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by Saintmike65
Fri 18 Dec 2020 9:37am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Seb Ross Vs Dan Hannebery
Replies: 107
Views: 7993

Re: Seb Ross Vs Dan Hannebery

Depending on how 2021 pans out, I reckon there's a better than even money bet Ross will trigger his free agency & leave, particularly if Bytel leap frogs him.
by Saintmike65
Wed 02 Dec 2020 12:14pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: James Frawley a Saint
Replies: 77
Views: 7991

Re: James Frawley a Saint

Frawley will play more senior footy than people think.
There will be times when we need 3 tall defenders, plus in certain matchups, we'll need a defender with body strength to play on guys like Hawkins, Lynch, Danaher, etc.
by Saintmike65
Wed 02 Dec 2020 12:09pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: StKFC U26
Replies: 10
Views: 1541

Re: StKFC U26

The Ben King to St. Kilda will happen but not until the 2023 season.
Just a gut feeling, reckon Ben will honour his contract with Gold Coast.
On the plus side, he'll be approaching the peak of his powers...look out!
by Saintmike65
Wed 02 Dec 2020 12:03pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: I believe the delisting of Savage is a mistake.
Replies: 156
Views: 12665

Re: I believe the delisting of Savage is a mistake.

At 29 years old he still has at least 2 years left in him at the top level. We are now in the premiership window so a player like Sav could be very valuable. I can see why they did what the did but I would have rather they paid out McKenzie and kept Sav. Agree that McKenzie should go but unfortunat...
by Saintmike65
Wed 02 Dec 2020 11:55am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Saints unlikely to redraft Paddy
Replies: 65
Views: 6794

Re: Saints unlikely to redraft Paddy

Unfortunately for Paddy, the first head knock he gets will likely be the end of his career. I'm glad we're not going to pick him up, certainly not for his football ability but the heart would be in our collective mouths every time he went up for a mark in a pack situation. I really fear for his long...
by Saintmike65
Wed 02 Dec 2020 11:42am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Rowan Marshall
Replies: 24
Views: 2633

Re: Rowan Marshall

We just recruited Frawley to play as Key Back on some opposition Key Forwards, the Gorillas as they have been nicknamed. Frawley is 193cm. 193cm seems to come in many different sizes when you read all the comments on forums and in the press. :lol: Frawley is a lock down defender, with strength and ...
by Saintmike65
Wed 02 Dec 2020 11:38am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Rowan Marshall
Replies: 24
Views: 2633

Re: Rowan Marshall

Rohan has natural forward instincts and is an untapped talent but needs to hit the scoreboard more often.
He, King, and Membrey from a terrific trio add Billings, Butler, Gresham/Higgins, you have a very potent and diverse forward 50 set up.
by Saintmike65
Wed 02 Dec 2020 11:32am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: News - Seeing it differently: Inside the Saints’ draft plans
Replies: 81
Views: 8204

Re: News - Seeing it differently: Inside the Saints’ draft plans

#21 - Caleb Poulter - a fantastic SA lad finished with avgs of 24 possessions, 6 marks 1.2 goals - quite nice for a tall mid / forward or if he's on the board Stuart boy - Tommy Powell - crafty mid avgs of 35 disposals, 9 clearances, 6 inside 50's could be gold. If we want a KPF/D Nick Cox at 199 c...
by Saintmike65
Wed 02 Dec 2020 11:16am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Who are we likely to draft rookie and primary lists
Replies: 16
Views: 2059

Re: Who are we likely to draft rookie and primary lists

I don't mind what Matty Parker brings but have a big concern with his consistency. He showed a bit in his first year but tended to fade badly in the second half of games, not sure if that's fitness, concentration, or both. Unfortunately, he had an interrupted pre season with an injury, then covid hi...
by Saintmike65
Sun 22 Nov 2020 10:08am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: New Saint Marches into his Dream Club
Replies: 12
Views: 1856

Re: New Saint Marches into his Dream Club

Good get. Great trading last couple of years. 21 years old and 50 games in a premiership side....big tank and a willingness to work and work on his game. A Saint at heart and enthusiasm that overflows from him. Will be a fan favourite...can't wait for his first goal celebration Couldn't have put it...
by Saintmike65
Sun 22 Nov 2020 9:56am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Dearth of talls
Replies: 12
Views: 1570

Re: Dearth of talls

PLAN = To every draft/trade period make us better This year's period is not yet finished but already our Best 22 has improved, after markedly being improved last year as well. Not everything can be addressed in a season. During this season it was pretty clear that despite Steele becoming AA that ou...
by Saintmike65
Sun 22 Nov 2020 9:19am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Dearth of talls
Replies: 12
Views: 1570

Dearth of talls

Like most St. Kilda supporters, I am very proud and supportive of what our off field team has done and achieved. HOWEVER, I do have a concern about our sudden dearth of talls, which has been mostly self inflicted. Yes, Nathan Brown retiring is partly outside our control, however, Bell, Marsh, Abbot,...
by Saintmike65
Fri 20 Nov 2020 11:04am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Pick 21
Replies: 46
Views: 5715

Re: Pick 21

Jake Bowey (would have to change that name to Jack to fit in) is the same size as Lonie. Shorter by 4cm than Gresham and Hill and 10kg lighter. I reckon we've got enough small players, Gresham and Higgins will alternate mid/ forward...Bowie too small & not physically strong enough, as is Lonie.
by Saintmike65
Fri 20 Nov 2020 11:01am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Pick 21
Replies: 46
Views: 5715

Re: Pick 21

I'd be very happy if we got either Brayden Cook or Caleb Poulter with our first pick.
Both are a good size and play forward/ mid with a bit of flair.
One or both may still be available for our pick, if not, Tom Powell is a ball magnet that might be a good fit.
by Saintmike65
Fri 13 Nov 2020 10:26am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: 2021
Replies: 31
Views: 3318

Re: 2021

Looking forward to 2021 but expectation has always been a downer for me , get my hopes up & reality brings me back to earth pretty quick but yeah I'm up beat been around too long to harbour false expectations ..hell I used to think we would do well each season in the 80's .. the naivety was rep...
by Saintmike65
Fri 13 Nov 2020 9:52am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Recruiting haul via trades
Replies: 6
Views: 934

Re: Recruiting haul via trades

Another year, another successful trade bounty. Well done to our list management team...bringing in 2 guys that can really help our midfield is great. Make no mistake, Jack Higgins will be a terrific mid/ forward, whatever number he has, saints young fans will have it on their backs! He is an excitin...
by Saintmike65
Thu 12 Nov 2020 8:34am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Chips Frawley
Replies: 107
Views: 9826

Re: Chips Frawley

Strange decision to me. Must mean that Roberton will be paid out to make cap space. Sad. I like him. Also means that Howard was very very important. At the very least to lower Carlisle's cost. Roberton is more of a tall flanker/ 3rd tall type, not a key defender so likely to be still listed next ye...
by Saintmike65
Thu 12 Nov 2020 8:25am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Chips Frawley
Replies: 107
Views: 9826

Re: Chips Frawley

I think there’s more to this than the obvious. Soft cap spending has been slashed for next year All clubs have been forced to reduce their support staff accordingly. How do you get an extra assistant? Put him on your playing list Roughead and Rath would know Frawley well Maybe he’s going to be the ...
by Saintmike65
Thu 12 Nov 2020 8:19am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Chips Frawley
Replies: 107
Views: 9826

Re: Chips Frawley

Impatient Sainter wrote: Wed 11 Nov 2020 9:07pm Saints58 mentioned Oscar McDonald whats his contract situation?
Oscar McDonald isn't up to AFL standard, not strong enough, decision making & disposal not good.
by Saintmike65
Thu 12 Nov 2020 8:16am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Chips Frawley
Replies: 107
Views: 9826

Re: Chips Frawley

The reason for the interest in Frawley is that he can play on the power forwards.
He has pace and strength, unlike Carlisle, and look at how Howard struggled against Tom Lynch.
Frawley would play more games than people think!!
by Saintmike65
Thu 12 Nov 2020 8:01am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: HIGGINS DEAL DONE
Replies: 82
Views: 8542

Re: HIGGINS DEAL DONE

SaintPav wrote: Wed 11 Nov 2020 9:23am We need Hanners to have an uninterrupted preseason with no set backs.

You nailed it...he is a crucial cog for next season, love to see him somewhat protected playing mostly wing and rotating in the middle with Hunter Clark.
by Saintmike65
Tue 10 Nov 2020 4:55pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Quinton Narkle
Replies: 20
Views: 2511

Re: Quinton Narkle

Young Narkle is currently starved for opportunities at Geelong, unlikely to change as if a player is under 30 doesn't get a look in it seems! He would be handy for us as a forward/ mid, speedy and skillful, giving us another string to our midfield. There is a possibility he might be a delisted free ...
by Saintmike65
Tue 10 Nov 2020 4:42pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Lonie
Replies: 19
Views: 1900

Re: Lonie

The reality is that even if Lonie stays he will be behind Butler, Gresham, Higgins & Kent in the pecking order, not a great situation for the young man.
Wish him well whatever the outcome, as he's been a handy player over the journey.
by Saintmike65
Fri 06 Nov 2020 11:53am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: I'm in shock <Seb Ross rumour 0/2>
Replies: 32
Views: 4086

Re: I'm in shock

Seb Ross is a handy player in an ordinary team. It sounds like we are trying to develop a more flexible midfield group so Seb may miss out, as he has slipped to 4th to 5th best mid, depending on how Hunter Clarke comes on next year. If we happen to snare Treloar, his position is worse as we would no...
by Saintmike65
Fri 06 Nov 2020 11:39am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: McKernan
Replies: 28
Views: 2695

Re: McKernan

The best way to describe Shaun McKernan is an enigma.
At his best, he can be unbelievable, trouble is, his worst is really poor.
Having said that, given he is a delisted free agent, a good fit for us and likely to get several senior games due to big Paddy needing to be nursed a fair bit.