This weekends game

[SaintHomer]

Ok, what do we want from this weekends match.

For me:

1. No injuries
2. Hayes, Ball and Hudghton to come into the side (sorry, armo gwilt and dawson - yeah, its a big call i know)
3. 4 qtr competitive effort and to outscore them in each qtr

I'd especially like to see big games from Dal, Gilbert, Gards and Kosi.

[saintlee]

Ok, what do we want from this weekends match.

For me:

1. No injuries
2. Hayes, Ball and Hudghton to come into the side (sorry, armo gwilt and dawson - yeah, its a big call i know)
3. 4 qtr competitive effort and to outscore them in each qtr

I'd especially like to see big games from Dal, Gilbert, Gards and Kosi.

I agree....although I'm not sure I want Zac out for Max.....can't make up my mind on that one, but I think Zac has been good all year except for last week and deserves a chance to redeem himself....also thought Armo was good last week, so a pity for him to be omitted

[SainterK]

Exactly right, no injuries.

I think Hayes and Ball will be back, I think Max perhaps another week away?

Looking forward to seeing Mini and Clinton the better for the run last week.

[spert]

I think Max would not come in -he would need another week to make sure the hammy is OK coming into the finals. Zac has been one of our best defenders in the league's best defence for 19 winning games, why would you drop him, when the whole team has performed below par for two games. NDS has disappointed the last two games -too much talent not doing enough.. drop him for Ball, Hayes for Armo, Geary for Gwilt and McEvoy for King -give King a rest coming into the finals.

[SainterK]

I think Max would not come in -he would need another week to make sure the hammy is OK coming into the finals. Zac has been one of our best defenders in the league's best defence for 19 winning games, why would you drop him, when the whole team has performed below par for two games. NDS has disappointed the last two games -too much talent not doing enough.. drop him for Ball, Hayes for Armo, Geary for Gwilt and McEvoy for King -give King a rest coming into the finals.

I don't think they will be dropping Dal or King, but I agree that they will wait a week with Max....

[JABBER]

No injuries to key players having shots at goal inside 50 meters.
No reports or 50 meter penalties for mouthing of to umpires

[Thinline]

I think Max - if 100% right - will come in for Zac. As experienced as Max is, I don't reckon it's wise to slot him in to a QF fresh from the ressies. He'll be better for the run, and his leg need to be tested. Better he falls apart now than before half time in a final. It may seem cruel to Zac who has has exceeded expectations for all but a few moments all year, but a performance like last weeks can't just be swept aside as a blip. It was pretty ordinary. And lets be honest, as the season's progressed and our back six have slowly but surely become less effective (still good, just not as), Zac has looked NQR in my hum,ble opinion.

Ball and Hayes in. Both will need the run in the ones. I suppose Armo has to be left out which hardly seems fair given his effort was as good as any of our mids against Nth but can't see Joey, Dal, Jones or anyone else being given a week off. That said, if Ball loafs, I suspect he'd be straight back in the following week.

For mine Baker will make way for the extra midfielder. Don't reckon his work rates good enough.

I think Gwilt will stay. He does his job, and a raking left boot is a potent weapon.

[jonesy]

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For mine Baker will make way for the extra midfielder. Don't reckon his work rates good enough.

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His workrate is his strength


It could be wet. Hope not,don't like the idea of playing in a slog before the finals.

[Thinline]

I don't reckon he's at his stongest, Jonesy. That's what i mean. Looks slow and out of the contest to my eye. I will say this, though: It is very hard to get a grip on what players of his ilk are REALLY doing when you are watching most of your footy from the couch and not live. Queensland makes it tough...

[Duggie]

After reading all this intelligence I get to wondering if we are overloaded. Wish I could find that crystal ball of mine, or visit a fortune teller who could tell me who are the ones to really click into gear.

[Geezer]

no need for major ins and outs for "rest"
heavy rotations against melbourne will be just as good
melbourne cant win. . . .they lose their PP if they do.

st.kilda can spend the first quarter in the rooms and come out at 1/4 time and still win.
we should just forfeit the game and give melbourne the 4 points and play an intra-club amongst ourselves.

[3rd generation saint]

I wnat to absolutely and ruthlessy smack Melbourne with no injuries or reports then watch the Dogs and Filth tear into each other with injuries and reports.

[Megamaguire]

Both Saints and Dees have things to 'WIN' on w'end. For me it is the perfect platform for our 1st. finals clash. Physical ripeness will be an absolute requirement to carry the TEAM through the week. Mental preparedness and switched onness will need to be felt i believe so it can be reproduced on FINALS NIGHT

Hopeully the coach and players are zoning in on their best form for the following week.


GOOD LUCK SAINTS!

[SaintHomer]

Ok, what do we want from this weekends match.

For me:

1. No injuries
2. Hayes, Ball and Hudghton to come into the side (sorry, armo gwilt and dawson - yeah, its a big call i know)
3. 4 qtr competitive effort and to outscore them in each qtr

I'd especially like to see big games from Dal, Gilbert, Gards and Kosi.

Ok, now time to look back.

1. From most accounts, few sore bodies but all should be ok
2. Hayes in devastatingly good form, ball and max still missed.
3. 1st qtr terrible (but Dee's played above themselves), 3 qtrs afterwards fantastic and we smashed them at F50's and centre clearances. Should have won by much more. If we can correct the delivery forward and kicking for goal, LOOK OUT. (note - we smashed the Roo's last week at F50's as well)

Got big games from Dal and Gilbert, Gards didn't play and Kosi's kicking for goal let him down but pulled in some good marks.

All in all, I think we are in a pretty good position for a run at the flag. And some of the pressure of being favourites has eased.

Make a statement Sunday sainters!