2009 Media Thread

[Squizz]

Re: Media Thread

This one was interesting from pre-draft in 2008 :

http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/article/2008/11/20/32461_geelong_sports.html

Mick Turner thought Tom Simpkin would be good value as a third rounder. I think he was right and we got him even cheaper (along with Heyne and Stanley as actual 3rd round picks).

 

[Squizz]

Re: Media Thread

I suppose it's a compliment when another team compares themselves to your list :

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/why-we-didnt-replace-fevola/story-e6frf9jf-1225805942217

"Such was the vitriolic supporter feedback to Carlton selecting three mid-sized footballers in last week's national draft that Blues recruiting manager Wayne Hughes had to explain his case to the club's board.

But Hughes pointed out the Blues still had eight players of 195cm or taller compared with seven on St Kilda's list."

I'd have a few queries though:

Who are the eight on Carlton's list? (I can only count 6).

OK to exclude the 208cm McGrath and 199cm Gaertner?

What does being 195cm have to do with replacing a key forward when Fevola is 191cm???

 

[Squizz]

Re: Media Thread

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...on-with-st-kilda/story-e6frf9ix-1225806318923

"I saw (Riewoldt) do a running session this morning and he's in really good shape," St Kilda football manager Greg Hutchison said yesterday.

In an excellent sign for club, every St Kilda player bar recruit Jesse Smith is already in running sessions under the care of renowned fitness guru David Misson.

Brendon Goddard is also back in full training, despite breaking his collarbone in the Grand Final.

St Kilda will again fly to the Gold Coast for an intensive training camp in the week before Christmas.

 

[SaintsSeptember]

Re: Media Thread

Heyy Piss up at Fev's place.

I heard BJ on SEN last night. It was all pretty jokey ( typical BJ ) He said the coaches had been all over the GF footage, but hadn't seen it and said he didn't want to. "pretend it didn't happen "

He also called Winmar "Nicky" , poor kid is going to be pretty pissed off, though its probably not as bad as if your name is Richard and people start calling you Dick or Dicky.

 

[Squizz]

Re: Media Thread

Bull's SEN interview (speaks on post-season surgery, golf, and motivation for the coming season)

http://podsentral.com/sites/default/files/Brendan%20Goddard%202-12-09.mp3

 

[CHBench]

"Saints Footy" will be a force again.

I wouldn't pay $1.50 for that.

 

[Squizz]

http://www.saints.com.au/season2009/news/newsarticle/tabid/5315/newsid/88149/default.aspx

Brian Royal joins the Saints as a development coach.

 

[Squizz]

I must have missed this one the first time around:

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/new...ith-in-afl-draft/story-e6frg7mf-1225804385726

"St Kilda coach Gary Lyon puts his faith in former Kangaroo Jesse Smith in AFL draft"

 

[Squizz]

"The Saints would like to welcome Robert Jackson who joins our team as Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach. Robert previously worked with the Melbourne Storm U20 squad."

 

[Look2Me4Guidance]

"The Saints would like to welcome Robert Jackson who joins our team as Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach. Robert previously worked with the Melbourne Storm U20 squad."

Robert "Jacko" Jackson. Welcome aboard.

 

[SaintsSeptember]

http://www.saints.com.au/season2009/news/newsarticle/tabid/5315/newsid/88149/default.aspx

Brian Royal joins the Saints as a development coach.

Late I know but I just read it.

Is it a bit of a kick in the guts to Richmond?

“The big eye opener to me has been how organised and professional the coaching staff are and it’s a great environment to be in.”

 

[Squizz]

2010 Media Thread

http://www.saints.com.au/season2009/news/newsarticle/tabid/5315/newsid/88748/default.aspx

The St Kilda Football Club has posted an operating profit of $177,335 after achieving a net profit of $1,136,458, which includes funding and expenditure for the Club’s Frankston and Moorabbin redevelopment projects.

From the end of the 2010 season, the Saints will take occupancy of a brand new elite training and administration facility in Frankston. On time and on budget, the $11 million facility will include an MCG sized oval, gymnasium, rehabilitation pool, meeting rooms, lecture theatre and an indoor sports hall.

The Saints 2010 Annual General Meeting will take place at Moorabbin Town Hall on Thursday 11th February.

 

[Persevering Saint]

Re: 2010 Media Thread

But, hang on... I thought Footy First was meant to send us broke with all their crazy spending...?

 

[SaintsSeptember]

Re: 2010 Media Thread

Winning at Footy seems to have boosted the membership, and probably the sponsorship dollar, hence profitable.

 

[Persevering Saint]

Re: 2010 Media Thread

Hang on, wait, so... we have to SPEND money... to MAKE money...?

Huh... well, who would have thought that was effective financial practice for a football club...?

Next you'll tell me having a decent fitness and conditioning staff will stop players having their lives crippled by unnecessary injuries!

 

[SaintsSeptember]

Re: 2010 Media Thread

I think in 2002 the Saints only had 18000 members so the membership has grown comfortably. It's probably fickle though, and I guess its always going to be a balancing act for the club management to invest in the football or to try to save money.

 

[CHBench]

Re: 2010 Media Thread

Sam Stosur/Nick Riewoldt babies would be machines.
He's watching her play. They're just friends, but still. They would be huge.

 

[goodie23]

Re: 2010 Media Thread

Sam Stosur/Nick Riewoldt babies would be machines.
He's watching her play. They're just friends, but still. They would be huge.

Just have to make sure they're boys rather than the usual daughters our champions seem to have