Game Day St Kilda v Fremantle Rd 19 2015

[Kildonan]

Technically we have our second longest winning streak against Freo, but those wins were not a true reflection of our opponents ability.
The changes in personnel are quite significant too:

Compared to Rd 18 2014 when we last met Freo

St Kilda
Out: Delaney, Gwilt, Hayes, Stanley, Murdoch, Ray, Billings, Schneider, Longer, Curren, Dunstan, Shenton
In: Geary, Goddard, Gilbert, McKenzie, Steven, Sinclair, Hickey, McCartin, Lonie, Ross, Acres, Wright

Freo
Out: Dawson, Duffield, Johnson, Crowley, Sylvia, Taberner, Clarke, Fyfe, Morabito
In: Ibbotson, A Pearce, Hill, Sheridan, Crozier, Sylvagni, Walters, Sandilands, Weller

 

[Tazmania]

Technically we have our second longest winning streak against Freo, but those wins were not a true reflection of our opponents ability.
The changes in personnel are quite significant too:

Compared to Rd 18 2014 when we last met Freo

St Kilda
Out: Delaney, Gwilt, Hayes, Stanley, Murdoch, Ray, Billings, Schneider, Longer, Curren, Dunstan, Shenton
In: Geary, Goddard, Gilbert, McKenzie, Steven, Sinclair, Hickey, McCartin, Lonie, Ross, Acres, Wright

Freo
Out: Dawson, Duffield, Johnson, Crowley, Sylvia, Taberner, Clarke, Fyfe, Morabito
In: Ibbotson, A Pearce, Hill, Sheridan, Crozier, Sylvagni, Walters, Sandilands, Weller

So apart from Fyfe, we're a stronger side....must be taking you guys seriously for once.

 

[sverik25]

So apart from Fyfe, we're a stronger side....must be taking you guys seriously for once.

Would have thought that Johnson and Dawson (despite his critics) were pretty important to you, but yeah, it seems like Ross isn't taking chances this time. Let's hope it's a good game.

 

[Tazmania]

Would have thought that Johnson and Dawson (despite his critics) were pretty important to you, but yeah, it seems like Ross isn't taking chances this time. Let's hope it's a good game.

My mistake on johnno. He is, in my opinion our most important player. I've punched myself in the face for forgetting that.

 

[cartel]

Been studying hard for 18 months for a couple of postgrad exams which are now over. First match I'm going to live this season. Think Freo will get up, they can't afford to let games like this slip for them at this time of year.

 

[King_Steele]

Go Saints!

Can't wait.

 

[stormee]

Key for us is if we win we skip a clear 2 and a half games ahead of 2nd place. That's a lot of breathing room.

 

[Kilroy]

To get the full multicultural round experience at home, go to the afl.com.au website and click on the live radio broadcast. Then settle down to some papadums with your curry dinner and listen to the game in Hindi.

 

[The Jack Pack]

Please don't give Acres a vest today, especially those of the green variety.

 

[TheLastEmperor]

Please don't give Acres a vest today, especially those of the green variety.

I think it will either be Wright or McKenzie.

 

[Periphery]

#inthebag

 

[TheLastEmperor]

I've got a good feeling about today.

 

[The Jack Pack]

Let's all take a moment to remember our last encounter with the Dockers.

 

[joop]

I'll never get over Billy pointing to the scoreboard. So funny.

 

[SK_MD_#7]

Hopefully we can put up a great showing for the very underrated Sean Dempster's 200th

 

[okeydoke7]

Let's all take a moment to remember our last encounter with the Dockers.

Hard to forget Rooey's 30 disposals (22k 8hb), 16 marks, 6 I50s and 4 goals. Gun.

 

[Kildonan]

I'll never get over Billy pointing to the scoreboard. So funny.

 

[Noidenous]

I don't understand why everyone's still gung-ho about a game that Lyon clearly threw for Hayes' benefit.

 

[SK_MD_#7]

I don't understand why everyone's still gung-ho about a game that Lyon clearly threw for Hayes' benefit.

What a garbage post.

I guess he'll clearly throw the game today for Dempster's benefit.

 

[Barrels]

I don't understand why everyone's still gung-ho about a game that Lyon clearly threw for Hayes' benefit.

Every match day thread you're a barrel of laughs...

 

[STK2020]

Go Saints , getting ready to witness us knocking off the ladder leaders .
Gonna feel oh so GOOD !

 

[joop]

I don't understand why everyone's still gung-ho about a game that Lyon clearly threw for Hayes' benefit.

They were 2nd on the ladder aiming for a home final. And you think they threw it?!

 

[Smoke_Me_AKipper]

I'm a child of the '80's (very young child I might add) and so never have any optimism when it comes to my Sainters.

I hope we can keep it to under 40 points. Looking forward to seeing the kids play and hope they can put together some good footy - Sinclair, McKenzie, Acres, Lonie, Ross, Newnes, Bruce, McCartin and Goddard just to name a few....

Our time will come....but not today

 

[Noidenous]

What a garbage post.

I guess he'll clearly throw the game today for Dempster's benefit.

Last time round was the last game of the season with their position sewn up.

Why would anyone expect it to happen again this time given the round and ladder situation?

 

[SK_MD_#7]

Last time round was the last game of the season with their position sewn up.

Why would anyone expect it to happen again this time given the round and ladder situation?

Actually no it wasn't.

It was Round 18 last season.