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Re: Dunstan

Post: # 1930096Post shanegrambeau »

So is this a case of ex-coach (Richo) picks up one of his old troops?

It happens sometimes, but how often does it succeed?

Of course it is case by case.

With 11 Brownlow votes, even a whiff of success at Melbourne will be more ammo for the media mortars aimed at Moorabbin. Lol

Count on Luke being picked for Melbourne when they play us…and a pic on the back of the Sun of Richo and Luke smiling.


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Post: # 1930099Post Mr Magic »

shanegrambeau wrote: Wed 06 Oct 2021 12:57pm So is this a case of ex-coach (Richo) picks up one of his old troops?

It happens sometimes, but how often does it succeed?

Of course it is case by case.

With 11 Brownlow votes, even a whiff of success at Melbourne will be more ammo for the media mortars aimed at Moorabbin. Lol

Count on Luke being picked for Melbourne when they play us…and a pic on the back of the Sun of Richo and Luke smiling.
Maybe they can rookie Paddy McCartin as well?
Might as well get the band back together.


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It's interesting the perception he has built up externally through the media to opposition supporters.
Had a Demon supporting mate laughing at the saints on our footy chat saying we were giving away our 2nd best player for free to them. Me and the other saint supporter were both pretty baffled at that as neither of really rate him as anything more than a guy who can get the ball a lot but do very little with it.

Demon supporter was spouting all the usual stats, and I can kind of see why opposition supporters don't understand why we would get rid of him based purely on those numbers. As soon as I told him to look at the negatively rated stats (effective disp, clangers, FA's, etc.) he quickly agreed that yes, if he went to demonland at best he'll be a depth player lucky to get on the ground purely through injuries. It also shows why 15 other teams have 0 interest in a player that according to all the media should theoretically walk into a starting midfield for little cost.

Dunny seems like an ok bloke, maybe a bit petulant (honestly who wouldn't be if they were told they were of no use), but I can't say I ever loved or hated him which kind of summed up his footballing for me; I barely noticed him and neither did the opposition.


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Re: Dunstan

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therabbitinthehat wrote: Wed 06 Oct 2021 1:37pm It's interesting the perception he has built up externally through the media to opposition supporters.
Had a Demon supporting mate laughing at the saints on our footy chat saying we were giving away our 2nd best player for free to them. Me and the other saint supporter were both pretty baffled at that as neither of really rate him as anything more than a guy who can get the ball a lot but do very little with it.

Demon supporter was spouting all the usual stats, and I can kind of see why opposition supporters don't understand why we would get rid of him based purely on those numbers. As soon as I told him to look at the negatively rated stats (effective disp, clangers, FA's, etc.) he quickly agreed that yes, if he went to demonland at best he'll be a depth player lucky to get on the ground purely through injuries. It also shows why 15 other teams have 0 interest in a player that according to all the media should theoretically walk into a starting midfield for little cost.

Dunny seems like an ok bloke, maybe a bit petulant (honestly who wouldn't be if they were told they were of no use), but I can't say I ever loved or hated him which kind of summed up his footballing for me; I barely noticed him and neither did the opposition.
Picture this:

Dunny plays every game of the H&A season of 2022 in the midfield for the Dees and averages around 25 to 30 per game and then plays out of his arse in the final series and also polls high in the Norm Smith medal as the Dees go back to back. The next day there are pictures everywhere in the media of Richo and Dunny in a firm embrace holding up the premiership cup.

What happens next?


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Re: Dunstan

Post: # 1930108Post Mr Magic »

Vortex wrote: Wed 06 Oct 2021 3:01pm
therabbitinthehat wrote: Wed 06 Oct 2021 1:37pm It's interesting the perception he has built up externally through the media to opposition supporters.
Had a Demon supporting mate laughing at the saints on our footy chat saying we were giving away our 2nd best player for free to them. Me and the other saint supporter were both pretty baffled at that as neither of really rate him as anything more than a guy who can get the ball a lot but do very little with it.

Demon supporter was spouting all the usual stats, and I can kind of see why opposition supporters don't understand why we would get rid of him based purely on those numbers. As soon as I told him to look at the negatively rated stats (effective disp, clangers, FA's, etc.) he quickly agreed that yes, if he went to demonland at best he'll be a depth player lucky to get on the ground purely through injuries. It also shows why 15 other teams have 0 interest in a player that according to all the media should theoretically walk into a starting midfield for little cost.

Dunny seems like an ok bloke, maybe a bit petulant (honestly who wouldn't be if they were told they were of no use), but I can't say I ever loved or hated him which kind of summed up his footballing for me; I barely noticed him and neither did the opposition.
Picture this:

Dunny plays every game of the H&A season of 2022 in the midfield for the Dees and averages around 25 to 30 per game and then plays out of his arse in the final series and also polls high in the Norm Smith medal as the Dees go back to back. The next day there are pictures everywhere in the media of Richo and Dunny in a firm embrace holding up the premiership cup.

What happens next?
You wake up?


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Re: Dunstan

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therabbitinthehat wrote: Wed 06 Oct 2021 1:37pm It's interesting the perception he has built up externally through the media to opposition supporters.
Had a Demon supporting mate laughing at the saints on our footy chat saying we were giving away our 2nd best player for free to them. Me and the other saint supporter were both pretty baffled at that as neither of really rate him as anything more than a guy who can get the ball a lot but do very little with it.

Demon supporter was spouting all the usual stats, and I can kind of see why opposition supporters don't understand why we would get rid of him based purely on those numbers. As soon as I told him to look at the negatively rated stats (effective disp, clangers, FA's, etc.) he quickly agreed that yes, if he went to demonland at best he'll be a depth player lucky to get on the ground purely through injuries. It also shows why 15 other teams have 0 interest in a player that according to all the media should theoretically walk into a starting midfield for little cost.

Dunny seems like an ok bloke, maybe a bit petulant (honestly who wouldn't be if they were told they were of no use), but I can't say I ever loved or hated him which kind of summed up his footballing for me; I barely noticed him and neither did the opposition.
Just curious Rabbit,
What was your demon mate think of Dean Kent?


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Re: Dunstan

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shanegrambeau wrote: Wed 06 Oct 2021 3:12pm
therabbitinthehat wrote: Wed 06 Oct 2021 1:37pm It's interesting the perception he has built up externally through the media to opposition supporters.
Had a Demon supporting mate laughing at the saints on our footy chat saying we were giving away our 2nd best player for free to them. Me and the other saint supporter were both pretty baffled at that as neither of really rate him as anything more than a guy who can get the ball a lot but do very little with it.

Demon supporter was spouting all the usual stats, and I can kind of see why opposition supporters don't understand why we would get rid of him based purely on those numbers. As soon as I told him to look at the negatively rated stats (effective disp, clangers, FA's, etc.) he quickly agreed that yes, if he went to demonland at best he'll be a depth player lucky to get on the ground purely through injuries. It also shows why 15 other teams have 0 interest in a player that according to all the media should theoretically walk into a starting midfield for little cost.

Dunny seems like an ok bloke, maybe a bit petulant (honestly who wouldn't be if they were told they were of no use), but I can't say I ever loved or hated him which kind of summed up his footballing for me; I barely noticed him and neither did the opposition.
Just curious Rabbit,
What was your demon mate think of Dean Kent?

What do you think of Dean Kent? I think that is more relevant to this forum as frankly I couldn't give a rats what any demon thought.


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Re: Dunstan

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Mr Magic wrote: Wed 06 Oct 2021 3:03pm
Vortex wrote: Wed 06 Oct 2021 3:01pm
Picture this:

Dunny plays every game of the H&A season of 2022 in the midfield for the Dees and averages around 25 to 30 per game and then plays out of his arse in the final series and also polls high in the Norm Smith medal as the Dees go back to back. The next day there are pictures everywhere in the media of Richo and Dunny in a firm embrace holding up the premiership cup.

What happens next?
You wake up?
Ok so transcending my inner Maxwell Smart..."would you believe"


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Actually not that hard to believe.

That the reigning premiers with a stacked midfield see value in a contested ball brute.

They can play Petracca more outside or spit forward like Dusty while Dunstan sits underneath Gawn for the tap and handball.

All pre-rationalizing aside, he could well play in a premiership


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Deal Confirmed.
FORMER Saint Luke Dunstan will play on in 2022, being acquired by Melbourne as a delisted free agent.


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Post: # 1930118Post Laurie »

To all those that rubbished Dunny he will be a better player in a very good side like Melbourne.
May even go on to play in a premiership team like other ex saints players have.

Well done Dees will be a good pickup for you.

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Laurie wrote: Wed 06 Oct 2021 3:52pm To all those that rubbished Dunny he will be a better player in a very good side like Melbourne.
May even go on to play in a premiership team like other ex saints players have.

Well done Dees will be a good pickup for you.

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He won't be a better player. He just won't look as bad.


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Post: # 1930122Post saynta »

C ya later Dunny. Don't let the door hit ya where god split ya.

https://www.saints.com.au/news/1023740/ ... nk-dunstan


"St Kilda Football Club has today officially parted ways with Luke Dunstan, with the 26-year-old free agent signing with Melbourne Football Club.

The Saints and Dunstan reached a mutual agreement at season’s end to explore alternate options for the midfielder.

“We thank Luke for the toughness, competitiveness and passion that he has shown for St Kilda over his 116 games,” Head of List Management James Gallagher said.

“We wish Luke all the best for this new chapter of his career.”

Dunstan joined the Saints with Pick No. 18 in the 2013 National Draft.
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Post: # 1930123Post freely »

I always thought ratten was a <edited by mods>. Now it's confirmed.


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Post: # 1930124Post st.byron »

Only thing I’m really interested in is what compo we receive.
An unrestricted free agent or a delisted free agent? We didn’t delist him did we?
Report says delisted F.A. But didn’t we keep him on the list so we could receive compo losing an unrestricted F.A.
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Yep, must be no good, only been picked up by the reigning premiers...

Melbourne must be laughing their arses off with all the free kicks we keep giving them!


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st.byron wrote: Wed 06 Oct 2021 4:04pm Only thing I’m really interested in is what compo we receive.
Probably nothing if it is only a one year deal for not much. Hope to hell I'm wrong though.


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We are 100% better off playing Bytel and Byrnes, not someone who cost us a game and a possible finals place when he decided that the three saints players within handballing distance were not worth his largess.

Maybe he will bring the Dees team back to the rest of the pack. One can only hope. :wink:
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It's tipped the Saints won't receive compensation for Dunstan but the AFL are checking their Slide Rule to see if that is factual.


The Saints are under review, will it make any difference to the underachievers ?
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Good luck to Luke.


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Faulky63 wrote: Wed 06 Oct 2021 3:51pm Deal Confirmed.
FORMER Saint Luke Dunstan will play on in 2022, being acquired by Melbourne as a delisted free agent.
Really? We were told he's no good - no club will take him, bound for the SANFL :shock:

All the best to Dunstan
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saynta wrote: Wed 06 Oct 2021 3:17pm
shanegrambeau wrote: Wed 06 Oct 2021 3:12pm
therabbitinthehat wrote: Wed 06 Oct 2021 1:37pm It's interesting the perception he has built up externally through the media to opposition supporters.
Had a Demon supporting mate laughing at the saints on our footy chat saying we were giving away our 2nd best player for free to them. Me and the other saint supporter were both pretty baffled at that as neither of really rate him as anything more than a guy who can get the ball a lot but do very little with it.

Demon supporter was spouting all the usual stats, and I can kind of see why opposition supporters don't understand why we would get rid of him based purely on those numbers. As soon as I told him to look at the negatively rated stats (effective disp, clangers, FA's, etc.) he quickly agreed that yes, if he went to demonland at best he'll be a depth player lucky to get on the ground purely through injuries. It also shows why 15 other teams have 0 interest in a player that according to all the media should theoretically walk into a starting midfield for little cost.

Dunny seems like an ok bloke, maybe a bit petulant (honestly who wouldn't be if they were told they were of no use), but I can't say I ever loved or hated him which kind of summed up his footballing for me; I barely noticed him and neither did the opposition.
Just curious Rabbit,
What was your demon mate think of Dean Kent?

What do you think of Dean Kent? I think that is more relevant to this forum as frankly I couldn't give a rats what any demon thought.
So no discussion of any other viewpoints should happen because you don’t ‘give a rats’ what anyone but saints fans think? I presume no further opinions from TAC cup experts or state leagues fans will be needed either? Content is going to be slim pickings I guess!


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amusingname wrote: Wed 06 Oct 2021 4:12pm
saynta wrote: Wed 06 Oct 2021 3:17pm
shanegrambeau wrote: Wed 06 Oct 2021 3:12pm
therabbitinthehat wrote: Wed 06 Oct 2021 1:37pm It's interesting the perception he has built up externally through the media to opposition supporters.
Had a Demon supporting mate laughing at the saints on our footy chat saying we were giving away our 2nd best player for free to them. Me and the other saint supporter were both pretty baffled at that as neither of really rate him as anything more than a guy who can get the ball a lot but do very little with it.

Demon supporter was spouting all the usual stats, and I can kind of see why opposition supporters don't understand why we would get rid of him based purely on those numbers. As soon as I told him to look at the negatively rated stats (effective disp, clangers, FA's, etc.) he quickly agreed that yes, if he went to demonland at best he'll be a depth player lucky to get on the ground purely through injuries. It also shows why 15 other teams have 0 interest in a player that according to all the media should theoretically walk into a starting midfield for little cost.

Dunny seems like an ok bloke, maybe a bit petulant (honestly who wouldn't be if they were told they were of no use), but I can't say I ever loved or hated him which kind of summed up his footballing for me; I barely noticed him and neither did the opposition.
Just curious Rabbit,
What was your demon mate think of Dean Kent?

What do you think of Dean Kent? I think that is more relevant to this forum as frankly I couldn't give a rats what any demon thought.
So no discussion of any other viewpoints should happen because you don’t ‘give a rats’ what anyone but saints fans think?
You got me. :lol: But then. only the saints fans that agree with me. :wink: :wink:


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Post: # 1930137Post CURLY »

The_Dud wrote: Wed 06 Oct 2021 4:06pm Yep, must be no good, only been picked up by the reigning premiers...

Melbourne must be laughing their arses off with all the free kicks we keep giving them!
Given they lost any depth they had with Jones and Vanderberg going having Dunstan in the VFL is depth makes sense. We have more mid depth than Melbourne.


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Post: # 1930138Post CarlTaughtMeEnglish »

Will be interesting to see how Dunstan goes after a preseason with Melbourne’s clearly superior fitness staff. He might add two way running to his grunt work. Given he only needs to handball it out to Oliver so his kicking won’t be a factor he will likely shine… if he can break into the premiership team.
Good luck to him.

Hopefully compensation we receive will allow us to get both academy picks. Three new midfield playing kids - hopefully one will be a star and make this trade look like a win win.


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