News 2020 St.Kilda Media Thread

[CaptainRisky]

didn't we just do that with Longer and pierce?

Well said Sammm , different rules for different people it would appear , and just because he is cut from the list it doesn't mean the club cant still support him .

 

[D2D3]

didn't we just do that with Longer and pierce?

Longer and Pierce were out of contract.

Be honest with him but give him the last year if he's been cleared to train and if that's what he wants imo. I don't think we have anything to loose by letting him see out his contract.

 

[tim_saints]

I think we unveil Brad Hill down at that club today don’t we?! Press conference with the boys traded in potentially?

 

[Impatient Saint]

I disagree. Having him around a support structure for the year can only be a good thing. Its not like the club is going to lie to him about where things are at but it will allow him to access all the facilities and programs the club offers. Much in the same way Roberton focused on more of a coaching role there may be avenues for Paddy to pursue.

Also I think other footballers look at the way we treat our players like this as something important. We do not and will not cut someone loose because of situations outside their control and pospective players will definitely notice that.

I agree and didnt suggest otherwise, but surely we can that without he remaining on the list?

 

[jwikked]

I think we unveil Brad Hill down at that club today don’t we?! Press conference with the boys traded in potentially?

Yep and gee don’t footy players just look really good in the red white and black?
Just noticed they had him in an XBlades guernsey. When do ISC take over?

 

[Impatient Saint]

Brad Hill not feeling the pressure after high-priced Saints move

Speculation had been rife about the move to RSEA Park since the middle of the 2019 season, with Hill saying it was handled well by all parties.

www.theage.com.au

A good read. Sounds like Brad is happy to be with us.

 

[MOLTEN GANGLANDS]

https://www.saints.com.au/video/2019-10-25/hill-lands-at-st-kilda

 

[Diehard Saint]

https://www.saints.com.au/video/2019-10-25/hill-lands-at-st-kilda

Such an impressive interview. I’m excited to have him on board.

 

[saint66au]

Rule number one of this place. . Any media commentator who criticizes the Saints are unwashed scum, no matter now justified the criticism is. Should they hook into any other Club however, they are brave and uncovering the truth and to be lauded.

 

[StMiles1]

Not sure who's naming threads but St Kilda has no punctuation mark in it, given that the St isn't short for Saint. St Kilda is a corruption of the Norse 'skildir' meaning 'shield'. The suburb was named for the ship the Lady of St Kilda, which was named for the islands in Scotland.

 

[Armitage2Riewoldt]

Not sure who's naming threads but St Kilda has no punctuation mark in it, given that the St isn't short for Saint. St Kilda is a corruption of the Norse 'skildir' meaning 'shield'. The suburb was named for the ship the Lady of St Kilda, which was named for the islands in Scotland.

This is true. However our own shield has a dot in it. Soooo it's a forgivable mistake imo.

 

[Diehard Saint]

Not sure who's naming threads but St Kilda has no punctuation mark in it, given that the St isn't short for Saint. St Kilda is a corruption of the Norse 'skildir' meaning 'shield'. The suburb was named for the ship the Lady of St Kilda, which was named for the islands in Scotland.

I believe you are correct, however you’d better let the club know because I’m pretty sure there’s a huge sign near the oval in Linton street and if I remember correctly there’s a “.”

 

[austinnn]

What will the 2020 AFL fixture offer?

The carefully-curated AFL news cycle never really stops. Next up, the fixture for next season.

www.sen.com.au

"The Saints are the perfect team to plug into Thursday and Friday night footy because they play their home games at the weather-proof Marvel Stadium and if they’re winning their fans turn up in their droves and they’re loud."


Droves? Loud? Since when?

I hadn't noticed Browne Ash peddling Saints propaganda previously, what's changed? Or is it actually true?

 

[tim_saints]

What will the 2020 AFL fixture offer?

The carefully-curated AFL news cycle never really stops. Next up, the fixture for next season.

www.sen.com.au

"The Saints are the perfect team to plug into Thursday and Friday night footy because they play their home games at the weather-proof Marvel Stadium and if they’re winning their fans turn up in their droves and they’re loud."


Droves? Loud? Since when?

I hadn't noticed Browne Ash peddling Saints propaganda previously, what's changed? Or is it actually true?

When we are up and about we are loud and we do turn up I guess for as many diehards as we have I reckon we nearly have double the bandwagoners when we are going great guns.

If we are getting Thursday/Friday night footy it’s a good thing, means we are playing attractive footy, playing well and filling seats

 

[austinnn]

When we are up and about we are loud and we do turn up I guess for as many diehards as we have I reckon we nearly have double the bandwagoners when we are going great guns.

If we are getting Thursday/Friday night footy it’s a good thing, means we are playing attractive footy, playing well and filling seats

I was of the distinct impression we were a low drawing club, even in the years when we were a strong team on field.

 

[tim_saints]

I was of the distinct impression we were a low drawing club, even in the years when we were a strong team on field.

I don’t think so! Maybe low drawing for a VIC club but in general I think when we are up and about we go pretty well. I’d say this year if we are any good you could see some of our best crowds yet because our membership will probably be the best it’s ever been.

I’d expect a pretty busy round 1 if we get a home game at marvel to open the year

 

[austinnn]

I don’t think so! Maybe low drawing for a VIC club but in general I think when we are up and about we go pretty well. I’d say this year if we are any good you could see some of our best crowds yet because our membership will probably be the best it’s ever been.

I’d expect a pretty busy round 1 if we get a home game at marvel to open the year

I really hope so, I'd love for us to start getting a real fortress vibe at matches, from someone who watches in France and has no way of getting to games, believe me - you notice the difference!

 

[tim_saints]

I really hope so, I'd love for us to start getting a real fortress vibe at matches, from someone who watches in France and has no way of getting to games, believe me - you notice the difference!

Yeah absolutely mate, once we are up and running we will! There’s time where we play a few of the lesser teams and 99% of the crowd are saints fans, might only be 23-30k but it’s loud, so would be great to be pulling 35+ weekly at home games that’s for sure!

 

[Diehard Saint]

I was of the distinct impression we were a low drawing club, even in the years when we were a strong team on field.

The problem was that in the Lyon years, particularly 09/10 he created a “bubble,” a type of siege mentality where supporters were not really embraced by the club. I believe that this was the reason that even in that very successful period where we played in many finals, our membership never grew, which was a real travesty.

Having said that, in our GF years we did get a fair crowd to the games - I do think the results of those years just completely gutted all the supporters emotionally since then.

Nowadays the club is much more open, inclusive and welcoming of members and I think this, together with the really positive vibe around the club, is hopefully going to be the start of something really good. Hopefully we will look back at this off season as the catalyst to a successful ( dare I say it) flag- winning era.

 

[RWBlyf]

Awaken the sleeping giant

 

[Diehard Saint]

Awaken the sleeping giant

Just don’t say “juggernaut”

 

[Sir Skid]

So we were a sh*t team on 2019 yet Bruce, StevenS, Acres and Newnes picked up by my other clubs.

Tides definitely turned peeps

 

[NextYearPlease]

So we were a sh*t team on 2019 yet Bruce, StevenS, Acres and Newnes picked up by my other clubs.

Tides definitely turned peeps

Don't forget Weller, Goddard, Hickey and Minchington last year!

 

[George]

What will the 2020 AFL fixture offer?

The carefully-curated AFL news cycle never really stops. Next up, the fixture for next season.

www.sen.com.au

"The Saints are the perfect team to plug into Thursday and Friday night footy because they play their home games at the weather-proof Marvel Stadium and if they’re winning their fans turn up in their droves and they’re loud."


Droves? Loud? Since when?

I hadn't noticed Browne Ash peddling Saints propaganda previously, what's changed? Or is it actually true?

 

[Sainttony]

That crowd noise when Troy Schwartz kicked that final goal was deafening. Let’s bring that level of noise back in 2020.