We really are poor.
And I watched us in the 1970's and 80's.
Poor skills.

Scollop wrote: ↑Sun 27 Mar 2022 6:15pm People will come out and criticise and look for a scapegoat, but Ratts isn’t the problem. He’s part of the solution

We are gunna get the job done today.

Luv ya Scollop.

I just want to say that if they don''t show absolute commitment and desperation then Ratts has lost them.

And so it comes to this.
Key defenders: Battle, Joyce and maybe Wilkie and Lienert.
We knew it was coming and the club has refused to add a tall key defender to the list.
Let’s find out whether they know what they are doing.

I think he tenses up in a match when everyone is relying on him to kick it. At training he is far less tense and kicks through the ball better. I hear that chamomile is useful to help you relax and keep calm and another herb; cannabis could also be helpful Actually, maybe the footy club could pay f...

Ben Long’s Disposal Efficiency at age 23 is better than what Brad Hill’s DE was at the same age I thought I’d do a comparison of Long’s 2020 year versus Hill when Brad was also 23. So in 2016 when Hill was playing at Hawthorn he certainly had more possessions per game, but just look at how Brad get...

I wonder if Hayes playing the game he did gave the selectors breathing space with regards to Paddy. If Hayes keeps playing the same way then I'd be keeping Paddy at Sandy and only break glass in emergency. I don't think they want Paddy to do a long plane trip to Perth. Will probably play half a gam...

This is from an independent football 'expert' (zerohanger). "Saints need more from Brad Hill at the coalface. Throughout Friday night's loss, Saint Brad Hill was fidgety and prone to fumbles whenever a Collingwood player was anywhere near him, and his stat line doesn't emphasise how dramaticall...

Gee, nothing to get too excited about here except Highmore.

https://www.saints.com.au/news/1083562

I would like to see Owens given another game. He is an important part of our future and little will be gained by dropping him. Play him off the bench.

Out: Kent, Butler
In: Ryder/Sharman, NWM

This is not a thread to 'whip' Brett Ratten but one to objectively record his performance through the season. I'm thinking that a win immediately ensures him at least 6/10 and a loss means 5/10 or lower. Other factors are more subjective and include team selection, team determination and committment...

The_Dud wrote: ↑Thu 17 Mar 2022 10:50am So... basically anyone at Sandy?

No.
Can nominate up to 20 players only from State League and/or Academy. We have nominated 17.

Darby Hipwell Height: 182cm Weight: 82kg D.O.B: 15-08-2002 Jacob Lohmann Height: 182cm Weight: 72kg D.O.B: 23-07-2000 Sam Dunnel Playing Height: 189cm Playing Weight: 84kg Position: Midfield Cody Henness Height: 192cm Weight: 84kg D.O.B: 07-02-1999 Oscar Lewis Height: 189cm Weight: 77kg D.O.B: 13-08...

Not much AFL experience here: STK Darby Hipwell Sandringham Zebras STK Jacob Lohmann Sandringham Zebras STK Sam Dunnell Sandringham Zebras STK Cody Henness Sandringham Zebras STK Oscar Lewis Sandringham Zebras STK Tyson Milne Sandringham Zebras STK Chris Carey Sandringham Zebras STK Mitch Riordan Sa...

Strong rumour that Mitchito Owens has been selected and will play on Friday night.

ace wrote: ↑Mon 14 Mar 2022 2:58pm A win would be better than a loss.

A win is the only good result.

Yorkeys wrote: ↑Mon 14 Mar 2022 3:16pm I'm thinking Marshall going through CHF to keep Moore honest.

I like that.

If both sides were at full strength we would win comfortably but our outs will have a greater affect than theirs as such I expect a narrow loss I think you are over-reacting to our outs. Only Jones would be in our top 12 players. Clark and Coffield have not cemented their places in the 22 and Ryder...

SaintPav wrote: ↑Sun 13 Mar 2022 12:11pm It's always nice to get off to a win but it didn't really help us last year.

Probably would have been even worse had we lost the first match.

I’m all about the 4 points.
An ugly win will be better than to look good but lose due to poor kicking for goal.

In saying that, I’m really hoping we dominate the game and win easily.

After yesterdays scratch match it seems Jack Hayes is a lock to play the 3rd tall back up ruck role. What a great achievement for a guy AFL recruiters found every reason to overlook for years. I hope he can do himself proud and snag a few goals in the coming weeks until Paddy returns. It’s likely t...

Good result for us.

Two year contract at GC. Recovers from his injury this year and finds some form and fitness next year. He just won’t sign with them for an extended period will he?

I like his highlights package ....he is big and keen and seems pretty coordinated. Can see him adding some much needed height to our backline, and at 27 he is in his prime re maturity and experience. Good signing for mine. Nothing to lose really. From the forums, many PA fans thought he was highly ...

It does look bad on paper, but I must say that other than Jones, I wouldn’t have any of those players in our top 12. Ryder is great when he plays, but doesn’t play often enough. Billings is in our 12 - 18 group as is Clark. For me our best are Steele, Marshall, Sinclair, King, Howard, Membrey, Wilki...

One of the greatest cricketers and loved the Saints. His poor kids.