Huge misfortune for the man but to put in perspective of something like the tragedy of the bush fires a minor occurence. Clubwise, a setback of not having a popular,hard working and talented young man pushing to attain and retain a position in our seniors. To Xavier a speedy and successful recovery...

Ray is a great pickup and will only get better. We may have lost in the Fiora pickup and some thought he was similar in softness but he has quickly shown otherwise. Was very good again today.

Let's not think the worst yet that it is a season ending ACL. Scans are not yet done.

With a bit of luck, it might be like his 2004 knee injury at Kardinia Park against Geelong. He went down with what looked like a very serious knee injury and it was later shown to be a badly jarred knee, so I hope it is the same for his sake.

My condolences also Saint Patrick. You are a true saint family and it also saddened me to read about your loss of your mother. However to ease your pain, think of it as now having your folks back together and working together as the X factor in the match commitee upstairs. I'm sure they will help us...

BakesFan wrote:

Launcestonsaint wrote:Half time

St. Kilda 10.5.65
Port 1.3.9

Ports lovest half-time score ever.

Well it's their lowest.. and I LOVE IT!!

.....and they got their one goal from a 50M PENALTY!

He deserves such high praise. His preparation and mental toughness rivals his talent. Hope he has a memorable 100th game tonight.

1997 was 12 years ago. If anyone still harbours sad feelings, then they should get some therapy. Pronto. So, sad feelings requires therapy? There are also many players that were part of losing GF Teams that still harbour "sad feelings", does that mean they too need therapy "pronto&qu...

if you were there you would never forget the hurt....but a flag would sure go some way to easing the pain.... :wink: :lol: agree with Stinger on this one. Were you there SP? I also agree with you Stinger and find SP's comments a little extreme to say the least. A further comment from me on how such...

Vidovic was playing the best footy of his career. I think alot of saints fans under estimate how valuable he was in 97 & to lose Everit was the killer blow. Brett Cook tried hard but he was no match for Shaun Rhen ( excuse the spelling) they controlled the centre clearances & the rest is hi...

There was nothing wrong with Shane Wakelin. He left him out of the GF Team in favour of Robert Neill, which didn't go down too well with a few of the players. Shane Wakelin contributed well to the team that year and a month earlier kicked 5 goals in the win against the Pies when we lost Joel Smith ...

and crippled Out Everite Vidovic Smith Young Wakelin (Shane) And a few more i think There was nothing wrong with Shane Wakelin. He left him out of the GF Team in favour of Robert Neill, which didn't go down too well with a few of the players. Shane Wakelin contributed well to the team that year and...

If you read between the lines, GT's 'if' comments often are far from 100% factual. He needs to look in the mirror 'harder and longer' and then he might finally realize that his arrogance and autocratic style of leadership is what eventually cost him his position.

OK had to add to this thread about the Clarke brothers. There is no denying their natural talent. Every Saints supporter want them to succeed and they are both very likeable clubmen however, the biggest reason for their inability to get their bodies right and their continual injuries is their attit...

OK had to add to this thread about the Clarke brothers. There is no denying their natural talent. Every Saints supporter want them to succeed and they are both very likeable clubmen however, the biggest reason for their inability to get their bodies right and their continual injuries is their attit...

OK had to add to this thread about the Clarke brothers. There is no denying their natural talent. Every Saints supporter want them to succeed and they are both very likeable clubmen however, the biggest reason for their inability to get their bodies right and their continual injuries is their attit...

OK had to add to this thread about the Clarke brothers. There is no denying their natural talent. Every Saints supporter want them to succeed and they are both very likeable clubmen however, the biggest reason for their inability to get their bodies right and their continual injuries is their attitu...

kosifantutti23 wrote:Umpiring atrocious.

We can't look at them without giving up a free for a high tackle.

Players are also very poor. Hardness and second efforts lacking once again when needed.

Wise move by the club. He had plenty of opportunities & only has himself to blame for the delisting. One of the softest (if not the softest) player to ever put on a Saints jumper. ....which, even if true which it isnt, would make him 100 times harder than you...as he's played AFL and you havent...

Wise move by the club. He had plenty of opportunities & only has himself to blame for the delisting. One of the softest (if not the softest) player to ever put on a Saints jumper.

The positive for me out of this very disappointing performance is that I'm thousands of kms away this month and don't have to have AFL football in my face for another week.

markinUSA wrote:Games not over yet. Even though the score is 71 to 24 at half-time.

C'mon Saints.

I like to be optimistic but this time all my optimism is out the window, like in the Cats game. Cream comes to the top in most finals and Hawthorn are a much more talented team when it comes to the crunch.

Outclassed. When both sides are both equally switched on, then class wins out and they are significantly more talented. No-one from St.kilda's midfield is able to kick a long pressure goal.

Dal needs to play well tomorrow if we are to win. It's there for the taking for him and to assert his obvious class in the top end of the competition. So, go Nick, you can do it!!

Two more great games from him and the other Nick and they just may make history finally for the club.

LENNY LEADS THE WAY wrote:I saw Fiora at a urinal will never forget it

Well, doesn't do anything for me but the rest of him is very forgettable. Fiona has to be one of the puniest built blokes to play AFL footy.