One for the "Blue Sky brigade" today methinks!
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One for the "Blue Sky brigade" today methinks!
What a fantastic performance by the boys today! Go Saints! GO! ( to hell with the rest!)
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Re: One for the "Blue Sky brigade" today methinks!
Yep, that did dissipate some of the gloomy cloud cover.
I can only speak for myself and say my issues are more long-term and about our game style and how tactically original Richo is. We still use Rooey in what I think is slightly unhealthy way that could stop Paddy's development. Do you get a good result today, but that impinges on our development tomorrow?
But I thought Richo outcoached clarko today stopping Hodge and Burgoyne who hawks rely on to slice teams up, owning the corridor etc. It was bold at the selection table to drop dunny and get Sincs and Stevens in and paid off. Coaches can develop and get better tactically. Thompson was almost cut from CAts and went on to be quite brilliant when he learnt some hard lessons so I'll give props to Richo when I see him develop tactically and structurally.
So where are we at. ITs so hard to tell. We beat the teams we should beat, but haven't got a big scalp yet. The Melbourne game was a fiddy-fiddy and we lost that.
Don't worry, us Grey skyer's are biding our time, ready to unleash our paniced negativity again once we sense a change in the weather. Hang on, I think I see some nasty fat GWS clouds coming our way.
But enjoy your day Jiggster and enjoy that glorious sunshine.
I can only speak for myself and say my issues are more long-term and about our game style and how tactically original Richo is. We still use Rooey in what I think is slightly unhealthy way that could stop Paddy's development. Do you get a good result today, but that impinges on our development tomorrow?
But I thought Richo outcoached clarko today stopping Hodge and Burgoyne who hawks rely on to slice teams up, owning the corridor etc. It was bold at the selection table to drop dunny and get Sincs and Stevens in and paid off. Coaches can develop and get better tactically. Thompson was almost cut from CAts and went on to be quite brilliant when he learnt some hard lessons so I'll give props to Richo when I see him develop tactically and structurally.
So where are we at. ITs so hard to tell. We beat the teams we should beat, but haven't got a big scalp yet. The Melbourne game was a fiddy-fiddy and we lost that.
Don't worry, us Grey skyer's are biding our time, ready to unleash our paniced negativity again once we sense a change in the weather. Hang on, I think I see some nasty fat GWS clouds coming our way.
But enjoy your day Jiggster and enjoy that glorious sunshine.
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Re: One for the "Blue Sky brigade" today methinks!
Rooey still plays up the ground a lot. Paddy is meant to be a full-forward.Bluthy wrote:
I can only speak for myself and say my issues are more long-term and about our game style and how tactically original Richo is. We still use Rooey in what I think is slightly unhealthy way that could stop Paddy's development. Do you get a good result today, but that impinges on our development tomorrow?
There's no issues at all playing Roo as we do.
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I think it was a good day for all saints, not just the blue skyers. Great win, but many of us, me included, tipped us to win this, so no great surprises there. Winning games against poor opposition is something we know we can do. The true test comes against the GWS next week. On our own dung heap. Then we'll have a better idea where we are. Enjoy the win.
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Re: One for the "Blue Sky brigade" today methinks!
You tipped us? Well good on YOU! WW! You're not becoming a "closet Blue Skyer" are you mate? yes mate a win indeed for ALL Sainters! Good onya!
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Re: One for the "Blue Sky brigade" today methinks!
For the last few years, the phrases "Hawthorn" and "percentage boost"
had a different meaning to today.
If you'd predicted this result, the men in white coats would be looking for you.
Today was fantastic, where the planets all lined up, and the team played as a team, were all switched on,
and were never worried about the occasion.
Looks like the travel hoodoo has been burnt at the stake.
I look forward to the Crows game.
had a different meaning to today.
If you'd predicted this result, the men in white coats would be looking for you.
Today was fantastic, where the planets all lined up, and the team played as a team, were all switched on,
and were never worried about the occasion.
Looks like the travel hoodoo has been burnt at the stake.
I look forward to the Crows game.
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Re: One for the "Blue Sky brigade" today methinks!
And the maggots played fair today except for the two gift goals at the end.
' spose they had to even up so the could get home safely.
' spose they had to even up so the could get home safely.
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Re: One for the "Blue Sky brigade" today methinks!
For sure. Very happy but would have disappointed with a loss today.White Winmar wrote:I think it was a good day for all saints, not just the blue skyers. Great win, but many of us, me included, tipped us to win this, so no great surprises there. Winning games against poor opposition is something we know we can do. The true test comes against the GWS next week. On our own dung heap. Then we'll have a better idea where we are. Enjoy the win.
Not hindsight; they are on the decline.
Happened to Brisbane in a similarly fashion.
We actually should have probably won by more than 100 points.
Lets not delude ourselves though, they are a rabble.
We still have plenty to work on but plenty to work with.
Not sure if we'll win but we'll be competitive on Friday night. We're not without a chance.
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Re: One for the "Blue Sky brigade" today methinks!
when did we beat the Lions by nearly 100 points, and Milney got 9 or 10 goals?SaintPav wrote:For sure. Very happy but would have disappointed with a loss today.White Winmar wrote:I think it was a good day for all saints, not just the blue skyers. Great win, but many of us, me included, tipped us to win this, so no great surprises there. Winning games against poor opposition is something we know we can do. The true test comes against the GWS next week. On our own dung heap. Then we'll have a better idea where we are. Enjoy the win.
Not hindsight; they are on the decline.
Happened to Brisbane..
It wasn't very long after their cups era
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Re: One for the "Blue Sky brigade" today methinks!
Round 22 2005WellardSaint wrote:when did we beat the Lions by nearly 100 points, and Milney got 9 or 10 goals?SaintPav wrote:For sure. Very happy but would have disappointed with a loss today.White Winmar wrote:I think it was a good day for all saints, not just the blue skyers. Great win, but many of us, me included, tipped us to win this, so no great surprises there. Winning games against poor opposition is something we know we can do. The true test comes against the GWS next week. On our own dung heap. Then we'll have a better idea where we are. Enjoy the win.
Not hindsight; they are on the decline.
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Re: One for the "Blue Sky brigade" today methinks!
Of course I'm a closet blue skyer. Like Charlie Brown I think it's going to finally happen every preseason. Been that way since the early 90's. Don't tell anyone though, Jiggster!thejiggingsaint wrote:You tipped us? Well good on YOU! WW! You're not becoming a "closet Blue Skyer" are you mate? yes mate a win indeed for ALL Sainters! Good onya!
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It was 11 straight if memory serves me correct.WellardSaint wrote:when did we beat the Lions by nearly 100 points, and Milney got 9 or 10 goals?SaintPav wrote:For sure. Very happy but would have disappointed with a loss today.White Winmar wrote:I think it was a good day for all saints, not just the blue skyers. Great win, but many of us, me included, tipped us to win this, so no great surprises there. Winning games against poor opposition is something we know we can do. The true test comes against the GWS next week. On our own dung heap. Then we'll have a better idea where we are. Enjoy the win.
Not hindsight; they are on the decline.
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You don't come out when the guys have a big win, do you?citywest wrote:It was 11 straight if memory serves me correct.WellardSaint wrote:when did we beat the Lions by nearly 100 points, and Milney got 9 or 10 goals?SaintPav wrote:For sure. Very happy but would have disappointed with a loss today.White Winmar wrote:I think it was a good day for all saints, not just the blue skyers. Great win, but many of us, me included, tipped us to win this, so no great surprises there. Winning games against poor opposition is something we know we can do. The true test comes against the GWS next week. On our own dung heap. Then we'll have a better idea where we are. Enjoy the win.
Not hindsight; they are on the decline.
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Seems like you only post after a loss.
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Re: One for the "Blue Sky brigade" today methinks!
Hey colincitywest wrote:It was 11 straight if memory serves me correct.WellardSaint wrote:when did we beat the Lions by nearly 100 points, and Milney got 9 or 10 goals?SaintPav wrote:For sure. Very happy but would have disappointed with a loss today.White Winmar wrote:I think it was a good day for all saints, not just the blue skyers. Great win, but many of us, me included, tipped us to win this, so no great surprises there. Winning games against poor opposition is something we know we can do. The true test comes against the GWS next week. On our own dung heap. Then we'll have a better idea where we are. Enjoy the win.
Not hindsight; they are on the decline.
Happened to Brisbane..
It wasn't very long after their cups era
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Re: One for the "Blue Sky brigade" today methinks!
On ya Jiggingsaint. If you look at the big picture, I'm not sure why some people are so pessimistic. We were wooden spooners only 3 years ago and are hoping for finals this year. Last year we still had some very heavy losses on the road and almost made the 8 anyway. This year we have improved in that area so far. No heavy losses and strong performances interstate. Not everything will go as planned, but quite a lot has! Just look at how many players we have traded for cheaply who are now critical members of the team? Membrey, Bruce, Weller, Steele, Stevens, Brown, Carlisle and Roberton. Geary and Sinclair were rookies. Someone is good at Moneyball!
So we play GWS with all their high draft picks and concessions this week. There's a good chance we'll lose but it's not the end of the world. We're loaded up with draft picks and have plans to trade for a "big fish" at the end of the year. Hopefully we use that to get some elite class in the midfield. Our defense looks very very strong. I don't think I've seen Jake get outmarked yet. Our forwards are not quite firing as hoped but it's a very talented and very young setup. I have no doubt that in time they'll be formidable.
Go saints!
So we play GWS with all their high draft picks and concessions this week. There's a good chance we'll lose but it's not the end of the world. We're loaded up with draft picks and have plans to trade for a "big fish" at the end of the year. Hopefully we use that to get some elite class in the midfield. Our defense looks very very strong. I don't think I've seen Jake get outmarked yet. Our forwards are not quite firing as hoped but it's a very talented and very young setup. I have no doubt that in time they'll be formidable.
Go saints!
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Re: One for the "Blue Sky brigade" today methinks!
Great win by the club and exceptionally well coached by Richo. Everything that was raised during the week Richo and the team answered. You have now set the bar consistency is the next hurdle, but congratulations.
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Saint-stu very good points my friend! Well said!
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Re: One for the "Blue Sky brigade" today methinks!
Oh, but the sky has fallen.
This one's for you Skid marks.
This one's for you Skid marks.
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It's Dave, man. Will you open up? I got the stuff with me! -------Who?
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Re: One for the "Blue Sky brigade" today methinks!
Good win but as others at the game noted : Hawthorn were rabble
We went at 49% kicking efficiency for the match early in the last - that won't suffice against quality (just go back a week to last Qtr against Cats if you need a refresher).
I'll just keep it my pants for now....
We went at 49% kicking efficiency for the match early in the last - that won't suffice against quality (just go back a week to last Qtr against Cats if you need a refresher).
I'll just keep it my pants for now....
“Yeah….nah””