Preview 2nd Elimination Final, 2023: St.Kilda v GWS - MCG, Saturday 9th September, 3:20PM AEST *WEBSTER 150TH* *BATTLE 100TH*

[phantom13]

How the f do you drop Stocker? That's a shocking call in my opinion.

I tend to agree.

 

[XhazzafootyX]

Gws lost their last 4 at the mcg.

 

[Saintbloke]

All good- carry on Saints

 

[bird_man]

I’ve got a feeling Ross doesn’t rate Stocker as much as most on here

Twice dropped now and has had a few comments about how he’s still a work in progress. There must be something in his game that isn’t up to it.

 

[gringo2011]

I’ve got a feeling Ross doesn’t rate Stocker as much as most on here

Twice dropped now and has had a few comments about how he’s still a work in progress. There must be something in his game that isn’t up to it.

He's been pretty good but not outstanding to me. He's great depth but not that different to Paton to me. Young enough that he could still grow though.

 

[Ekomaira]

really surprised about Stocker

 

[Saintos The ITK]

We’re there any tr’s from today.
I can’t believe they dropped the Stockman

 

[Saintos The ITK]

Feel for Stocker. Think his toughness would suit finals.

How good is this from Cordy? Good onya big fella.... you deserve it

Congrats to Cooper Sharman. Left out of the side early when we had injured forwards but kept at it. I tip my hat to ya mate.

Absolutely stoked for Mason Wood. By all accounts an absolute gift to have around the younger guys at the club.

Chomping at the bit to see how the young brigade go. Props to the coaches for pumping games into them.

Hope Jimmy has a blinder.

Glad Clark is starting.

If our disposal and composure is ok, we should be right in this.

Go Saints!!!

It definitely is a feel good side.

 

[bird_man]

He's been pretty good but not outstanding to me. He's great depth but not that different to Paton to me. Young enough that he could still grow though.

I think he’s been pretty good, just got unlucky Ross came back.

With Windy being so good in the back line that leaves us with 7 defenders without him so he really is a surplus.

 

[Cairnsman]

He's trolling
Thrives of it

Luckily we all like giving him crap

Check the age on ya licence

Who says troll over the age of 13

 

[Jayman15]

I’ve got a feeling Ross doesn’t rate Stocker as much as most on here

Twice dropped now and has had a few comments about how he’s still a work in progress. There must be something in his game that isn’t up to it.

I’m an unabashed fan of Stocker and get this feeling as well. I’d still love him to focus on getting super fit this summer to spend some time running through the midfield.

I seem to recall early reports in the last preseason that he was lagging in the time trials and got himself up to an adequate afl standard but significant improvement would be expected this summer. We could certainly do with Stock’s physicality and team oriented much like Maynard and Viney for their respective teams

 

[bird_man]

I’m an unabashed fan of Stocker and get this feeling as well. I’d still love him to focus on getting super fit this summer to spend some time running through the midfield.

I seem to recall early reports in the last preseason that he was lagging in the time trials and got himself up to an adequate afl standard but significant improvement would be expected this summer. We could certainly do with Stock’s physicality and team oriented much like Maynard and Viney for their respective teams

Maybe it’s the fitness that Ross was referring to when he said he’s still a work in progress

 

[gringo2011]

I think he’s been pretty good, just got unlucky Ross came back.

With Windy being so good in the back line that leaves us with 7 defenders without him so he really is a surplus.

I rate him but as fringe more than a set and forget. He's still got time but his kicking is a bit hit and miss but he is ambitious at least and he's tough.

 

[Yawkey way]

Check the age on ya licence

Who says troll over the age of 13

On form tonight captain goodvibes.

 

[sainterryan]

Damn wanted stock to play need strong bodies in finals

 

[PoppedCorn]

Check the age on ya licence

Who says troll over the age of 13

Me
I'm under 13 and wouldn't have a licence

Twat

 

[Saintbloke]

Good team, but although Stocker shows promise, he was continually kicking to the long option coming out of the back half against Brisbane which put the ball in dispute, and ignored the shorter option which would have set us up through the corridor, and if it was obvious to me then I reckon it was to Lyon.

 

[Cairnsman]

Me
I'm under 13 and wouldn't have a licence

Twat

Who says twat

 

[BucketsandBanger]

Taylor was always going to play, King absolutely tore them a new one last time, without him they had no one that could remotely go with him. Got the feeling it’s a big risk, hopefully his hammy pops in the first 5 mins. Not sure King runs enough to put it under much pressure though.

 

[Premium]

I rate him but as fringe more than a set and forget. He's still got time but his kicking is a bit hit and miss but he is ambitious at least and he's tough.

Suppose they thought Clark might be needed more running through the midfield.

 

[phantom13]

I rate him but as fringe more than a set and forget. He's still got time but his kicking is a bit hit and miss but he is ambitious at least and he's tough.

I really like him cause his a big physical guy, tackles like a man possessed but you’re right. He’s a personal fave more than a genuine first 18 lock.

 

[tomjoad]

I’ve got a feeling Ross doesn’t rate Stocker as much as most on here

Twice dropped now and has had a few comments about how he’s still a work in progress. There must be something in his game that isn’t up to it.

Noticed that myself.
I don't agree with it, but I've noticed it. The only time the media show Ross close to losing it in the coaches box during a game, is usually after Stocker has does something.
Still thinks he does far more right than wrong personally, and is stiff to be missing out. Think he's put a pretty good season together and has made the team better.
But that's just me.

 

[seasonedsainter]

I think he’s been pretty good, just got unlucky Ross came back.

With Windy being so good in the back line that leaves us with 7 defenders without him so he really is a surplus.

Exactly, he was dropped at that point and the coaches then showed a preference for the extra midfielder in the setup, not surprised to see us revert to it. Stocker has plenty to offer but prefer the extra mid in the team personally.

 

[bird_man]

Noticed that myself.
I don't agree with it, but I've noticed it. The only time the media show Ross close to losing it in the coaches box during a game, is usually after Stocker has does something.
Still thinks he does far more right than wrong personally, and is stiff to be missing out. Think he's put a pretty good season together and has made the team better.
But that's just me.

He must still see something in him as he has played 20 games.

The good thing for him is he would have earned another contract and whatever it is he has to work on he gets a go at it over the off season

 

[stfan]

For those that want Stocker in, who would you have left out?

Webster, Windhager or Clark?