Nick Dal Santo on On the Couch tonight

Rice Paper · Post: # 726981Post **Rice Paper** » Mon 20 Apr 2009 5:43pm

Haven't seen this on saintsational but Nick Dal Santo is on On the Couch tonight.

Source: Saints Central

saintbrat · Post: # 727008Post **saintbrat** » Mon 20 Apr 2009 6:12pm

I wonder if they will ask him about this?
Dal Santo in Cornes' crosshairs

Kane Cornes in action against the Hawks
12:55 PM Mon 20 April, 2009
PORT Adelaide tagger Kane Cornes has set his sights on shutting down in-form Saint Nick Dal Santo in Friday night's top eight clash at AAMI Stadium.

Cornes, 26, was at his negating best last week, holding Hawthorn skipper Sam Mitchell to just 16 possessions and playing a big part in the Power's 30-point win.

Dal Santo has brushed aside an inconsistent 2008 season, which saw him dropped back to the VFL for one match >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

it should be interesting given the good article Hirdy wrote on Dal Saturday.

Post: # 727018Post **n1ck** » Mon 20 Apr 2009 6:42pm

could someone write up what is spoken about?

Iceman234 · Post: # 727078Post **Iceman234** » Mon 20 Apr 2009 8:56pm

Just bumping the thread, was mentioned on The Winners...

Beej · Post: # 727091Post **Beej** » Mon 20 Apr 2009 9:16pm

Don't think I've looked forward to an On the Couch this much ever before.

It's going to be a St Kilda love-in.

saint patrick · Mon 20 Apr 2009 10:03pm

Anyone know what time and Day Fox will repeat this...damned underbelly is somehow more important to the girls

Not happy Jan

Beej · Post: # 727112Post **Beej** » Mon 20 Apr 2009 10:08pm

saint patrick wrote:Anyone know what time and Day Fox will repeat this...damned underbelly is somehow more important to the girls

Not happy Jan

Later tonight, 11pm FoxSports2

Are you not the man of the house?

It's your tv!

saintbrat · Post: # 727113Post **saintbrat** » Mon 20 Apr 2009 10:09pm

TODAY 20 April
08:30 pm On the Couch TV- Talk Show, No Captions FOX Sports 1

11:00 pm On the Couch TV- Talk Show, No Captions FOX Sports 2

TUESDAY 21 April
01:00 am On the Couch TV- Talk Show, No Captions FOX Sports 1

06:30 am On the Couch TV- Talk Show, No Captions FOX Sports 1

12:30 pm On the Couch TV- Talk Show, No Captions FOX Sports 1

06:30 pm On the Couch TV- Talk Show, No Captions FOX Sports 1

Beej · Post: # 727118Post **Beej** » Mon 20 Apr 2009 10:11pm

He just called Ross - Grant LOLOLOLOL

He's gone, get over it Dal.

saintbrat · Post: # 727120Post **saintbrat** » Mon 20 Apr 2009 10:14pm

seemed very nervous.... but has settled down

and then Wrapped ross up....

saint patrick · Mon 20 Apr 2009 10:22pm

OLB wrote:
saint patrick wrote:Anyone know what time and Day Fox will repeat this...damned underbelly is somehow more important to the girls

Not happy Jan
Later tonight, 11pm FoxSports2

Are you not the man of the house? It's your tv!

Yeh !! When theres a spider in house I am

...funny about that!!!

Iceman234 · Post: # 727124Post **Iceman234** » Mon 20 Apr 2009 10:22pm

OLB wrote:He just called Ross - Grant LOLOLOLOL

He's gone, get over it Dal.

That was a golden faux pas...

Iceman234 · Post: # 727126Post **Iceman234** » Mon 20 Apr 2009 10:25pm

Mentioned that he had not taken real notice of outside talk but when it came from within he took notice.

A couple of times said Ross is very good to speak to and receive feedback from, and that Roo had spoken to him also pre-season about the need for Dal to step up for the team.

No doubt he has worked hard and is a different Dal this year.

bigcarl · Post: # 727127Post **bigcarl** » Mon 20 Apr 2009 10:26pm

Iceman234 wrote:
OLB wrote:He just called Ross - Grant LOLOLOLOL

He's gone, get over it Dal.
That was a golden faux pas...

you never forget your first one ... coach that is.

Iceman234 · Post: # 727128Post **Iceman234** » Mon 20 Apr 2009 10:27pm

Said he'd like to think Max back in a week or two and that Goose just needs game time

Along the lines of "(Goose) was never the quickest, is an impact player, hasn't lost pace, but needs game time".

Iceman234 · Post: # 727129Post **Iceman234** » Mon 20 Apr 2009 10:30pm

Just trying to recall bits and pieces...

Port - we've only beaten them 2/10 he thinks and Cornes has had his measure.

But I picked up a nice self-confidence in the way he said it - like inwardly he has the confidence to smash Cornes this week.

vacuous space · Mon 20 Apr 2009 10:36pm

saintbrat wrote:seemed very nervous...

Aside from referring to his coach as 'Grant' I thought he looked very comfortable. He was very thoughtful and articulate. Represented the club well.

The main theme seemed to me to be that he and the group aren't really doing anything differently. Ross hasn't really changed his approach. It's just a matter of enthusiasm (particularly the tackling) and getting the results. My thought is getting the right personnel in there might be a help too. He was asked who was more important to his development - Grant or Ross - he ducked that a bit. He said they were very similar.

Dal said he doesn't read the press too much. Hird wrote an article about him on Saturday and he said he didn't see it. He said that the criticisms of him last year were probably valid, but it really hit home once he started hearing them from players and coaches. Chatted to Ross about what he was doing wrong. Riewoldt told him over summer that the club needs him to be a better player to go further. He hasn't changed the way he goes about it drastically, but he does feel he's been training harder and smarter.

They talked a bit about Kane Cornes. He agreed that Kane has had his measure for a while, as Port has had ours. He ducked the question about teammates blocking for him. Said that having a number of guys running through the middle helps. Mentioned that individual achievements come from everyone playing their team role. It didn't sound so boring when he said it.

He was also asked where Freo is at. Referred back to where St Kilda was at when he arrived at the club. Mentioned they're young and developing side so some of these things are to be expected.

Sheehan said Dal's probably between 8 and 10 Brownlow votes. I think he could be as high as 12. He's had an amazing start to the season. Let's hope he continues to play his role and we continue to get improved results.

And that's all I can remember. I hope that helps some of you who couldn't catch the interview.

bigcarl · Post: # 727134Post **bigcarl** » Mon 20 Apr 2009 10:40pm

vacuous space wrote:And that's all I can remember. I hope that helps some of you who couldn't catch the interview.

yes, thanks very much for that.

i_luv_nick_riewoldt · Mon 20 Apr 2009 10:54pm

thanks vacuous space! much appreciated!

Beej · Post: # 727143Post **Beej** » Mon 20 Apr 2009 11:07pm

He has that high, kinda breaking, tone in his voice which makes him sound a little nervous. He probably was a bit. I noticed him breathing a lot heavier (by looking at his chest) at the beginning of the interview and also after he referred to Ross as Grant. You just know Grant was at home having a bit of a chuckle about it.

He's a very well-spoken young man though, Dal. Seems like a real thinker.

Anyone know who the guest is on Classified?

Iceman234 · Post: # 727146Post **Iceman234** » Mon 20 Apr 2009 11:09pm

OLB wrote:He has that high, kinda breaking, tone in his voice which makes him sound a little nervous. He probably was a bit. I noticed him breathing a lot heavier (by looking at his chest) at the beginning of the interview and also after he referred to Ross as Grant. You just know Grant was at home having a bit of a chuckle about it.

He's a very well-spoken young man though, Dal.

And body language with his arms straight down the arms of the chair...

Reckon GT was at home channeling through his old guru?

Dal does speak well though, just needs a bit more media coaching.

BelfastSaint · Mon 20 Apr 2009 11:19pm

I think we will be hearing a lot more re the "Grant" comment by reporters and the media ..
You know they will make a story out of anything these days ..

Beej · Post: # 727386Post **Beej** » Tue 21 Apr 2009 2:04pm

BelfastSaint wrote:I think we will be hearing a lot more re the "Grant" comment by reporters and the media ..
You know they will make a story out of anything these days ..

Dal knew he put his foot in it immediately after he said it.

"Here we go...", he said.

In a way it's kinda like a bloke accidentally calling his wife by his ex-girlfriends name. His ex-girlfriend that he's still secretly in-love with.

marksnsparks · Tue 21 Apr 2009 2:11pm

OLB wrote:He has that high, kinda breaking, tone in his voice which makes him sound a little nervous. He probably was a bit. I noticed him breathing a lot heavier (by looking at his chest) at the beginning of the interview and also after he referred to Ross as Grant. You just know Grant was at home having a bit of a chuckle about it.

He's a very well-spoken young man though, Dal. Seems like a real thinker.

Anyone know who the guest is on Classified?

Nick Maxwell was on classified. I hate to say it but he was impressive. Talk about intense and focussed! Pity about the rest of the whinging DUI riddled club...Neck was bright red...must be tough in front of camera for these young guys

matrix · Post: # 727405Post **matrix** » Tue 21 Apr 2009 2:16pm

TY

just flicked on fox and catching the replay...dunno how far in it is.