Autopsy Saints roll the Cats.

[stavro#4]

 

[Baldur]

Great first half

But the footy gods must have a rule that Saints fans have to suffer a little, even when they win. The last 10 mins had my confidence challenged.

 

[Mav3rick]

Max King, Cooper Sharman, Liam Henry, Mattaes Phillipou, 2x top 10 picks, and more to return to this St Kilda side

Early days of 2025 we are seeing rapid improvement in the depth of this squad as competition improves

I had already given up on this season with the way we played last week. But this performance has completely flipped the switch - we are genuinely on the rise...and fast

Crazy what a bit of effort can do for a side

Dougal Howard could be a bigger in than any of those guys (strictly talking about this season of course). Will be huge for Wilkie and Caminiti as we come up against bigger forward lines i.e. the Crows

 

[Ads734]

A few things

• Kate McCarthy ? Ehhhh I preferred the Elon Musk talk.
• re our kids I said it in a different thread the kids who have genuine match winning ability ie imo could be top 10 players in the comp are below

In theory all these guys have shown imo opinion an ability to win games off their own boots.

• Naz
• King
• Pou
• Wilson

Not adding Trav or Tauru yet.

 

[Rogue Warrior]

Ah here comes the AFL to piss on our parade.

That tackle is more worthy of a suspension than what he did to aleer. that got him 3 weeks.

Absolute disgraceful but predictable Dangerfield got off. How can you elbow someone in the head but if it’s a bump (ala king) last year, they disregard lack of force and suspend for potential to cause injury. The tribunal is a disgrace. And Dangerfield genuinely has a different set of rules apply.

 

[SG34]

Caminiti went pretty alright.

13 marks

Dermott Brereton said encouraging words. He said Hammer ‘was showing some nous as a defender’. I have no idea what he meant, and Cam made some scary errors towards the end as well as some great efforts, but those words are what I have wanted to hear, and I’ll take ‘em to the bank. Thank heavens.

 

[Barrels]

Kane Cornes can derelíct my balls…

 

[gringo2011]

But they're in the window whilst the Bont is there. That's before you look at the age of players like naughton.

The rest aren't great in terms of younger mids. Kennedy ain't much chop. Otherwise why did the blues get rid of him.

Also if they've saved 500k with Kennedy there are we saying Macrae was on 900+k a year. As I imagine Kennedy wasn't exactly playing below the medium AFL salary?

It doesn't make sense at all to me.

The only way this makes sense is if the dogs thought he was done. Which he clearly isn't.

I think they wanted a bit of pace on the ball. They still have Treloar on top of Richards who is playing at an A grade standard. Harmes is half the player of Macrae but adds pace and Kennedy is more adaptable as a rotation. Also picked up Cooper Hines who looks a talent on top of Sanders. Frejah looks like a player who could move into an outside mid role too.

 

[stavro#4]

I think I’m right in saying that a win next week is the first time we are positive win/loss on the ledger since 2023.

Big week coming up.

 

[SG34]

He had a bit of a less spectacular match but all of his traits look like he should be absolutely special. The pace and sustained end to end running are going to be a weapon. Garcia and Boxshall look promising and Jackal reckons that Said has as much promise as those two. Decent spread of midfield depth coming through. Still have Dow, Jones and Clark as depth.

And we have Jack Carroll.

 

[_Maximus_12]

I’m typically not fussed by the media, but I do think the club needs to start asking questions of reporters that represent the AFL.

It’s very rare that we beat a more fancied opponent and that these pieces are a positive about us, and this is no exception. There’s no secret we’re a minnow in the eyes of the footy public, but there was a lot from last night that should have been highlighted to help support our popularity.

This sort of stuff can help shape people’s narrative about us.
Time for it to stop imo

 

[gringo2011]

What's behind JUH's absence? I'm a bit outta the loop in that regard.

Sex? Drugs? Rock'n'roll? All of the above?

Rumours are that he likes to visit Dr Hugs quite regularly.

 

[Saintos The ITK]

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[ESPN8 The Ocho]

Feeling a lot better after a very flat week. Great to see the group able to turn things around so quick. The pressure was through the roof and our ball use improved out of sight.

That was definitely right up there for Marcus Windhagers best game of his career, hopefully he doesn't look back now. He has looked like breaking out a few times now but just hasn't really been able take it to the next level consistently. At almost 22, now is the time for him really get his career going.

I loved Jack MaCrae's last game, the criticism around him was ridiculous. He's always going to be the player that brings players around him into the game rather than break the game open himself. The main difference between last weeks game and this weeks is that he had the support and work rate around him.

Marshall showed why he is so important to us in the ruck. His tap work will never be elite but his impact around the ground and in stoppages is second to none. Unfortunately the big fella last week just looked too slow for the top level.

Sinclair looked much better for the run and also playing in his best position off half back. He needs to stay there other then the odd pinch hit in the middle. And we need to do whatever it takes to sign Nas, we just can't afford to lose him. He is looking more composed by the week and could be in contention for an AA guernsey this year.

I thought Caminiti showed some really good signs at times. Still clearly has a lot to learn about playing defence and could get eaten up alive by a quality forward, but showed enough to persist with and develop in that role.

I also thought Mitch Owens was hugely important to us last night, despite only having the 10 touches. He reminds so much of Aaron Hammill with his presence.

And lastly, big wraps on Zac Jones and Mason Wood who really stood up and showed some leadership last night. We needed it.

Just on NAS.
Two points:
1) The fist pump on the siren,
2) NAS and Mitch rocked up to the Sandringham game today.

Neither would indicate that he is out the door.

 

[Dard Ball Get]

I think that’s an auto correct but don’t edit.

 

[Sully111]

So glad Owens just extended.

FMD the umps did him no favours.

 

[Barrels]

I think that’s an auto correct but don’t edit.

Have you never seen Zoolander?

 

[gringo2011]

Biggest waste of a list I've seen. On par with Melbourne.

He's done 2 refreshes/ mini rebuilds since the flag to be fair. Had a shot at a second GF and built up again. I don't think there has been any point where he's had the best list in the league but has had a good top end in most of that time. He hasn't had too many diabolical years yet.

His player empowerment model seems to get the absolute best out of the top talent on their list. Perhaps breaks down a bit in finals where discipline and depth get more tested.

 

[Hayes4PM]

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Yeah but he didn't kick any goals!!!!!11!!!11!

 

[gringo2011]

So glad Owens just extended.

FMD the umps did him no favours.

Absolutely molested all night. They gave the Geelong forwards frees for getting players near them up the other end.

 

[Mowman]

Just on NAS.
Two points:
1) The fist pump on the siren,
2) NAS and Mitch rocked up to the Sandringham game today.

Neither would indicate that he is out the door.

You're a man of great knowledge working at levels i haven't come across before

 

[gringo2011]

I’m typically not fussed by the media, but I do think the club needs to start asking questions of reporters that represent the AFL.

It’s very rare that we beat a more fancied opponent and that these pieces are a positive about us, and this is no exception. There’s no secret we’re a minnow in the eyes of the footy public, but there was a lot from last night that should have been highlighted to help support our popularity.

This sort of stuff can help shape people’s narrative about us.
Time for it to stop imo

I prefer to be underestimated. We seem to struggle with expectation. Keep our hunger and rage boiling away.

 

[Sully111]

Absolutely molested all night. They gave the Geelong forwards frees for getting players near them up the other end.

Yeah I noticed it at the game but watching it back on Kayo today really highlighted it.

Just chuffed he's on board.

Now let's back Windy in. I don't want to see him forward or back. I think he's got a lot of improvement in him.

 

[Diehard Saint]

I’m typically not fussed by the media, but I do think the club needs to start asking questions of reporters that represent the AFL.

It’s very rare that we beat a more fancied opponent and that these pieces are a positive about us, and this is no exception. There’s no secret we’re a minnow in the eyes of the footy public, but there was a lot from last night that should have been highlighted to help support our popularity.

This sort of stuff can help shape people’s narrative about us.
Time for it to stop imo

So Bailey Smith was injured.
We were at full strength, were we?

 

[gringo2011]

Just on NAS.
Two points:
1) The fist pump on the siren,
2) NAS and Mitch rocked up to the Sandringham game today.

Neither would indicate that he is out the door.

They looked like a happy and close group too. The players seem to genuinely encourage each other.