Training 2019 Preseason

[Nutsngum]

What you expecting from Billing this year? Surely he plays midfield, the half forward role was a write off for him last year.

Probably 25% resting up forward, 75% in the midfield. Thing is, his goal kicking is directly tied to his confidence which I think will be fine if he predominantly plays wing and racks up effective disposals. The kid is an elite field kick and if he can use that weapon properly the rest will click in place.

 

[Sir Skid]

Not if Here2tellyouwhy has anything to do with it

Here2tellyouwhy is too busy working on his crap SC team

 

[McRobie]

Probably 25% resting up forward, 75% in the midfield. Thing is, his goal kicking is directly tied to his confidence which I think will be fine if he predominantly plays wing and racks up effective disposals. The kid is an elite field kick and if he can use that weapon properly the rest will click in place.

100 percent. His field locking needs to be maximised.

 

[Sir Skid]

Word around that North have already spoken to him.

$1M/yr offer from North already. Sheesh!

His mates, uncles second removed orphan son did play for North though so its a done deal apparently.

 

[Human Person]

What you expecting from Billing this year? Surely he plays midfield, the half forward role was a write off for him last year.

His best has been at half forward. They may try him mid more often, but don’t be surprised if it doesn’t work out.

 

[Premium]

Players choice.

Suck it up.

would not surprise to see them name a co captain
Geary and Ross

would love to see Steele in the leadership group - I'd have him as a future captain

 

[Human Person]

$1M/yr offer from North already. Sheesh!

His mates, uncles second removed orphan son did play for North though so its a done deal apparently.

One of their runners is a long time mentor. Done deal, take it to the bank.

 

[Here2tellyouwhy]

I reckon Lonie will get slung by Parks..

Nup. Keg on legs will be there to protect his boy

Wait. So Keg on legs is a Lonie fanboi?

Not if Here2tellyouwhy has anything to do with it

Im just here for the lolz

Here2tellyouwhy is too busy working on his crap SC team

This is true but not funny campaigner

 

[Keg on legs]

Nup. Keg on legs will be there to protect his boy

On it.....




Here2tellyouwhy you're next

 

[Premium]

Agree completely CR.
When I watched him (and Hunter) playing inside mid a couple of weeks ago it was just obvious that he is gifted with the ability to find space and time.
And a big unit to boot.
He is going to be a player capable of creating chaos.
Hunter on the other hand, has the more silky skills.
I haven’t been able to peg him down yet. I’m not too sure where he sits.
Though I would not be surprised if he proves to be our game breaker.

The thing with Parker is where will he play . half forward , forward pocket , wing.
I feel he would be a good half forward , if this is the case Long will have a fight on his hands as well as Lonie.
The line up will be interesting.

Geary - Joyce - Roberton
Webster - Battle - McKenzie
Acres - Steele - Sinclair
Parker - Bruce - Billings
Membery - McCartin - Gresham

Pierce - Ross - Steven

Hunter / Coffield / Hannebery / Marshall

Newnes - Long

Carlisle , Austin , Longer injury ?

 

[Sir Skid]

This is true and hilarious campaigner

EFA

 

[VDS66]

The thing with Parker is where will he play . half forward , forward pocket , wing.
I feel he would be a good half forward , if this is the case Long will have a fight on his hands as well as Lonie.
The line up will be interesting.

Geary - Joyce - Roberton
Webster - Battle - McKenzie
Acres - Steele - Sinclair
Parker - Bruce - Billings
Membery - McCartin - Gresham

Pierce - Ross - Steven

Hunter / Coffield / Hannebery / Marshall

Newnes - Long

Carlisle , Austin , Longer injury ?

Not enough front half pressure.

Gresh and Billings aren't tacklers.

And I'm not sold on Sinclair to be a walk up start.

Marshall makes us too tall.

And I'm.surprised that not one is talking about Kent.

 

[sunny3193]

Not enough front half pressure.

Gresh and Billings aren't tacklers.

And I'm not sold on Sinclair to be a walk up start.

Marshall makes us too tall.

And I'm.surprised that not one is talking about Kent.

If fit, I reckon Kent is a lock for one flank in RD 1.

 

[saint66au]

The thing with Parker is where will he play . half forward , forward pocket , wing.
I feel he would be a good half forward , if this is the case Long will have a fight on his hands as well as Lonie.
The line up will be interesting.

Geary - Joyce - Roberton
Webster - Battle - McKenzie
Acres - Steele - Sinclair
Parker - Bruce - Billings
Membery - McCartin - Gresham

Pierce - Ross - Steven

Hunter / Coffield / Hannebery / Marshall

Newnes - Long

Carlisle , Austin , Longer injury ?

If Hanners is fit he starts in the guts, not on the pine

 

[Premium]

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Not enough front half pressure.

Gresh and Billings aren't tacklers.

And I'm not sold on Sinclair to be a walk up start.

Marshall makes us too tall.

And I'm.surprised that not one is talking about Kent.

can't wait till they start the JLT games to see what they front up with.
we could get a few surprises

 

[AirWinmar]

The thing with Parker is where will he play . half forward , forward pocket , wing.
I feel he would be a good half forward , if this is the case Long will have a fight on his hands as well as Lonie.
The line up will be interesting.

Geary - Joyce - Roberton
Webster - Battle - McKenzie
Acres - Steele - Sinclair
Parker - Bruce - Billings
Membery - McCartin - Gresham

Pierce - Ross - Steven

Hunter / Coffield / Hannebery / Marshall

Newnes - Long

Carlisle , Austin , Longer injury ?

Unless dmak improves his kicking he isnt allowed at half back for me. Back pocket id be happy with. Him or Rice for that spot

 

[Premium]

Phillips , McKenzie , Sinclair and Geary are our 4 best runners in the squad - I really hope Phillips keeps on improving because he could easily be as good or better than his brother.

 

[Ekomaira]

Imagine the trolls if he leaves GC but goes for a team other than the Saints.

and then Max goes with him...

 

[Nutsngum]

and then Max goes with him...

Are you guys all this horribly pessimistic in real life? Its an absolutely bizarre thought process to me.

 

[jwikked]

Are you guys all this horribly pessimistic in real life? Its an absolutely bizarre thought process to me.

It’s just a joke, don’t be so uppity

 

[Drake Huggins]

Are you guys all this horribly pessimistic in real life? Its an absolutely bizarre thought process to me.

I do hope you're joking. Swing and a miss!

 

[cooperrules]

Agree completely CR.
When I watched him (and Hunter) playing inside mid a couple of weeks ago it was just obvious that he is gifted with the ability to find space and time.
And a big unit to boot.
He is going to be a player capable of creating chaos.
Hunter on the other hand, has the more silky skills.
I haven’t been able to peg him down yet. I’m not too sure where he sits.
Though I would not be surprised if he proves to be our game breaker.

Spot on. Coff likes to dance around a bit before he releases the footy. A bit lairish. Clark takes first option and doesnt waste too many.

 

[cooperrules]

Are you guys all this horribly pessimistic in real life? Its an absolutely bizarre thought process to me.

Just a bunch of broken stkilda supporters. Its quite normal.

 

[pebblesofsand]

The thing with Parker is where will he play . half forward , forward pocket , wing.
I feel he would be a good half forward , if this is the case Long will have a fight on his hands as well as Lonie.
The line up will be interesting.

Geary - Joyce - Roberton
Webster - Battle - McKenzie
Acres - Steele - Sinclair
Parker - Bruce - Billings
Membery - McCartin - Gresham

Pierce - Ross - Steven

Hunter / Coffield / Hannebery / Marshall

Newnes - Long

Carlisle , Austin , Longer injury ?

Hopefully there will be a few spots (and players) that might be feeling a little extra pressure this year. Many criticised the selectors last year for playing certain players but the reality was that on a lot of occasions there wasn't a viable alternative.

This year - well hopefully at least three of the mature agers will be starting in Round 1 so that simply means 3 from last year are going to miss out.

1 Hannebery walk up start if fit. (Wing?)

Starting 22 Round 1 last year was so what spots are vacant?

St Kilda

B Geary Brown Roberton

HB Webster Carlisle Savage

C Long Stevens Hannebery Newnes

HF Acres Bruce Billings

F Gresham McCartin Membrey

Rucks Longer Ross Steven

I/C Steele Clark Armitage Sinclair

Hannebery replaces Stevens.

After that (injuries aside) its Dunstan, Armo, Sinclair, Long, McKenzie, Coffield, White, Rice, Kent, Parker, Lonie, Paton, Phillips, Hind, Young all fighting for 4 spots.

I like that!!!

 

[Dr Spaceman]

We never picked up the Concours d'Elegance version of Hannebery.

We got the full reco version.

Will take a bit of time and effort to get him running well but it should be worth it [emoji6]