Preview Round 11 St Kilda vs Gold Coast

[IllBeTheJudge]

Posted in media thread also

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/138107/default.aspx

McEvoy Eyes Crows Return
ST KILDA'S ruck crisis is nearing an end with Scott Watters revealing first-choice ruckman Ben McEvoy is in line to return from knee surgery against Adelaide next week.

They have their bye after that, but Watters said he would not be tempted to put his stars in cotton wool until after the break.

"When [Fisher's] ready to go, he's ready to go. Potentially Ben McEvoy, Sam Fisher and Jarryn Geary will all be available next week, which off a six-day break, would bring a bit of freshness into the side," Watters said from Melbourne airport.

"We'll assess them next week at training, but we're pretty optimistic."

 

[IllBeTheJudge]

You would think Fisher and Geary should be right to go next week at least.

Fisher has been out for about 5 or 6 weeks now which should be enough time to recover from a hamstring injury providing there were no major setbacks while Geary could probably play this week if it was a more important game. Not sure about McEvoy but he can't be too far away.

I guess the other consideration is that we have a bye after next week so if there are any risks with them they might be tempted to give them another two weeks off and bring them back after the bye. The Adelaide game is really a must win game for us though.

I would be pleasantly surprised if we won

 

[Armitage2Riewoldt]

Not quite as much buildup as the Richmond game hey?

Also not as many opposition supporters weighing in. Guess Richmond do have a slight advantage with numbers there.

Agreed, Saad to rip s**t up. Get on him for first goal.

 

[stkildathunda]

All players named were training today and from my spies on the ground all looked fit & ready to go.

 

[footyfan_25]

All players named were training today and from my spies on the ground all looked fit & ready to go.

So you reckon the rumour about a few late changes (in particular Hayes being restless) is incorrect?

 

[Hammers_Saints]

I think Cripps will be a late out and that Raph Clarke will definitely come in. I also heard that Clint Jones was going to be dropped earlier in the week but he seems to have kept his place

 

[stkildathunda]

If you are interested you can read a report from todays open training that we were sent on True Sainters - http://www.truesainters.com/truesainters/showthread.php?1336-Round-11-Open-Training-Report

Basically all 3 emergencies are up there and all 22 named last night! Jack Newnes left field early but didnt look injured or anything.

 

[stkildathunda]

Steven Baker's five ways to stop Ablett
1. TAKE HIS TIMING AWAY
At a stoppage I’d wait until the ball was at its peak and he was just about to make his move, then I’d give him a big hip and shoulder to knock him off balance.

2. TAKE HIS BREATH AWAY
I had to revert to more dirty tactics for him than I did for most, little shots to the sternum to take the wind out of his sails was one.

3. ANNOY HIM
Punch the back of his arm in the same spot all game. You’ve got to try and take his concentration off the ball. I remember standing on his feet a few times just before he wanted to take off.

4. HALT HIS MOMENTUM
Not just at the stoppages. Even if it was 100m off the ball and I was running alongside him and he wasn’t concentrating I’d stop and prop in front of him to try and knock him on his a---.

5. GET VOCAL
He loves the handball around the back so I was verbalising him one day about how he was getting the cheap kicks ... but I think he enjoys that banter.

READ MORE - http://www.heraldsun.com.au/afl/mor...st-player-to-tag/story-e6frf9jf-1226389471869

 

[Strahany]

Two changes WILL be made tomorrow - Clarke to come in, and Schneider.

Cripps is one definite out, and I'm not sure on the other.


Helps to have people 'on the inside'

 

[Armitage2Riewoldt]

Seems likely one of the late outs will be Cripps. Hope Newnesy keeps his spot.

 

[Kozivan]

Looking forward to seeing clarke and shneiderman play if the rumours are true... was hoping Cripps would stay in though - want to see how he performs against the lesser bodies of GC. Completely fair to drop him back though... Sadly I don't think we'll see much more of him this season barring injuries.

 

[saintsrfreak]

Looking forward to seeing clarke and shneiderman play if the rumours are true... was hoping Cripps would stay in though - want to see how he performs against the lesser bodies of GC. Completely fair to drop him back though... Sadly I don't think we'll see much more of him this season barring injuries.

Pretty sure the reason he's going out is he's injured

 

[Hammers_Saints]

Watters is said to be frustrated by Cripps and the way he always seems to have an injury despite there being nothing wrong with him

 

[thomas_m18]

Watters is said to be frustrated by Cripps and the way he always seems to have an injury despite there being nothing wrong with him

You don't mean like Munchhausen syndrome?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Münchausen_syndrome

Münchausen syndrome is a psychiatricfactitious disorder wherein those affected feign disease, illness, or psychological trauma to draw attention or sympathy to themselves.

or is is that he feigns injury to detract blame away from himself when he performs poorly?

 

[Armitage2Riewoldt]

Watters is said to be frustrated by Cripps and the way he always seems to have an injury despite there being nothing wrong with him

Is becoming quite a regular occurrence isn't it...

90 mins till bounce!

 

[Kildonan]

I'm at Metricon now and can see Gilbert, Schneider, Raph, Cripps as well as others warming up

 

[thomas_m18]

Haha AFL website even gets his name wrong

https://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/138133/default.aspx

Gold Coast v St Kilda at Metricon Stadium, 4.40pm

LATE CHANGES
Gold Coast: Nil
St Kilda: Farren Ray replaced in selected side by Raphael Clarke, Jason Cripps replaced in selected side by Adam Schneider

FINAL INTERCHANGES
Gold Coast: Trent McKenzie, Josh Caddy, Alex Sexton
Substitute: Matt Shaw
St Kilda: Jack Newnes, David Armitage, Stephen Milne
Substitute: Adam Schneider

 

[Armitage2Riewoldt]

Enjoy the game Kildonan. Would have loved to fly up for this game but of course they play in the middle of exams this year.

Final teams should be announced soon I think.

/now.

 

[Kildonan]

Grammy is not in match day attire, nor is Ray

 

[Persevering Saint]

Haha AFL website even gets his name wrong

https://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/138133/default.aspx

Wonder if, given the depth we now have in the forward line, we might see the remaking of Schneids, in the Leon Davis way - a small forward turned into a flashy backline runner.

 

[saintsrfreak]

Haha AFL website even gets his name wrong

https://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/138133/default.aspx

Odd to see Farren go out

 

[Hammers_Saints]

Exactly like Munchhausen syndrome I would say.

Good changes and will be good to see the Schneiderman back in action

 

[Armitage2Riewoldt]

So on top of Diabetes and Compartment Syndrome... Kid's damn unlucky haha.

Yeah really looking forward to Schneids creating some havoc in the last quarter and be interesting to see how Raph goes.

 

[saintersown]

Odd to see Farren go out

I think it may just be a rest so he can be good for the match vs Adelaide, he is a quick player and only last week did he really under perform where as 2-4 weeks ago he played real good vs Carlton etc. So i think he should be back next week. As we may need his speed for the crows... On another note, great to see Raph get a shot under scotty, and SCHNEIDERMENS BACK =D

 

[Hammers_Saints]

Raph has been told that his role is to kick long and not stuff around with short passes.

Gilbert will also line up on a wing