Too long !!
Can't wait for the game & to see the line up.
Not going unless I can get a free ticket.
I refuse to put any money towards Pork Barrel Stadium (got that name from Big Footy).
Saints by about 25 points
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Hopefully both teams will be blooding younger mids and will roll over hoping the can make a run home in June July and August.
Might be hard as I suspect he may not make our starting 22.shanegrambeau wrote: ↑Thu 11 Jan 2024 10:49am
Their sneaky old bastards will play their tricks. Expect Tuohy to try and provoke Caminiti to throwing a punch.
Typically they start the year slow but perhaps they take a different approach this year?
They have had the luxury of top end talent and great home advantage so they could do a Bart Cummings prep. If they drop off the pace early they don't have the gear changes anymore. It's a must win 8 point game for them and a big occasion. I am hoping they choke and we come to play.nostalgicsaint wrote: ↑Thu 11 Jan 2024 10:12pmTypically they start the year slow but perhaps they take a different approach this year?
Interesting to see how to fit everyone (if fit) into the 22.
It would be a shame but a welcome one. Clark is gonna come on this year.
Caminiti is still recovering from a hamstring injury so is not in full training yet. Hopefully when he does get going he can remind us all why he was such an asset last year. Jack Hayes is another who is still recovering from his knee issue - hopefully he can get going this year.mad saint guy wrote: ↑Fri 12 Jan 2024 1:53am Round one team selection is going to be fascinating.
Caminiti vs Sharman?
Does Seb get a gig?
Wilson?
Howard vs Cordy?
Can Paton force his way back now that his injury is well behind him?
Do Webster and Stocker hold their spots?
Where does Windy play?
Does Pou have to truly earn his spot this season?
Do Henry and Dow walk into the team? Bonner?
Who is providing ruck support?
Can Clark build his endurance to increase TOG?
Many many questions to be answered
I'm Hunter fan..
Me too mate. And for the record, I am also more than satisfied with our coaching panel.Saint 58 wrote: ↑Fri 12 Jan 2024 7:00pm It's so easy to get excited this time of year.
Since the grand final years it's been very easy to NOT get excited !
I just think that we have a lot more options available now which creates competition for spots.
A lot is based on potential of new players, draft & trades.
I'm expecting finals again.
If not - not a problem.
But I'm expecting competitiveness & exciting/creative footy.
Yeah I'm excited !