I'm thinking the Saints current list Is the most interesting in the comp.
Consider this.
In their best 22 u have:
Carlisle Howard Hill Steele Jones Higgins Butler Membrey Ryder Hannerbery Crouch.
That's 11 blokes.
Half the side.
Throw in Kent, McKernan and Frawley as 3 emergencies.
The last decade of premiership sides have had between 2 and 6 players recruited from outside.
Now this makes sense. The old model of draft kids and build a side is much bloody harder since GC and GWS have managed to dominate the draft and been gifted young talent.
Some clubs like Demons and Blues have tried the old model and found it hard.
Some clubs like Geelong have rejected it outright.
Now GWS and GC are competitive no doubt this model will return with glory. The Swans are now going back to this for example.
But in the here and now, do the Saints have it right??
If they sneak a flag it will be with half a side of recruits.
Not saying they won't.. Just saying it would be a huge difference from the recent norm.
Bloody interested to find out.
Thoughts on this ?
Consider this.
In their best 22 u have:
Carlisle Howard Hill Steele Jones Higgins Butler Membrey Ryder Hannerbery Crouch.
That's 11 blokes.
Half the side.
Throw in Kent, McKernan and Frawley as 3 emergencies.
The last decade of premiership sides have had between 2 and 6 players recruited from outside.
Now this makes sense. The old model of draft kids and build a side is much bloody harder since GC and GWS have managed to dominate the draft and been gifted young talent.
Some clubs like Demons and Blues have tried the old model and found it hard.
Some clubs like Geelong have rejected it outright.
Now GWS and GC are competitive no doubt this model will return with glory. The Swans are now going back to this for example.
But in the here and now, do the Saints have it right??
If they sneak a flag it will be with half a side of recruits.
Not saying they won't.. Just saying it would be a huge difference from the recent norm.
Bloody interested to find out.
Thoughts on this ?
Last edited: