One of the commentators in the rooms before the game thought that there was a lack of spark or possibly tension in the Saints - the weight of expectation?

Loved the continuous pressure applied by the Saints, so much so that Geelong were making un-Catlike decisions in their forward line that cost them goals. The Saint's run (probably more in the first half) was just too much for them. Having lost the lead a couple of times the way the Saints fought bac...

SemperFidelis wrote:Bloody Scotts.

Yep, hit the ignore button on that pair whenever they say anything.

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Great to see Seb's progress. Long may his current run of form continue.

Wasn't Heppell going to sue Essendon??

Very happy with that result. The Saint's run and gun game was fantastic!

Whatever it takes?

One of the following teams from outside the 2015 finals: GWS, Pies, Geelong, Port Power.... ...will get on a roll this year and finish at least top 6. No idea which one - but I am sure one of them will. I know it was only a practice match but didn't like the look of the Pies :evil: Played a bit of ...

Except that there were other witnesses WS - extending your cynicism maybe they all got paid. Now how do they classify that in the Profit & Loss Statement - Public Relations expenses?

Oh, and yes It was a tweet by Jack Billings As someone suggested... Not sure how they were able to do so but??? Presumably because they follow a bunch of St Kilda players on Twitter. I don't so I'm not sure how you expected me to magically know who said it? Nup. Never been on Twitter. Saw it attach...

bergholt wrote:

BigMart wrote:Selfless and fearless. Stoked for my mate 'gears' on signing a new deal. Look forward to him continuing to show me the ropes #jg
12:05 PM - 9 Dec 20

I know you hate giving attribution but it might be easier to interpret that if you told us who said it.

A tweet by Jack Billings I believe.

Sounds like the first positive step would be to wind the AFLPA up and start afresh. They were far from conspicuous in relation to the Essendon saga and they seem to be keeping up their "good" work in this situation as well. AFLPA: What did you know Mr. McConville - "oh, very little&qu...

Carlisle's manager has had the opportunity to come out and say that the video is a stitch-up. That he hasn't (that I am aware of) is a cause for concern. Would also have to think that his manager is going to be in very hot water if what ACA said was correct and that he was offered the chance to comm...

Don't tell me we've now promised pick 5 to someone else given that Essendon turned us down????

Giants seem to be playing tougher with Collingwood over Treloar and seeking bids from other clubs. Would be interesting if the Giants were keen on a bid from elsewhere to see how wedded Treloar is to Collingwood or how much more Collingwood would be prepared to give up to better an alternate offer.

Not sure that Adelaide would trade 9 & 13 for pick 5 alone, suspect they would want our second pick as well. If that were the case the Saints would have to re-work a Freeman trade.

Probably still not happy that Buckley went to the Pies! Otherwise Brisbane could be annoyed that Balme has been giving them a bit of curry over their handling of the Aish situation.

Why did Carlisle need a second medical? Back issues? He didn't react well when his coach wanted him to play forward instead of back. Not convinced he gives his all on a consistent basis, even allowing some latitude for the Essendope years, and certainly not at the rumoured $700k pa but thankfully I'...

Freebird wrote:This is coming from a coach of a side who historically are well looked after by the umps...imagine what he would say if he coached us

He couldn't say anything because he would already be broke!

Brilliant player. Carl Ditterich drew me to the Saints but Plugger was the best I have seen (albeit from countless TV matches!).

Tony reckoned he was now a socialite as he had been to two functions within 8 or 9 months!

Unfortunately the holding the ball interpretation seems to have moved away from this year's version - the same seemed to apply in the Swans v Hawks game. There was a period of play in that game where the Swans put on a succession of tackles on Hawks players and in most cases the Hawks player just dr...

Can't speak for the Firey but I certainly enjoyed myself!

Great effort all day. Very pleased with the way the kids especially are going about it. Well worth watching.

Practice match article

http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/paddy- ... 7233513624