News 2020 St.Kilda Media Thread

[George]

Richmond, Brisbane and Hawthorn (despite not making finals) all would have finished the season stronger.

I'd have them in the bottom half of the 8. Can't see them being as good or better than any of Richmond, Brisbane, GWS or WC.

Hawthorn won 6 of their last 12.
Brisbane won 10 of their last 12 not including finals. 9/12 including.
Richmond won 9 of their last 12 not including finals. 12/12 including.

So yeah they were one of the form sides of the competition.

Can see them finishing higher than Brisbane and WC this year. Not a guarantee obviously, but easy to see Brisbane fall away after such a big jump last year, and the Eagles weren't in great form to end the year. I think Richmond and GWS will be top two, from there it could be any of Western Bulldogs, West Coast, Brisbane, Collingwood.

 

[George]

 

[RWBlyf]

anyone?

 

[saintsrfreak]

anyone?

St Kilda forward Paddy McCartin wants to play again after repeated head knocks
Gilbert Gardiner, Herald Sun
March 11, 2020 11:00pm

Former No. 1 draft pick Paddy McCartin wants to return to football next year, following a “life zapping” battle with repeat concussions.

McCartin made the bold declaration on Wednesday night with a heartfelt Instagram post.
St Kilda agreed to delist McCartin last year after the spearhead suffered an eighth concussion since 2014, as part of a plan to put his career on hold until 2021.
In an emotion-charged interview on Melbourne radio last year, McCartin was unable to put a definitive timeline on if and when he would be able to live a normal life.

Paddy McCartin celebrates a goal for St Kilda.
On Wednesday night, McCartin gave the strongest indication yet he could play again next year.

“Concussions are life zapping, and I’m super lucky to have had support the whole way through it all,” McCartin posted.
“At the moment I’m back running, training and doing everything I was before, back to living a normal life … can see the light at the end of the tunnel.
“I can’t wait to be back playing next year.”

Former teammates David Armitage, Tom Hickey, Josh Bruce, Jack Newnes and Australian Boomers star Jock Landale were among the first interact with McCartin’s post, along with the 23 year-old’s girlfriend, Lucy Brownless, the daughter of Geelong icon Billy.

“A year ago today, I got concussed for the 8th time in my career,”
McCartin wrote under a picture of himself clutching his head on the Saints interchange bench.
“I’ve noticed recently there’s been a fair bit of talk about concussion, and many people have been asking me questions … although it’s really shit and makes me sad to see people struggling, the more conversations about this stuff the better.

“Concussions can be really isolating, people can’t work, socialise or even leave the house and there was many times last year when explaining how I felt seemed like a different language.
“If anyone is going through concussion or head injury and wants to chat, flick me a message on insta.”

Paddy McCartin grimaces after suffering his eighth concussion last year

A smiling Paddy McCartin before St Kilda’s pre-season clash with Hawthorn. Picture: Michael Klein.

Retired Western Bulldogs premiership star Liam Picken told his concussion story in the Herald Sun last week.
It came just days after revelations the late Geelong ruckman Graham “Polly” Farmer was the first Australian rules footballer to be diagnosed with Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE).

As a delisted free agent, McCartin could be signed by any club next year, should the emerging forward continue to make good progress.

 

[tomjoad]

St Kilda forward Paddy McCartin wants to play again after repeated head knocks
Gilbert Gardiner, Herald Sun
March 11, 2020 11:00pm

Former No. 1 draft pick Paddy McCartin wants to return to football next year, following a “life zapping” battle with repeat concussions.

McCartin made the bold declaration on Wednesday night with a heartfelt Instagram post.
St Kilda agreed to delist McCartin last year after the spearhead suffered an eighth concussion since 2014, as part of a plan to put his career on hold until 2021.
In an emotion-charged interview on Melbourne radio last year, McCartin was unable to put a definitive timeline on if and when he would be able to live a normal life.

Paddy McCartin celebrates a goal for St Kilda.
On Wednesday night, McCartin gave the strongest indication yet he could play again next year.

“Concussions are life zapping, and I’m super lucky to have had support the whole way through it all,” McCartin posted.
“At the moment I’m back running, training and doing everything I was before, back to living a normal life … can see the light at the end of the tunnel.
“I can’t wait to be back playing next year.”

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Former teammates David Armitage, Tom Hickey, Josh Bruce, Jack Newnes and Australian Boomers star Jock Landale were among the first interact with McCartin’s post, along with the 23 year-old’s girlfriend, Lucy Brownless, the daughter of Geelong icon Billy.

“A year ago today, I got concussed for the 8th time in my career,”
McCartin wrote under a picture of himself clutching his head on the Saints interchange bench.
“I’ve noticed recently there’s been a fair bit of talk about concussion, and many people have been asking me questions … although it’s really shit and makes me sad to see people struggling, the more conversations about this stuff the better.

“Concussions can be really isolating, people can’t work, socialise or even leave the house and there was many times last year when explaining how I felt seemed like a different language.
“If anyone is going through concussion or head injury and wants to chat, flick me a message on insta.”

Paddy McCartin grimaces after suffering his eighth concussion last year

A smiling Paddy McCartin before St Kilda’s pre-season clash with Hawthorn. Picture: Michael Klein.

Retired Western Bulldogs premiership star Liam Picken told his concussion story in the Herald Sun last week.
It came just days after revelations the late Geelong ruckman Graham “Polly” Farmer was the first Australian rules footballer to be diagnosed with Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE).

As a delisted free agent, McCartin could be signed by any club next year, should the emerging forward continue to make good progress.

Good luck Paddy. I'm not sure about it...but good luck.

 

[jwikked]

It’s nice to hear he’s doing better but if the Saints sign him and play him they’re should be held liable for damages. I’d be shocked if any AFL team would fail their duty of care and allowed him to play for them.

 

[bergholt]

Wish we had an overrated premiership coach.

We did, his name was Malcolm Blight.

 

[gringo2011]

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He put up an Instagram post saying he was through the worst and was looking forward to playing next year. It was a pretty heart felt post and you can't begrudge the guy trying to have another crack. He's a sweet young guy and I only hope what ever happens life is good for Paddy going forward.

 

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[George]

Whooshkaa Shows

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[George]

Videos

Captain Jarryn Geary spoke to STK Media after the AFL's announcement of a 17 game season and how the Saints are dealing with the current situation.

www.saints.com.au

 

[George]

 

[joop]

Brad Johnson has us finishing 17th.
Don’t expect us to make finals but I’d be flabbergasted if we finished 2nd bottom.

 

[tomjoad]

Hmm, 17th. Really!? Well I guess Brad Johnson can go smoke a bag of dicks. What a f*ckwit.
Go Saints.

 

[ScrappyDo]

Brad Johnson has us finishing 17th.
Don’t expect us to make finals but I’d be flabbergasted if we finished 2nd bottom.

Brad Johnson escapes scrutiny because there's bigger flogs like King to steal the limelight, but the guy's an idiot. Always has been..

 

[Jade Buddha]

I’d suspect that perhaps B Johnson has a dislike of saints based on a recent finals games where bullies were put out by the saints - whilst he was a player. Some former players have no way of filtering their personal bias. That’s why Roo is so highly regarded in the media. Johnson seems a nice enough guy but probably not the most insightful.

 

[Sir Skid]

Brad Johnson has us finishing 17th.
Don’t expect us to make finals but I’d be flabbergasted if we finished 2nd bottom.

Brad Johnson the 2020 David King.

What a plonker!

 

[BrutThough]

Lethlean on SEN

 

[Geary Is GOAT]

Anyone see 360 last night when they were discussing past players coming back to fill holes in lists? They joked that Nroo would want to come back and joked that he'd join Jack at Richmond. Jordan Lewis then said "there was a time when they nearly came together" and Robbo confirmed "they did they did".

I know Roo was pursued a lot, especially by Collingwood but does anyone know about this? Were we chasing Jack or were Richmond chasing Roo?

 

[hayes]

Anyone see 360 last night when they were discussing past players coming back to fill holes in lists? They joked that Nroo would want to come back and joked that he'd join Jack at Richmond. Jordan Lewis then said "there was a time when they nearly came together" and Robbo confirmed "they did they did".

I know Roo was pursued a lot, especially by Collingwood but does anyone know about this? Were we chasing Jack or were Richmond chasing Roo?

From Rooey’s own words it was a drunken conversation at a Richmond players wedding at the end of 2017. Not sure how serious it was but he said that on SEN last year.

 

[sammm]

Saints offering Kayo for 2.50 per month for 2 months for members

 

[RWBlyf]

From the Faithful: 'Our cheers will be heard'
https://www.saints.com.au/news/578903


this is class.

 

[Ducky Tie]

Saints offering Kayo for 2.50 per month for 2 months for members

That’s a great deal. Where do you access it?

 

[StCicatriz]

That’s a great deal. Where do you access it?

Wce doing it for free

 

[sammm]

That’s a great deal. Where do you access it?

Got sent an email from the membership department