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- Mon 25 Jul 2016 10:45pm
- Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
- Topic: Misconceptions about footy
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2131
Re: Misconceptions about footy
I agree with you prwilkinson that coaches now refer to many new roles. - One role tend to be half forwards who, at clearances, also attempt to stop wingers on the outside. Again, spectators often underestimate these players because they might not seem to kick enough goals. But this role, sometimes c...
- Mon 25 Jul 2016 7:57pm
- Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
- Topic: Misconceptions about footy
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2131
Re: Misconceptions about footy
Thanks for the support on this post everyone. And, I agree with supersaints about the role of Dunstan--but admit I am not entirely sure.
- Sun 24 Jul 2016 3:47pm
- Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
- Topic: Misconceptions about footy
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2131
Misconceptions about footy
Some of the comments on this forum are about as accurate as an intoxicated ten-pin bowler. And, some posters severely overestimate their knowledge about football. I know that because I’m one of them. In the last couple of years, while working for a football club at a state level, I discovered how ma...
- Wed 04 Dec 2013 5:51pm
- Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
- Topic: 5 best kicks on goal
- Replies: 71
- Views: 5371
Re: 5 best kicks on goal
Mark Scott may have kicked well but I do, I think, remember him once missing from the goal square in the early 80s
- Fri 25 Oct 2013 5:35pm
- Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
- Topic: Where's the cheese: our one hole
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1528
Where's the cheese: our one hole
Now that we are excited about the recent trades, one hole will need to be filled in about 2 to,3 years: leadership. According to a sports psychologist I spoke to recently, young players--because of youthful enthusiasm, low expectations, and no burnout--can sometimes thrive without leaders. After abo...
- Thu 24 Oct 2013 8:49pm
- Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
- Topic: List Management 101
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1681
Re: List Management 101
At the beginning of the 2013 season, our list was in an abysmal state, the worst in the league, taking into account the age of our top ten players, the lack of middle range players and the lack of quality youth coming through. There are good reasons why this is the case such as topping up for a pre...
- Sun 12 Aug 2012 12:50pm
- Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
- Topic: Which underestimated players should we snatch?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 2752
Re: Which underestimated players should we snatch?
I agree that elite kicking skills is vital and perhaps more vital now than in the past. But the question can then be who are the players whose potential to kick well may be underestimated. Sometimes, as players mature, their capacity to find space or trust their judgement enhances their disposal eff...
- Sun 12 Aug 2012 11:48am
- Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
- Topic: Which underestimated players should we snatch?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 2752
Which underestimated players should we snatch?
Over the next three years, as our older players retire, we will probably need to recruit quite a few older players from other clubs to ensure the right mix of experience. One common strategy--to pay huge amounts for a couple of A grade players--is usually unsuitable: the premium you need to pay is o...
- Sun 29 Jul 2012 7:52pm
- Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
- Topic: Underestimated talents and skills
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1180
Underestimated talents and skills
We spend a lot of time criticizing players for errors and various deficiencies in their game, partly because these problems are more noticeable and frustrating. But, in the process, I think we overlook some of the specific talents and qualities of our players. What do you think are some of the overl...
- Sat 23 Jun 2012 6:19pm
- Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
- Topic: Are we going to promote a rookie?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1486
Re: Are we going to promote a rookie?
If we promote a rookie now, we would definitely choose Ferguson, with no disrespect to anyone else (either to the other rookies or to the people who disagree). Given that finals are still possible, we need to consider which rookie may play if injuries were rife. So, we need to consider which injurie...
- Sat 23 Jun 2012 5:20pm
- Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
- Topic: VFL Rd 13 - Sandy vs Casey- Sat 23rd- scores & more
- Replies: 75
- Views: 3784
Re: VFL Rd 13 - Sandy vs Casey- Sat 23rd- scores & more
Bad luck for the Zebras. It's hard to judge players on a fairly wet and windy day, but I will anyway: - Wilkes: Timed his marks beautifully. He outmarked everyone today, primarily because of his composure just as the ball reached the packs and wonderful judgment. One of the best games I have seen at...
- Sat 24 Sep 2011 9:57pm
- Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
- Topic: Malthouse mentions Maxie Hudghton as possible StK coach!
- Replies: 40
- Views: 2840
- Sat 17 Sep 2011 7:13pm
- Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
- Topic: Odds for next Senior Coach are out
- Replies: 101
- Views: 6737
I don't have any real insight into any of the potential coaches except one: Rodney Eade. I know a few people who have worked for him. They were remarkably unimpressed. People were incessantly terrified by his unpredictable outbursts. He delegated most of the strategic work to other coaches. They men...