News 2020 St.Kilda Media Thread

[goodie23]

So they're going to compromise this draft to ****, then change the system just as the Saints get access to Jack Peris and 8 other NGA kids. What an absolute crock

 

[puppy_dog7]

So they're going to compromise this draft to ****, then change the system just as the Saints get access to Jack Peris and 8 other NGA kids. What an absolute crock

In fairness there's talk about phasing it out, so current prospects who are over the age of 15 will still fall under current rules. But if they change it completely next year it'll be an absolute kick in the teeth if we miss out on Peris

 

[goodie23]

In fairness there's talk about phasing it out, so current prospects who are over the age of 15 will still fall under current rules. But if they change it completely next year it'll be an absolute kick in the teeth if we miss out on Peris

You just know we're going to get kicked in the teeth. But they haven't officially announced it yet.

Wonder if this will cause clubs to rush out to try to sign kids under current rules

 

[hoovinha]

Rob Harding breaks down what's gone wrong at St Kilda and how they can fix it

They've won just one of their last four matches.

www.sen.com.au

Interesting and what we expected.

 

[Mowman]

You forgot Hill. I’m not saying Ryder because he’s short term.

I'm not sure on Hill yet

Ryder very good pick up very smart move, they read the tea leaves well there

 

[Mowman]

Sorry George been putting in wrong thread LOL

Coivd19 has been hard on me LOL

 

[hayes]

Anyone got this article?

 

[BrutThough]

Anyone got this article?

Special analysis: Does your club have a game plan that can win a premiership?
Every club has its own game style as coaches seek to find that winning formula. Sam Landsberger has conducted an exhaustive assessment of every team’s brand to find out which ones are on the premiership path.

Chris Judd told Carlton the secret ingredient to a successful rebuild was chemistry.
He said the Blues would benefit from the same cluster of players lining up together week after week.

Last off-season they looked at Brisbane’s template as proof it was the right path, and defenders Jacob Weitering, Lachie Plowman, Liam Jones and Kade Simpson have now played 52 games together.

Geelong coach Chris Scott will now prioritise continuity and connection over freshness, wanting his best 22 to run towards the finals together.

It is impossible to measure cohesion.

But Champion Data can put a number on just about anything else, and the main premiership ingredient is points differential from turnovers.

About 60 per cent of scores come from turnovers and twelve of the past 13 premiers have ranked in the top three.

This year Geelong, Richmond, Brisbane sit on the podium with Port Adelaide fourth and Collingwood fifth.

Who are the best pressure players? It’s a tie between Hugh Greenwood (Gold Coast) and Clayton Oliver (Melbourne) with Brandan Parfitt (Geelong) third.

What about forward-half pressure players? Dan Butler (St Kilda), Kozzie Pickett (Melbourne) and Will Snelling (Essendon).

Who leads metres gained? Jayden Short (Richmond) has taken the ball 6457m this year, the equivalent of Punt Rd to Arden St.

Goal assists? Tom Hawkins (18), Patrick Dangerfield (17) and Zak Butters (12), with the selfless Hawkins also leading the Coleman Medal.

St Kilda ranks No.1 for accuracy with Tim Membrey and Butler combining for 40.15.

Plenty of those goals have been gimmes because, while the Saints rank 10th for inside 50s, they target dangerous spots.

Hawthorn calls the top of the goalsquare “POMO” (Point of Most Opportunity).

Other clubs have painted “The Cage” – a 15m box just wider than the goals – on their training ovals.

But Brisbane Lions often blaze away and rank last for accuracy.

Is it because too many Lions midfielders who don’t spend enough time on their forward craft are taking shots? Or should Chris Fagan look to POMO or The Cage?

Clubs are constantly inventing their own buzz words to keep players stimulated.

Language such as “Wizard”, “Jack” and “Bullet” all trigger a tactical switch, such as dragging a forward up to the stoppage. The terms differ at every club.

Who is the best match-day coach? Probably Scott.

Nick Riewoldt dubbed him “Chris Belichick”, after New England’s six-time Super Bowl champion coach Bill Belichick, for Geelong’s ability to disarm opponents.

The Cats often reach for the same trick bag, but the moves are so well executed they work.

How often does Mark Blicavs rotate from the wing to ruck, Rhys Stanley spit forward or Blicavs roll back and Harry Taylor or Lachie Henderson bolts forward?

They used to pull that one in 2013, when James Podsiadly would sneak behind the ball.

It is far easier to predict than conquer, and because the moves are so simple they don’t unsettle other players.

On Friday night the Cats trailed by six goals and didn’t panic.

They were smart and methodical and used the final three quarters to chip away at that margin.

Who is the AFL’s most innovative and courageous coach? Luke Beveridge, hands down.

In Beveridge’s seventh game in charge of the Bulldogs he had Lin Jong and Marcus Bontempelli rucking against Aaron Sandilands.

Now Josh Dunkley is contesting hit-outs, because the Bulldogs are resigned to losing them anyway and want an extra onballer at ground level.

It’s Beveridge’s way of converting a weakness to a strength while they wait for Tim English to mature.

Beveridge’s positional changes also flow freely.

Full-forward Aaron Naughton was drafted as a key defender and halfback Hayden Crozier spent six years in Fremantle’s forward line.

Defender Zaine Cordy became a premiership forward in 2016 after a spontaneous switch at halftime in Round 19 worked.

Who would AFL boss Gillon McLachlan’s favourite coach be?

Maybe David Teague.

The Carlton coach sat in Phil Walsh’s box the night Brownlow medallists Nat Fyfe (40 disposals, one goal) and Patrick Dangerfield (38 and one) went head-to-head.

There were no tags or negative tactics and Teague has decided he wants to entertain Blues fans, referencing that enthralling match-up.

Which club is the best in thrillers? GWS.

In Round 10 rival coaches tipped their hats to Josh Kelly for helping create four stoppages in the dying minutes against Essendon.

That allowed the Giants to reset defensively and drain the clock NBA-style as Kelly’s voice became as effective as a long clearance.

Since 2017 the Giants have lost just once from 15 games decided by less than a goal, going 11-1 with three draws.

This year the Saints are 1-4 in tight games, although had repeat entries in the last quarter against the Lions and were good enough to kick away late at Adelaide Oval twice.

After Round 5 Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley highlighted the importance of breaking even at centre clearances.

Port lost the count 13-5 and were outscored out of the middle 21-2 in a 37-point loss to the Lions.

Clubs that get smashed at the centre bounce give up field position and have to start everything out of their back half.

While Nic Naitanui’s West Coast average 11.4 points per game from a centre bounce clearance (ranked No.1), the Cats concede 12.3 points (ranked 18th).

If they clash in a final watch out, because that’s effectively a four-goal swing and Tim Kelly’s defection is surely inflating those figures.

ST KILDA
+ Boast the highest shot at goal accuracy in the AFL courtesy of generating the easiest shots at goal

+ Rank 2nd for scoring from forward-half chains, fourth for points scored and points from clearances

+ Play quick and keep the ball moving – second-lowest metres gained per kick, average the fourth-most marks and have recorded the second-highest mark play-on rate

– Have lost all five matches when their opposition has taken more marks

Under Alan Richardson they had such an emphasis on applying pressure they were like bees to a honey pot, with up to eight players approaching the ball carrier who could handball it over the top or find an easy mark to leave the Saints eating dust. Rivals believed it lacked method although this year they are pressuring smarter and not overcomitting numbers. Harding said a key marker was St Kilda’s ability to prevent the opposition taking marks so they could control the speed of the game. The Saints spent the COVID-19 shutdown break going to school on how to create easy looks to fix their accuracy and they lead the AFL for open goals with Dan Butler the No.2 pressure forward. The burst out of the backline resembles the Bulldogs with speedsters Zak Jones, Nick Hind, Bradley Hill and Butler encouraged to play with a sense of adventure while Jack Steele playing like a $750,000 midfielder.

 

[BrutThough]

Danny Frawley suffered from brain disorder chronic traumatic encephalopathy, known as CTE
The wife of AFL legend Danny Frawley has spoken out about his heartbreaking diagnosis in the hope it will prevent other families from “going through what we did”.

Footy champ Danny Frawley was suffering from a crippling neurological disorder linked to repeated head knocks at the time of his death.
An analysis of Frawley’s brain has been handed to the Victorian Coroner showing the St Kilda legend suffered from Stage II CTE - chronic traumatic encephalopathy - when his four-wheel drive struck a tree in Millbrook, near Ballan, on September 9 last year.

CTE can only be diagnosed after death.

Frawley’s wife, Anita, confirmed the finding, saying she hopes it will “prevent other families from going through what we did”.

“Our hearts would break seeing others go through the emotions we went through,” Anita said.

“This is an issue for the community, it is not about a particular sport or sports, we need more research to diagnose and assist people living with the disease.”

There is growing concern over the long-term consequences of concussions in contact sports.

Anita said her late husband, who died at 56, had lived with depression for many years and the diagnosis has helped the family better understand the impact of brain injuries in the community.

“His mental health battles, and his strong advocacy for mental health issues, were well known,” she said.

“As his wife for over 30 years, I strongly suspected there was more going on with Danny than straightforward depression.

“I am very grateful for the work of the Australian Sports Brain Bank in shining a light on this disease. We want to prevent other families from going through what we did.

“We are waiting for the release of the coroner’s report before any further comment, however I want people to know about the problem now, and not wait, as I believe this may help families understand the issues.”

Frawley is the second VFL/AFL player to be diagnosed with CTE, the devastating condition linked to concussions and subconcussive hits.

Footy great Graham “Polly” Farmer, who died in August last year, was confirmed to have Stage III CTE in February.

Frawley’s family agreed for his brain to be analysed at Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred Hospital as part of a coroner’s investigation into his death.

Samples were also tested in the US at the world-leading Boston Brain Bank. Both found he was suffering from CTE.

CTE ranges from the mildest form, Stage I, to the most severe in Stage IV.

Stage II symptoms can include depression, mood swings and suicidal thoughts.

Frawley, who suffered multiple heavy hits during his career at St Kilda, had talked openly about his struggles with depression before his death.

He played 240 games for his beloved Saints from 1984-95 and captained the club from 1987-95 before coaching Richmond.

Frawley played 11 times for Victoria, became a prominent media figure and was a father of three girls.

A string of high-profile AFL stars have been forced to walk away from the game in recent years because of complications linked to concussions.

A Federal Court concussion damages case led by top South Australian lawyer Greg Griffin has stalled because of a damning lack of medical records kept at AFL clubs.

Clubs are free to destroy medical records after just seven years under current laws.

Anita revealed after his death that Frawley had taken himself off mental health medication eight months before the accident thinking he had “beaten” his demons.

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[George]

Danny Frawley suffered from brain disorder chronic traumatic encephalopathy, known as CTE
The wife of AFL legend Danny Frawley has spoken out about his heartbreaking diagnosis in the hope it will prevent other families from “going through what we did”.

Footy champ Danny Frawley was suffering from a crippling neurological disorder linked to repeated head knocks at the time of his death.
An analysis of Frawley’s brain has been handed to the Victorian Coroner showing the St Kilda legend suffered from Stage II CTE - chronic traumatic encephalopathy - when his four-wheel drive struck a tree in Millbrook, near Ballan, on September 9 last year.

CTE can only be diagnosed after death.

Frawley’s wife, Anita, confirmed the finding, saying she hopes it will “prevent other families from going through what we did”.

“Our hearts would break seeing others go through the emotions we went through,” Anita said.

“This is an issue for the community, it is not about a particular sport or sports, we need more research to diagnose and assist people living with the disease.”

There is growing concern over the long-term consequences of concussions in contact sports.

Anita said her late husband, who died at 56, had lived with depression for many years and the diagnosis has helped the family better understand the impact of brain injuries in the community.

“His mental health battles, and his strong advocacy for mental health issues, were well known,” she said.

“As his wife for over 30 years, I strongly suspected there was more going on with Danny than straightforward depression.

“I am very grateful for the work of the Australian Sports Brain Bank in shining a light on this disease. We want to prevent other families from going through what we did.

“We are waiting for the release of the coroner’s report before any further comment, however I want people to know about the problem now, and not wait, as I believe this may help families understand the issues.”

Frawley is the second VFL/AFL player to be diagnosed with CTE, the devastating condition linked to concussions and subconcussive hits.

Footy great Graham “Polly” Farmer, who died in August last year, was confirmed to have Stage III CTE in February.

Frawley’s family agreed for his brain to be analysed at Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred Hospital as part of a coroner’s investigation into his death.

Samples were also tested in the US at the world-leading Boston Brain Bank. Both found he was suffering from CTE.

CTE ranges from the mildest form, Stage I, to the most severe in Stage IV.

Stage II symptoms can include depression, mood swings and suicidal thoughts.

Frawley, who suffered multiple heavy hits during his career at St Kilda, had talked openly about his struggles with depression before his death.

He played 240 games for his beloved Saints from 1984-95 and captained the club from 1987-95 before coaching Richmond.

Frawley played 11 times for Victoria, became a prominent media figure and was a father of three girls.

A string of high-profile AFL stars have been forced to walk away from the game in recent years because of complications linked to concussions.

A Federal Court concussion damages case led by top South Australian lawyer Greg Griffin has stalled because of a damning lack of medical records kept at AFL clubs.

Clubs are free to destroy medical records after just seven years under current laws.

Anita revealed after his death that Frawley had taken himself off mental health medication eight months before the accident thinking he had “beaten” his demons.

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Sadness for Spud goes without saying - but also this is going to really worry the AFL.

 

[StCicatriz]

Danny Frawley suffered from brain disorder chronic traumatic encephalopathy, known as CTE
The wife of AFL legend Danny Frawley has spoken out about his heartbreaking diagnosis in the hope it will prevent other families from “going through what we did”.

Footy champ Danny Frawley was suffering from a crippling neurological disorder linked to repeated head knocks at the time of his death.
An analysis of Frawley’s brain has been handed to the Victorian Coroner showing the St Kilda legend suffered from Stage II CTE - chronic traumatic encephalopathy - when his four-wheel drive struck a tree in Millbrook, near Ballan, on September 9 last year.

CTE can only be diagnosed after death.

Frawley’s wife, Anita, confirmed the finding, saying she hopes it will “prevent other families from going through what we did”.

“Our hearts would break seeing others go through the emotions we went through,” Anita said.

“This is an issue for the community, it is not about a particular sport or sports, we need more research to diagnose and assist people living with the disease.”

There is growing concern over the long-term consequences of concussions in contact sports.

Anita said her late husband, who died at 56, had lived with depression for many years and the diagnosis has helped the family better understand the impact of brain injuries in the community.

“His mental health battles, and his strong advocacy for mental health issues, were well known,” she said.

“As his wife for over 30 years, I strongly suspected there was more going on with Danny than straightforward depression.

“I am very grateful for the work of the Australian Sports Brain Bank in shining a light on this disease. We want to prevent other families from going through what we did.

“We are waiting for the release of the coroner’s report before any further comment, however I want people to know about the problem now, and not wait, as I believe this may help families understand the issues.”

Frawley is the second VFL/AFL player to be diagnosed with CTE, the devastating condition linked to concussions and subconcussive hits.

Footy great Graham “Polly” Farmer, who died in August last year, was confirmed to have Stage III CTE in February.

Frawley’s family agreed for his brain to be analysed at Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred Hospital as part of a coroner’s investigation into his death.

Samples were also tested in the US at the world-leading Boston Brain Bank. Both found he was suffering from CTE.

CTE ranges from the mildest form, Stage I, to the most severe in Stage IV.

Stage II symptoms can include depression, mood swings and suicidal thoughts.

Frawley, who suffered multiple heavy hits during his career at St Kilda, had talked openly about his struggles with depression before his death.

He played 240 games for his beloved Saints from 1984-95 and captained the club from 1987-95 before coaching Richmond.

Frawley played 11 times for Victoria, became a prominent media figure and was a father of three girls.

A string of high-profile AFL stars have been forced to walk away from the game in recent years because of complications linked to concussions.

A Federal Court concussion damages case led by top South Australian lawyer Greg Griffin has stalled because of a damning lack of medical records kept at AFL clubs.

Clubs are free to destroy medical records after just seven years under current laws.

Anita revealed after his death that Frawley had taken himself off mental health medication eight months before the accident thinking he had “beaten” his demons.

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Heart breaking

 

[Stan_Darsh72]

You wonder how many players back then have CTE today.

Sadness for Spud goes without saying - but also this is going to really worry the AFL.

As it should but it genuinely could be a worry for sports world wide.

 

[George]

You wonder how many players back then have CTE today.


As it should but it genuinely could be a worry for sports world wide.

It already is a huge worry in the NFL. Not just from health and safety but also litigation.

 

[Pakenhamsaint]

Sadness for Spud goes without saying - but also this is going to really worry the AFL.

You can guarantee past players will sue eventually.

 

[Mowman]

This is why I don’t want Paddy to play again

 

[gringo2011]

Danny Frawley's wife reckons he had CCT from concussions. Leads to depression and the condition that they have found in American Football players in autopsies. Sad and really opens a Pandora's box for pro sport in Australia. I was happy to let Paddy play footy again if he wanted to but now I'm changing my mind. He should try to get into coaching or admin in footy. No way should he risk it.

 

[George]

 

[George]

Jarryd Roughead on SEN Breakfast (01/09/20)

St Kilda assistant coach, Jarryd Roughead joins the boys before he heads up to the Queensland hub today.

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[RWBlyf]

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[sammm]

This why I don’t want Paddy to play again

Me either

 

[George]

 

[austinnn]

I'm sorry, I know it's just a bit of fun but this whole Geared For Greatness project comes off a bit like a school presentation. Pretty unconvincing - even the coaches & Gears. I hope Jarryn speaks with a bit more conviction behind closed doors, doesn't sound much like a leader to me. The lot of them are probably just camera shy.

I'm a pretty hard marker when it comes to players' media work, I think the last St Kilda player-run video segment that I thought was decent was Lunch With Lenny. Is there anything that guy couldn't do?

 

[George]

I'm sorry, I know it's just a bit of fun but this whole Geared For Greatness project comes off a bit like a school presentation. Pretty unconvincing - even the coaches & Gears. I hope Jarryn speaks with a bit more conviction behind closed doors, doesn't sound much like a leader to me. The lot of them are probably just camera shy.

I'm a pretty hard marker when it comes to players' media work, I think the last St Kilda player-run video segment that I thought was decent was Lunch With Lenny. Is there anything that guy couldn't do?

You know it's just a bit of fun.

 

[Munga]

Hehe, I didn't know about these videos.

"Yeah, that's me in a washing basket"

 

[jwikked]

For anyone who missed this last year, it is well worth a listen. A fantastic tribute that had me in stitches. I'll be tuning in to hear it again, it's radio at its best.