Foz yelled out when a CollingFilth lady supporter when presented with the goodbye wave took exception and wanted a fight in quarter 4. That only caused more Sainters to rise from M50, M51 and M54 and gestering - right here, right now ! On a seperate one, it took 5 Collingwood supporters to look at o...

The picture on the front page of 'The Age' today about says it all with the scarves n colour.

...And to those that remained seated after Roo's classic goal - lift !

M51, row H - hoping M50 to M55 is Saints area !

Saints flag favs at $2.15, Cats $3.20 and Filth $5.00

Geelong first time hasn't been flag favs since 2007 me thinks.

Looking at the draw, Brisbane must now be a strong chance to finish 4th.

Twas on my feet with that goal, pumped a fist at row of 6 Bulldogs drunken supporters next to me. Got "I'll kill anyone that gets in my space" Victory is so sweet.

handball to Blake was about 0.5m and he was in heavy traffic in backline, just had to offload it. He's not quick so awareness is something he has to make up for. I watched it a few times on replay and would call it a clanger.

Heard the KPI question...journo tried to line him up with the fact tackles were similar, inside 50's similar etc. Ross asked how the contested ball went? Journo answered we were 11 up at 3/4 time. Ross said "I would consider that a good margin" In same thread, asked journo where he was fro...

to the management that leave Level 3 alone like a ghost town with feral supporters swearing like chimneys and the prospect of altercations simmering.....poor form. to the flares....it aint Melbourne Victory but your team were offside all night....poor form. To Scott Welsh...poor form, funny form, in...

I was in front of him watching it unfold. Was surprised he wasnt pinged, not sure why you wouldn't bounce when you had all week to do so... A close second for mine to getting caught in traffic 25 metres out. Turned to the guy next to me and said "it happens every week with him" in a vent o...

wonder what the Hawthorn 2009 stat is ?

Great analysis. I think as far as trends go, its right on the money - I dont think its importance to argue over who is the 15th best player and who missed at 17. This analysis backs up the conditioning/medical dept that seem to be doing a great job. In a separate thread, there's probably scope to sa...

I am delusional. Hard to knock a multiple B&F winner. His rounds 4-10 will see much polling IMO. I have him polling in all but first 2 games when he was underdone. That sorta consistency is hard to find. Thats why they talk All Australian, so a rough chance for top 5 at his own club. Think Gilbo...

I think top 5 is pretty clear cut

Joey, Dal, Roo, Lenny, BJ

I have Joey as being in best 3 Saints 9 of 15 games. Dal 8 of 15.

when Bakes dosen't bleed we may lose !

Unlikely that will happen in forseeable future.

The vibe was massive before the game and felt we had the crowd numbers all day. When Selwood dribbled one through to tie scores in the 3rd, the Cats found plenty of voice. Anything that Mooney kicks seems to evoke far greater cheering from Cats supporters. I was behind the cheer squad and thought Sa...

Geary was used on some big names last week - Delidio and the sniper, Cotchin. I'd expect him to have a big role again on Sunday across HBF. The defensive pressure from HB to HF as a zone is going to be the most critical part of the game. Dal and Eljay Connors also from Bendigo - Dal mates with the o...

Great post - Ross and yourself it seems ! Gilbo is the instigator of rebound footy that Chips was (whats happened there?) and Goose was some years back. Gilbo seems to want to get back there and take on the game. He is vital next week in rebounding. Bakes seems to be a vital cog with the 1%'s - he a...

I left the game not knowing a lot more ! We need to improve the consistency across all 4 quartes - North game, Blues and this one showed that. Can't compete for 3 quarters against the Cats next week ! When we turn it on we are a good chance, when we are sluggish and the mids start to roll for the op...

Again his disposals are usually effective too...not sure on that % but some good kicking including a long switch out of defence.

Looks to be improving every game which is what we expect as he adjusts to the tempo and builds on his 2nd efforts.

The incident with Geary was with Cotchin - not Hislop. I saw the immediate aftermath, Cotchin was standing immediately beside Gears with the play near the boundary line some 50m away. Lenny remonstrated but fell over. A few comical moments in that game - the Blake handpass to cousin Roo who hits the...

He may stay forward ! Has a good kick albeit a little mongrel float in his technique, good leap, mobile enough. May play high CHF in bursts ? I thought it may help his attack on the ball too playing forward - always a concern when he gets ball and stops. Ross Lyon mentioned that at quarter time abou...

I think Big Mac will have 2009 as a learning year. The positives are he is usually effective with possession and he was quite good with his reflexes (1st quarter pack example) The downside is fitness and mobility and the ability to have 2nd, 3rd efforts - he looks gone after 1 at present. Not going ...

2 weeks

seeing its a Sunday game - assume there will be 4 IN's for an extended bench

Raph, Eddy, Goose, Armo, Macca and Maxy. I'm assuming that Maxy may miss again - but the selection Thursday night will ensure there is a host of possibles and probables combos.

slow learner in mind and what is required given what has been said by his teammates. However we all saw a big change to his body this pre-season though, so we looked forward to his output this year. I still think he has a huge role at the Saints. Forget Gold Coast, Roo and Gilbo were off there weren...