Roo Signs on

[Proph3t of egan]

Lets hope we always field our best 22, regardless of birth certificate.

Then how does Dunstan n Mav keep getting picked?

Maybe because they are best 22 right now?

[Joe Bloggs]

If either Rooey or Joey are signed on again for 2018 then St Kilda are not fair dinkum about winning their next flag. If they are allowed to sign on again I would immediately sack Trout and Bains.

Delays our progression for another year.

Joey has to go Roo should and will get another year. Ridiculous to suggest Roo should move on.

It's not ridiculous Moe, neither of them will be in our next Premiership team, we need to move on, so do you, if you can.

So who will be in our next premiership team.?

[ROLS-LEE]

I hope he hasn't. Been a fantastic servant but time is up. Can't keep playing for frees.

[Impatient Sainter]

Both Roo & Monty should retire this year. Both are club champs but are about to fall off a cliff IMO.

[Joe Bloggs]

Both Roo & Monty should retire this year. Both are club champs but are about to fall off a cliff IMO.

Stood up tonight turned the game ..was beaten but hit the score board when it was needed most.

[BigMart]

He normally does

[Con Gorozidis]

I would keep Roo for one more year but manage his body. Can play 14 games a year. Should be stated that 2018 is his last year and he will only play 14 games. Communicate this to the fans clearly and early so there is no confusion.

Monty should go. I would prefer to see Bailey Rice and/or Freeman given games.

[saintbob]

Fairly happy with Roo signing on, I won't be happy if Montagna does though

[The_Dud]

Roo has an average game yet is still our best forward.

Says enough.

[Joe Bloggs]

[quote="Con Gorozidis"]I would keep Roo for one more year but manage his body. Can play 14 games a year. Should be stated that 2018 is his last year and he will only play 14 games. Communicate this to the fans clearly and early so there is no confusion.

Monty should go. I would prefer to see Bailey Rice and/or Freeman given games.[/quo

There is no confusion around when Roo goes..he goes when he goes ....simple as that.

[The Fireman]

Ive heard he hopes the club will sign him up.

[avid]

I think both should stick around. But accept a lot less money -- free up some salary cap for some expensive replacement purchases.

[The Fireman]

Hope Roo stays on...legends that can still perform should stay for as long as they can, any youngens coming to the club need guys like Roo who demand and deserve the ultimate respect. He is a draw card for any young champ to play alongside.

[WellardSaint]

I think both should stick around. But accept a lot less money -- free up some salary cap for some expensive replacement purchases.

As veterans, half of their $ is counted towards
the salary cap anyway

[saintspremiers]

I think both should stick around. But accept a lot less money -- free up some salary cap for some expensive replacement purchases.

As veterans, half of their $ is counted towards
the salary cap anyway

If Monty isn't retired at the end of the season we have issues.

Not sure about Roo. He looked very tired yesterday but still kicked 3 goals, and with Paddy at crossroads we may have no choice but for him to play another year until we recruit a replacement key forward for Roo/Paddy.

[Sainter_Dad]

I think both should stick around. But accept a lot less money -- free up some salary cap for some expensive replacement purchases.

As veterans, half of their $ is counted towards
the salary cap anyway

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-03-08/n ... ying-field

RICHMOND is one club likely to benefit from the removal of the veterans' list with the AFL planning to increase each clubs' salary cap in 2017.

The AFL intends to add an average amount to each clubs' total player payments based on the total number of veterans across the competition to assist with the transition.

...

St Kilda had chosen not to take advantage of the salary cap relief despite having eligible veterans on its list

...

The decision to abolish the veterans' list in 2017 was announced in June 2014 as part of the AFL's competitive balance policy with the transition process giving clubs a chance to factor the change into their planning

[StPeter]

Roo and Monty must stay if their form and fitness hold up.

Currently both in our top ten players. Plenty of spots for others to earn a place.