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St kilda have no forward structure and appalling skills.

Let's not forget this .

With regard to paying Billings' salary, it could be a token amount we are paying. He still had two years on his contract so chances were he would under perform in 2024 before coming good in 2025 - the year he needs a new contract. Another consideration is, getting rid of his contract, frees...

Its hard to know what RTB is thinking but personally even if King is available I would drop Membrey and Sharman and bring in Caminiti. Membrey's decision making, output, playing style and lack of height has thrown the forward line out of balance. He might be better suited to taking the 3rd best...

It’s called fatigue and it’s pertinent to young players and those returning from injury. 5 day turn around vs 7 days is down to poor scheduling Not our want for Friday night football.

The 5 day turn around is an issue. Players returning from injury and young players cannot get up in 5 days.

Should we consider trading Hunter for Dunkley plus a future pick(s)?

I dont think he is Robinson Cursoe on that front re poor disposal and decision making occurs when there is no forward entry sytem other than bombing forward, no forward structure with no movement. Develop both and THEN decide if a player has poor decision making and skills.....

We seriously need to change. We need to develop a playing style where the ball at least moves quickly, with purpose and delivered to the recipient in such away they have a better than 3 on 1 odds. We need to be quick of mind in decision making, quick in execution And improve our skill level. We...

Looking at the players body language I sense they actually have no idea what to to do. Poor coaching can quickly lead to player frustration and disillusionment let alone us supporters. By resigning Ratten we have compounded our problems.... The players need a rocket but Ratten does not have...

I cannot fathom how the club sees us progressing under Ratten. The same game plan( if you call bombing the ball into a stagnant forward line, players who have no desire, no pace, poor skills etc.) That doesnt work once the opposition clog up the middle of the ground. Why do we drop players who...

The club needs a please explain re: the umpiring. At the very least it will highlight some appalling decisions and inconsistencies. Other clubs speak up.

Until Ratten develops our forward structure in terms of personnel, positioning, delivery and structure we are stuffed. You cannot kick bombs to a contest in a slow predictable manner. There is no plan B. We desperately need forwards who are agile, fast, 188 cm who can lead and mark who don’t...

If NWM could turn into Nicky Winmar, we will finally see decent delivery to our forwards, something we have lacked consistently for years.

Ratten hasn’t come to grips with the rule changes nor has addressed the obvious problems in the team. I am sick of his failure to address our absolutely atrocious goal kicking or to actually have alternative strategies when players get injured. As for our recruiting they really have stuffed our...

I'd like to see Hill moved to half back flank. A few weeks ago he played very well only for him to be back on the wing the following week. It would give us some fast ball movement - something that has been missing this year.

Apalling decision making and pathetic delivery to our forwards. It was obvious St Kilda were going to bomb it to our key position players which made life easy for May. So instead of lowering our eyes we persist in kicking over king's head and to the top of the square where there was only...

Do we need to rest Long or change his position? He lacks consistency and too often contributes little to the team. There is constant referral to his attack on the ball but not many players fear him and he doesn't get enough of it in those contests with the ball often cleared to the opposition's...

Is it asking too much for our players to man up on their direct opponent?

Is McCartin still on the long term injury list? Does that free up another spot? I honestly can't see how he plays again.

I am perplexed that a number of posters are talking about being fair in the Bruce trade. He is a contracted player. Another club has offered a four year deal on good money. At this point in time we do NOT have a ready made replacement. The only player who is a genuine forward has played zero...

Beveridge was being interviewed and stated the dogs had been keen on Bruce for much of the year( not post season or as a result of the saints initiating a trade) having made an approach to him or to his management with a multi year deal.

Confirmed by Tim Watson on 7 News

Scott has taken a job with the AFL according to the Herald Sun so he won't be our coach - thank goodness!

Well done boys. A win builds confidence and we beat those injector flogs. Check out Parkers video on the AFL site - that's how you bump👍👍

I doubt many changes will be made for next week but...... Marshall for Pierce Move Battle forward, Brown to come in down back and help organise/ manage the defence. Joyce to CHB, Wilkie to take Robbo's intercept role. I want pace into the team so Hind for Savage as I am not convinced...

Given our current coaches unwillingness to change our style of play and loyalty to certain players I predict Round 1 will contain almost all existing players with one or two new faces. So .... B. McKenzie Brown Webster HB. Roberton Carlisle Geary C. Ross Hanners Billings HF. Membrey Bruce Kent...

It is possible the selectors are concerned GWS are playing good football and don't want to play first gamers. The same with the Richmond game. The ideal game was Carlton but the selection panel persisted with certain players who have had plenty of opportunities but are simply not up to the...