Review Saints v Hawks

[Ian Dunross]

Yep, it's also innate that ability to draw defenders and then split the gap or shrug the tackle

Sometimes, he slows down, so that a couple come to him, then he splits them or gives the handball, thereby making his team mates free

It's instinctual play that can't be taught

 

[Ian Dunross]

I'd suggest we pin an Acres thread to the main board, but I'd be worried that it would become nsfw such would be the man (and woman) love for Blacres

 

[TheBalls]

Oliver still the number 1 most popular boys name in Australia nationally aside from Melbourne's inner south east where Blake mysteriously tops the charts for both boys and girls.

 

[Ads734]

And

The Acres love gets a little sickening on here at times ( ) but that said... The bursting through packs and fend off is a little bit Dusty Martin-like

he sliced through the traffic like Pendlebury
And has the marking of Fyfe
Pendletin
Fyfllbry
Fyfinton
But I'm not getting at all carried away at all..

 

[Sheepey]

Have a look at the Carlisle highlights just after Carlisle kicks the goal at 3:16. Every player is getting around him, ruffling his hair, slapping him on the back etc.

But Nathan Brown has clearly run the length of the field and stretches out his arms for a big bear hug. Such a little thing, yet it shows they are developing quite a thriving partnership as the kingpins down back. Great to see!

 

[Sheepey]

The other thing super impressive was Roberton cutting back inside at 2:22. After he cuts in, look at that exact frame. 4 Hawks players are in no mans land because he had the composure and confidence to his the target in the corridor. Signs of becoming an elite player.

 

[L_W_P]

Watching back the full game highlights I think my favorite 2 moments were:

- Billings gather on the far wing before riding the bump from Gibson. Just stood up under the pressure, rode the hit and the delivered the ball forward. He is building is Jack.

- Gresham's spoil and goal. The sense that he was a chance to take that ball then the speed and skill to execute the spoil, collect the footy and weave back for the goal shows why he is so highly rated.

 

[Joffaboy]

- Gresham's spoil and goal. The sense that he was a chance to take that ball then the speed and skill to execute the spoil, collect the footy and weave back for the goal shows why he is so highly rated.

Nah wrong. Gresham was a result of that terrible trade where Saints gave up #5 for only Carlisle and some magic beans.

Gresham actually is an apparition who doesnt play for the Saints.

I know all this because David King explained it to me.

 

[gringo2011]

His Uncle Barry Acres was an Australian 800 metre champion.

http://athhistory.imgstg.com/athletes/athlete1175.htm

He had a bit of a list of others in his family who were high level runners as well but I can't remember which ones.

 

[George]

Anyone else notice Gresh's baulk after he intercepted the Hawks kick in late in the game?

Special talent.

 

[Jack Stevens]

Is there a way to watch replays this year without forking out for Foxtel or a Live Pass?

 

[The Punter]

I think Carlisle is really liked by his teammates. Good to see him enjoying his footy and his surroundings.

The emphasis was put on winning at the coalface, while at the same time the addition of Sinclair added class on the outside. It was a well balanced side that shouldn't really be changed for next Friday, with the possible exception of including Paddy.

According to this correspondent, Roberton best in four of six games so far this season.

 

[SaintsSeptember]

Sinclair ended up with a pretty nice set of stats.
21 Disposals, 5 contested possessions.
Not so much in the way of tackles, but hell, when most of our fringe players can't get their hands on the ball I'm happy.

 

[The Punter]

Sinclair's career high in disposals and kicks.

The funny thing is that Sinclair's problem, for someone who is a lovely kick and a good decision maker, is that through his first two seasons, he had 140 kicks and 167 handpasses in 27 games.

Saturday? 15 kicks, 6 handpasses. Excellent.

 

[Diehard Saint]

Not sure I'd bring Paddy in this week. I believe Sandy are playing a very weak side this week, a chance for him to become super confident after he kicks about 15!
.....Then bring him in for the Blues and Swans.

 

[SaintsSeptember]

Not sure I'd bring Paddy in this week. I believe Sandy are playing a very weak side this week, a chance for him to become super confident after he kicks about 15!
.....Then bring him in for the Blues and Swans.

Yeah he won't be the guy to make the difference against GWS.

 

[VDS66]

Yeah he won't be the guy to make the difference against GWS.

No, but I think Hickey will...

 

[Crusty Undies]

No, but I think Hickey will...

Oh god no not another thread.

 

[Joffaboy]

No, but I think Hickey will...

Now you mention it, I reckon Hickey is better than Longer

Discuss.............

 

[Crusty Undies]

Now you mention it, I reckon Hickey is better than Longer

Discuss.............

 

[Significant]

Where is the replay youtube?!?

 

[Armitage2Riewoldt]

Where is the replay youtube?!?

AFL has been taking them down on copyright grounds since they made replays pay for view.

Hopefully one pops up soon.

 

[Hubnester]

AFL has been taking them down on copyright grounds since they made replays pay for view.

Hopefully one pops up soon.

Absolutely disgusting, that.
They've gone from free access with the smart match replays to a paywall. Then I find out even my subscription on my phone isn't enough for a replay.
Greedy.

 

[Tommy Wigs]

21 years old and 22 games. It shows why the giants wanted to hang on to him.
I get the feeling he could end up being our best trade.
Took a big step on the weekend.

His ability to get his hands free in tight for a handball or just quick give is amazing. He also has some class, moves reasonably well and kicks pretty well, all going along with a force attack in ball and man. He's going to be a very nice player.

 

[Persevering Saint]

Ugh...