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Post Your Apologies to Raph Clarke here

Post: # 928808Post Sam23 »

Sensational today.

Expect this thread to have 100 posts.


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No good today.


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Post: # 928818Post Kate »

Raph Clarke - Solid.


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Post: # 928821Post ausfatcat »

best game of the year for Ralph, he's had games like this before it's now up to Ralph to do this week in week out not every 10 weeks.


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Post: # 928824Post Sainterman »

Very good game...along with Lenny Hayes, the catalyst for the win.


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Post: # 928825Post Hurricane »

plugger66 is right for a change he was GREAT not good. Showed poise, skill and hard at it effort. Im really proud of him and his game

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Post: # 928828Post joffaboy »

Should be dropped.

But seriously, much of the critisism levelled toward Raph has been warranted, just some is way way OTT.

Today showed why he frustrates so many Saints supporters. You can see the kid can play football, but makes too many mistakes.

However today he was very good, and critical when the game was on the line and we were down by 17.

No need to apologise. The vast majority of Raph critics would be wrapt in the way he played.


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Post: # 928829Post saintnick12 »

Great game Raph.

No need for me to apologize. I haven't been one of those who constantly bags him.
He will hold his place. Now lets see how he goes next week. Hopefully he can get some confidence and build on this.


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Post: # 928832Post backit »

Raph now needs to produce a string of games like this to be consistent and he will be the poster boy for this forum not the whipping boy. I defend him alot on here but sometimes it is hard but today was possibly a chance for him to show he can turn the corner.


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Post: # 928835Post Statsman »

Very impressed with Raph today. Now I want to see it again next week.


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Post: # 928841Post fugazi »

Gets a vote from me today....could be the turning point for him
But no apology for criticising him when he was terrible


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Post: # 928855Post bobmurray »

Now for some consistency...if he can play well often he won't be under the pump......good rebound defender.......if only occasionally..

cant deny his history of clangers though ,even after a standout game..


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Post: # 928859Post Hughjarce »

I will be happy when he strings several games like this one in a row.


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Post: # 928929Post Saint Mik »

Lets not get ahead of ourselves 1 good game in 10 and is lucky to be in the side.


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Post: # 928930Post dcstkfc »

Great game today, well done Raph, at you're best you are in our best half a dozen, let's back it up now.

Looks to play his best footy on the wider grounds, MCG and Subiaco.


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Post: # 928935Post SainterK »

I am wondering if it's a coincidence that he has a good game away from the St Kilda fans? :?


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Post: # 928938Post saintspremiers »

Saint Mik wrote:Lets not get ahead of ourselves 1 good game in 10 and is lucky to be in the side.
Let me get ahead of you.

Go find a dark corner without power/internet, and return when you can bash him with some reason, sad sack.


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Post: # 928939Post stinger »

Sam23 wrote:Sensational today.

Expect this thread to have 100 posts.
glad you started this thread...the old me would have said....suck sh!t all you raph baggers....but....times have changed.......the new me will only say.......well done raph...i knew you had a game like that in you...... :wink: :wink: :lol: :lol:


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Post: # 928942Post satchmo »

joffaboy wrote:. The vast majority of Raph critics would be wrapt in the way he played.
You mean that some wouldn't be wrapt? :shock:


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Post: # 928943Post joffaboy »

stinger wrote:
Sam23 wrote:Sensational today.

Expect this thread to have 100 posts.
glad you started this thread...the old me would have said....suck sh!t all you raph baggers....but....times have changed.......the new me will only say.......well done raph...i knew you had a game like that in you...... :wink: :wink: :lol: :lol:
Well done stinger....the new me applaudes the new you....and agrees with your very sensible thoughts :D :wink:


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Post: # 928949Post Bernard Shakey »

Raph played the same game today that he does every week.

His pace and drive off the back line is very underrated.

Keep up the good work Raph, I'm proud to wear your number on my back.


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Post: # 928950Post Moods »

Apart from the lack of errors, he was more physical today, and laid some great tackles. Was absolutely crucial, not only with his run, but in shutting down their most dangerous forward. Be honest, who was worried when Lecras was isolated one out with Raph in the fwd line?


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Post: # 928958Post joffaboy »

satchmo wrote:
joffaboy wrote:. The vast majority of Raph critics would be wrapt in the way he played.
You mean that some wouldn't be wrapt? :shock:
Unfortunately there are some so called supporters whose ego's are so huge that it wouldn't matter if Raph had a 40 possession 15 tackle, 8 goal game, they would still find something to pick s.hite about him.

Some people cant swallow their hate and personal attacks, that we all know has nothing to do with football.
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Lance or James??

There comes a point in every man's life when he has to say, "Enough is enough." For me, that time is now. I have been dealing with claims that I cheated and had an unfair advantage in <redacted>. Over the past three years, I have been subjected to a <redacted>investigation followed by <redacted> witch hunt. The toll this has taken on my family, and my work for <redacted>and on me leads me to where I am today – finished with this nonsense. (Oops just got a spontaneous errection <unredacted>)
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Post: # 928961Post plugger66 »

joffaboy wrote:
stinger wrote:
Sam23 wrote:Sensational today.

Expect this thread to have 100 posts.
glad you started this thread...the old me would have said....suck sh!t all you raph baggers....but....times have changed.......the new me will only say.......well done raph...i knew you had a game like that in you...... :wink: :wink: :lol: :lol:
Well done stinger....the new me applaudes the new you....and agrees with your very sensible thoughts :D :wink:

Is Valium that calming.


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