News 2021 St.Kilda Media Thread

[SaltnVinegar]

Ryder on personal leave. I hope he's alright. RIP Saints tho

 

[ScrappyDo]

What happened?


Sent from my iPhone using BigFooty.com

Nothing.
He just seems to be taking the opinion that concussion science is new so he may as well keep playing since no one can say if it's the right or wrong thing to do. Sooooo dangerous..

 

[Greshs Eye]

I respect Paddy's decision and needs, and hope he feels better. However I really hope its a particular issue than can be addressed in a few short weeks. If it spirals into something that sees him out for any longer, his conditioning may be shot and it could mean another week or so to get right. If that happens I'm not sure where that leaves us. I cant believe how bad the last few weeks have been.

 

[SaltnVinegar]

St Kilda's out list is horrible to look at. And not even at round 1. Big oof.

 

[StCicatriz]

Nothing.
He just seems to be taking the opinion that concussion science is new so he may as well keep playing since no one can say if it's the right or wrong thing to do. Sooooo dangerous..

that is a worry!!!

 

[Squirtles]

ST KILDA – WAS THEIR 2020 FORM A FLASH IN THE PAN?

The Saints came out and recruited well in 2019 and 2020. They overhauled their list, allowing players like Jack Steven

9

Jack Steven

Age

34

Ht

180cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

23.7

5star

K

12.7

5star

HB

11.0

5star

M

3.4

3star

T

4.5

5star

CL

4.4

5star

D

14.0

3star

K

8.0

3star

HB

6.0

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.8

4star

CL

2.5

4star

D

13.4

4star

K

7.6

3star

HB

5.8

4star

M

3.8

4star

T

4.8

5star

CL

0.8

3star

and Josh Bruce

17

Josh Bruce

Age

31

Ht

198cm

Wt

97kg

Pos.

D/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.2

3star

K

6.6

3star

HB

4.6

3star

M

4.5

4star

T

2.1

4star

MG

90.4

1star

D

8.9

2star

K

3.5

1star

HB

5.4

3star

M

2.5

3star

T

1.3

2star

MG

90.4

2star

D

11.2

3star

K

5.6

3star

HB

5.6

4star

M

3.6

4star

T

0.8

3star

to head elsewhere, whilst bringing in players like Brad Hill, Dougal Howard

20

Dougal Howard

Age

28

Ht

199cm

Wt

94kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.9

3star

K

7.8

3star

HB

3.1

3star

M

4.4

4star

T

1.4

3star

MG

176.2

3star

D

9.9

3star

K

8.4

3star

HB

1.4

1star

M

4.7

4star

T

0.6

1star

MG

171.9

3star

D

9.0

3star

K

5.4

2star

HB

3.6

3star

M

2.8

3star

T

2.8

5star

MG

133.8

3star

, Dan Butler, Jack Higgins and Brad Crouch

5

Brad Crouch

Age

30

Ht

186cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

26.1

5star

K

12.1

4star

HB

14.0

5star

M

2.7

3star

T

5.5

5star

CL

5.0

5star

D

20.3

5star

K

11.1

4star

HB

9.1

5star

M

1.5

2star

T

3.9

5star

CL

4.6

5star

D

21.6

5star

K

10.0

4star

HB

11.6

5star

M

3.4

4star

T

4.2

5star

CL

2.6

5star

to name a few. They’ve really splurged on talent…

…. and it was not too far away from paying off in 2020, was it?

St Kilda surprised many with their two-headed ruck monster and their young and powerful defence, but things have gone a bit awry this pre-season. Rowan Marshall

19

Rowan Marshall

Age

28

Ht

201cm

Wt

105kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

15.4

4star

K

8.8

3star

HB

6.6

4star

CL

3.4

5star

HO

20.2

5star

D

12.9

3star

K

9.3

4star

HB

3.6

2star

CL

2.8

4star

HO

17.8

5star

D

10.6

3star

K

5.8

3star

HB

4.8

4star

CL

1.0

3star

HO

7.8

5star

is hurt, Ben Paton is gone for the year and their captain had a fracture in his leg to deal with. In addition, recruit James Frawley

24

James Frawley

Age

35

Ht

193cm

Wt

96kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.2

4star

K

9.2

4star

HB

5.1

4star

M

5.1

5star

T

1.9

4star

MG

135.4

2star

D

8.7

2star

K

6.0

2star

HB

2.7

2star

M

3.0

3star

T

0.9

2star

MG

135.4

2star

D

9.0

3star

K

4.0

2star

HB

5.0

4star

M

1.8

2star

T

1.2

3star

twanged a hamstring in the AAMI series and is set to miss eight weeks.

Suddenly, the dream run is turning a bit sour, but the Saints are packed with talent, particularly when it comes to small forwards. Does Brett Ratten

Brett Ratten

Age

52

Ht

184cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

22.4

5star

K

12.1

4star

HB

10.3

5star

M

2.9

3star

T

3.0

5star

No current season stats available

D

26.4

5star

K

13.8

5star

HB

12.6

5star

M

3.4

4star

T

1.6

4star

pull this group close together, look each one of them in the eye and tell them that no one believes in them? Does he throw down the challenge to prove the doomsayers wrong? Does he implore this ragtag group of misfi… sorry, I got caught in a Disney sports movie loop for a moment.

Does he need to use this as a tool?

The Saints have depth and can cover their losses. They have class and a developing brigade of high-quality youngsters. Some might not believe in them, but watching them in 2020 and the AAMI series in 2021, they play like they believe in themselves, and that is a weapon greater than the “they don’t believe in us” schtick.

 

[sammm]

ST KILDA – WAS THEIR 2020 FORM A FLASH IN THE PAN?

The Saints came out and recruited well in 2019 and 2020. They overhauled their list, allowing players like Jack Steven and Josh Bruce to head elsewhere, whilst bringing in players like Brad Hill, Dougal Howard, Dan Butler, Jack Higgins and Brad Crouch to name a few. They’ve really splurged on talent…

…. and it was not too far away from paying off in 2020, was it?

St Kilda surprised many with their two-headed ruck monster and their young and powerful defence, but things have gone a bit awry this pre-season. Rowan Marshall is hurt, Ben Paton is gone for the year and their captain had a fracture in his leg to deal with. In addition, recruit James Frawley twanged a hamstring in the AAMI series and is set to miss eight weeks.

Suddenly, the dream run is turning a bit sour, but the Saints are packed with talent, particularly when it comes to small forwards. Does Brett Ratten pull this group close together, look each one of them in the eye and tell them that no one believes in them? Does he throw down the challenge to prove the doomsayers wrong? Does he implore this ragtag group of misfi… sorry, I got caught in a Disney sports movie loop for a moment.

Does he need to use this as a tool?

The Saints have depth and can cover their losses. They have class and a developing brigade of high-quality youngsters. Some might not believe in them, but watching them in 2020 and the AAMI series in 2021, they play like they believe in themselves, and that is a weapon greater than the “they don’t believe in us” schtick.

who wrote that?

 

[Mavefromdelburn]

who wrote that?

Believe it was on the Mongrel Punt website.
Great articles from those guy's, always a good read with gold analysis in my opinion.

www.themongrelpunt.com

 

[jwikked]

Ryder on personal leave. I hope he's alright. RIP Saints tho

Ryder being absent for a while isn’t anywhere near the impact you think it is. Him missing some games isn’t going to sink our season.

 

[Saints TV]

Ryder being absent for a while isn’t anywhere near the impact you think it is. Him missing some games isn’t going to sink our season.

Agreed - obviously very important player but it shouldn't be all doom and gloom like some posters have expressed! We have a bloody resilient bunch of blokes that'll lead our club proudly every week. Gone are the days where we question the effort. We'll get 110% every week from whoever puts the jumper on.

 

[jwikked]

Agreed - obviously very important player but it shouldn't be all doom and gloom like some posters have expressed! We have a bloody resilient bunch of blokes that'll lead our club proudly every week. Gone are the days where we question the effort. We'll get 110% every week from whoever puts the jumper on.

Indeed. And who do we want? Ryder with his mind elsewhere, or Ryder who has his head straight and is mentally in a good place?
The outrage to this is bizarre. Not on here so much, but on Instagram there’s some real w***ers talking crap about it.

 

[Premium]

Indeed. And who do we want? Ryder with his mind elsewhere, or Ryder who has his head straight and is mentally in a good place?
The outrage to this is bizarre. Not on here so much, but on Instagram there’s some real w***ers talking crap about it.

No one knows what Ryder is going through , from marriage breakdown to not seeing his kids and family and another bunch of issues we are lucky he got his preseason in and hopefully he will be back by round 3 or 4.

 

[Saints TV]

No one knows what Ryder is going through , from marriage breakdown to not seeing his kids and family and another bunch of issues we are lucky he got his preseason in and hopefully he will be back by round 3 or 4.

Exactly, looking at it with a glass half full approach, we may very well have Marshall, Ryder, Zak Jones, Hanners and Crouch all good to go by Round 3 or 4. Not a terrible position to be in, especially as our first few rounds are winnable without them (albeit a bit tougher, but we are still good enough).

FYI Richmond on the Thursday in Round 5 could be huge if the above blokes are available.

 

[BrutThough]

Simon Lethlean; COO of St Kilda - The Saints are a week out from their season kicking off vs. GWS, they will be without Paddy Ryder

The Saints are a week out from their season kicking off vs. GWS, they will be without Paddy Ryder who yesterday announced he'll take some time away from the club to be with his family and elders in the community. Shaun McKernan who was given a lifeline from the Saints could find himself in the...

player.whooshkaa.com

 

[CursingFijian]

This from the Suns, not our media. But I thought Novak offered up some thought provoking statements that anyone may find inspiring. Worth a watch if you think you need some.

Day by Day: Episode 5

The fifth instalment of Day by Day takes you behind the scenes of our practice game against the Brisbane Lions, as well as a special zoom call with Novak Djokovic.

www.goldcoastfc.com.au

 

[HunterClarksHeadband]

Video

Shaun McKernan and Paul Hunter spoke to the media this morning ahead of our season opener against the Giants.

www.saints.com.au

Punter is VERY confident here, haha. Definitely thinks he's got what it takes to hold a spot I reckon! Curious to see how the big fella goes.

 

[Sheepey]

Video

Shaun McKernan and Paul Hunter spoke to the media this morning ahead of our season opener against the Giants.

www.saints.com.au

Punter is VERY confident here, haha. Definitely thinks he's got what it takes to hold a spot I reckon! Curious to see how the big fella goes.

Have to be honest, he comes across as a bit of a w***er. But having confidence in your ability isn't a bad thing, so hopefully he performs well.

 

[StCicatriz]

Video

Shaun McKernan and Paul Hunter spoke to the media this morning ahead of our season opener against the Giants.

www.saints.com.au

Punter is VERY confident here, haha. Definitely thinks he's got what it takes to hold a spot I reckon! Curious to see how the big fella goes.

i dunno why but he reminded me of this:

 

[HunterClarksHeadband]

Have to be honest, he comes across as a bit of a w***er. But having confidence in your ability isn't a bad thing, so hopefully he performs well.

Yeah, definitely some w***er vibes with a few of his answers - felt for Smack awkwardly standing next to him haha. A touch cringey, hopefully he can back it up!

 

[wolfpac13]

Yeah, definitely some w***er vibes with a few of his answers - felt for Smack awkwardly standing next to him haha. A touch cringey, hopefully he can back it up!

Thought you boys may have been a little rough on him until I watched the presser. Massive w***er vibes as you said. Horrible answers. Surely the blokes get over him pretty quickly.

In saying that, Mckernan answered everything perfectly.

 

[tomjoad]

Not sure about the w***er vibes...maybe just displaying an air of confidence knowing that he has some pretty big boots to fill. I think he's just one of those guys that has been waiting to prove himself at the top level for a long time, and thinks he deserves it. May have a chip on his shoulder (which can be a good thing sometimes) He'll be up against Gawn in rd. 2, and will have to adjust from match SIM & practice games to the real deal. It usually takes 5 rounds for the season to settle in. We should have Ryd-Oma back by then...so as long as these two (Huntsmack) can do a job until then and hold the fort we should be okay.

 

[Hubnester]

Sounds like he's got something to prove and he genuinely believes he can compete. I think in his presser after arriving to the club he said he saw the Ruck as a 'gettable' position even before Marshall and Paddy went down, so he knows what he wants.

Power to him, if he can come out and perform then I certainly won't be complaining.

 

[Diehard Saint]

Thought you boys may have been a little rough on him until I watched the presser. Massive w***er vibes as you said. Horrible answers. Surely the blokes get over him pretty quickly.

In saying that, Mckernan answered everything perfectly.

Jeez, You guys are tough.
I saw a guy very new to the team and unused to the media spotlight feeling awkward and not exactly sure about what to say.
Remember when Steele started talking about finals a couple of years back and RoMa said the F word on live tv?

Think this is a guy pinching himself as to the position he’s found himself in and just didn’t necessarily have the right words. Having said that, if he’s got some confidence from his showing against Carlton, all the better for him and us.

 

[George]

Didn't see anything w***erish about it at all, sounds confident, gave praise to others at his position, good on him.

 

[RWBlyf]

Saints debt strategy on target: CEO

St Kilda’s AFL distribution for 2020 raised eyebrows when listed in the AFL Annual Report but their CEO says the figure is misleading until it’s broken down.

www.theage.com.au