"WE".... not "they" or 'St Kilda' ......

Seaford_Saint · Sun 16 Oct 2011 11:29am

I can't help but remember thinking that during Lyon's first press conference (and indeed first 12 months in the job), he never referrred to the Saints as "we" or "us".... it was almost like he subconciously was still at the Swans.

Nothing of that from our new man today.

He also clearly understands the importance of respecting our club and it's people.

As such..... a big tick in the first box today! (many more boxes to tick yet though).

saint patrick · Sun 16 Oct 2011 11:33am

Noted that as did my wife...this guy is genuine..comes across as a ripper...excited for the future again

matrix · Post: # 1163623Post **matrix** » Sun 16 Oct 2011 11:51am

yeah mentioned in the other two threads

Sainternist · Sun 16 Oct 2011 11:55am

I also noticed this.

Does anyone remember how RL would say "you know..." at the start of almost every sentence at press conferences. Boy, that was annoying.

It's refreshing to have someone as articulate as Watters at the helm.

fingers · Post: # 1163628Post **fingers** » Sun 16 Oct 2011 11:57am

Amazing how a press conference can make me that little bit excited about the future.

BigMart · Post: # 1163630Post **BigMart** » Sun 16 Oct 2011 11:59am

Ross was many things (good coach being one)

but innability to articulate himself was not an issue for him....his footy speak and ability to back up his comments and make absolute sense was intimidating

Watters came across as a more friendly communicator....but with solid ideas

saint patrick · Sun 16 Oct 2011 12:00pm

He came acoss as geniune,articulate and passionate..loved his references to looking into the players eyes and recognising their resolve and the fact that it was time for a change ,a drawing a line in the sand..sounded very hopeful that he may also try to talk Harves into staying on..basically he couldn't have come across any more impressively..think we have snagged a good one !!!!

lendog heaven · Sun 16 Oct 2011 12:03pm

saint patrick wrote:He came acoss as geniune,articulate and passionate..loved his references to looking into the players eyes and recognising their resolve and the fact that it was time for a change ,a drawing a line in the sand..sounded very hopeful that he may also try to talk Harves into staying on..basically he couldn't have come across any more impressively..think we have snagged a good one !!!!

we certainly have! and the added bonus is that Filth supporters are really pissed!

BigMart · Post: # 1163639Post **BigMart** » Sun 16 Oct 2011 12:05pm

When would he have met with players......last night????

maybe riewoldt, goddard, dal???

matrix · Post: # 1163640Post **matrix** » Sun 16 Oct 2011 12:06pm

not all of em anyway
some are still on hols

might pop in and have lunch with lenny today

InkerSaint · Sun 16 Oct 2011 12:09pm

Seaford_Saint wrote:I can't help but remember thinking that during Lyon's first press conference (and indeed first 12 months in the job), he never referrred to the Saints as "we" or "us".... it was almost like he subconciously was still at the Swans.

It was never completely abandoned by him either - if you recall his responses to questions about his coaching contract, there was no "we" - it was "you're talking to the monkey, go talk to the organ grinder".

So he found himself an organ grinder with a fatter wallet. Clever monkey.

BigMart wrote:Ross was many things (good coach being one)

but innability to articulate himself was not an issue for him....his footy speak and ability to back up his comments and make absolute sense was intimidating

Absolutely. The overarching themes were the contested ball, the inside 50s, the tackle count. Hard to think of another coach in the modern game who was so fearless in exposing his game metrics - which says a lot about his confidence tactically.

dcstkfc · Post: # 1163676Post **dcstkfc** » Sun 16 Oct 2011 12:47pm

He's a ripper media performer.

St Lenny · Post: # 1163679Post **St Lenny** » Sun 16 Oct 2011 12:54pm

Yes it took Lyon a long time to say "we". But in the end he replaced the "W" with a "M" and I think thats pretty much how it always was. Connected to the players but not the club.

st_Trav_ofWA · Sun 16 Oct 2011 12:58pm

dcstkfc wrote:He's a ripper media performer.

scotty did spend time as a radio host in perth

dcstkfc · Post: # 1163691Post **dcstkfc** » Sun 16 Oct 2011 1:02pm

st_Trav_ofWA wrote:
dcstkfc wrote:He's a ripper media performer.
scotty did spend time as a radio host in perth

Was he renowned as a good bloke?

saintbrat · Post: # 1163794Post **saintbrat** » Sun 16 Oct 2011 3:30pm

dcstkfc wrote:
st_Trav_ofWA wrote:
dcstkfc wrote:He's a ripper media performer.
scotty did spend time as a radio host in perth
Was he renowned as a good bloke?

he worked on SEN a little for some games apparently and they we commentators who worked with him were impressed with his game knowledge ( as is Dermie) and ability to read play.

saintbrat · Post: # 1163795Post **saintbrat** » Sun 16 Oct 2011 3:31pm

BigMart wrote:When would he have met with players......last night????

maybe riewoldt, goddard, dal???

several of the leadership team met him this morning for a chat prior to the interview

source- Nick Riewoldt told me..- well he told the whole press conferance ....

saintbrat · Post: # 1163804Post **saintbrat** » Sun 16 Oct 2011 3:44pm

I also noted the "We're" comments But he took it a step further and almost included himself in the rough 2011,, mentioned tough couple of years as if he was part of it--

saintbrat · Post: # 1163813Post **saintbrat** » Sun 16 Oct 2011 4:02pm

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-10-16/w ... ection=afl

sunsaint · Post: # 1163815Post **sunsaint** » Sun 16 Oct 2011 4:05pm

dcstkfc wrote:He's a ripper media performer.

and hopefully that continues after today
I hated how RL treated fans -
no more lies
no more games
just the truth!

8856brother · Sun 16 Oct 2011 4:07pm

If he can get rid of the following 2 terms I will be happy

1. The Bubble
2. Saints Footy

hungry for a premiership · Sun 16 Oct 2011 4:08pm

saintbrat wrote:I also noted the "We're" comments But he took it a step further and almost included himself in the rough 2011,, mentioned tough couple of years as if he was part of it--

True, he did, he said "We've had a rough couple of years."

Now THAT is what I call embracing the club.

St Ick · Post: # 1163823Post **St Ick** » Sun 16 Oct 2011 4:13pm

Not sure if its been stated elsewhere but this is what I liked most about the appointment which I have openly criticised about RL....

"Watters said he also wanted to open up the club more to engage with the community, fans and the media and believed the Saints' football would benefit as a result."

Jacks Back · Sun 16 Oct 2011 5:04pm

8856brother wrote:If he can get rid of the following 2 terms I will be happy

1. The Bubble
2. Saints Footy

And PLEASING

SaintSimmo · Sun 16 Oct 2011 5:06pm

St Ick wrote:Not sure if its been stated elsewhere but this is what I liked most about the appointment which I have openly criticised about RL....

"Watters said he also wanted to open up the club more to engage with the community, fans and the media and believed the Saints' football would benefit as a result."

YES YES YES!!
I'm liking Cuddles alot already.