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johnnyhoward
9 Sep 2006, 15:35
A topic brought up last year after our disappointing finish, but it's almost certain that some great stalwarts in Thompson and (one of my favourites) Frankie Peckett will have played their last games. At least it was in Melbourne...
But the loss of those two won't be as huge as many make out. They work hard but they are only fringe players, and Steven Powell hasn't looked good since the 2004 season. So I don't think it will decrease our chances of a flag next year.
If those three go, then the chances of Banger staying on might increase. Next year we need things to go right and not have so many injuries during a game, our '05 and '06 finishes to the season were eerily similar, hanging on at 3 quarter time and then getting blown away in the final term due to injuries catching up with us.
We certainly should be going for midfielders in the draft
the_messiah
9 Sep 2006, 18:30
I'd like to add Grant Thomas to that list.
panthers
9 Sep 2006, 18:42
I'd like to add Grant Thomas to that list.
Tell us all brightspark who would YOU get to coach the Saints?
I'd like to add Grant Thomas to that list.
He should be the first to go, costs your club badly.
Tell us all brightspark who would YOU get to coach the Saints?
McKenna, Pike, Longmiar, just to name a few.
panthers
9 Sep 2006, 18:50
Longmiar?????????? who is he? you mean longmire? get it right if you are going to name names.. ok and their credentials are what? Especially Pike
Longmiar?????????? who is he? you mean longmire? get it right if you are going to name names.. ok and their credentials are what? Especially Pike
Pike is assistant coach of Adelaide, premiership player and very highly regarded by most clubs. Unlike GT who has never done anything(apart from shafting blight) and plays players who are not fit and out of form, playing favorites doesnt win premierships and thats what GT does with the likes of Kosi, Hamill and the Clarkes. 3 years and 3 wasted chances, the club needs to seriously consider someone who can deliver what the club deserves.
Pike is assistant coach of Adelaide, premiership player and very highly regarded by most clubs. Unlike GT who has never done anything(apart from shafting blight) and plays players who are not fit and out of form, playing favorites doesnt win premierships and thats what GT does with the likes of Kosi, Hamill and the Clarkes. 3 years and 3 wasted chances, the club needs to seriously consider someone who can deliver what the club deserves.
ANd Pagan is at Carlton Because?
Tell us all brightspark who would YOU get to coach the Saints?
What could of anyone else done last night.
Tell about 6 saints players to kick straight
Tell about 4 to take a shot at goal when inside 50
Tell 6 players not to get injured
The tactics weren't bad the players bad luck and kicking lost it
panthers
9 Sep 2006, 19:14
ANd Pagan is at Carlton Because?
To collect wooden spoons?
To collect wooden spoons?
Something st.kilda are experts at, every year the saints head back to where they belong, at the bottom. I hope Harvey doesnt keep playing until you win a flag, the poor bloke will be 100 and still running around.
Flying Joey
9 Sep 2006, 20:34
Something st.kilda are experts at, every year the saints head back to where they belong, at the bottom. I hope Harvey doesnt keep playing until you win a flag, the poor bloke will be 100 and still running around.
no, cos he most likely will be traded to carlton like their other washed up hacks who have propelled the club into the position of power and wealth that they now sit in at the moment. we have used our number one picks wisely to rebuild and compensate for harveys retirment. u havent used urs at all :p
no, cos he most likely will be traded to carlton like their other washed up hacks who have propelled the club into the position of power and wealth that they now sit in at the moment. we have used our number one picks wisely to rebuild and compensate for harveys retirment. u havent used urs at all :p
Thats funny do the names Marcou, McConville Wow Jones ring a bell? And i bet perovic and Rice are glad to have premeiership medallions, something they would have never received if they stayed with the saints.Now out of your number one picks which one Goddard or cantkickwolt is going to be as good as harvey? Maybe you could put Milne in the guts to take his place?
SpInNeR
10 Sep 2006, 21:23
Longmiar?????????? who is he? you mean longmire? get it right if you are going to name names.. ok and their credentials are what? Especially Pike
creditials dont seem to matter at stkilda...
tool panthers tool....anyone with ASSISTENT coaching creditials would have way more than what GT had before coaching the saints.
WAIT thats right he coached warnabool....right...that top class country footy.
Tell us all brightspark who would YOU get to coach the Saints?
Cresswell??
JeffDunne
10 Sep 2006, 21:53
I thought this thread was about retirements?
The last thing St Kilda would want to do now is sack the coach and go with yet another rookie coach. It would be madness. GT may have his faults but he's no different to most that come into the caper - they improve with experience. To go a rookie now and destabilise the club would be lunacy (and don't tell me that's not the main reason so many opposition fans take an interest in GT).
IMO we are in a position to be better resourced as a club. Every part of the football department needs to be beefed up and IMO that would include bringing in some experienced assistant coaches. I don't have a problem with who's there, but IMO we need some new ideas.
panthers
10 Sep 2006, 22:07
creditials dont seem to matter at stkilda...
tool panthers tool....anyone with ASSISTENT coaching creditials would have way more than what GT had before coaching the saints.
WAIT thats right he coached warnabool....right...that top class country footy.
It appears that you have an issue with anyone that doesnt share your "get rid of the coach" mentality.
Thats fine but i am going to have to ask you to please refrain from the personal attacks on me Your constant abuse and swearing at me doesnt do you any good it really only makes you look a bit silly really Thanx in advance :)