Preview Round 3, 2024: Essendon v St.Kilda - Marvel Stadium, Saturday 30th March, 4:20PM AEDT *HASTIE DEBUT*

[saintmike65]

Training tomorrow saintmike?

On SM-S908E using BigFooty.com mobile app

You betcha…are you going?

 

[saintmike65]

Yep, you can see how frustrated he is with himself. He missed a mark, then snapped that goal and barely celebrated. Some second year blues. Doesn’t change my view of his future trajectory

Mattaes is still a baby, if anything he tries too hard and is in far too big a hurry to reach his optimum..must learn patience!

 

[sunny3193]

Congrats on your redundancy George lmao

Is there gossip?

 

[Moquo]

I've been critical of the use of Owens in the ruck but his performance last week was fantastic. Not sure if he can expect to "manhandle" Draper (like he did Cox and Cameron on occasions) but the combined ruck performance of Marshall and Owens was excellent.

Still like to see Jack Hayes back in that role which would then free up Mitch to run through the midfield.

Starting midfield - Marshall Steele Windy and Owens

As much as people would like to see Arie - I can't see him getting a game as the sub this week. Sharman has shown he can be used as a swing man if needed so I'd be going for some more run and pressure from the sub.

14 possessions, 14 tackles, 2 clearances and goal from Garcia - he'd be my pick.

There was a clip from last years game where Michito did exactly that. Tossed Draper aside like he was a jellyfish, then won the clearance.

 

[Simon Templar]

Great to see the boss keeping a lid on things yesterday before training, politely telling some supporters to keep things in perspective after they clapped the players onto the ground, then clapped him!
“It’s only one game, keep it in perspective” said the boss!!

I agree that it is only one game/win but that game was kind of a "Litmus Test", not just a win.

 

[moirae42]

Good game to win.
The blow torch would have been on if we had of lost.

Long way to go.

 

[Diehard Saint]

Mattaes is still a baby, if anything he tries too hard and is in far too big a hurry to reach his optimum..must learn patience!

Goes for us as well.

 

[Barrels]

I’ve got our banner organised, if the cheer squad is down with it…

The AFL has lost the plot.
In drug use they’re complicit.
As least we know the Bombers’ drugs.
Were PEDs, and not illicit.

 

[saintmike65]

I’ve got our banner organised, if the cheer squad is down with it…

The AFL has lost the plot.
In drug use they’re complicit.
As least we know the Bombers’ drugs.
Were PEDs, and not illicit.

Seriously doubt the AFL had the plot in the first place!
Knee jerk reactions and policy on the run!!

 

[Dr Spaceman]

I’ve got our banner organised, if the cheer squad is down with it…

The AFL has lost the plot.
In drug use they’re complicit.
As least we know the Bombers’ drugs.
Were PEDs, and not illicit.

There were some party drugs involved also

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[sammm]

I reckon they’ll drop Goldy for this game.

I reckon they won't drop Goldy. They will think we have just 1 ruckman t it can be exploited

 

[True Blue Saint]

Ticketing question for Saturday:

Are there any non-reserved seat GA tix expected to become available tomorrow morning?

$45 is a bit steep!

 

[Miha]

Garcia has a bit of Andreas Pereira about him

Ticketing question for Saturday:

Are there any non-reserved seat GA tix expected to become available tomorrow morning?

$45 is a bit steep!

$45?? Gee wiz

 

[True Blue Saint]

Garcia has a bit of Andreas Pereira about him

$45?? Gee wiz

Haha I never noticed that - but his profile on Saints site he's got the same hair as Andreas.

 

[SaintSteele9]

Maybe, id heard from former players that he was great as a coach but for the non chosen few he didnt give you alot of time

This is very much correct. Thankfully however, the opposite is the case for Ross 2.0. Still has his own (very unique) style, but the word that was used to describe his approach this time around is “holistic” for team and club alike which I enjoyed hearing.

 

[Armitage2Riewoldt]

Ticketing question for Saturday:

Are there any non-reserved seat GA tix expected to become available tomorrow morning?

$45 is a bit steep!

Hmm that's strange. Seems like GA is effectively sold out? I'm surprised the game isn't fully reserved seats tbh.

 

[True Blue Saint]

Hmm that's strange. Seems like GA is effectively sold out? I'm surprised the game isn't fully reserved seats tbh.

Hey A2R.

I think that Essendon have reserved seating bays up on L3 for home games at Marvel for the front 8 rows or so.

I'm going to stand at the back of L1 with my group of mates anyway so just wanted the cheapest ticket possible.

Just coughed up because not sure if they'll get any cheaper.

 

[Armitage2Riewoldt]

Hey A2R.

I think that Essendon have reserved seating bays up on L3 for home games at Marvel for the front 8 rows or so.

I'm going to stand at the back of L1 with my group of mates anyway so just wanted the cheapest ticket possible.

Just coughed up because not sure if they'll get any cheaper.

Yeah they usually sell 'standing room' as a last resort which is the same price as GA usually ($27).

But based on neither of those being available I'd guess this one's going to go close to being a sell out?

Well before Medallion Club and Reserved seat members don't show up anyway

 

[Saint Watto]

Interesting times ahead

George........is there any truth in the whisper around town that a Mayne and Nicklas armored van will be making a delivery to your residence ?????



Seroiusly.....a massive thank you for all your work that you have done as a mod on BF.

The Saints Community as you call it.

Your humour......observations....comments and generally keeping all the ratbags .....uuummmm...some of the ratbags on here in line.

I salute you !!!!!!!!

The big big plus is you'll have more time to watch your Dallas series box set again.


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[Remboy]

There was a clip from last years game where Michito did exactly that. Tossed Draper aside like he was a jellyfish, then won the clearance.

'Jellyfish' sounds like a good nickname for Draper. Personally I think Marshall can take care of the jellyfish and the rest of the sea creatures.

 

[beside the seaside]

This will be a really interesting game. Heading along for the first time this year, really bummed not to see Max as are the family.

If we win this I'll think we could be going places. Sooo many injuries, it feels like we have no right to win but the side we'll put out can still get it done.

 

[Tyrian Lonestar]

George........is there any truth in the whisper around town that a Mayne and Nicklas armored van will be making a delivery to your residence ?????



Seroiusly.....a massive thank you for all your work that you have done as a mod on BF.

The Saints Community as you call it.

Your humour......observations....comments and generally keeping all the ratbags .....uuummmm...some of the ratbags on here in line.

I salute you !!!!!!!!

The big big plus is you'll have more time to watch your Dallas series box set again.


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Agree, congrats on a huge effort as mod George !

 

[Cairnsman]

Not sure if this is the right place to post this but just want to let all Saints supporters know you can get drug testing kits from Chemist Wharehouse for much, much cheaper than what that robbing thief is charging at that AFL authorised clinic over at Heidelberg.

Also PM if you need any cheap product for this weeks game.

 

[tomjoad]

Pou will be fine. Keep playing him.

Not much of a choice at the moment. If we had less injuries, and if we're hell bent on developing Pou as a mid, then I'd be inclined to give him a few Sandy games in the engine room...much like they did with Windy last year. It's only his second year, it's inevitable that there will be things to work on.
In the meantime, I think we should play him on the HFF. Have him as a marking target, on the wings and pushing back to goal.
He loves a goal usually. If he kicked 3 in a game or so, he's confidence and touch would be back no problem.

 

[chris_h_11]

Which end are the cheer squad in for this week? I've done some research (Youtube highlights from previous years) and it looks like we're in the usual spot at the Lockett End, can anyone confirm?