St Kilda parts ways with coach Alan Richardson: report

[Forward Press]

You think I’m not serious?

Lofty ambitions but if Clarkson joins St Kilda at the end of this season I will eat my hat and post it on Youtube.

 

[Juddernaut08]

Unforeseen setbacks have Saints considering priority draft pick

The 2012 priority pick criteria may put St Kilda in the frame for rare draft compensation

www.afl.com.au

Unforeseen setbacks have Saints considering priority draft pick


Saints surely taking the piss.

 

[demondavey]

You think I’m not serious?

So you think you’ll actively go for him?

 

[demondavey]

Unforeseen setbacks have Saints considering priority draft pick

The 2012 priority pick criteria may put St Kilda in the frame for rare draft compensation

www.afl.com.au

Unforeseen setbacks have Saints considering priority draft pick


Saints surely taking the piss.

Do you think it’s unreasonable given the rules?

 

[demondavey]

I am surprised that the punters think it is a race in two - Scott and Ratten. Scott, if he wants to coach next year probably has the Carlton job if he wants it - and if you were picking between the two lists you would take Carlton's at the moment.

Ratten is a known quantity both as a coach and at St Kilda. He has to be a chance but I get the feeling Lethlean will will be talking to a few contracted coaches.

I think Saints feel they have a good story to sell despite the shape of the list at the moment. Another low round pick, Max King to likely be playing next year, Ben King a strong possibility to join the club, plenty of cash to chase FA and likely Carlisle, Steven, Geary to get full seasons next year. Hopefully Roberton makes it back. Hannebury plays more games.

Back at Moorabbin so coaches and players can live Bayside, the new facilities are state of the art, Sandringham to start playing games there (and Dragons I believe).

It's been an ordinary 5 - 6 years at the Saints but there is enough "good stuff" there to make a case it will turn quickly a la Bulldogs in 2016.

How is Ben King a strong possibility to join?

 

[Drewie11]

Just waiting for Melbourne to ask for a priority pick now

 

[Juddernaut08]

Do you think it’s unreasonable given the rules?

Injuries look pretty bad. But also they're 6-10. At worst they'll finish with 6 wins. More likely 8 wins.

Remember, GC and Carlton got denied last year and we had 2 wins. 2-20 for the season lol. wtf

 

[Ricmel]

How is Ben King a strong possibility to join?

He barracks for Saints, his family live about 2kms from Moorabbin, he is yet to sign on past his initial 2 years with GC (both Lukosius and Rankine have signed extensions) and he has said he would love to play with his brother.

 

[Drewie11]

He barracks for Saints, his family live about 2kms from Moorabbin, he is yet to sign on past his initial 2 years with GC (both Lukosius and Rankine have signed extensions) and he has said he would love to play with his brother.

I don’t think Lukosious has signed an extension?

 

[Ricmel]

Injuries look pretty bad. But also they're 6-10. At worst they'll finish with 6 wins. More likely 8 wins.

Remember, GC and Carlton got denied last year and we had 2 wins. 2-20 for the season lol. wtf

I think that what they are concerned about is the number of players that could potentially never play again - Roberton, Steven, McCartin, Longer and Pierce. Pretty unusual that a club would potentially lose 5 players under the age of 30 in one season.

 

[Ricmel]

I don’t think Lukosious has signed an extension?

Oh, that could be right. Might only be Rankine.

 

[Juddernaut08]

I think that what they are concerned about is the number of players that could potentially never play again - Roberton, Steven, McCartin, Longer and Pierce. Pretty unusual that a club would potentially lose 5 players under the age of 30 in one season.

Yeah fair enough. Nothing against the saints, more just the arbitrary B.S. system

 

[Ricmel]

Yeah fair enough. Nothing against the saints, more just the arbitrary B.S. system

I don't think it will happen - unless all 5 really did end up retiring but at this stage the only likely to retires are McCartin and Roberton.

 

[joop]

Injuries look pretty bad. But also they're 6-10. At worst they'll finish with 6 wins. More likely 8 wins.

Remember, GC and Carlton got denied last year and we had 2 wins. 2-20 for the season lol. wtf

I think it’s more to do with our circumstances losing players, not just wins/losses.
Highly doubt it’ll happen though.

 

[g_TRAIN]

Injuries look pretty bad. But also they're 6-10. At worst they'll finish with 6 wins. More likely 8 wins.

Remember, GC and Carlton got denied last year and we had 2 wins. 2-20 for the season lol. wtf

It comes down to the fact we may have quite a few forced departures from the club

3 players unlikely to ever play again because of concussion, one maybe due to a heart issue.

 

[joop]

So you think you’ll actively go for him?

Would be stupid not too, can’t see it happening. Personally think Ratten will get the job and I’m cool with that.

 

[Juddernaut08]

It comes down to the fact we may have quite a few forced departures from the club

3 players unlikely to ever play again because of concussion, one maybe due to a heart issue.

Yup and that player being a former no.1 pick probably hurts more than usual in terms of talent acquisition.

 

[branedotorg]

I think it’s more to do with our circumstances losing players, not just wins/losses.
Highly doubt it’ll happen though.

at this point there's nothing to lose by asking

 

[dergert]

Surely the AFL are considering a relocation to tasmania for the Saints or North Melbourne. Victoria has too many teams so it is only natural one of the weaker minnow sides gets moved on.

 

[Ron The Bear]

Saints surely taking the piss.

Yes they are taking the piss.

I would be downright angry on St.Kilda's behalf if they were disadvantaged by the Suns getting a PP, but have absolutely no respect for them if they resort to the begging bowl. Have some pride, Saints.

 

[Forward Press]

Surely the AFL are considering a relocation to tasmania for the Saints or North Melbourne. Victoria has too many teams so it is only natural one of the weaker minnow sides gets moved on.

I love the irony in this post.

 

[spenze]

Can't be long now til Hawthorn asks for a PP. This could be the longest time in their history that they have gone without a flag

 

[Forward Press]

Yes they are taking the piss.

I would be downright angry on St.Kilda's behalf if they were disadvantaged by the Suns getting a PP, but have absolutely no respect for them if they resort to the begging bowl. Have some pride, Saints.

Depends what it's for and what kind of priority pick. I wouldn't mind if they got an end of first round pick to help offset the premature retirements of McCartin, Roberton and Jack Steven - those three were key players for the future and it was due to circumstances completely out of the Saints' control.

 

[Ron The Bear]

Depends what it's for and what kind of priority pick. I wouldn't mind if they got an end of first round pick to help offset the premature retirements of McCartin, Roberton and Jack Steven - those three were key players for the future and it was due to circumstances completely out of the Saints' control.

Richmond lost Grigg and Griffiths to career-ending injuries and Higgins to a brain haemorrhage. Maybe we can get a second-rounder?

Pretty sure there is a bit to the Jack Steven situation that hasn't come out yet.

 

[dergert]

I love the irony in this post.

Mort, you paid actual real money to upgrade your bigfooty account. Real money.
You have no say on these things.