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by jackal
Sun 30 Nov 2008 10:48pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Nathan Carroll
Replies: 13
Views: 1455

fabian francis was very unlucky...Freo was over the cap and couldn't draft him. From memory he did his knee and was finished. Was actually a handy player and would have got 50-100 games with the Dockers if drafted, funny how timing works sometimes.
by jackal
Fri 28 Nov 2008 10:37pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: The Coach..back him in guys
Replies: 1
Views: 480

The Coach..back him in guys

I must admit being a Perth boy who has grown up with Cousins shenanigans, I lstill liked the idea of Cuz running around in our colours. Saying that, from Caroline Wilson's article, if what she says is true and that Ross had serious doubts about drafting Ben, then we have made the only decision that ...
by jackal
Tue 18 Nov 2008 9:46pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: A stupid hypothetical team - looks good on paper - i think
Replies: 17
Views: 1827

A stupid hypothetical team - looks good on paper - i think

With potentially Baker, Ball, X.Clarke, Ray and Cousins added to the mids Maguire and Carroll to the backs...and obviously all gelling,playing like guns etc. lol B. R. Clarke Maxi Baker HB. Goddard Carroll S.Fisher W. Ray Cousins Dal Santo HF. Gilbert Reiwoldt Maguire F. Milne Kosi Schneider C. King...
by jackal
Thu 23 Oct 2008 10:52pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: injured players on the mend......thank tf for that
Replies: 21
Views: 2188

I'm quite suprised that Leigh Fisher got another gig as althouh he has been OK in the past, his shortcomings are known to all (weak overhead in a contest and slow) . Birss or Gardiner may have offered back-up but were unlikely to feature in a flag winning squad.
by jackal
Sat 11 Oct 2008 8:11pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: 3rd Tall Forward ? !!
Replies: 34
Views: 2551

Gilbert will make a better forward then backman and you would suspect that he will play more up the ground next year if we have a fit Maguire and (hopefully touch wood) Luke Miles (looked like he could make the grade from what i have seen). Gilbert can kick goals and wil put pressure on inside 50 bu...
by jackal
Sat 11 Oct 2008 8:04pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Thoughts on Farren Ray
Replies: 117
Views: 12486

From what I've seen of Ray is that he goes in hard (but does get bumped off sometimes) but in the Qualifying final had poor disposal (ala Gilbert vs Geelong) and whether he can improve his skills under pressure is the question. No doubt he adds something to the squad though and is a step up from pla...
by jackal
Fri 10 Oct 2008 7:50pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: MASSIVE cull ahead for the saints
Replies: 64
Views: 7171

We won't use the last pick as we will need a spot on the list for Benny Cousins. Even if we don't snare him (Pies grab him first) we will go into the season one player down!
by jackal
Fri 10 Oct 2008 7:47pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Congrats R.Harvey
Replies: 4
Views: 743

Congrats R.Harvey

Good work on getting a gig working with some of the best young kids in the country. Look forward to your return in future years to help spread your knowledge and contribute to the Saints cause.

Well done
by jackal
Wed 01 Oct 2008 10:22pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: St Kilda Report Card - Sportal.com.au
Replies: 29
Views: 3345

Fair assessment but B or B- more accurate rating as 4th and a prelim would have grabbed the Blues or Tigers a similar rating, expectations are irrelevant, results are what you get assessed on. Our high scoring output would have been increased greatly by round 22 (and actually by playing the Bombers ...
by jackal
Fri 26 Sep 2008 9:26pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: KOSI
Replies: 100
Views: 7275

This thread is a bit silly as Kosi will not be going anywhere. Seriously guys, sometimes you have to stick to your guns even if it never works out. It was Caeser (thanks Asterix comics) who said 'the die is cast', . Ours was rolled a long time back and we either win a flag with the guys we have or w...
by jackal
Fri 26 Sep 2008 9:04pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: KOSI
Replies: 100
Views: 7275

Kosi was the rising star at CHB. I know a different time and all but could he play down back?
by jackal
Thu 25 Sep 2008 9:40pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Goddard Forward, Kosi Back
Replies: 26
Views: 2346

You know the more I read this article I think to myself, we should get Nick Davis down to the Saints. If he is going to play forward then he needs a foil as I'm sick of watching him in 3 on 1 contests. Davis slots them from 50 out on a 45 degree angle, exactly what we need to get Defenders 2nd guess...
by jackal
Thu 25 Sep 2008 9:31pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Why have we never been successful
Replies: 137
Views: 8826

I would say that the comments about individuals vs the team is accurate if it is actually the culture internally but irrelivent if external. If the media builds up or shoots down individuals it is their prerogative but I can't imagine that Ross Lyon would allow a hero worshiping culture to develop a...
by jackal
Thu 25 Sep 2008 9:07pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Why have we never been successful
Replies: 137
Views: 8826

Clearly it is poor administration that has cost the club in previous generations. I think we have come some way to rectifying this which is great. Actually I decided a while back that if I lose confidence in the clubs administration that I would not renew my membership. If I wanted to give to a char...
by jackal
Thu 25 Sep 2008 8:50pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Andrew Embley???
Replies: 15
Views: 2300

From what I can see Embley's best footy may be behind him. Still you never know but the Eagles would be wise to trade him (I know his uncle who thinks that he will have a new home next year) as he still has value as a trade but for how much longer? Maybe worth a draft swap (our 1st round for their p...
by jackal
Mon 22 Sep 2008 9:40pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: CArls madhouse theory
Replies: 3
Views: 503

Spider is finished clearly. Nick Davis and Ben Cousins are both around 30 and can easily go 2 more seasons at a high level. The big risk is attitude and whether they would be taking the club for a ride for an easy pay cheque. I only mentioned the 2 other fowards out of hope but we need to have more ...
by jackal
Mon 22 Sep 2008 9:26pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: CArls madhouse theory
Replies: 3
Views: 503

And I must say a number of those guys that I mentioned will not require draft picks (at least not first 3 rounds anyway)
by jackal
Mon 22 Sep 2008 9:25pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: CArls madhouse theory
Replies: 3
Views: 503

CArls madhouse theory

I think we should gamble on some risky short term options knowing that it could blow up in our face. Seeing as though we will be unable to secure the top talents for the next 3 years (I'm not convinced we will go to 18 teams) we should gamble on some out of contract players. Ben Cousins is one being...
by jackal
Sun 21 Sep 2008 12:18pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: brief list analysis
Replies: 17
Views: 1700

Gone: Harvey (ret) Gehrig (ret) Delist Fergs (had more then enough time) L.Fisher (have to be harsh as we need to continue to improve the list) We have to see what is on offer before we make any more changes but I'm sure there will be a couple. I agree with Lyon's comments a few weeks back about our...
by jackal
Sat 13 Sep 2008 11:51pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Gilbert and Raph
Replies: 33
Views: 3315

Gilbert and Raph

My mate Gilbert who is often bagged on this forum was supurb today and along with Raph took a number of important marks. This guy is a serious player and if he learns how to kick on his right foot will be awesome. Well done to all our defenders today, made me proud to wear my SAints colours around P...
by jackal
Fri 12 Sep 2008 12:53am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Davis a danger
Replies: 20
Views: 1767

My strategy if I was coach would be to target Davis and actually smash him hard. Have a designated player to take him out at every stoppage and make him sh!t his dacks. The only reason he is going ok is that opponents are soft on him. Look at last week, the Cats sorted out a few of our boys (see Hun...
by jackal
Fri 12 Sep 2008 12:46am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Swan...who gets him?
Replies: 24
Views: 2120

Patrick, thats actually a feasible backup option. Whoever goes to Swan must be disciplined as he works hard all day. I would start with Hayes on him first if he is in the middle or Schneider if he goes down back to keep him accountable.
by jackal
Fri 12 Sep 2008 12:44am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Lets get fair dinkum about Kosi!!!
Replies: 163
Views: 13526

Can't be bothered reading all of this thread but really the Saints have to play the cards they have been dealt, no point in trading the core group in the hope of a miracle cure to the premiership drought. Have to back in the group we have got and build around these guys.
by jackal
Fri 12 Sep 2008 12:42am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Quietly Confident
Replies: 4
Views: 725

Quietly Confident

For me this is an enigma of a game as I pride myself on being pragmatic and as rational as possible. In ordinary circumstances I would say my head is with the pies and my heart with the Saints but this week it is not the case. I honestly feel that despite our recent record against the pies we should...
by jackal
Thu 11 Sep 2008 9:57pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Bring back Birss
Replies: 28
Views: 2350

Sorry to break up the argument but I must but in with my 2 cents worth (all its worth really). Birss would not have added anything to our side against the CAts as he is neither Strong nor Quick. Saying that I am interested in skills and decision making under pressure. This is what Ross Lyon should b...