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29 January 2006 10.30 am
Expectant Saints talk premierships
By Stephen Rielly
January 30, 2006
Thomas saw Peter Schwab mauled for his claim, misconstrued as it was, that Hawthorn would win the 2004 premiership. Thomas didn't ask yesterday that the premiership cup engravers get busy but he did say that it was now acceptable and even right for St Kilda to talk of premierships.
"This year is one of huge expectations and we're under no illusions about that. We expect to finish top four, we expect to play in a grand final and we expect to win premierships," Thomas said.
"That's no different from a lot of other teams. I think there's probably eight teams that think they can win the premiership this year and 16 who believe they can finish in the finals. That's the nature of the business we're in.
"There are huge external expectations about St Kilda but I think they are matched by the internal expectations we have," he said.
Rod Butterss announced a profit of $1.49 million on a turnover of $21 million
St Kilda have spent almost $1.2 million on improvements
- new and extra coaches
- updated and new training and medical facilities
- ground re-surfacing that cost $200,000
- updated Gym equipment that cost $250,000
New Appointments
- Mick Maguane
- Jason Mifsud
- Craig Starcevich
- Shaun McMahon
- 1 Full Time Physio
- 2 Part Time Physios
Leadership Group
- Nick Riewoldt
- Justin Koschitzke
- Luke Ball
- Lenny Hayes
- Matt Maguire
- Nick Dal Santo
- Xavier Clarke
- Stephen Milne
Coaches and senior staff attending a conference
Fraser Gehrig called a meeting of forwards
New recruits
- Fergus Watts expected to play some games up forward during the NAB Cup
- Sam Gilbert expected to play senior footy this season
- Michael Rix expected to play either in the Ruck or Key Defensive post at some stage this season
- Justin Sweeney is expected to play some stage this season
- Phillip Raymond is a project player who is 2-3 yrs away from playing senior footy
Awards & Hall of Fame committee comprising of Neil Roberts, Ross Smith, Allan Jeans, Danny Frawley & Jim Watts
- yet to finalize the criteria for Life Membership
- St Kilda Hall of Fame
We have a contract with Launceston until the end of 2007
We have a contract with Telstra Dome until the end of 2008
Objectives of the Board - Finish in the top 4 with every aspect of the club
- Ladder position
- Memberships
- Reserved Seats
- Corporates
- Profit margin
CEO’s Report
- Master plan for the re-development at Moorabbin has been approved
- Grandstands to be demolished during the 2006 season
- Development to be completed by the start of the 2008 season
- The club should be completely free of debt by late 2006 or early 2007
Other links Eastern's AGM Report..Part 1 !! Eastern's AGM Report......Part 2 !!
Expectant Saints talk premierships
By Stephen Rielly
January 30, 2006
Thomas saw Peter Schwab mauled for his claim, misconstrued as it was, that Hawthorn would win the 2004 premiership. Thomas didn't ask yesterday that the premiership cup engravers get busy but he did say that it was now acceptable and even right for St Kilda to talk of premierships.
"This year is one of huge expectations and we're under no illusions about that. We expect to finish top four, we expect to play in a grand final and we expect to win premierships," Thomas said.
"That's no different from a lot of other teams. I think there's probably eight teams that think they can win the premiership this year and 16 who believe they can finish in the finals. That's the nature of the business we're in.
"There are huge external expectations about St Kilda but I think they are matched by the internal expectations we have," he said.
Rod Butterss announced a profit of $1.49 million on a turnover of $21 million
St Kilda have spent almost $1.2 million on improvements
- new and extra coaches
- updated and new training and medical facilities
- ground re-surfacing that cost $200,000
- updated Gym equipment that cost $250,000
New Appointments
- Mick Maguane
- Jason Mifsud
- Craig Starcevich
- Shaun McMahon
- 1 Full Time Physio
- 2 Part Time Physios
Leadership Group
- Nick Riewoldt
- Justin Koschitzke
- Luke Ball
- Lenny Hayes
- Matt Maguire
- Nick Dal Santo
- Xavier Clarke
- Stephen Milne
Coaches and senior staff attending a conference
Fraser Gehrig called a meeting of forwards
New recruits
- Fergus Watts expected to play some games up forward during the NAB Cup
- Sam Gilbert expected to play senior footy this season
- Michael Rix expected to play either in the Ruck or Key Defensive post at some stage this season
- Justin Sweeney is expected to play some stage this season
- Phillip Raymond is a project player who is 2-3 yrs away from playing senior footy
Awards & Hall of Fame committee comprising of Neil Roberts, Ross Smith, Allan Jeans, Danny Frawley & Jim Watts
- yet to finalize the criteria for Life Membership
- St Kilda Hall of Fame
We have a contract with Launceston until the end of 2007
We have a contract with Telstra Dome until the end of 2008
Objectives of the Board - Finish in the top 4 with every aspect of the club
- Ladder position
- Memberships
- Reserved Seats
- Corporates
- Profit margin
CEO’s Report
- Master plan for the re-development at Moorabbin has been approved
- Grandstands to be demolished during the 2006 season
- Development to be completed by the start of the 2008 season
- The club should be completely free of debt by late 2006 or early 2007
Other links Eastern's AGM Report..Part 1 !! Eastern's AGM Report......Part 2 !!
