News 2021 St.Kilda Media Thread

[Ephemeral Hope]

Anyone seen this yet?

Interesting some of the stuff

 

[George]

Thursday 7pm (tomorrow) the club is holding a Q&A session.

 

[jwikked]

Sinclair signed for another 3 years

 

[Squirtles]

Saints secure Sinclair signature

Jack Sinclair’s impressive 2021 season has been rewarded with a fresh three-year contract.

www.saints.com.au

Super happy about this really has turned his career around

 

[Minga]

Sincs and Hill with silky skills for years to come.

 

[puppy_dog7]

https://www.afl.com.au/news/651360

Dunstan straight swap for Ben King

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Ben King

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25

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202cm

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98kg

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Fwd

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7.2

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5.0

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2.2

2star

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3.5

4star

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0.5

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1.3

5star

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7.5

2star

K

5.6

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1.9

1star

M

3.6

4star

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0.3

1star

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1.5

5star

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6.8

2star

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4.4

2star

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2.4

3star

M

3.2

4star

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0.2

3star

G

1.0

4star

it is then

 

[Saints43]

Here's an article about us leading into the 2019 season. Despite the negativity about our current season, have a look back on where we were and appreciate how much Lethers, Gags & Libba have turned us around from the Troutastrophe we'd created.

Why St Kilda are in the worst position of any team in the league

As the title says, the Saints are in the worst position of any club in the league. They might be equal with Gold Coast,…

www.theroar.com.au

 

[bergholt]

https://www.afl.com.au/news/651360

Dunstan straight swap for Ben King it is then

This is probably just his agent trying to drum up interest, but if I was him I'd go to GC, honestly think that's his best chance of a long career. He could be the lynchpin of their midfield for the next 5+ years, build a really strong partnership with Rowell, Anderson, etc. Look at Greenwood, was in and out of Adelaide's side then went up there and hasn't missed a game. Dunstan there could be similar to Lyons at Brisbane - right place, right time.

 

[Sully111]

I'm really happy Sincs has re-signed.

A few years ago there were 4 players i was hoping to see moved on. Ross, Acres, Newnes and Sincs.

To me, they represented our mediocrity.

There is no doubt Sincs has taken his game to another level. Really valuable part of the team now.

 

[Plugger35]

I'm really happy Sincs has re-signed.

A few years ago there were 4 players i was hoping to see moved on. Ross, Acres, Newnes and Sincs.

To me, they represented our mediocrity.

There is no doubt Sincs has taken his game to another level. Really valuable part of the team now.

He looked like being a gun when he played as a small forward early in his career but then his career stagnated under Richo, Ratten has unleashed his potential.

He's had a great season so far this year, I'd have him top 5 in our B&F, great to have him signed up for a few more years.

 

[gringo2011]

Here's an article about us leading into the 2019 season. Despite the negativity about our current season, have a look back on where we were and appreciate how much Lethers, Gags & Libba have turned us around from the Troutastrophe we'd created.

Why St Kilda are in the worst position of any team in the league

As the title says, the Saints are in the worst position of any club in the league. They might be equal with Gold Coast,…

www.theroar.com.au

**** that was a horrible period. Half the campaigners on here gas lighted me for mentioning anything that wasn't rainbows and lollypops.

 

[gringo2011]

This is probably just his agent trying to drum up interest, but if I was him I'd go to GC, honestly think that's his best chance of a long career. He could be the lynchpin of their midfield for the next 5+ years, build a really strong partnership with Rowell, Anderson, etc. Look at Greenwood, was in and out of Adelaide's side then went up there and hasn't missed a game. Dunstan there could be similar to Lyons at Brisbane - right place, right time.

I reckon Touky Miler is one of the top 10 mids in AFL this year. Also have Swallow, Greenwood and a pile of good kids coming through. Brandon Ellis and Rory Atkins too. That's a lot of good to okay older talent even that they have. Bowes will want a spot in the mids at some point too as will Sharp who looks a talent as well.

 

[Ephemeral Hope]

I reckon Touky Miler is one of the top 10 mids in AFL this year. Also have Swallow, Greenwood and a pile of good kids coming through. Brandon Ellis and Rory Atkins too. That's a lot of good to okay older talent even that they have. Bowes will want a spot in the mids at some point too as will Sharp who looks a talent as well.

Touk Miller would be the ultimate partner for Steele

 

[George]

Ben Long on his surprise move back to attack, the Saints' week in WA and stamping out racism - Sounds of the Saints

Ben Long joins the Sounds of the Saints podcast from Perth to talk about his move back into the attacking half, the squad's week in WA and how enough is enough when it comes to racism.

omny.fm

 

[George]

Here's the last quarter of that game from the Saints archive too;

 

[BrutThough]

Saints' late draft picks proving a success as 'Ronnie' finds his feet

Ryan Byrnes is making the most of his opportunity in the Saints' midfield

www.afl.com.au

 

[Minga]

Saints' late draft picks proving a success as 'Ronnie' finds his feet

Ryan Byrnes is making the most of his opportunity in the Saints' midfield

www.afl.com.au

About time these lads got some media recognition.

Same as the recruiting team, for landing them as late picks.

 

[gringo2011]

About time these lads got some media recognition.

Same as the recruiting team, for landing them as late picks.

Leo is probably still too small a sample size to be certain but Byrnes is a ripper. Looks like he has the right attitude and ability to make it to a high level.

 

[Moorabbin Ghost]

Leo is probably still too small a sample size to be certain but Byrnes is a ripper. Looks like he has the right attitude and ability to make it to a high level.

Leo will be a beauty IMO. The best thing with those two boys are that they are footballers, not athletes trying to be footballers.
Our recent drafting and trading has been good, even Hill hitting his straps now. We just need to nail this draft and then see what the Ben King situation throws up next year.

 

[CaptainRisky]

fu** that was a horrible period. Half the campaigners on here gas lighted me for mentioning anything that wasn't rainbows and lollypops.

The bloke that wrote that is a fcukwit , Saying Jake was brilliant for us ,,, yeah righto

 

[FTP]

Hi Saints fans,

At FTP this week we wrote about Tom Highmore and how impressive he's been in his first year at the top level.

The full article - https://footytalkingpoints.com.au/2021/07/23/ftp-18/.

If you like this kind of analysis - please subscribe to our blog!




Tom Highmore (#34) has settled in beautifully in his first year at AFL level. After a couple of stints in and out of the side, the young defender has made the key defensive position spot his own along with Howard and Wilkie. It’s no secret that at FTP we love intercepting defenders and without a doubt that’s the first thing that jumps out about Highmore. This year, 5.5 intercepts and 1.7 intercept marks a game. Since Round 13, he’s averaging 8.2 intercepts and 3.4 intercept marks.

For St Kilda, who identified a need for more offensive generation from their back half (Brad Hill), it’s been a blessing that they’ve unearthed an intercept defender to further help generate St Kilda’s counter attack opportunities.

First up, Highmore’s disposal can be shaky. That’s going to happen with young key defenders. There aren’t many elite KPD ball users in the AFL. Though, the great thing about Highmore is that it doesn’t deter his approach to the game. Against Adelaide, (his breakout game before the real breakout game against Brisbane) he had two awful turnovers by foot early.

A lot of players (especially inexperienced ones) would go into their shells after those mistakes. Highmore didn’t. He continued to attack the ball in the air and positioned himself in smart areas of the ground for crucial marks. He often played as the drop off +1.

Smart is the word to describe Highmore. He isn’t overly big for a key position player (192 cm). He isn’t the most athletic or a big defender. Much of his intercepts come from his excellent timing and his ability to read the ball in the air better than his opponents.

Because of his smarts, St Kilda don’t mind if he plays on a small. Against Adelaide, he consistently played on either Rowe or Berry. He made sound decisions on when to drop off on Berry and take intercept marks or out body him in the air.





A couple of weeks later, the same thing – matching him up on Josh Thomas

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Josh Thomas

Age

34

Ht

178cm

Wt

78kg

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Fwd

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16.4

4star

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8.5

3star

HB

7.9

5star

M

3.1

3star

T

3.0

5star

G

0.9

4star

D

9.0

2star

K

3.0

1star

HB

6.0

3star

M

1.3

1star

T

2.0

3star

G

0.0

1star

D

17.4

5star

K

9.0

4star

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8.4

5star

M

3.0

3star

T

3.4

5star

G

0.0

1star

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St Kilda trust Highmore to defend the smaller types well when the ball hits the ground and on a lead. If Highmore can do that consistently enough, St Kilda know they ultimately win the match up with Highmore’s aerial ability and decision making to know when to play off Thomas who isn’t in a position to impact.

He’s courageous as well. He isn’t afraid to launch back into packs and mark when he has momentum. Howard, Wilkie and Highmore already seem to have great chemistry and communication to call each other in, something that usually takes seasons to get right (see Lever and May).






He’s also shown an aptitude to be able to defend on the lead as well.





The emergence of Highmore has been timely for the Saints. Given the lack of depth for St Kilda in their key position stocks (Carlisle, Frawley, anyone else?), what a find Highmore has been. He has a long way to go to ascend into the top interceptors in the league but the signs are promising for a 10 game player. We’ll be keeping a watchful on his progression in the coming years.

 

[Jade Buddha]

Jack Steele

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Jack Steele

Age

29

Ht

187cm

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90kg

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Mid

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20.9

5star

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8.7

3star

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12.2

5star

M

3.7

4star

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6.8

5star

CL

3.6

5star

D

21.3

5star

K

10.0

4star

HB

11.3

5star

M

4.0

4star

T

5.8

5star

CL

4.6

5star

D

16.8

4star

K

5.0

2star

HB

11.8

5star

M

2.6

3star

T

6.4

5star

CL

3.6

5star

on Fox. What a legend. Humble as, just wants to be consistent player and lead by example.

 

[jwikked]

The bloke that wrote that is a fcukwit , Saying Jake was brilliant for us ,,, yeah righto

He was at that point lol. The only bloke who showed up to play every single week.

 

[austinnn]

Saints' late draft picks proving a success as 'Ronnie' finds his feet

Ryan Byrnes is making the most of his opportunity in the Saints' midfield

www.afl.com.au

This morher****er lives a two minute drive from the club and he DRIVES to work?

Get your shit in a backpack and RUN between your folks home and the club you lazy good-for-nothing! Yes, every single day!

Never gonna be a star with such a workshy attitude

[emoji6]

 

[George]

This morherf***er lives a two minute drive from the club and he DRIVES to work?

Get your sh*t in a backpack and RUN between your folks home and the club you lazy good-for-nothing! Yes, every single day!

Never gonna be a star with such a workshy attitude

[emoji6]

Says the guy that can't get to a game because he "lives in France". Pathetic.