List Mgmt. 2025 List Management discussion

[beside the seaside]

The rumor is we floated in in the 23 off season. Then offered him a contract. He agreed in principle then got wind that we’d floated him and held off.

Ultimately he waited to announce his decision and that complicated it for us.

Seems like we ****ed up then he wasn’t very honest with us.

In the end we got massive overs for Battle. If that's how SOS and gubby played it then it's a win in my opinion.

And to be fair Stav said for months that he was leaving and we'd get band one.

 

[Mowman]

It's my birthday on Monday and I found out today that my misses is pregnant with our first child. So I'm feeling like a famous Saint's victory over the hated Collingwood is on the cards!

Congrats Buddy

 

[Mowman]

In the end we got massive overs for Battle. If that's how SOS and gubby played it then it's a win in my opinion.

And to be fair Stav said for months that he was leaving and we'd get band one.

How did we get massive overs ?
We were always getting the pick after our 1st pick
He finished 3rd in our B&F and the previous 2 years was top10s
Ask Wilkie if he would still like him there

 

[SainterinSydney]

Thanks, Gents. I can tell you the kid will be barracking for the Saints come hell or high water. Though I think it could be a form of intergenerational trauma haha

We all get frustrated in here because we love the club and want to see the boys do well and win a flag. Let's not take it out on each other. Healthy debate is warranted, but trading blows on who is an actual ITK or whatever is a waste of time and gets us nowhere.

 

[Mowman]

Congrats mate. I can tell you from experience once you have kids saints wins and losses don’t matter nearly as much.

Unless you bring your kids up Saints supporters and they blame you for every loss and making them follow the Saints

 

[beside the seaside]

How did we get massive overs ?
We were always getting the pick after our 1st pick
He finished 3rd in our B&F and the previous 2 years was top10s
Ask Wilkie if he would still like him there

I think pick 8 was a very good return for him. If you ask most neutrals they'd see it as overs. Hopefully we landed the pick with Tauru. Not saying he wasn't a very good player for ushe was and if the pick doesn't land then we lose, but the return was very good.

 

[phantom13]

In the end we got massive overs for Battle. If that's how SOS and gubby played it then it's a win in my opinion.

And to be fair Stav said for months that he was leaving and we'd get band one.

He did… after saying he was re signing for months.

We did get overs no question, still not sure it’s been for the best overall but time will tell Tauru looks a ripper

 

[beside the seaside]

Unless you bring your kids up Saints supporters and they blame you for every loss and making them follow the Saints

My youngster at the moment is so obsessed and used to losing that he's still keen to go to every game.

I'm like "are you sure you want to go this week mate?"

If we ever get good again he will lose his mind.

 

[Mowman]

I think pick 8 was a very good return for him. If you ask most neutrals they'd see it as overs. Hopefully we landed the pick with Tauru. Not saying he wasn't a very good player for ushe was and if the pick doesn't land then we lose, but the return was very good.

Weird way to build your list by getting rid of your good players who are in the age bracket we need
We won't know for a couple of years about the return,

 

[gringo2011]

I think pick 8 was a very good return for him. If you ask most neutrals they'd see it as overs. Hopefully we landed the pick with Tauru. Not saying he wasn't a very good player for ushe was and if the pick doesn't land then we lose, but the return was very good.

You also have to put up the chain reaction. Being uncompetitive could lose us Nas and other young players that have lost faith in the rebuild.

 

[Teflon]

Weird way to build your list by getting rid of your good players who are in the age bracket we need
We won't know for a couple of years about the return,

I guess it doesn’t matter if they want out …!

 

[beside the seaside]

You also have to put up the chain reaction. Being uncompetitive could lose us Nas and other young players that have lost faith in the rebuild.

It was an error not to at least sign a replacement for him. We've been chasing our tails all year with the backs.

 

[_Maximus_12]

Imagine this joint in the 70s and 80s

 

[Teflon]

My youngster at the moment is so obsessed and used to losing that he's still keen to go to every game.

I'm like "are you sure you want to go this week mate?"

If we ever get good again he will lose his mind.

This is perfect mate if he’s used to losing now ….Id say the only way is up …but I’m not truly sure that’s right …tell him to hang in there!

 

[Teflon]

Imagine this joint in the 70s and 80s

lol Mo with the big lamb chops

 

[Mowman]

It was an error not to at least sign a replacement for him. We've been chasing our tails all year with the backs.

100% agree with that, really poor list management
Our Backline was a strength not so much anymore

 

[Broski]

The last few pages have been nothing short of good old fashioned c*ck and ball torture.

 

[stfan]

Can’t believe how relaxed everyone around here is at the moment

That just means that we have now all advanced to No. 7 in our Grief.


1. Shock and Denial:
This initial stage is characterized by a sense of numbness and disbelief, acting as a buffer against overwhelming emotions.

2. Pain and Guilt:
As the initial shock subsides, the reality of the loss sets in, bringing intense feelings of pain, sadness, and sometimes guilt.

3. Anger and Bargaining:
This stage involves feelings of anger, frustration, and a tendency to bargain, often seeking ways to regain control or reverse the loss.

4. Depression:
A deep sadness and withdrawal from life may occur as the full impact of the loss is realized.

5. The Upward Turn:
A gradual shift towards a more stable and peaceful mindset, as the intensity of negative emotions begins to lessen.

6. Reconstruction and Working Through:
People start to rebuild their lives and adjust to life without the lost person or thing, feeling less overwhelmed by emotions.

7. Acceptance and Hope:
The final stage where the reality of the loss is accepted, and a sense of peace and hope for the future emerges.

 

[Teflon]

We gonna need a fair dose of no 6 if NAS goes ..

 

[Dard Ball Get]

Congrats mate. I can tell you from experience once you have kids saints wins and losses don’t matter nearly as much.

They need feeding, can hear them crying from here while you write repetitious essays

 

[Joffaboy]

Unless you bring your kids up Saints supporters and they blame you for every loss and making them follow the Saints

My daughter is a Saints fan, our whole family and her partner are Dogs fans. I didn't try hard to make my grandson a Saint.
I am showing him Cantetbury Bulldog games and he keeps wondering where is the red in their jerseys

 

[Joffaboy]

100% agree with that, really poor list management
Our Backline was a strength not so much anymore

Left a gaping hole in the defence, then Howard went down.
Last year the back 6 was a strength, this year a rabble.

 

[Dard Ball Get]

Left a gaping hole in the defence, then Howard went down.
Last year the back 6 was a strength, this year a rabble.

It’s fine, we’re playing the kids

 

[gringo2011]

The last few pages have been nothing short of good old fashioned c*ck and ball torture.

Why else would you follow the Saints?

 

[gringo2011]

It’s fine, we’re playing the kids

Must be all that rain over west. You have a bit of an overload of sassiness tonight.... or this morning or what ever time of day you call it over there.