Congratulations Sainters!

[The Boy From Brasil]

Congratulations on your win today. You were way too good for us and probably the margin flattered us in the end.

All the best for the reason of the season. If we don't win the flag, I would love to see you guys do it.

 

[Sir Robert]

Cheers mate - would be nice if one of our sides could take home some silverware this year!

 

[Signd Sealed Saint]

We were unimpressive in patches i have to admit tho and we can't afford to kick at goal like that again, it was atrocious. Apart from that, many positives to come out of it, hopefully we can beat collingwood next monday (it's monday isn't it?).

 

[Zainta]

Yep, Monday night. That was an impressive win, seeing as we were shocking in a large part of it, but were good enough to post a comfturble win. I do hope that the doggies have a good year as well.

 

[St 07]

Must say I sat next to some of the most pleasant Saints supporters ever. Really good.

The margin flatters the hell out of us, we we're pancaked in the end

 

[Plugger35]

That's one of the reasons I like the Doggies, is that their supporters are usually decent folk and humble in defeat. Probably a result of the lack of success, much like us.

I'm glad we won, but I'm hoping the Dogs can recover and make the finals. If we don't win the flag, I'd prefer another underdog team like them won it.

 

[siamang]

That's one of the reasons I like the Doggies, is that their supporters are usually decent folk and humble in defeat. Probably a result of the lack of success, much like us.

I'm glad we won, but I'm hoping the Dogs can recover and make the finals. If we don't win the flag, I'd prefer another underdog team like them won it.

Yeah, I think a lot of people would like to see the Bulldogs win it, I just don't think they have the forwards to go all the way.

 

[Goedy]

would really enjoy it if we could flog the s*** out of the ferals collingwood.

 

[Plugger35]

would really enjoy it if we could flog the s*** out of the ferals collingwood.

At the end of the day, there's nothing better than flogging Collingwood or Carlton.

Beating the Bulldogs is nice, but beating the Pies or Carltank is pure gold.

 

[goodie23]

would really enjoy it if we could flog the s*** out of the ferals collingwood.

We better beat the Pies, I'm working with several Collingwood fans at the moment and may have made a few jokes at their expense (most involving the words 'teeth' and 'braincells')

 

[KissStephanie]

Congratulations on your win today. You were way too good for us and probably the margin flattered us in the end. All the best for the reason of the season. If we don't win the flag, I would love to see you guys do it.

I don't understand your thinking. I noticed that you were talking like this on a different board before yesterday's match even started. The Bulldogs have won only one premiership, and they are currently 3 wins and 3 losses. It's not like their season is over yet. Why don't you only want to see your team win the premiership this year and wait on your preferred second team until the Bulldogs season is officially over? It's only Round 6 for goodness sake, and a long way to go.

At the end of the day, there's nothing better than flogging Collingwood or Carlton. Beating the Bulldogs is nice, but beating the Pies or Carltank is pure gold.

St.Kilda will be very firm favourites next week because they are in great form currently. The match is being played on St.Kilda's home ground, even though it is a Collingwood home match. The average age and games experience of St.Kilda is considerably more than Collingwood, and Alan Didak and Heath Shaw may both miss another match, while there is an injury doubt over Paul Medhurst.

Somehow I think that most Collingwood supporters expect it to be difficult, so if St.Kilda wins next week, then it won't be too disappointing. It's disappointing to lose a match when expected to win, but not when expected to lose, so if you get extra joy from that because Collingwood has beaten St.Kilda 149 times, and lost only 54 times since 1897, then good for you! If Collingwood wins however, it will just be an unexpected bonus.

Collingwood do match up well against both Geelong and St.Kilda though, so it should be St.Kilda's closest match so far this season, even with Collingwood's injury concerns. If so, then that should give Collingwood enough confidence for later in the season if they play each other again, and hopefully on the MCG. I think that Collingwood will be playing better then than they are now, which has been very up and down, and I don't think St.Kilda will be playing as well later in the season as they are currently.

 

[The Boy From Brasil]

I don't understand your thinking. I noticed that you were talking like this on a different board before yesterday's match even started. The Bulldogs have won only one premiership, and they are currently 3 wins and 3 losses. It's not like their season is over yet. Why don't you only want to see your team win the premiership this year and wait on your preferred second team until the Bulldogs season is officially over? It's only Round 6 for goodness sake, and a long way to go.

Stephanie, you missed the part of my quote where I said that if we don't win the flag, I would love to see St Kilda win it. Ie I want my team to win the flag but if we can't, St Kilda would be my next choice. There is a certain affinity between the clubs, both one premiership and have been down the bottom of the ladder a fair bit during the journey and both really loyal and long suffering supporters.


As to the Bulldogs chances, I can give you a more in depth explanation on the Bulldogs board. This is a saints board so it is probably poor form if I talk too much about my team on here. But in short, I am not certain with our forward line structure whether we can beat top teams in finals. We have a number of talented young forwards, so is a matter of getting games into them at some stage, so we can develop a great spine.

 

[Squizz]

St.Kilda will be very firm favourites next week because they are in great form currently. The match is being played on St.Kilda's home ground, even though it is a Collingwood home match. The average age and games experience of St.Kilda is considerably more than Collingwood, and Alan Didak and Heath Shaw may both miss another match, while there is an injury doubt over Paul Medhurst.

Somehow I think that most Collingwood supporters expect it to be difficult, so if St.Kilda wins next week, then it won't be too disappointing. It's disappointing to lose a match when expected to win, but not when expected to lose, so if you get extra joy from that because Collingwood has beaten St.Kilda 149 times, and lost only 54 times since 1897, then good for you! If Collingwood wins however, it will just be an unexpected bonus.

Collingwood do match up well against both Geelong and St.Kilda though, so it should be St.Kilda's closest match so far this season, even with Collingwood's injury concerns. If so, then that should give Collingwood enough confidence for later in the season if they play each other again, and hopefully on the MCG. I think that Collingwood will be playing better then than they are now, which has been very up and down, and I don't think St.Kilda will be playing as well later in the season as they are currently.

I was hoping some of the flogs who came onto our board last year when we were playing Collingwood would stick to their own board this year. Not a good start - too early in the week .

It's a shame that even on a congrats thread from a Bulldog fan we get this tripe.

 

[Look2Me4Guidance]

St.Kilda will be very firm favourites next week because they are in great form currently. The match is being played on St.Kilda's home ground, even though it is a Collingwood home match.

Making excuses already.

The average age and games experience of St.Kilda is considerably more than Collingwood, and Alan Didak and Heath Shaw may both miss another match, while there is an injury doubt over Paul Medhurst.

More excuses.

Somehow I think that most Collingwood supporters expect it to be difficult, so if St.Kilda wins next week, then it won't be too disappointing. It's disappointing to lose a match when expected to win, but not when expected to lose, so if you get extra joy from that because Collingwood has beaten St.Kilda 149 times, and lost only 54 times since 1897, then good for you! If Collingwood wins however, it will just be an unexpected bonus.

Collingwood do match up well against both Geelong and St.Kilda though, so it should be St.Kilda's closest match so far this season, even with Collingwood's injury concerns. If so, then that should give Collingwood enough confidence for later in the season if they play each other again, and hopefully on the MCG. I think that Collingwood will be playing better then than they are now, which has been very up and down, and I don't think St.Kilda will be playing as well later in the season as they are currently.

This is biggest load of crap I have ever read. Do you forget we absolutely smashed you in the semi final last year? Collingwood have no answer for Riewoldt and the loss of Scott Burns has been massive for your side and you have not been able to replace him. I can't believe I'm even replying to this. Saints comfortably.

 

[krusden]

My post wasn't "tripe" at all? Which part of it are you disputing?

Go to the Collingwood board and have a look at the thread that 'NeXus_Helen' started. My post doesn't even slightly compare to that. So it seems the match is already over a week before it starts.

don't associate the rest of us with NH.
Her/his/their signature says a bit and their frankly ridiculous posts should suggest that they are not as level headed as they could be

thanks.

 

[HoldenMCaulfield]

Go to the Collingwood board and have a look at the thread that 'NeXus_Helen' started. My post doesn't even slightly compare to that.

Steph, I remember some of your posts on this board after we beat you in the finals last year, probably not something you're proud of now.

But you really don't want to mention yourself in one sentence with Nexus. Nexus just wants to troll - and doesn't care who he'll troll, be it Collingwood, North or even the club he claims to support (in fact, St Kilda is probably his favourite target).

You're not like that, are you ?

The rest of us here certainly are not !

 

[SaintsSeptember]

My post wasn't "tripe" at all? Which part of it are you disputing?

Go to the Collingwood board and have a look at the thread that 'NeXus_Helen' started. My post doesn't even slightly compare to that. So it seems the match is already over a week before it starts.

I havent read it yet but we probably should apologise on behalf of StKilda supporters for it anyway.
Nexus dosn't post much here anymore, possibly due to the hostile reception.

Anyway , thanks for posting your excuses for the loss in advance.

 

[Riewoldting]

It should be St.Kilda's closest match so far this season, even with Collingwood's injury concerns...

Why should it be St Kilda's closest match this season? We have played harder teams on their own home ground (interstate) ie:Adelaide and Port and also defeated the Bulldogs quite convincingly.
We are in great form, with essentially no injury concerns - you have many important players injured. I don't see how you can call it to be our closest match so far?

I don't think St.Kilda will be playing as well later in the season as they are currently

Can you please refrain from posts like this. Don't make assumptions like this, unless you have evidence to suggest so. At the moment, St Kilda have not given a reason to suggest they are going to stop this form, so until then, just acknowledge the great footy they are playing.


Oh, and another thing- I would worry about finding an answer for RIEWOLDT, because N. Brown proved in the semi-final last year that he can't keep up with him.

 

[KissStephanie]

Stephanie, you missed the part of my quote where I said that if we don't win the flag, I would love to see St Kilda win it.

I didn't miss that you said that. We just think differently about it. The Western Bulldogs season is not over, so I simply don't understand how you could already have a second team.

I personally wouldn't be happy seeing any team apart from Collingwood winning the premiership, and I certainly wouldn't love it. I just have varying levels of certain teams that I would not like to see win a premiership, with Carlton at the top of that list.

It's a shame that even on a congrats thread from a Bulldog fan we get this tripe.

My post wasn't "tripe" at all. Which part of it are you disputing?

Go to the Collingwood board and have a look at the thread that 'NeXus_Helen' started. My post doesn't even slightly compare to that. So it seems the match is already over a week before it starts.

This is biggest load of crap I have ever read.

Obviously I don't believe you. You certainly haven't pointed out what you don't agree with, and I certainly have not been "making excuses already." I am a realist, because it's going to be difficult to win without Didak and possibly Shaw, Medhurst and Jack Anthony when St.Kilda is in it's current form. Spin it anyway you like.

Do you forget we absolutely smashed you in the semi final last year?

I remember that Collingwood beat St,Kilda twice tlast year. The second time was the week following the suspension to Didak and Shaw. St.Kilda were the better team on the night in the Semi Final, but Collingwood did have more scoring shots and more inside-50's, and the previous week they were the youngest team to win a final since Brisbane in 2000. It was always going to be difficult to beat St.Kilda three times in one season without Didak and Shaw.

Collingwood have no answer for Riewoldt and the loss of Scott Burns has been massive for your side and you have not been able to replace him.

Simon Prestigiacomo has been terrific this season, and he may be able to continue his form. He was injured last season and he didn't play in that match. Scott Burns was a great player for Collingwood, but I believe they are potentially considerably better this season than last year. Collingwood have been up and down so far this season, but despite that, they are third in clearances, second in first possessions, first in inside-50's, and first in rebound-50's. so obviously they are not missing Scott Burns as much as you incorrectly believe. How did you come to that conclusion? Did you make that up?

I can't believe I'm even replying to this. Saints comfortably.

St.Kilda are a much older and more experienced side than Collingwood that may struggle once Gold Coast enters the AFL. They don't have a lot of quality youth coming through, and they have yet to play a first game player this season. This season could be their last chance for some success. Collingwood have already debuted three players this season, and there will be more to come, but enjoy the win next week and all the best for the rest of the season! Maybe we'll get you later in the season!

 

[Look2Me4Guidance]

.Simon Prestigiacomo has been terrific this season, and he may be able to continue his form. He was injured last season and he didn't play in that match.

If you truly think Presti would be able to outpoint Riewoldt, you are really struggling. As a Collingwood supporter you would realise Presti is better suited to Kosi. Rooey would run rings around Presti. No offence to Presti, he's played very well this year, but he doesn't have the tank.

 

[HoldenMCaulfield]

Gee, you are like Nexus - he also likes to just copy / paste his posts all over again.

St.Kilda are a much older and more experienced side than Collingwood that may struggle once Gold Coast enters the AFL. They don't have a lot of quality youth coming through, and they have yet to play a first game player this season.

That is just silly. You may not have heard about players like Geary, Eddy, Dawson and Miles, but I guess you don't get to follow the AFL a lot from NYC. Miles is yet to debut, but they all make our future look bright.

Let me remind you that St Kilda have won all of their six games this year.

We have used only 24 players this season and can look at enourmous depth (players like Hudghton, Maguire, Raph Clarke, Xavier Clarke, Armitage are not playing for St Kilda at the moment).

Why should we play a first game player ? We're winning ! We're not carrying players like Rocca or Maxwell !

Anyway, it is a real shame that you have managed to destroy this thread which was not about Collingwood at all, but started by a supporter of a club that most of us here respect. Compare your posts to those of Bulldogs supporters on here and you may understand why.

You Nexus !

 

[Squizz]

Where are you CHB?

<insert facepalm>

 

[Riewoldting]

I just have to say something about the two captains:

Riewoldt <- wins games wherever and on whoever.
Maxwell <- would struggle to get a game at St Kilda. Worst captain I have seen in a long time.

^ more proof: http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=432895

 

[The Boy From Brasil]

I didn't miss that you said that. We just think differently about it. The Western Bulldogs season is not over, so I simply don't understand how you could already have a second team.

I personally wouldn't be happy seeing any team apart from Collingwood winning the premiership, and I certainly wouldn't love it. I just have varying levels of certain teams that I would not like to see win a premiership, with Carlton at the top of that list.

Its not a matter of having a second team. I just have a soft spot for the underdog and think that it would be great to have all those years of loyalty by the saints fans rewarded at some stage.

And I have real empathy with saints fans, many who probably turned up in the mud and rain week after week to watch their team get beaten by 20 goals by the power clubs in the early 80's just as I did. And I can relate to the fans who stuck by their team when they were on the bottom of the ladder and people were calling for their extinction. And who have to put up with the "tragic history and only one premiership " regular jibes just as I do. So yeah, if the bulldogs can't win, it would be great for the saints to have a turn.

 

[StFly]

I didn't miss that you said that. We just think differently about it. The Western Bulldogs season is not over, so I simply don't understand how you could already have a second team.

Of course you don't, because humility isn't in your vocabulary and you simply cannot be wrong. It's a simple premise, we both have long premiership droughts, we both know how frustrating it is and since you could read this thread and see nothing but humility before you entered it both sets of supporters would probably be of the opinion that if they couldn't for whatever reason break their own drought they would like to see the other break theirs.

It's got sweet didly bupkiss to do with the current ability to do so and being 6 zip or 3-3 or even 0-6 currently and seaosn over, it's got to do with respect for class opposition. Which I understand might be a foreign concept for one like yourself of course.

St.Kilda will be very firm favourites next week because they are in great form currently. The match is being played on St.Kilda's home ground, even though it is a Collingwood home match. The average age and games experience of St.Kilda is considerably more than Collingwood, and Alan Didak and Heath Shaw may both miss another match, while there is an injury doubt over Paul Medhurst.

I believe the excuse line was that St Kilda were always the sub par unit reliant upon their stars to win games, and yet whenever last year is brought up "we lost because we didn't have X and Y player" is usually bandied about as an excuse why it didn't happen. So why L2MFG stated that as an excuse is because it is one and one usually levelled at us that you levelled at yourselves. It's all well and good to talk up the opposition and claim overall deficiency and room for improvement when you come up against an in form side, what you are doing however is not that and more bemoaning your own troubles which end up as an excuse as to why you cannot instead of why you can.

And you've then gone on to praticlaly diss us by bringing the GC into this and are wondering why we take offence to what you post and have amivable conversations with doggie supporters. Really, do you need a clue? Would you react any differently if we walked into yoru forum "yeah Collingwood are a bunch of hacks, won't do anything for the reaminder of the season and get owned when the GC come in because they have no youth" when you'r elamost entirely reliant on your own youth?

Pull your head in thanks.

And for the Squizzy!