News 2017 St Kilda in the media

[sammm]

"It's something that's left to specialists and that's 100 per cent right with me because 10, 20 years down the track, I'll need my brain," McCartin said.

Doesn't need it for a while yet then.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-07-12/paddy-mccartin-out-indefinitely-to-recover-from-concussion

 

[RoundCubic]

http://www.saints.com.au/video/2017-07-12/paddy-mccartin-press-conference-127

Watching this, I'm not concerned at all about Paddy's view on the club or staying at the Saints. Give him his time on the sidelines and do the right thing by the player 100% despite the outside noise.

Paddy's too good for VFL but fitness and approach are holding him back and putting him at risk getting him to focus on those issues will set him up for next year
Angus Brayshaw is trialing helmets maybe Paddy should too

 

[saintsrfreak]

Paddy's too good for VFL but fitness and approach are holding him back and putting him at risk getting him to focus on those issues will set him up for next year
Angus Brayshaw is trialing helmets maybe Paddy should too

Under the advice of Nathan Burke apparently, not doctors. Burke also reckons boxing gloves reduce brain injuries, so he's obviously not an expert and is just going off his own anecdotal evidence.

 

[RoundCubic]

Under the advice of Nathan Burke apparently, not doctors. Burke also reckons boxing gloves reduce brain injuries, so he's obviously not an expert and is just going off his own anecdotal evidence.

Gloves part didn't inspire much confidence whatever happens just don't want any player to end up like the guys from the NFL

 

[maanco]

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/th...n/news-story/8fb3a456f8463bc53dbedffdf3b7e76e

"There are difficult, delicate and future-defining decisions. This one is all three.
What the Saints do at season’s end will say plenty about where they think they’re positioned."

Tom Morris has got to be one of the best Football writers going around.

 

[RWBlyf]

Premiership player says the 'sky is the limit' for in-form St Kilda
http://m.afl.com.au/news/2017-07-12/new-saint-sees-similarities-to-flagwinning-pies

 

[karaoke]

https://www.zerohanger.com/players-one-percenters-season-13861/

Which players have the most one percenters this season?

Player Team One percenters
Total Average
Alex Rance Tigers 158 10.5
Daniel Talia Crows 133 8.9
Tom Jonas Power 123 8.2
Joel Hamling Dockers 120 8
Harris Andrews Lions 117 7.8
Michael Hartley Bombers 113 10.3
Oscar McDonald Demons 108 8.3
Tom McDonald Demons 105 7
Tyson Goldsack Magpies 99 7.1
Nathan J. Brown Saints 98 6.5
Jack Leslie Suns 94 7.8
Jeremy McGovern Eagles 94 6.3
Josh Gibson Hawks 92 7.7
Aidan Corr Giants 91 7
Kyle Hartigan Crows 90 6.4
Phil Davis Giants 87 6.2
Darcy Gardiner Lions 83 6.4
Fletcher Roberts Bulldogs 81 8.1
Tom Clurey Power 79 5.3
Steven May Suns 77 5.9

 

[CALL ME SNAKE]

St Kilda
Nathan Freeman is finally injury free and flying in VFL as he looks to make AFL debut
Jon Ralph, Herald Sun
July 11, 2017 8:00pm
Subscriber only


NATHAN Freeman has put together a brilliant month of VFL football as he attempts to force his way into St Kilda’s side this season.

The injury-prone Saints speedster has lit up VFL ranks, his most recent game a 37-possession, 10-clearance, nine-tackle game against Werribee.

He missed last week’s clash as a precaution with a tight back but trained on Monday and will play VFL again this weekend.

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Coach Alan Richardson had suggested this year that Freeman would not make his AFL debut this year after continual hamstring problems.

It is Freeman’s fourth season in the AFL and despite no setbacks with his hamstring this year the club had urged caution, keen for him to build fitness and continuity.

But his past four games have shown rapid improvement — 24, 30, 30 and 37 possessions for ranking point totals of 107, 116, 120 and 153.

Nathan Freeman in action for Sandringham.
His GPS data is also significantly improved, showing more top-end speed that shows he has begun to trust his body again.

Realistically he will need several more weeks of exceptional form but suddenly the prize of his AFL debut is within reach.

St Kilda football boss Jamie Cox said told the Herald Sun the club was putting no limits on his selection prospects this year.

“He is playing good VFL footy which is just what we wanted. Freezer needed to get that continuity into his football.

“If you performing strongly, that’s all you can do. He is going well playing competitive, consistent footy which is what we want.

“And if you put pressure on from the level below you just never know.”

The 22-year-old was the No. 10 pick in the 2013 draft but moved to Collingwood after two seasons in a three-season deal.

He has now played 12 VFL games this year without injury, clearly the most positive season of his short career.

Nathan Freeman and Paddy McCartin at St Kilda training.
The impediment will be bursting into the deep St Kilda midfield, which played Blake Acres and Luke Dunstan in the VFL last weekend.

One of that pair will hope to replace Tim Membrey ahead of Friday night’s clash with fellow finals contender Essendon.

Membrey will serve two week’s suspension with Billy Longer still hopeful of recovering from hamstring tightness.

Longer pulled up sore last week, with Tom Hickey withdrawn from Sunday’s VFL game as a precaution.

The Saints will make a decision on Wednesday on whether to play Patrick McCartin in the VFL after concussion or rest him for another week.

St Kilda could either bring in one of Acres or Dunstan or blood a first-year player like medium-sized forward Josh Battle, who kicked two goals last weekend.

NATHAN FREEMAN’S LAST FOUR VFL GAMES

R7 v COLLINGWOOD: 24 possessions, 7 marks, 6 tackles, 107 ranking points

R8 v WILLIAMSTOWN: 30 possessions (9 contested), 4 clearances, 116 ranking points

R10 v COBURG: 30 possessions (19 contested), 9 clearances, 7 tackles, 129 ranking points

R11 v WERRIBEE: 37 possessions (25 contested), 9 tackles, 10 clearances, 153 ranking points

 

[Saint Watto]

Fresh article on AFL website with Paddy to be rested "indefinitely

That's got me really worried indefinitely !!!!!

 

[Saint Watto]

As i said back in mid-May, the club expects up to 8 weeks break for Paddy for another concussion. Now that looks like coming to fruition.

Very good call there.

 

[Saint Watto]

Watching this, I'm not concerned at all about Paddy's view on the club or staying at the Saints. Give him his time on the sidelines and do the right thing by the player 100% despite the outside noise.

IMO.........it doesn't matter where Paddy plays..........hopefully always with us....... but he will always have the head knocks potential hanging over his head.......pun intended.

I really hope I'm wrong with this.....praying actually.

I liken it to when Plugger played with us.....we were always waiting every week for the next injury....or the next time he got reported....it was like a ticking time bomb.

 

[Sir Skid]

Paddy's too good for VFL but fitness and approach are holding him back and putting him at risk getting him to focus on those issues will set him up for next year
Angus Brayshaw is trialing helmets maybe Paddy should too

Paddy needs to stop leading with his head and instead take the Plugger approach and lead with hip and shoulder.

 

[VDS66]

https://coupler.foxsports.com.au/ap...n/news-story/8fb3a456f8463bc53dbedffdf3b7e76e

Sorry if got the link wrong.

The big call that awaits St Kilda Football Club at the end of 2017 season

ON MONDAY, the top domino from the 2001 ‘super draft’ announced he would retire at the end of the season.

Of the remaining six members of the famous intake, just Leigh Montagna and Jarrad Waite have signalled their intent to play on, with Montagna (Pick 37) the only one who remains

 

[atlaser]

Paddy's too good for VFL but fitness and approach are holding him back and putting him at risk getting him to focus on those issues will set him up for next year
Angus Brayshaw is trialing helmets maybe Paddy should too

Helmets do nothing to prevent concussion. Concussion is when you brain bounces around inside your skull, any impact on the head significant enough will do that. All that paddy can hope for is to protect his head more often.

 

[St Neil]

Makes Marshall an important part of the list IMO.

Absolutely. But I think Marshall is important as a ruck/forward.

Josh Battle could be the player that completes our forward line. He is still only a lad, completing year 12 this year, but there have been reports he may be promoted soon.

Apparently he is very clean below his knees, is a good mark and a straight kick. Those types are like gold if they become established players.

 

[Diehard Saint]

Channel 9 news just now showed vision of training at Seaford today and mentioned ( and showed) Dal and Luke Ball "back in the fold."
I knew that Dal was back doing some things but what is Bally doing down there?

 

[Mowman]

Channel 9 news just now showed vision of training at Seaford today and mentioned ( and showed) Dal and Luke Ball "back in the fold."
I knew that Dal was back doing some things but what is Bally doing down there?

Think it was just a pop in to say hello

 

[Kilroy]

Channel 9 news just now showed vision of training at Seaford today and mentioned ( and showed) Dal and Luke Ball "back in the fold."
I knew that Dal was back doing some things but what is Bally doing down there?

Extolling the virtues of free agency probably ....

.... or is that just me?

 

[maanco]

https://coupler.foxsports.com.au/ap...n/news-story/8fb3a456f8463bc53dbedffdf3b7e76e

Sorry if got the link wrong.

The big call that awaits St Kilda Football Club at the end of 2017 season

ON MONDAY, the top domino from the 2001 ‘super draft’ announced he would retire at the end of the season.

Of the remaining six members of the famous intake, just Leigh Montagna and Jarrad Waite have signalled their intent to play on, with Montagna (Pick 37) the only one who remains

Is your name Sandra?

 

[VDS66]

Is your name Sandra?

Yes it is. How did you guess?

Is yours Larry, Curly or Moe?

 

[maanco]

http://www.saints.com.au/news/2017-07-12/schoolboy-steps-into-the-battle

BattleDebut!

 

[CALL ME SNAKE]

Is your name Sandra?

Yes it is. How did you guess?

If you look like this VDS66

Im coming over for a drink now.

 

[goodie23]

http://www.saints.com.au/news/2017-07-12/schoolboy-steps-into-the-battle

BattleDebut!

Wow, big call. Would love him to make a fool out of 15 clubs' recruiters (Demons and Hawks didn't get a pick until after he was taken)

 

[VDS66]

If you look like this VDS66

Im coming over for a drink now.

Mate if I looked like that I'd spend all day naked in front of the mirror!

 

[Persevering Saint]

Channel 9 news just now showed vision of training at Seaford today and mentioned ( and showed) Dal and Luke Ball "back in the fold."
I knew that Dal was back doing some things but what is Bally doing down there?

Figuring out how to get our players to Collingwood. Scum-sucking pondscum scumbag.