Autopsy Saints roll the Cats.

[Sainttony]

Don’t think that Mason Wood is getting enough love in here. Outstanding early on.

 

[bergholt]

It’s interesting how yesterday’s results change the picture.

Adelaide are clearly running on top of the ground. Chris Scott said it in his press conference - “maybe Adelaide are just really hot”.

So now our r1 loss looks better and we’ve had a good r2 win.

And the Tigers got thumped so we’d be favourites for r3.

Pretty different picture to 24 hours ago.

 

[Rogue Warrior]

Yeah reading multiple articles starting with their injuries. Get absolutely f**ked. Our own injuries during the game (not to mention prior) were the reason the cats were able to get so close.

 

[The Cobra]

Marshall - enormous- an extra mid
Macrae - keep racking them up
Jones - excellent but faded
Windy - excellent - now bring that next week
Caminiti - will have ups and downs but must persist with him down back - Cordy never to be seen again
Wilson - the future
Owens - bull!
Higgo - dangerous

Outstanding Saints - but need to bring that effort every week to be successful


Ps RTB masterclass!

 

[NMBB]

Thanks guys - much appreciated

 

[Remboy]

It’s interesting how yesterday’s results change the picture.

Adelaide are clearly running on top of the ground. Chris Scott said it in his press conference - “maybe Adelaide are just really hot”.

So now our r1 loss looks better and we’ve had a good r2 win.

And the Tigers got thumped so we’d be favourites for r3.

Pretty different picture to 24 hours ago.

Yeah, but we've probably cost ourselves an early draft pick and will miss out on all the good mids again blah blah.
Stuff that. Go Saints!

 

[CaptainRisky]

 

[CaptainRisky]

Any danger the umpiring department can watch some vision of the treatment that Mitch Owens cops? Held, scragged, blocked at every contest and never a free.

Cameron holds Hill then gets a free for the jumper coming a cm away from the body when he doesn't out mark the smaller player. Even Cameron looked sheepish at getting the free.

Ebbs and Tides , Higgo's free was not there either

 

[dudeintheswamp]

It's amazing how a good win can radically improve a Sunday morning.

 

[Saintbloke]

Yeah reading multiple articles starting with their injuries. Get absolutely f**ked. Our own injuries during the game (not to mention prior) were the reason the cats were able to get so close.

Stocker added strength around the packs, and went he went off, the Cats got it a lot easier. Sharman or King would have got a few last night, so we did great for practically no key forwards..bugger Geelong.

 

[paddygunner]

Wow never thought the Black and Tans would be referenced on BF!

 

[Verdun]

The autopsy thread on the main board is an entertaining read - a lot of Geelong supporters trying to be condescending but coming across as extremely sore losers.

One of the reasons why these wins are enjoyable, hope we continue to get games into kids like Wilson, Camminiti, Collard, Keeler etc.

We have a lot to come back Phillipou, Sharman, King, Butler and our two high draft picks to watch develop. Hope this year gives a real platform for sustained success.

 

[gringo2011]

Spot on, I reckon Owens has been putting some work into sprints/ explosiveness....that could turn him into a seriously damaging player.

Owens and Windhager are also at exactly the point of age and development where you get a fast and drastic improvement.

Windhager just clicked over 50 games and 21 years old, Owens just clicked over 50 games and about to turn 21. Consistency and self belief should rise from here.

 

[tristenlvm]

Cough Liam Henry cough

 

[Armitage2Riewoldt]

It's amazing how a good win can radically improve a Sunday morning.

Sipping a coffee re-reading the autopsy and game day thread it's a nice change!

One of the best wins we've had in a while. We somehow match up well against the Cats it seems lol.

Stoked that MacLobster gets to see out his career with us. He's gonna get to Paddy Ryder levels of love pretty quickly.

Such a good team performance, even the guys that had low stats still had their moments (Collard goals, Stocker tackle, O'Connel mark) and to see Windy and Owens put in games like that against a seriously good team is hope filling.

Zac has had a frustrating career so it's nice to see him remind everyone he can play every so often. If he can stay fit and bring that every week he's best 22.

Wood has to be one of our best pickups of all time. (value for money/draft pick wise)

Can we sign Naz please. Now.

 

[gringo2011]

Just heard Scott repeatedly praise us for our kicking skills. He even used the term "Harlem Globetrotters" in reference to our ball movement early on. I nearly fell out of my chair. I had to double check the scores to make sure I didn't dream the result.

Both goal accuracy and field kicking looked incredible. Very different from last week. We cracked under extreme pressure against Adelaide.

 

[gringo2011]

Thought he might be hindered by his shoulder, but he was a F*&king bull in that forward line.
Still can't watch him kicking for goal though

If he could kick set shots he would look like a more alpha Curnow.

 

[Joffaboy]

I have seen Jones at training match sim play like last night during pre season. That's why I was so disappointed with his effort last week.
So I was glad to see him show some dash and aggression last night.
Teams will have to stop tagging Windy, shows he breaks the tag every time. Cats tried it with Holmes last night and he again had more touches and goals than his tagged.

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[beside the seaside]

Stocker and Clark were both major factors in the first half. Will be big losses next week, hopefully Clark pulls up ok today and Stocker gets over his concussion quickly.

 

[gringo2011]

Good to see Collard get a taste of enjoying himself on the big stages. His first couple of games were pretty miserable.
I reckon he’s Charlie Cameron level good when he’s a finished product. Not as powerful a runner as Cameron but better (Freakish even) in the air.
we need Macrae getting as many I50’s as possible, he’s got that distinctive kicking action where he just places it to advantage. We haven’t had a player like that since Dal Santo.

Macrae can pull a kick and take heat off it half way through his leg extension and changes angles at the last second. It stood out last night. Imagine a fit Max King getting that delivery. He might actually kick 80 goals. You'd love having him being a forward. Marshall the opposite. His bombing kicks get us out of trouble a lot but a lot come back with interest.

 

[PJays]

"We couldn't get the ball forward enough, but when we did, they were able to bounce it out really quickly. It's obvious to everyone that their kicking skills at this venue are at a really high level. You need to have enough pressure on them to create a little bit of doubt. It wasn't just their kicking skills, we knew that was a threat, it was their ability to work their way out of any sort of pressure."

He's got a point.

Since Lyon came back, St Kilda are 18 wins and 10 losses at Marvel.

 

[stavro#4]

 

[PJays]

What I loved

- Keeler and Collard both had their moments.

- Windy was great and Owens had impact late- I hope it's a sign they've stepped up a level in year 4.

- Caminiti encouraging signs in defense

- Midfield: Macrae fast becoming a great signing, he's bringing what Crouch brought in 2023 and we missed last year. Windy great game, Steele much better than last week and had real impact.

- The fight. Keeler. Wilkie hurt his back, next minute going for a smother. Webster smother etc. They fought and fought, good composure to hold on when Geelong found energy. The pressure stayed high all night.

A win for the ages.

Proves the old cliche "a week is a long time in footy".

Pessimists, where art thou?

 

[gringo2011]

It can't be overstated how much that step up in class Macrae brings improves us.

He was overshadowed by Bont who makes everything he does look impressive and Libba who was a wrecking ball inside mid but Macrae was always an elite ball winner. He's like a spectre, you don't really notice him a lot but he just cuts sides apart with his consistency and quiet composure.

We have needed exactly his type for 10+ years. He's the bedrock type mid more than dynamic but those types allow the more brilliant but less even players to shine and hold you in matches. Our midfield should get better and better as they learn to play together. Phillipou will shine with Macrae teaching him.

 

[gringo2011]

Stocker and Clark were both major factors in the first half. Will be big losses next week, hopefully Clark pulls up ok today and Stocker gets over his concussion quickly.

I thought Stocker looked really engaged and his run down tackle was inspirational but doesn't look irreplaceable. Clark was a bit meh to me. Boxshall or Garcia should be able to take that spot. Perhaps Carroll could fill the accountable small back role if he plays well?