people who have that knowledge and capability in the right places.

I wonder if he will play football and some level next season. Is his body up to it? If he does play and gets a good run at it, would be worth keeping an eye on him.

His last run of games for us in 2022 was outstanding.

Disappointing to lose Coffield. I think he can play.

But welcome to Dow.

The dogs obviously don’t rank him as they have only offered a future fourth round. I think that’s an insult for a former top ten draftee who has been injured. If he is now over the injuries he is a first 22 player. Saints should not accept a low ball over - I would rather he go to the PSD Future fo...

It seems the club hasn’t put up much of a fight to keep Coffield. I hear he is going with the club’s blessings. Not sold on this one at all. Fully fit, he’s an improvement on Stocker just for one example. Very disappointing outcome if he goes for next to nothing, particularly if he kicks on big tim...

wally wrote: ↑Tue 10 Oct 2023 7:20am If he was fit I would have him in the starting 18 based in the last time I remember him playing.

His last season for us was very, very impressive. If he can get his body right, look out.

It seems the club hasn’t put up much of a fight to keep Coffield. I hear he is going with the club’s blessings. Not sold on this one at all. Fully fit, he’s an improvement on Stocker just for one example. Very disappointing outcome if he goes for next to nothing, particularly if he kicks on big time...