From the psychology side of it I’d say yes because he does love the Saints and we have a “soul vacuum” at present, and even though he’s cranky, I think he would be accepted and even respected. Plus he gives us a bit of continuity that might help outside the club. For on field day don’t have any idea...

Wow..so there you go. Hawthorn want MInch and you guys also value him. I take it that Richo and co. didn't value him because of the 'fade-out' tendency that MadSaintGuy - I'll call you MSG, for good health - mentions. Now that we have new assistants coming in, it would still be too embarrassing for ...

Can someone explain briefly how the system works, when it takes place and whether or not a player such as 'Meatball Mitchington' might be eligible and a good choice given our current woes. Who else might fit that bill?
PS. I saw a 2016 game against Collingwood on YT and MItch looked promising then.

Back to the main theme, I know nothing about Karl Amon so I checked the Big Footy Port Adelaide posts. For what these posts are worth, who knows other than that they are supporters reacting week-by-week, like us. That said, quite a few of the positive comments referred kicking, speed, endurance and ...

I understand Gilbo works hard but I wasn’t following him much in those years- I’d watch Milney etc., a ton more. But just to ask, what we’re Gilbos initial strengths? What made him good in ‘08-‘10. Not dissing him in the least, just curious.

Surely OP is taking the Mickey.. trade our two best players for a couple of pick 10’s.. I would rather be mediocre for a couple more years if it means we will have a better shot at it when we are genuinely in the premiership window. I get the idea but I just can’t see good examples of where this st...

In the spirit of the OP and the general idea of staring at a 12-16 finish for the next four years, I would ask, how do Geelong and especially Hawthorn avoid having to buy a ticket on that hardluck train and still remain competitive? Furthermore, how do the other teams respond when they realize what ...

Looking at the Melbourne forums it seems that the weakness with Kent was initially psychological as much as physical. Reading between the lines: consistency, professionalism, preparation etc., were initial problems earlier and then, as these things improved, injuries started to bite. He might be a t...

Like a Rod Keogh?

What possible difference could a Collingwood victory make to St Kildas fixture or trade picture for next year? That would make it possible to rationalize a choice between these two poisonous snakes, that are Collingwood and the Eagles. I have a bee in my bonnet about Collingwood that maybe fantasy, ...

So I take it tha we failed with ‘system’ ‘tactics’ ‘strategy’ because all three are highly influenced by “the cattle” - that or other teams had bettered us in all three? We must agree on that if Richo is (metaphorically) in the noose. I also wonder, where and how “motivation” fits into the picture. ...

The first game my Dad (Queensland born and not a footy nut but lived in St Kilda in the 50s and thus supported them - good enough for me) took me to was St Kilda vs Melbourne in around '74. Melbourne won and I convinced myself that I saw Melbourne badges on the umpires white uniforms. I pleaded desp...

OK...good. So there is a hiearachy based on how much time and discussion is available. Our reality or the facts of the matter/how we perceive the reality including all the blind spots we have/strategy to deal best with it as we see it/ system to implement the strategy most effectively/tactics to exp...

But conversely, I should point out, he gets really cocky when reminding me that Everton has never been demoted to their second division (now championship league?) and goes silent when I remind him that St Kilda was established earlier than Everton.

I live OS and I have an a mate from Liverpool who is died-in-the-wool Everton “Blueboy”. Thing is. He never expects Everton to win an EPL crown and it seems that English supporters rate their team performances relatively. He is really smiling when Everton are in their top six. We seem to be digital ...

And I must add, I love that keys, phone and wallet metaphor there Mr. Fox

Rogerfox and Perfectionist, thank you. I think I am already somewhat getting there but I’m still not sure if these words overlap in their connotations or whether they really refer to fundamentals that are different or whether we don’t really k ow, and if they are slippery concepts, then of course, t...

..and what is the difference in layman’s terms? Clarkson just said every single premiership team has ‘system’ and that ‘tactics’ might win you a few odd games, ‘but not finals’. As we know all too well, in 1997, Blight had a back-pocket kick five goals on us, and then we had the pleasure of watching...

BUT - he probably wouldn't handle not playing every week very well! Exactly, my point. Any interview would be asking, “How are you with playing at Sandy most weeks?” I think if St Kilda had a distinct reserves team, then the development role might suit, but having said that, I can’t lremember many ...

Cairnsman wrote: ↑Tue 21 Aug 2018 2:40pm ...Could he be destabilising to the current group. ....no (such) question marks over Hodge, Mitchell and Lewis....

Mmnn..how would he work with Jake Carlisle, say? Make Jake a better player or cause friction? (Not that the world revolves around Jake)

Emotional reasoning for sure (Rooney-Everton) , but emotional reasoning is important for passion etc., - that’s my rationalization lol, even so, I heard Carey say he is a sweeper at best nowadays. Would he be more value than Armitage or Gilbo -and are they even considered for 2019- and would he bust...

Nick Winmar was no dud for Footscray. In his two seasons he kicked around 30 goals in each. Wakelins a significant loss, Matty Lappin (cry), Big Boy (cry Niagra falls) , but I wonder if a team could also be composed of players we prematurely sent to the scrappers. Maxy Houghton for one. Nicky only ...

and who did Hall love punch? Full back, went to Brisbane

Oh...and don’t forget Shane Grambeau!! Ha

Nick Winmar was no dud for Footscray. In his two seasons he kicked around 30 goals in each. Wakelins a significant loss, Matty Lappin (cry), Big Boy (cry Niagra falls) , but I wonder if a team could also be composed of players we prematurely sent to the scrappers. Maxy Houghton for one.