A Flag in 6 Years

[matrix]

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/s ... 6854236380

ST KILDA have committed to winning their long-awaited second AFL premiership before 2020.

The struggling Saints released their strategic plan at Thursday night’s season launch, with the club also declaring they want to build an admired culture.

While St Kilda expect the next two years to be very challenging on the field, they have planned to be back in the top four by 2018.

[philtee]

Well, I actually don't mind it, because it is such a bold statement of intent.
Summers would have considered the blowback to come from the usual snipers.
But he would have said, "Stuff 'em...we're gonna go for it".

[matrix]

ive told the misses to start putting a few $ away a week

long term thinking on my behalf

imagine it
a flag

good lord its almost dream like to some of us who havent seen one

[gringo]

I'm pleased we actually have a vision rather than rotting away.

[saintspremiers]

I'm pleased we actually have a vision rather than rotting away.

Right.

[wolfpup]

nothing wrong with it at all and it is 7 years if you include this year.

can see us top 4 within 4 years, certainly will make the finals

[markp]

If only they'd made this anouncemnt sooner... much, much sooner.

[philtee]

The Coach this morning...https://soundcloud.com/rsn-racing/alan- ... n-st-kilda

[Dr Spaceman]

If only they'd made this anouncemnt sooner... much, much sooner.

Say, 5 years ago

[The Redeemer]

So we also exist to win premierships?

[Cairnsman]

I like the fact the club is going public with its plan and vision...need to execute it now...I'm not getting any younger.

[bergsone]

Too young in 66 to have a drink and celebrate.Make up for it next time,dont want to wait too long

[cwrcyn]

We're damned if we do and damned if we don't, so let's jus do. Positive approach by Summers, and we need this kind of boldness. Everyone expects or wants us to go and cower in the corner while they take pot shots at us. Stuff 'em! Stand up and move forward!

[3rd generation saint]

God, I want to believe, just once, to feel the complete jubilation of winning the premiership, I'll ball like a baby, because like all here, I have waited far too long.

[Con Gorozidis]

2019 or 2020 - it can be done.

Assume GWS will be basically unbeatable between 20017-18 and will battle v GC and maybe even Melbourne (I know I know its unthinkable).

But if Acres/Dunstan/Billings are all decent and we get another 4-6 gun players via the draft in the next 2 years. It can be done!

[ozrulestrace]

I'll be too old to celebrate !

[BigMart]

Really

[stinger]

I like the fact the club is going public with its plan and vision...need to execute it now...I'm not getting any younger.

me either mate...just hope i'm around to see it.....7 seasons might be a bit of a stretch....

[White Winmar]

I'll be too old to celebrate !

Me too! I wanted us to win when I was young and restless and stupid. Stay out all week in celebration where no one, not relatives, nor employer, nor the police would know where to find you. At the current pace, my mates and I will be in the "Twilight Years Maximum Security Home For The Aged", sucking two fruits and custard through a straw, with a crocheted blanket over our laps. Hurry up and win one, will you!

[Wayne42]

I hope St Kilda supporters weren't laughing after the Saints released their vision.

Today i experienced plenty of non St Kilda supporters having a chuckle at the Saints optimism. I was even asked if St Kilda had won a flag in my lifetime.

I won't believe it until i see the victory lap at the G on the last Saturday in September.

[Sainternist]

I love the fact that the club isn't feeding us any BS and are being perfectly reasonable. In my mind, it's an excellent sales pitch to people who haven't yet signed up to witness the makings of the glory days which (hopefully) will commence a few years down the track.

I hope St Kilda supporters weren't laughing after the Saints released their vision.

Today i experienced plenty of non St Kilda supporters having a chuckle at the Saints optimism. I was even asked if St Kilda had won a flag in my lifetime.

I won't believe it until i see the victory lap at the G on the last Saturday in September.

Let them laugh it up. Doesn't seem unrealistic to aim for a flag in 5-6 years at all. Why the hell shouldn't the club be optimistic? Should they forecast doom and gloom instead?

[matrix]

Really

Yup
Really

[perfectionist]

I think it is a real possibility, especially if 16 clubs decide to withdraw from the competition.

[saintbrat]

interesting to see the varying reactions to such predictions- Pies today said they will be winning in 3 years ( not on tonights form they wont)

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/c ... hviw8.html

[ralphsmith]

Fortune favours the bold.