Autopsy 2025 Round 18: Swans swindle slow Saints

[SaintersUnite]

Went to the game. Some okay signs. So many times we take the wrong option, look poorly drilled.

We have won 2 games since round 4. The Tigers have won 3. They were widely predicted to have a winless season.

RTB just doesn't know how to get it done. An unbelievably bad season with the talent we have on the list.

Have grave concerns this coaching group will butcher a talented list personally.

We get it, you don’t like Ross

 

[Plugger35]

We were brave today, just like Kate Ceberano's mother told her the time for us will come.

 

[beside the seaside]

Went to the game. Some okay signs. So many times we take the wrong option, look poorly drilled.

We have won 2 games since round 4. The Tigers have won 3. They were widely predicted to have a winless season.

RTB just doesn't know how to get it done. An unbelievably bad season with the talent we have on the list.

Have grave concerns this coaching group will butcher a talented list personally.

The forward line isn't good enough. Sort that out and we'll win a lot more next year.

 

[denisp]

more positives than negatives - should have won that
Hunter Clark

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Hunter Clark

Age

26

Ht

186cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.5

4star

K

9.5

4star

HB

8.0

5star

M

3.6

4star

T

2.9

4star

CL

1.3

3star

D

16.0

4star

K

9.6

4star

HB

6.4

4star

M

3.1

3star

T

2.9

4star

CL

1.9

4star

D

13.2

4star

K

6.6

3star

HB

6.6

4star

M

2.2

3star

T

2.0

4star

CL

0.0

1star

very ordinary
Brad Hill - that mistake that cost a goal OMG

 

[phantom13]

A lot to like again, a few wins look just around the corner. Windy is starting to turn into the player we all hoped. Surprised Hugo only had 15 touches, felt like more, liked his game. The more we get it in Hall's hands the better.

Grundy was the difference in the end, he obliterated Marshall in the ruck. I'm not completely sold on TDK, but do we win that with him instead of Ro doing the bulk of rucking?

I’d doubt it.

Him and Heath and a goal each, Grundy had none, I still really debate the value of hit outs and TDK isn’t the worlds greatest tap ruck anyway.

Roma and King playing probably a different story.

 

[gringo2011]

Honestly watching Moose and reading about Dodson (also watching Gawn and Xerri do absolutely **** all to influence their games) I’m more and more convinced TDK is a complete waste.

I'm never arguing against that. Ruck's are the most overrated players in footy unless you're into SuperCoach. I'd never pay huge money for one.

 

[gringo2011]

We handed them crucial gimme goals.

The back 6 was a bit disorganised with a couple of players with under 10 games. We left some serious holes.

 

[malevu]

There's a similarity in our last four games against quality opposition. We've been very competitive against the Pies, Dockers, Hawks and Swans. But in all four games we've been let down by our final quarters when the games were on the line. You can put it down to inexperience rather than lack of effort. However, in all four games the opposition mids and rucks have dominated us in the last quarter and have proved the difference in the result. Plain for everyone to see what our deficiency is. Nothing new here but I'm not certain which issue is the more pressing. Is TDK the answer to the midfield issue?

 

[L_W_P]

Moose looked good but let's not go blowing up over 8 touches and a goal. TDK was putting up midfield numbers at the start of the season.

Definitely keep the kid in for the last few games but maybe see what happens over a month or two.

 

[The Slug]

I’d doubt it.

Him and Heath and a goal each, Grundy had none, I still really debate the value of hit outs and TDK isn’t the worlds greatest tap ruck anyway.

Roma and King playing probably a different story.

Yeah fair. The last one he put down Gulden's throat for the winner is probably what's sticking in my mind.

 

[Sully111]

Had a really enjoyable afternoon at the footy with my girlfriend.

Windy's athleticism is a thing. Crazy we haven't locked him down with a contract yet.

Garcia is coming along nicely. Loved him flying the flag once again when they were getting stuck into moose.

I'm liking Hastie quite a bit.

Was interesting to see Steele on the wing at a centre bounce at one point. He played better today.

Moose went alright. He's a loveable character.

Mason Mason Mason.... after he got legged and kicked it straight back to them...... arghhhh

I think Hill should think about retiring at the end of the season.

Hall is a ripper.

I feel like things could turn fairly quickly for us.

 

[Remboy]

Shit viewing? Garbage

Ok, have it your way. Garbage viewing. Personally, I thought we were ok.

 

[my name was taken]

Moose looked good but let's not go blowing up over 8 touches and a goal. TDK was putting up midfield numbers at the start of the season.

Definitely keep the kid in for the last few games but maybe see what happens over a month or two.

He did exactly what was required, compete endlessly. Don't get that first goal without his size down there.

A good stat to point at is he had more score involvements than any forward on the ground, that includes swans as well. 5th of all players

 

[gringo2011]

Went to the game. Some okay signs. So many times we take the wrong option, look poorly drilled.

We have won 2 games since round 4. The Tigers have won 3. They were widely predicted to have a winless season.

RTB just doesn't know how to get it done. An unbelievably bad season with the talent we have on the list.

Have grave concerns this coaching group will butcher a talented list personally.

Lyon has to produce more next year. We shouldn't be scared to push if he has another year looking as bad. If he's not got us on an obvious path by mid season we should look at replacing him. There is enough on the list to do more than we are.

 

[billings2paddy]

Went to the game. Some okay signs. So many times we take the wrong option, look poorly drilled.

We have won 2 games since round 4. The Tigers have won 3. They were widely predicted to have a winless season.

RTB just doesn't know how to get it done. An unbelievably bad season with the talent we have on the list.

Have grave concerns this coaching group will butcher a talented list personally.

Ross did ok in 08,09,10
Our coaching isn't the problem

 

[Browny2Carlisle]

I'm never arguing against that. Ruck's are the most overrated players in footy unless you're into SuperCoach. I'd never pay huge money for one.

Yeah hitouts are pretty negligible. Free kicks for being an afl darling though….

 

[MOLTEN GANGLANDS]

Went to the game. Some okay signs. So many times we take the wrong option, look poorly drilled.

We have won 2 games since round 4. The Tigers have won 3. They were widely predicted to have a winless season.

RTB just doesn't know how to get it done. An unbelievably bad season with the talent we have on the list.

Have grave concerns this coaching group will butcher a talented list personally.

clearly if you'd put your hand up for the top job we'd shoot up the ladder, your insight on here alone is enough to see that

 

[phantom13]

Yeah fair. The last one he put down Gulden's throat for the winner is probably what's sticking in my mind.

Roma gave that Garcia one on a platter.

Even shit rucks generally have one or two miracles a game. Grundys around the ground stuff is what separates him, same as Roma, Heath showed a bit of that today.

 

[Remboy]

Honestly watching Moose and reading about Dodson (also watching Gawn and Xerri do absolutely **** all to influence their games) I’m more and more convinced TDK is a complete waste.

Nah, we’ll need him when we get rid of Heath and Dodson at the of the year. Let’s trade them while their value is at a high.

 

[The Jack]

Went to the game. Some okay signs. So many times we take the wrong option, look poorly drilled.

We have won 2 games since round 4. The Tigers have won 3. They were widely predicted to have a winless season.

RTB just doesn't know how to get it done. An unbelievably bad season with the talent we have on the list.

Have grave concerns this coaching group will butcher a talented list personally.

 

[MOLTEN GANGLANDS]

Ok, have it your way. Garbage viewing. Personally, I thought we were ok.

you should do yourself a favour and avoid our games entirely, you clearly don't enjoy them

 

[Dard Ball Get]

Ok, have it your way. Garbage viewing. Personally, I thought we were ok.

lol, it was the comment that was garbage

 

[Saintbloke]

Went to the game. Some okay signs. So many times we take the wrong option, look poorly drilled.

We have won 2 games since round 4. The Tigers have won 3. They were widely predicted to have a winless season.

RTB just doesn't know how to get it done. An unbelievably bad season with the talent we have on the list.

Have grave concerns this coaching group will butcher a talented list personally.

We have an ongoing problem with positioning around stoppages and contests- nobody guarding the ball out back on the opposition side. Don't know how many games this season where the opposition can just run off us at these contest and move up the ground with no pressure. It's a coaching thing that doesn't seem to be addressed

 

[gringo2011]

Ross did ok in 08,09,10
Our coaching isn't the problem

To be fair so did Mick Malthouse. The defensive pressure game isn't winning us matches. It would be worth looking at coaching like every other aspect of our performance. It might be that he's the right person for the job but don't just let it rest.

We probably finish on 8 games and around 15th. He's taken us a fair bit backwards each year while we were meant to be playing off in a premiership.

Adelaide were bottom 4 last year and are in line for a flag now. A few tailored recruits and they look a serious side.

 

[gringo2011]

lol, it was the comment that was garbage

Be careful. Some of the mods are like the AFL when it comes to jokes.