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by Sanctorum
Fri 03 Nov 2023 1:20pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: HS article 3/11 The List Manager - StK
Replies: 30
Views: 8096

Re: HS article 3/11 The List Manager - StK

The idea that Jon Ralph, or any other media commentator for that matter, is not entitled to express his opinion on teams is absolute rubbish, that's a legitimate part of their job and love or loathe him, Ralph has vast experience in the industry. Whether or not supporters agree with his views is nei...
by Sanctorum
Fri 03 Nov 2023 1:05pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Geoff Walsh
Replies: 64
Views: 10757

Re: Geoff Walsh

Nothing to see here, fact is that Geoff Walsh is one of the highest regarded AFL officials in the business. He did what he was required to do in the massive overhaul of St Kilda football operations last October which resulted in the termination of Brett Ratten and return of Ross Lyon to the love of ...
by Sanctorum
Thu 02 Nov 2023 11:35am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Campbell extended for one year
Replies: 24
Views: 6846

Re: Campbell extended for one year

Definitely a prudent move to give another year to Tom Campbell, he's dedicated to the club and as someone else pointed out, he is a cheap ruck coach. All will be revealed whether or not Max Heath is AFL standard round about February next year when the squad is full steam into pre-season training an...
by Sanctorum
Wed 01 Nov 2023 1:21pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Campbell extended for one year
Replies: 24
Views: 6846

Re: Campbell extended for one year

Definitely a prudent move to give another year to Tom Campbell, he's dedicated to the club and as someone else pointed out, he is a cheap ruck coach. All will be revealed whether or not Max Heath is AFL standard round about February next year when the squad is full steam into pre-season training and...
by Sanctorum
Mon 30 Oct 2023 12:35pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Chats with players from other clubs
Replies: 3
Views: 1318

Chats with players from other clubs

Following article comes from SEN website, written by Andrew Slevison. I wonder if it accords with AFL rules because I had a feeling that this practice was prohibited. It's a double-edged sword, especially in regard to players who move interstate when drafted. I guess that it would be nigh impossible...
by Sanctorum
Mon 30 Oct 2023 12:14pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Geary leadership gone to the dogs.
Replies: 33
Views: 4999

Re: Geary leadership gone to the dogs.

One thing I think some might agree about , is that infield leadership was bad after Geary left. That's true Shane and reflects adversely on Jack Steele who succeeded Geary as skipper. It goes to prove that even one of the team's best players does not necessarily possess the attributes to be a stron...
by Sanctorum
Sun 29 Oct 2023 12:47pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Geary leadership gone to the dogs.
Replies: 33
Views: 4999

Re: Geary leadership gone to the dogs.

I'm being unfairly harsh on Geary, I take it back. He gave his all, never backed down and gave outstanding service under incredibly difficult and perhaps unlucky times in terms of draft, trading, medical decisions and career ending injuries. All of that may be true CQS but so are the comments you p...
by Sanctorum
Fri 27 Oct 2023 5:42pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Damning Statistic
Replies: 38
Views: 7291

Re: Damning Statistic

I'm sure that he would have had to do a lot of persuading to get the other directors behind him. You are still making it sound like Bassett started concocting his cunning plan when he first walked into the joint and all that he needed to do was to convince other board members, how long had he been ...
by Sanctorum
Fri 27 Oct 2023 1:12pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Tim Membrey is good to go for ‘24
Replies: 29
Views: 8533

Re: Tim Membrey is good to go for ‘24

Kicking someone who's down is a mongrel act....bloody disgusting and shameful!
by Sanctorum
Fri 27 Oct 2023 1:07pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Damning Statistic
Replies: 38
Views: 7291

Re: Damning Statistic

Reading an article on The Roar about Jack Billings' move to Melbourne, Finn Arrowsmith noted a very interesting fact about St Kilda during the Alan Richardson era: " Player development was non-existent under new coach Alan Richardson; from the four drafts after Ross Lyon left in 2011, exactly ...
by Sanctorum
Thu 26 Oct 2023 1:40pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Damning Statistic
Replies: 38
Views: 7291

Damning Statistic

Reading an article on The Roar about Jack Billings' move to Melbourne, Finn Arrowsmith noted a very interesting fact about St Kilda during the Alan Richardson era: " Player development was non-existent under new coach Alan Richardson; from the four drafts after Ross Lyon left in 2011, exactly o...
by Sanctorum
Tue 24 Oct 2023 1:22pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Draft prediction - player types
Replies: 36
Views: 4611

Re: Draft prediction - player types

I'm surprised to see a young ruck prospect being suggested in the forthcoming draft. Max Heath was recruited in the mid-season draft in 2021, he's 21 today and has shown good form in the seconds. It's more than likely he will debut in 2024. On the subject of ruckmen, it's noteworthy that Tom Campbel...
by Sanctorum
Sun 22 Oct 2023 1:30pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: It is off season
Replies: 95
Views: 31845

Re: It is off season

Very grateful for starting this thread Tony74, hope that you're able to give us a weekly report of what's happening at Moorabbin during the off-season, it'll help to deal with withdrawal symptoms when it all ends on the last Saturday in September. Maybe there are other supporters who attend training...
by Sanctorum
Thu 19 Oct 2023 12:08pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Saints draft rated
Replies: 36
Views: 7587

Re: Saints draft rated

Don't agree with the negative opinion about Jack Billings being traded to Melbourne. For a start, JB is entering the twilight zone of his career, one that has never achieved his #3 draft pick promise while playing for St Kilda. His form in the 11 games he was selected since 2021 were nothing to writ...
by Sanctorum
Tue 17 Oct 2023 2:34pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Welcome to the club Liam Henry
Replies: 55
Views: 11890

Re: Welcome to the club Liam Henry

Following article reveals the reason Liam Henry chose to come to Moorabbin:

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2023/10/17/ ... to-saints/
by Sanctorum
Tue 17 Oct 2023 2:32pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Welcome to the club Liam Henry
Replies: 55
Views: 11890

Re: Welcome to the club Liam Henry

I don't lack a sense of humour at all Vortex, it's just that most times when you attempt to be funny it falls flat, but you've once again reminded me why I should ignore your observations, I should've known better...
by Sanctorum
Tue 17 Oct 2023 1:23pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Welcome to the club Liam Henry
Replies: 55
Views: 11890

Re: Welcome to the club Liam Henry

Yet more balderdash from the resident SS provocateur :roll:
by Sanctorum
Tue 17 Oct 2023 1:14pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Coffield for macrae plus a pick
Replies: 17
Views: 3221

Re: Coffield for macrae plus a pick

As much as this appeals, I can't imagine Footscray parting ways with a key and elite playmaker like Jackson Macrae who still has 3 years left on his contract.

But stranger things have happened...
by Sanctorum
Tue 17 Oct 2023 1:07pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Our Gawn conundrum
Replies: 7
Views: 955

Re: Our Gawn conundrum

Max Heath turns 21 next week so he's still only what Ross Lyon termed "a baby" in the AFL. Ross Lyon's teams have always featured strong ruck combinations and I think he will give Heath plenty of opportuties when the young bloke is ready to play on the big stage. When that happens St Kilda...
by Sanctorum
Tue 17 Oct 2023 12:43pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Welcome to the club Liam Henry
Replies: 55
Views: 11890

Re: Welcome to the club Liam Henry

If Liam Henry can perform much like Melbourne's Kysaiah Pickett or Collingwood's Bobby Hill both of who are not as tall as Henry (180cm), which seems to me is quite likely, than he will be a decisive improvement on Gresham. On another note I was interested to read today that commentators are raving ...
by Sanctorum
Tue 17 Oct 2023 11:58am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Welcome to the club Liam Henry
Replies: 55
Views: 11890

Re: Welcome to the club Liam Henry

Good deal but I fear that future second might be a decent pick. That very much depends on where St Kilda finish in 2024. Assuming Fremantle continue to slip down the ladder future 4th could well favour the Saints. Considering Henry's potential this was definitely a very good deal by the club. Gain ...
by Sanctorum
Mon 16 Oct 2023 4:09pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Welcome to the club Liam Henry
Replies: 55
Views: 11890

Re: Welcome to the club Liam Henry

Good deal but I fear that future second might be a decent pick. That very much depends on where St Kilda finish in 2024. Assuming Fremantle continue to slip down the ladder future 4th could well favour the Saints. Considering Henry's potential this was definitely a very good deal by the club. Gain ...
by Sanctorum
Sun 15 Oct 2023 11:33am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Mass exodus
Replies: 441
Views: 48888

Re: Mass exodus

I thought Lyon was brought in because the review suggested THIS list was under performing Not to do a rebuild Just a little bit of both actually, Lyon came in and stated that 2023 would be a year of exploration where he would be able to assess the players on the list and determine who in his opinio...
by Sanctorum
Sun 15 Oct 2023 11:09am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Stocker
Replies: 7
Views: 1885

Re: Stocker

The good thing is that Stocker has only been given another year to cement his place in the team on a regular basis. It's well known that Ross Lyon holds his players to account so I would think Stocker will bust his arse to improve his fitness and endurance in the off-season because he certainly has ...