2009 Media Thread

[Kildonan]

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Brian Taylor is simply not a credible source. He makes things up and passes them off as if they were a real possibility. The problem he has is his "hit" rate is worse than that of any (other) charlatain soothsayer.

 

[CHBench]

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I completely agree, Luke Ball would be one of the last players i'd expect to crack the shits and threaten to leave because he's not getting a game. I think BT is doing a bit of shit stirring..

 

[SammyFish25]

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5th Qtr said last night that was on the verge of signing a 2year deal for $600000

 

[CHBench]

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yup.

SAINTS OFFER TO LUKE
Craig Hutchison
26th June

St Kilda midfielder Luke Ball has been offered a new deal with the Saints - but his contract will depend much more on how he performs

Link

 

[Armitage2Riewoldt]

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RL on Ball:

"It’s not about possessions, if you have 30 possessions the ball is in your hands for about two minutes so there’s another 100 minutes you’ve got to be working for the team," he said.

I think we can see why he's been dropped.

Im surprised I thought he would be one of the best in the team doing the team things. Evidently not...

 

[SaintsSeptember]

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It seems that it must be based on individual expectations rather than absolute performance.

That would mean that Ball would have to do more to stay in the team than, say Geary or Eddy. ( Maybe )

 

[CHBench]

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For those who missed:
Riewoldt "On The Couch".

Good interview.

 

[jack23]

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Thanks CH hes a very down to earth bloke. Great Captain

 

[sammm]

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yup.

ST Kilda midfielder Luke Ball has been offered a new deal with the Saints

in the paper today or yesterday. negotiations for a new contract has been put on hold by Luke ball managemnt until after the finals.

 

[CHBench]

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Overstatement of the century.

 

[Armitage2Riewoldt]

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Lol that quote is taken so far out of context.

HAYES SAYS HUNT WILL HURT
AAP July 29, 2009 05:29pm

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"I think if you put Karmichael up in the forwards line, you tell him not even to get the ball, just to run around and tackle blokes, because he would certainly hurt some people," Hunt said.

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[dg102]

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Dogs need to learn from Saints
By Jennifer Witham
1:45 PM Thu 30 July, 2009

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Ward said losing to the Saints had provided his team with many positives, and had given them a variety of areas to work on in the lead up to finals.
and this from Rielly after Crows beat Port:

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Saints give Crows blueprint for Power slam
By Steve Rice
8:39 AM Mon 27 July, 2009

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The ability to apply similar high-pressure tactics as the Saints inflicted on them the week before was what enabled the Crows to overrun their opponents.

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THEIR ADAPTING! LIKE THE BORG!!!

resistance is futile?

 

[sainter]

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All articles need to be posted like the ones that I've edited above.

Thanks

 

[Squizz]

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Steven King, Leigh Montagna right to play
Bruce Matthews - HS August 04, 2009
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl/story/0,26576,25881274-19742,00.html

Kingy - OK
Monty - OK
Gardi - OK
Plug - NOT MENTIONED!!!

 

[TassieSaint]

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doesn't mention Ball or Goose either so I'm not too worried just yet

 

[goodie23]

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Didn't see Gilbo or Goose out there at training today

Ball was though

 

[TassieSaint]

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Didn't see Gilbo or Goose out there at training today

Ball was though

how'd he look? set to dominate?

p.s catch any inside goss on the ins and outs while you were down there by chance?

 

[goodie23]

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Wasn't able to stick around long, but Bally was running around fine.

Did see Ross, didn't overhear any secret plans or moves or anything though.

Pretty sure Leigh Fisher and Raph Clarke were missing too

 

[TassieSaint]

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I'm pretty sure Fish got injured in the VFL a couple weeks back... hammy maybe? can't quite remember

cheers for the updates though mate

 

[Squizz]

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Not sure how long it will take to realise the interesting headline :

Jason Akermanis says Jason Akermanis might struggle in AFL

http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/sport/afl/story/0,27046,25881147-5016169,00.html

I know it belongs in the junk posts, but was too funny to pass up - particularly given it is written by Jason "Touch my Balls" Akermanis.

 

[CHBench]

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So, any of you "very experienced" fellows make an appearance?

Diamond.
Red, White and Black.

Nice touch.

 

[krusden]

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resistance is futile?

Na, mumbles cwaig will ensure the crowbots will go out in the finals nice n' quick.

Anyway, the crows caught port on their "down week". Hell, on their "up week" last weekend they knocked off the Dawks!

 

[HoldenMCaulfield]

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Diamond.
Red, White and Black.

Nice touch.

50+ Years Continuous Membership :

Mr Greg Westaway



(well done and thumbs up to all the others, too, of course)

 

[Look2Me4Guidance]

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So, any of you "very experienced" fellows make an appearance?

Diamond.
Red, White and Black.

Nice touch.

Diamond L2M4G has a nice ring to it. Not bad for a 27 yr old!

 

[Armitage2Riewoldt]

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Spot the three errors in this article: (Hopefully the first one is the editors fault, not Schnadzo's!

"All the way from Jack Stevens playing his first game to Max Hudghton, everyone just did their bit," he said.

"You have quality players out but it didn’t worry us. We had our jobs to come down here and do and processes in place and we did it all today."

Fellow small forward Steven Milne also weighed in with three goals for the match and along with Schneider ensured the Saints weren’t made to rue the loss of superstars like skipper Nick Riewoldt and big ball-winners Nick Dal Santo, Leigh Montagna and Brendan Goddard during the week.

Full article here: http://www.saints.com.au/season2009/news/newsarticle/tabid/5315/newsid/82335/default.aspx