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Unwatchable. Woeful standard. Leo Connolly looks the only player who could have been selected in our firsts today out of this lot. Ryder will need a couple more games to get his fitness up
Just out of curiosity is Dunstan playing for Casey?
I read somewhere they took Lonie on the top up via Caseyis he playing or still playing with someone else?
Windhager. About 20 touches. 7/10
Owens. The same 7/10
Connolly. Only defender who gave us run and drive. Unlucky not to be playing seniors 7/10
Heath. Got better as the game went on. Typical 19 year old ruck. He's definitely not a potato 5/10
Ryder. Solid
Allison. Won't want to watch the replay of that performance 2/10
Geary. As you would expect 5/10
Kent. Busy early but faded. May have done a calf in the 4th. 4/10
cwrcyn wrote: ↑Sun 27 Mar 2022 4:01pm
My player ratings for Sandy
Windhager. About 20 touches. 7/10
Owens. The same 7/10
Connolly. Only defender who gave us run and drive. Unlucky not to be playing seniors 7/10
Heath. Got better as the game went on. Typical 19 year old ruck. He's definitely not a potato 5/10
Ryder. Solid
Allison. Won't want to watch the replay of that performance 2/10
Geary. As you would expect 5/10
Kent. Busy early but faded. May have done a calf in the 4th. 4/10
If we have got any brains Geary, Ryder and Kent should not play for St Kilda again. Ryder and Geary are retiring at the end of the season anyway so what's the point? Kent is not good enough so rule a line through him. If their form is good, by all means play Owens, Connolly, Heath and Allison. But knowing the selectors, Ryder and Geary will be in next week so they can take part in Maddies match FMD.
St Kilda should never trade with Essendon and Sydney ever again!!!
Nine St Kilda listed players v 16 Melbourne listed players.
Geary and Kent are only injury back ups now. Ryder is old, but he's still a very fine player and important to us this year. We're still in the business of winning games, after all
The first time I've seen Allison play. Even he would agree he had a stinker. Has so much to learn about how to play one on one. Lacks strength and aggression. Doesn't know when to stay or go
Agree with most os SuunyErnies comments but Ryder must come in when match fit but Kent and Gears are no longer AFL standard that is if Kent ever was. Owens, Winghager and Heath could well earn a spot later in the season with Kyle a little further away. Peris may not make it and Allison is border line VFL standard
BadRossco wrote: ↑Sun 27 Mar 2022 4:59pm
Agree with most os SuunyErnies comments but Ryder must come in when match fit but Kent and Gears are no longer AFL standard that is if Kent ever was. Owens, Winghager and Heath could well earn a spot later in the season with Kyle a little further away. Peris may not make it and Allison is border line VFL standard
If you play Ryder you are forfeiting the chance to expose Heath. At the end of the year I would rather have given Heath 10 - 15 games than 10 - 15 to Ryder. Ryder can have a farewell game in round 23. Our list is in a world of pain and there is no room for sentiment anymore. We have to grow some balls and become ruthless. But as usual, it won't happen and Ryder will play 15 games this year (barring injury).
St Kilda should never trade with Essendon and Sydney ever again!!!
BadRossco wrote: ↑Sun 27 Mar 2022 4:59pm
Agree with most os SuunyErnies comments but Ryder must come in when match fit but Kent and Gears are no longer AFL standard that is if Kent ever was. Owens, Winghager and Heath could well earn a spot later in the season with Kyle a little further away. Peris may not make it and Allison is border line VFL standard
Only watched 3/4 it was tough watching ended in 83 point hammering.
Curly the other players would have helped but Casey were a class above across all lines.
Windhager played mid mostly after 1/2 time. He and Connolly were our best, had 23 touches.
Connolly had 20 touches and was creative in a tough day in defence.
Owens also did ok with 20 touches. He will be a player just needs time at that level.
Peris shows enough to say he has a future. Is really courageous and a great tackler for his size.
Kyle got a knock in the 2nd quarter, difficult game when the ball lived at the other end.
Paddy looked sluggish and definitely not match fit. Although he still contributed.
Geary got a bit of it but still does the dumb things.
Heath has plenty of upside, competes well & has quick hands for a big man.
Kent usual game some ok mostly rubbish.
Allison absolute worst on field, he is no where near it. Why he got a contract extension last year is another list management mystery?
Heath doesn't yet have the fitness or experience against men to qualify him for senior football. It's his first proper game outside of junior football. If he excels this season, then maybe two games at the end of the year (if we have injuries) But I doubt the club would even do that.
Impatient Sainter wrote: ↑Sun 27 Mar 2022 5:39pm
Only watched 3/4 it was tough watching ended in 83 point hammering.
Curly the other players would have helped but Casey were a class above across all lines.
Windhager played mid mostly after 1/2 time. He and Connolly were our best, had 23 touches.
Connolly had 20 touches and was creative in a tough day in defence.
Owens also did ok with 20 touches. He will be a player just needs time at that level.
Peris shows enough to say he has a future. Is really courageous and a great tackler for his size.
Kyle got a knock in the 2nd quarter, difficult game when the ball lived at the other end.
Paddy looked sluggish and definitely not match fit. Although he still contributed.
Geary got a bit of it but still does the dumb things.
Heath has plenty of upside, competes well & has quick hands for a big man.
Kent usual game some ok mostly rubbish.
Allison absolute worst on field, he is no where near it. Why he got a contract extension last year is another list management mystery?
Of course having 10 more AFL listed players would help. Let’s be serious it’s a massive advantage.