Crisis breeds Opportunity

rodgerfox · Post: # 946126Post **rodgerfox** » Thu 24 Jun 2010 12:24pm

"And Riewoldt's injury meant, at the time, many thought the Saints were gone. But they have proven themselves to be a team of substance, notwithstanding the Lovett affair, and the schoolgirl, and now this latest police corruption allegation. If they win the flag this year, it will be a flag for the ages."

SainterK · Post: # 946130Post **SainterK** » Thu 24 Jun 2010 12:28pm

When

markp · Post: # 946138Post **markp** » Thu 24 Jun 2010 12:44pm

It'd somehow be more 'Saints-like' to win it after the sort of run we've had this season, than after the dream run we had last season....

And it'll mean we are the winners of the 2 most famous flags in history!

As we deal with each of these setbacks, it just adds to the feeling that this time, our destiny cannot and will not be denied.

saintsRrising · Thu 24 Jun 2010 12:47pm

rodgerfox wrote:"And Riewoldt's injury meant, at the time, many thought the Saints were gone. But they have proven themselves to be a team of substance, notwithstanding the Lovett affair, and the schoolgirl, and now this latest police corruption allegation. If they win the flag this year, it will be a flag for the ages."

Fortunately Ross maintained the faith.

Despite all the crap hurled at the saints this year Ross is holding the playing group together beautifully.

rodgerfox · Post: # 946143Post **rodgerfox** » Thu 24 Jun 2010 12:49pm

saintsRrising wrote:
rodgerfox wrote:"And Riewoldt's injury meant, at the time, many thought the Saints were gone. But they have proven themselves to be a team of substance, notwithstanding the Lovett affair, and the schoolgirl, and now this latest police corruption allegation. If they win the flag this year, it will be a flag for the ages."
Fortunately Ross maintained the faith.

despite all the crap hurled at the saints this year Roos is holding the playing group together beautifully.

Long way to go, but so far it's been remarkable.

GrumpyOne · Post: # 946145Post **GrumpyOne** » Thu 24 Jun 2010 1:01pm

As a famous man once said:

You can either take the victim approach and accept the excuses, or you can take responsibility and accept that the gap needs to be filled with leadership.

bob__71 · Post: # 946148Post **bob__71** » Thu 24 Jun 2010 1:03pm

Crisitunity

TazzieSaintGirl83 · Thu 24 Jun 2010 1:14pm

markp wrote:It'd somehow be more 'Saints-like' to win it after the sort of run we've had this season, than after the dream run we had last season....

And it'll mean we are the winners of the 2 most famous flags in history!

As we deal with each of these setbacks, it just adds to the feeling that this time, our destiny cannot and will not be denied.

+1
it does seem more saints like to toil through the mud rather than glide across the top.

MC Gusto · Post: # 946153Post **MC Gusto** » Thu 24 Jun 2010 1:22pm

rodgerfox wrote:"And Riewoldt's injury meant, at the time, many thought the Saints were gone. But they have proven themselves to be a team of substance, notwithstanding the Lovett affair, and the schoolgirl, and now this latest police corruption allegation. If they win the flag this year, it will be a flag for the ages."

Roger

I LOVE IT

COOOOOMMMMEEEE ONNNNN YOU MIGHTY SAINTERS

Strength through loyalty

Finna · Post: # 946159Post **Finna** » Thu 24 Jun 2010 1:32pm

rodgerfox wrote:"And Riewoldt's injury meant, at the time, many thought the Saints were gone. But they have proven themselves to be a team of substance, notwithstanding the Lovett affair, and the schoolgirl, and now this latest police corruption allegation. If they win the flag this year, it will be a flag for the ages."

Great Post Rodger.

This is looking like a very interesting year. It would be fitting for our first flag in 45 years to come in this way.

I can honestly say I am more confident than last year.

Last year I was excited but it all seemed a bit too good to be true.

This year we are toughing it out. It feels more real....

Question for you Rodge.

Where do you sit with this team now?

Where do you think we are at compared to round 3?

missgez · Post: # 946162Post **missgez** » Thu 24 Jun 2010 1:46pm

Maybe it is only through such adversity that we will define the true meaning of SAINTS FOOTY!

So pumped for tomorrow night can't wait

Spinner · Post: # 946169Post **Spinner** » Thu 24 Jun 2010 1:53pm

rodgerfox wrote:
saintsRrising wrote:
rodgerfox wrote:"And Riewoldt's injury meant, at the time, many thought the Saints were gone. But they have proven themselves to be a team of substance, notwithstanding the Lovett affair, and the schoolgirl, and now this latest police corruption allegation. If they win the flag this year, it will be a flag for the ages."
Fortunately Ross maintained the faith.

despite all the crap hurled at the saints this year Roos is holding the playing group together beautifully.

Long way to go, but so far it's been remarkable.

Great qoute.... From where?

& great post!

ThePunter · Post: # 946190Post **ThePunter** » Thu 24 Jun 2010 2:37pm

If you can believe it, is was from Mark Robinson in his "At the Bar" column in Wednesday's Hun.

gringo · Post: # 946210Post **gringo** » Thu 24 Jun 2010 3:22pm

The little tip rat should go well. He is a proud guy and the last time it all came to a head it seemed to galvanize the team.

Hope we rip Geelong apart just to make a statement to the world that we are not going to be victimized by the media.

markp · Post: # 946219Post **markp** » Thu 24 Jun 2010 3:35pm

But hopefully from now on crisis will wear a condom.

rodgerfox · Post: # 946223Post **rodgerfox** » Thu 24 Jun 2010 4:02pm

ThePunter wrote:If you can believe it, is was from Mark Robinson in his "At the Bar" column in Wednesday's Hun.

Sort of takes the polish off it somewhat, doesn't it?

maverick · Post: # 946231Post **maverick** » Thu 24 Jun 2010 4:40pm

rodgerfox wrote:
saintsRrising wrote:
rodgerfox wrote:"And Riewoldt's injury meant, at the time, many thought the Saints were gone. But they have proven themselves to be a team of substance, notwithstanding the Lovett affair, and the schoolgirl, and now this latest police corruption allegation. If they win the flag this year, it will be a flag for the ages."
Fortunately Ross maintained the faith.

despite all the crap hurled at the saints this year Roos is holding the playing group together beautifully.

Long way to go, but so far it's been remarkable.

Completely agree, exceptional, a good performance Firday night sets the season right up

SydneySainter · Thu 24 Jun 2010 4:43pm

I take it you're a Simpsons fan Roger?

Stephen Theodore · Thu 24 Jun 2010 5:01pm

Terrific post that really gets the blood pumping

Leo.J · Post: # 946243Post **Leo.J** » Thu 24 Jun 2010 5:15pm

rodgerfox wrote:
saintsRrising wrote:
rodgerfox wrote:"And Riewoldt's injury meant, at the time, many thought the Saints were gone. But they have proven themselves to be a team of substance, notwithstanding the Lovett affair, and the schoolgirl, and now this latest police corruption allegation. If they win the flag this year, it will be a flag for the ages."
Fortunately Ross maintained the faith.

despite all the crap hurled at the saints this year Roos is holding the playing group together beautifully.

Long way to go, but so far it's been remarkable.

You guys should get a room.

Spinner · Post: # 946252Post **Spinner** » Thu 24 Jun 2010 5:36pm

SydneySainter wrote:I take it you're a Simpsons fan Roger?

Arnt we all?

bergholt · Post: # 946310Post **bergholt** » Thu 24 Jun 2010 7:00pm

rodgerfox wrote:
ThePunter wrote:If you can believe it, is was from Mark Robinson in his "At the Bar" column in Wednesday's Hun.
Sort of takes the polish off it somewhat, doesn't it?

everything i've read from robbo in the last couple of months on st kilda's on-field prospects has been positive. not sure where you guys see his hatred of us.

SaintPav · Post: # 946407Post **SaintPav** » Thu 24 Jun 2010 10:50pm

To be honest I got the feeling Ross came across a bit flat during his press conference yesterday. I also feel that everyone has their breaking point including our Saints. I'm just hoping we are very competitive tomorrow night and that we don't get smacked....There you go...I said it so it does not come true...It won't now...ha ha....If we win we will be the super saints...

I Love Peter Kiel · Fri 25 Jun 2010 1:18am

I'm suddenly feeling very calm about this season. The pressure is completely off us...I mean we've had so many "scandals" and Ross the Boss has brushed it off.
With the split round and the World Cup it's been good having a couple of weeks off from the AFL season. Obviously I'd like to win tomorrow night's game, but it doesn't matter. I get the feeling the Cats could crack before the end of the season. They HAVE to keep winning...everyone knows Ablett's going to the Gold Coast.

Moods · Post: # 946474Post **Moods** » Fri 25 Jun 2010 2:09am

SaintPav wrote:To be honest I got the feeling Ross came across a bit flat during his press conference yesterday. I also feel that everyone has their breaking point including our Saints. I'm just hoping we are very competitive tomorrow night and that we don't get smacked....There you go...I said it so it does not come true...It won't now...ha ha....If we win we will be the super saints...

AS opposed to his usual upbeat charismatic Terry Wallace type performances in front of the media?

He's probably just about had a gutful of the BS being flung every day by the news and TV media. Probably sick to death of the media to be honest - I would be if I was him. Ch9 should be grateful he didn't ask them to leave - I know it would only make matters worse, but fair dinkum, enoughs enough I reckon.

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