What was Razor Ray's success or otherwise with centre bouncing? Has that stat been determined? Is a bounce that goes 7 foot 2" high a success?

Was side on to the incident in Bay 36 - couldn't believe how quick McPhee sprinted to the contest, there was certainly intent based on the speed he attacked Gilbert with. If he was going for the ball he would have been side-stepped at the speed he went in at. Funny how accurate the player remonstrat...

His 1st quarter spear pass from on the 50 arc that hit Milney was superb...guess this has always been the knock, his kicking disposal. It was Dal Santo esque.

Onwards and upwards from here.

and Maxwell had to kick the goal....be interesting the size of the wager. Wouldn't think Maxwell would be any good thing.

Hey Shaw - nice smother by the AFL eh! Probably cost you a certain triumph. Call the Karma police!!

Biggest issue looks to be flexibility. Hammy. cannot take a ball below his knees at speed, cannot bend pick up and use the pill. I watched this closely last weekend against Dogs when he was roaming the wings. His "touch" is off but i think a lot of that has to do with not being able to get...

Saw the last half today - these were my observations Kosi - looked to play the full 2nd half sharing between ruck and forward. Rucked fairly with some ok tap work against Bellchambers who has plenty of size. Took a strong mark in last that lead to a goal but was never a standout. Walsh - continues t...

When Goddard kicked the bomb on half time I turned to the guy in the next seat without a thought and said "maybe he should play a bit more on instinct all the time"

The pressure the guy puts himself under feels so immense that you just wonder what he can do with a bit of mind freedom!

Isn't one of the major knocks on Lynch is that he dosen't have a left foot? And when he uses his right its very prounounced scupltured kicking action. Not sure in heavy traffic if he has good options at present. Lynch is still presenting each week at Sandy. My observations would be he keeps his feet...

I'm not concerned given hes being played as a ruckman - they take time and his build is still well short of what we require. The Essendon game showed that in several marking contests. He has great pace for a big man and can boot a long goal, kicked one last week in the VFL. I'm more concerned with H...

There was a chase down attempt on Yarran in the 1st half that showed he can move. Kicking is a lock. Natural spring. Certainly has potential and not too concerned about possessions in AFL Game 1. Only have to look at Armo to see how one can develop with 30 odd games experience. Just waiting for comm...

Wasn't Scarlett one week away from having his carry forward points reduced or nullified? That would be KARMA bigtime if he went for weeks. To say it was a 'Dog Act' is placing way too much emphasis on the fact these Acts are isolated incidents. As outlined, Scarlo has history. IMHO just 'Dog' suits ...

Stanley looked to have added some upper body strength. Hope he is in for a great year !

I agree with Stinger - in summary of the 2 GF's we were outplayed. In GF2 totally. Utterly. No excuses apart from lack of midfield and hardness was exposed. Just a quick look at inside 50's in both GF's tells a leading tale. I'd call Gf1 a classic result but not a classic game. I'll forget GF2 as an...

A great article, wasted talent to not coach again. Look where the good/very good players were located - midfield. Hayes and Goddard versus Jolly /Swan/Pendlebury/Thomas/Shaw/Ball/Wellingham. The pressure was on Swan and Pendlebury & Wellingham down last week and they responded. Saints pressure w...

Hi Henno,

I was Q35 Ponsford End , row LL - there is one row behind that

I asked fellow Saints supporter on arrival "what have i done to deserve this??" Nice view of Rod Laver out the back window though.

You guess its all random.... till you sit there LOL

M13 Row Z

Happy we have 3 Saint bays M12-M14.

He was meant to be 90%...a query on that.

Seen him chase? He just cant go. Swan burnt him off and Gram waved for backup.

Brave Dogs never giving up? I must have been at a different game last nite. Maybe thats the problem why they underperform year after year. Their supporters even go along with it If you watched their structures closely last night they fell away terribly, the lack of defensive forward early was laugha...

Had paragraph depth of being written by a 9yo. Western Bulldogs must now rebuild - der Fred ! Thats probably right with Johhno gone, Eagleton gawn, Harbrow off to Suns, a 34yo full forward and fringe depth players Everitt and Hill seeking greener grass. Better he talks about So You Think winning Und...

Premiership cup better than handing match day footy to the umpires...why is that on the big screen !

Has Eade checked the story yet ?? Seems like he is going in with his eyes closed. But to be fair their whole season has been hope n pray the NAB Cup form comes back! Playing Bradshaw last week underdone stood out when Swines should have kicked those 3 goals. Playing Morris at any percent less than 1...

Looking ahead to the GF

Betting suggests Pies would be around $1.50, Saints $2.50 and Cats $1.60 saints $ 2.35

Thats where the real value lies IMHO.

But a lot can change this weekend on those bet-imates.

N53

THAT roar still haunts me days on - yes the goal was disallowed and all turned out fine but it was a sickening experience to go through for any Saints fan. It was the longest quarter ever to sit through. Ever. You could just feel the tidal wave of momentum against us but we couldn't stem the tide. T...

Coach seemed impressed - finals usually have a dominant fast player that contributes e.g - Pickett in 04, Gram 09. Peake has a habit of running at 45 degrees when he gets the ball. At Etihad it gets him into trouble as it forces him wider. At MCG he has greater space out wide and does not get hemmed...