Preview Round 3, 2024: Essendon v St.Kilda - Marvel Stadium, Saturday 30th March, 4:20PM AEDT *HASTIE DEBUT*

[Saint12]

Anyone got a picture of Garcia’s reaction to being overlooked?

treat them mean, keep them keen

 

[akaifu]

Hotton is the disappointing one. He seems to have had a full preseason, is not some rangy tall who is a slow burn, and yet seems to have been surpassed by the newest drafties.

Hotton needs time. Barely had time to do anything last year and this pre-season was essentially his first one. Was a late bloomer in U18s as well. Just hope he doesn't have any injury setbacks this year

 

[Minga]

 

[Armoooo]

In: Butler, Caminiti, Hastie
Out: King, Henry, Wood

Surprised to see the draftee was the one that none of us predicted.

Looks likely that all 5 of our 2023 draftees will see some gametime this year, good effort even if we are injury depleted.

 

[jwikked]

In: Butler, Caminiti, Hastie
Out: King, Henry, Wood

Surprised to see the draftee was the one that none of us predicted.

Looks likely that all 5 of our 2023 draftees will see some gametime this year, good effort even if we are injury depleted.

Much like last year, I reckon the injuries will be ultimately a blessing in disguise. Hopefully Caminiti can show he belongs this weekend, too.

 

[Plugger35]

Excited to see Caminiti ....reckon it's a perfect game to give him another chance. He was brilliant last year when King was out.

He played one of his best games against Essendon too so he has their number.

 

[stfan]

 

[Dard Ball Get]

Hello fellow St Kilda fans, I am looking forward to the game this weekend. Gee I hope we win.
I don't know about you but gee wiz I am optimistic about the future. Very excited.

Also, I would like to say how thankful I am for those that keep this place running so smoothly!
What a privilege to be a part of something so very special.

 

[Sully111]

I predict some kicking and some catching and some edge.

 

[SaintTwitch]

Hey Saints fans

Alan Richardson here, our work on the track this week has been significantly pleasing, and I’m expecting the team to give an amazing effort.

Essendon has an amazing team of A graders including the delightful Jake Stringer

25

Jake Stringer

Age

30

Ht

192cm

Wt

92kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.9

3star

K

8.5

3star

HB

4.4

3star

M

3.3

3star

T

2.5

4star

G

1.8

5star

D

8.5

2star

K

7.0

3star

HB

1.5

1star

M

2.8

3star

T

3.8

4star

G

2.5

5star

D

7.2

2star

K

4.8

2star

HB

2.4

3star

M

2.6

3star

T

1.4

4star

G

1.4

5star

, but I’m sure will be able to manage him just fine.

Hope to see you all there.

 

[jwikked]

Really hope he doesn't start as sub. Don't like when the debutants are starting sub.

Not quite as bad as when a player would debut as medi-sub and not get on the field at all. I reckon NWM's debut was like that, family down to watch. Didn't get off the bench. Could be wrong, it happened to one of our young blokes

 

[stfan]

Excited to see Caminiti ....reckon it's a perfect game to give him another chance. He was brilliant last year when King was out.

I reckon Caminiti will love to take on the Essendon Edge

 

[saintmike65]

Interesting that the coaches/selectors rated Hastie's game over others. To me he was servicable without being outstanding, but I guess they want to reward the young players for differing reasons.

Team balance…he has pace and a good ball user

 

[moirae42]

Gonna run all over these campaigners.

 

[puntking]

Looking at dons team looks bit one paced hope we can run them off their feet

 

[jwikked]

Looking at dons team looks bit one paced hope we can run them off their feet

I can see this being the type of game where Stringer his peak form (contracts up this year) against us.

I think we comfortably beat them in every area, even without King.

 

[Dard Ball Get]

Looking at dons team looks bit one paced hope we can run them off their feet

Saints by 10 goals, #YoullSee

 

[Saint12]

Would send Stocker to Merrett and shadow him all game

 

[akaifu]

Would send Stocker to Merrett and shadow him all game

Stocker wouldn't be able to keep up with Merrett. Windy more likely

 

[Dard Ball Get]

Would send Stocker to Merrett and shadow him all game

You'd send a back pocket to an elite midfielder?

 

[bird_man]

Clearly a changed man it seems.

Definitely wasn't shy to play the kids at Freo when he was rebuilding.

He does seem to be going that little bit extra this time around though.

 

[FQFjt]

Wonder if Jones will sub again as part of managing his minutes given his history. Played less than 50% last week, (probably more than expected given Wood).

 

[Teflon]

I just hope it wasn’t a Hastie decision…
I’ll see myself out..

 

[Saintbloke]

Sharman to dominate

 

[Remboy]

Sharman to dominate

Is he still on the list?