Saints Sign Roberton

[SaintSimmo]

We got him for nothing--can't complain, I guess.

Jones, Blake, Kosi, Wilkes, Ray are basically all surplus now… The best available FB would be much more useful even if you risk getting a spud.

They aren't surplus, they are depth. Just because they aren't in our best 22 doesn't mean we don't need them.

[SaintSimmo]

I want Roberton - but this is a very misleading thread heading.
Can you change it to "Can Saints sign Roberton?"

That was the heading yesterday, changed it just before because he has signed.

[HitTheBoundary]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgD4RDcaTsA&noredirect=1

An interview from earlier this year and a bit of playing footage.

[ShanghaiSaint]

still young with some gym work good few pre seasons could be anything... as metioned Maxi took a little while to get going but he turned out bloody good! good signing Saints, future is looking bright.

[Con Gorozidis]

I want Roberton - but this is a very misleading thread heading.
Can you change it to "Can Saints sign Roberton?"

That was the heading yesterday, changed it just before because he has signed.

Oh cool! I dindt realise.
Well Im a happy chappy!

[SainterK]

To replace Gram?

[WinnersOnly]

Farking disgraceful decision! What were they thinking?

[vacuous space]

With that logic we wouldn't need to draft anyone…

I don't see how you got there.

Most players we draft aren't being asked to go out round one of their first year and play on the best players in the land. If the guys in charge don't think there's anyone out there capable of taking on Franklin, Petrie and Jack Riewoldt, I'm happy to concede they're probably right. There's no point in wasting time and money on somebody who can't play. We've got FB options.

[saintbrat]

I like this kid, got a good feeling about him.

Freo didn't want him gone, he just came home for reasons.

Heard he's been going well
Welcome Dylan

[busso mick]

To replace Gram?

Maybe replace Winmar (using the last out-first in principle), similar builds and game style

[kos]

Great signing only 21 already has 31 games to his name. Adds to the half back role with the departures of Goddard, raph, gram,and winmar.

[Saintersss]

If I had to choose a spot between Winmar and Roberton, I would definitely choose Roberton, however it is disappointing that we have yet to fill that FB role.

[MCG-Unit]

Even though Saints have quite a few who can play the HBF role - considering the exodus of HBF types in Goddard, Gram, Cripps, Clarke & Winmar - and that Roberton is 21, I'm ok with the signing.....

[jimmy_slats]

I want Roberton - but this is a very misleading thread heading.
Can you change it to "Can Saints sign Roberton?"

if you read the artical about half way down it says that we have signed him..

[st_Trav_ofWA]

good get by the club the kid can play .... as for all the sooking about not getting a fullback i would rather we go without a fullback this season and use a patched up defensive structure and get a top notch one next season rather than pick a below average fullback just for the sake of getting one ... its a bit like GT not wanting to waste $ on a dud ruckman for the sake of getting a ruckman

[sainterinsydney]

I suggest his nickname should be "Bob Dylan"

[GoSaintersGo]

This kid will be great for us, a bit like Farren Ray but better.

[saintspremiers]

AW reported we had signed Robertson.

Apart from his weird surname, he sounds much better than Winmar (which I guess wouldn't take much!).

[White Winmar]

Just good to get a player from that club; a player that they wanted to keep; who cost us nothing and they got nothing for.

At the risk of indulging in a bit of schadenfreude, I'm with you Doc. For the record, I reckon he can play and will be an asset.

[defacto]

Farking disgraceful decision! What were they thinking?

spot on. cant believe people can say he is a good pick up without seeing him play.

wasnt in east perths bests. wont be in sandy's.

we will regret this one. watch us miss a rookie/psd selection that goes on to be 10x roberton will be.

mind boggling but not so if you know the connection

[SaintSimmo]

Farking disgraceful decision! What were they thinking?

spot on. cant believe people can say he is a good pick up without seeing him play.

wasnt in east perths bests. wont be in sandy's.

we will regret this one. watch us miss a rookie/psd selection that goes on to be 10x roberton will be.

mind boggling but not so if you know the connection

I'm guessing you feel Tony Micale had a bit to do with this?

[Ralphy]

Ah So we have signed him

[defacto]

Farking disgraceful decision! What were they thinking?

spot on. cant believe people can say he is a good pick up without seeing him play.

wasnt in east perths bests. wont be in sandy's.

we will regret this one. watch us miss a rookie/psd selection that goes on to be 10x roberton will be.

mind boggling but not so if you know the connection

I'm guessing you feel Tony Micale had a bit to do with this?

yes

[st_Trav_ofWA]

Farking disgraceful decision! What were they thinking?

spot on. cant believe people can say he is a good pick up without seeing him play.

wasnt in east perths bests. wont be in sandy's.

we will regret this one. watch us miss a rookie/psd selection that goes on to be 10x roberton will be.

mind boggling but not so if you know the connection

what connection is that ??
wasnt in East Perth's Bests ... he played 10 games of AFL last season and only 9 in the WAFL in two of those games (round 2 and round 3) he was near on BOG gathering over 20 disposals and taking 26 marks across the two games

[st_Trav_ofWA]

spot on. cant believe people can say he is a good pick up without seeing him play.

wasnt in east perths bests. wont be in sandy's.

we will regret this one. watch us miss a rookie/psd selection that goes on to be 10x roberton will be.

mind boggling but not so if you know the connection

I'm guessing you feel Tony Micale had a bit to do with this?

yes

yes the bloke who has been in the club for 10mins convinced the bloke who made Ross Lyon feel so threatend as to the list management he walked to join freo