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i_luv_nick_riewoldt · Fri 04 Apr 2008 9:17pm

well i think im off to bed!

brown-coat · Post: # 542066Post **brown-coat** » Fri 04 Apr 2008 9:17pm

Sorry dogs are

17.11.113

spert · Post: # 542068Post **spert** » Fri 04 Apr 2008 9:18pm

Harvey -great service for the club , but one year too many, bring on the young guys. Dal Santo over-rated..you bet, tonight really proves what I have always thought, Shocking effort from all of our midfield and onballers. Lack of leadership.

Saints Premiers 2008 · Fri 04 Apr 2008 9:19pm

Bowie Boy wrote:Whilst I like to be the optimist - I have concerns about the long term effect of this. Other sides are going to know that no matter how far down they are, that they are still in with a chance. This is going to be much worse than a normal loss.

disagree...only round three...its not major panic buttons but still its not...great....

we have to break down why roo was double teamed and why and how he wasn't dragged up the field to get rid of the double team...if he is in the center he is not going to attract the two defenders

ah this is f****** s***

savatage · Post: # 542071Post **savatage** » Fri 04 Apr 2008 9:20pm

How can a football side give up after 1 quarter effort? That's just incredible. Goddard, coming back from a knee reconstruction - has shown the most heart.

Bowey Boy · Post: # 542072Post **Bowey Boy** » Fri 04 Apr 2008 9:23pm

Saints Premiers 2008 wrote:
Bowie Boy wrote:Whilst I like to be the optimist - I have concerns about the long term effect of this. Other sides are going to know that no matter how far down they are, that they are still in with a chance. This is going to be much worse than a normal loss.
disagree...only round three...its not major panic buttons but still its not...great....

we have to break down why roo was double teamed and why and how he wasn't dragged up the field to get rid of the double team...if he is in the center he is not going to attract the two defenders

ah this is f****** s***

It just seems a little like that game against Hawthorn around 1999. Massive lead at half time then capitulated in the second half. The effects were felt for years. The dogs have made us play their game and they are better at it than us.

kalsaint · Post: # 542074Post **kalsaint** » Fri 04 Apr 2008 9:28pm

Bowie Boy wrote:Whilst I like to be the optimist - I have concerns about the long term effect of this. Other sides are going to know that no matter how far down they are, that they are still in with a chance. This is going to be much worse than a normal loss.

I cant agree more.

This is reading like that 63 turnaround by Dorkthorn years ago when Timmy descibed the team as not being able to beat the Dimboola thirds and having heads like boarding house puddings.

Yes, I feel so defeatist at the moment that I think of Tim's probable collapse as a coach. Sheeeesh.

How will the heads be feeling when challenged by other good teams. Finalist contenders dont suffer 60 point turnarounds with some contest. There doesnt seem to be much player protection going on there tonight.

brown-coat · Post: # 542077Post **brown-coat** » Fri 04 Apr 2008 9:30pm

This could potentially be the hawthorn-effect all over again.

It completely destroys your trust and hope in your team mates and ability to beat opponents.

This is really quite amazing. We're SUPPOSED to have a good list, but by the sounds of it we are s***.

happy feet · Post: # 542080Post **happy feet** » Fri 04 Apr 2008 9:32pm

The two fundamental things to winning a game are to man up against your opponent and to lay a strong tackle.

We did not man up against Carlton and got away with it because they are an inexperienced side. We tackle but the ball gets away. When you lay a tackle you have to wrap the ball up and put the player down. The more you hit the opposition the harder for them it gets.

My daughters u15 netball team had more hardness in them than the Saints tonight.

Hang your heads is shame. A poor effort.

Darren · Post: # 542081Post **Darren** » Fri 04 Apr 2008 9:32pm

brown-coat wrote: This is really quite amazing. We're SUPPOSED to have a good list, but by the sounds of it we are s***.

+1

Saints Premiers 2008 · Fri 04 Apr 2008 9:32pm

Bowie Boy wrote:
Saints Premiers 2008 wrote:
Bowie Boy wrote:Whilst I like to be the optimist - I have concerns about the long term effect of this. Other sides are going to know that no matter how far down they are, that they are still in with a chance. This is going to be much worse than a normal loss.
disagree...only round three...its not major panic buttons but still its not...great....

we have to break down why roo was double teamed and why and how he wasn't dragged up the field to get rid of the double team...if he is in the center he is not going to attract the two defenders

ah this is f****** s***
It just seems a little like that game against Hawthorn around 1999. Massive lead at half time then capitulated in the second half. The effects were felt for years. The dogs have made us play their game and they are better at it than us.

disagree...those years we had obvious weaknesses...we are a much better rounded side although tonight hasn't really been...great

oh f*** game over...we deserved that...we will learn..ross is too clever to let this slide

Bowey Boy · Post: # 542084Post **Bowey Boy** » Fri 04 Apr 2008 9:35pm

Saints Premiers 2008 wrote:
Bowie Boy wrote:
Saints Premiers 2008 wrote:
Bowie Boy wrote:Whilst I like to be the optimist - I have concerns about the long term effect of this. Other sides are going to know that no matter how far down they are, that they are still in with a chance. This is going to be much worse than a normal loss.
disagree...only round three...its not major panic buttons but still its not...great....

we have to break down why roo was double teamed and why and how he wasn't dragged up the field to get rid of the double team...if he is in the center he is not going to attract the two defenders

ah this is f****** s***
It just seems a little like that game against Hawthorn around 1999. Massive lead at half time then capitulated in the second half. The effects were felt for years. The dogs have made us play their game and they are better at it than us.
disagree...those years we had obvious weaknesses...we are a much better rounded side although tonight hasn't really been...great

oh f*** game over...we deserved that...we will learn..ross is too clever to let this slide

I hope you are right but my expectations for this year have just taken a bit of a dive. I agree that Ross is a clever cookie and clearly the list is better than 1999.

wasoncestkil58 · Fri 04 Apr 2008 9:36pm

Can't believe we could br up by 37 points at one stage and then lose by 38.
That is just unbelievable.
Almost as bad as our capitulation against the Hawks years ago.

Darren · Post: # 542087Post **Darren** » Fri 04 Apr 2008 9:38pm

Good win to the Doggies, they deserved it. Well done to Rocket, Happy 50th Birthday. :p

LaUrEnCe · Post: # 542253Post **LaUrEnCe** » Fri 04 Apr 2008 10:48pm

omfg wtf was that...
was really painful to watch after quarter time...

There is a definite problem with our structure.. particularly forward structure.. we saw a bit of it in the previous two rounds but because it was lesser opposition we thought that the problem would fix itself but that is definitely not the case

The dogs were just too skillful, they outmaneuvered us way too easily and their handball/kicking skills were superior.. that is worrying!
Still stunned

St.Walker · Post: # 542311Post **St.Walker** » Fri 04 Apr 2008 11:13pm

change your title saints premiers 2008... we have no ticker to win the flag

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