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by Crossy66
Sun 26 Jun 2022 9:50pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Shaman , have to keep playing him.
Replies: 71
Views: 4499

Re: Shaman , have to keep playing him.

Sharman is an OK mark and a good kick But so was Arryn Siposs He was absolutely towelled up by Blakey last night and has many deficiencies in his game. Highmore Too good for VFL But behind Battle and Wilkie who haven’t missed a beat outside of running in straight lines to attempt mark of the centur...
by Crossy66
Sun 26 Jun 2022 8:53pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Blueprint to fix the Saints
Replies: 8
Views: 815

Re: Blueprint to fix the Saints

As detailed on this forum 1. Sack Brett Ratten (Duh). Granted 1 month ago the majority were onboard for a 3 year extension but obv now the last 3 years have been a spectacular failure on every failure 2. Sack the assistants. Corey Enright as well who was lauded a dream recruit that made our defence...
by Crossy66
Sun 26 Jun 2022 8:20pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Shaman , have to keep playing him.
Replies: 71
Views: 4499

Re: Shaman , have to keep playing him.

Sharman is an OK mark and a good kick But so was Arryn Siposs He was absolutely towelled up by Blakey last night and has many deficiencies in his game. Highmore Too good for VFL But behind Battle and Wilkie who haven’t missed a beat outside of running in straight lines to attempt mark of the centur...
by Crossy66
Sun 26 Jun 2022 12:45pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Shaman , have to keep playing him.
Replies: 71
Views: 4499

Re: Shaman , have to keep playing him.

I feel a bit for Cooper, I suspect most posters have issue with the fact he was selected in what was an 8 point, more so than him personally. The best way to develop players(a few exceptions) is to educate them at the second level, build skills, size, confidence, maybe even one or two AFL games to k...
by Crossy66
Sun 26 Jun 2022 11:41am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Illogical to sack the coach
Replies: 38
Views: 2055

Re: Illogical to sack the coach

I wouldn't sack the coach, but I would park a contract signing ATM. We have been very average for a while, but the last two weeks have been something else. I don't mind losing , but the way we lost last night says there is something wrong team wide. Stationary, no run, no system, broken tackles, poo...
by Crossy66
Sun 26 Jun 2022 1:25am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Shaman , have to keep playing him.
Replies: 71
Views: 4499

Re: Shaman , have to keep playing him.

HardSaint wrote: Sun 26 Jun 2022 1:06am see here's the thing
how would he go in a good team?

we saw how the disappointing and frustrating PaddyMc Cartin went tonight
He wouldn't get picked in a good team because he would be required to earn his spot in the first place.
by Crossy66
Sun 26 Jun 2022 12:56am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Sack the coach, sack everyone
Replies: 26
Views: 2237

Re: Sack the coach, sack everyone

I thought Byrnes was ok. So another up & comer hopefully. Players clearly don't respect the coach. Why is that. He was terrible. Just can't seem to bridge the gap between VFL and AFL. I wouldn't write him off yet, but really needs to go back for a season in the VFL. However if we put the cue th...
by Crossy66
Sun 26 Jun 2022 12:49am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Bye bye Ratten!
Replies: 61
Views: 3986

Re: Bye bye Ratten!

There are losses and then there are losses.
Something seriously wrong and no way our talent is as bad as what we have seen. I wouldn't push the sack button, but I would pause contract talks
by Crossy66
Sun 26 Jun 2022 12:45am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Shaman , have to keep playing him.
Replies: 71
Views: 4499

Re: Shaman , have to keep playing him.

I think youre being a bit rough there on young Cooper He was indicative of the whole team and had we had a functional team out there with structures and experienced players leading by example, Sharman's errors could have been put in context, If anything he tried too hard, in absense of anything on ...
by Crossy66
Sun 26 Jun 2022 12:32am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: IF The Board Re-sign Ratten They Should Go
Replies: 128
Views: 8560

Re: IF The Board Re-sign Ratten They Should Go

At the very least, contract discussion should be paused. Based on the performance of the last few weeks, there is something seriously wrong and no one should be safe
by Crossy66
Sun 26 Jun 2022 12:29am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Shaman , have to keep playing him.
Replies: 71
Views: 4499

Re: Shaman , have to keep playing him.

He’s a one trick pony. Jumps for ball. Couple of times he didn’t body line the ball in marking contest. Unacceptable. I would think one of the first in line to be dropped Geez 1 game and leave Dan Butler in again?? No wonder we learn nothing ShArman should never have played. Tonight just ended that...
by Crossy66
Thu 23 Jun 2022 3:19pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: De Goey 5 year deal 800 a year.!!
Replies: 363
Views: 23504

Re: De Goey 5 year deal 800 a year.!!

Lol St Kilda try so hard to be respected, try so hard to appear professional and the “good corporate citizen” we will not take the risk - be amazed if we do with the king of PC causes in Finnis in the chair. Can’t see it - not against it but can’t see it It’s probably the gutsy move we need to make...
by Crossy66
Wed 22 Jun 2022 1:44pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: De Goey 5 year deal 800 a year.!!
Replies: 363
Views: 23504

Re: De Goey 5 year deal 800 a year.!!

My leaning is a hard no, but mainly because I can't stand him. T but on the other hand, he is exactly the player we require. And what I can't stand is more so his profile, as I , like most, don't know him. There are plenty in the league who have done much worse, drugs , jail, time etc. Hell we even ...
by Crossy66
Wed 22 Jun 2022 7:22am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: INs & OUTs v Swans
Replies: 76
Views: 5069

Re: INs & OUTs v Swans

Season defining game. Pick best 22 so add Dmac and Steele. We have blooded some kids who all look promising, but all are no at the level- yet. Send them back to VFL to accumulate 30+ and hone their craft. Honest question here: what about the forward line? We are at least one key position forward aw...
by Crossy66
Mon 20 Jun 2022 6:15pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: INs & OUTs v Swans
Replies: 76
Views: 5069

Re: INs & OUTs v Swans

Maybe an idea from left field. If Sharman is not the man, perhaps play Highmore forward. Great hands, nice kick. Even add Campbell and station Roma up forward, atleast he won't need to run as far. With the two mccartins, we need someone to keep them honest. Actually Sharman probably does Paddy for p...
by Crossy66
Mon 20 Jun 2022 6:00pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Max King
Replies: 32
Views: 2256

Re: Max King

Was also thinking that Nick's comments were talking from experience. When he started, he had buckets, Hamill and the Gtrain watching over him. No funny business there.
by Crossy66
Mon 20 Jun 2022 5:56pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Current Forward Set Ups across the AFL
Replies: 96
Views: 5130

Re: Current Forward Set Ups across the AFL

Sharman has kicked 4 & 3 goals in the VFL over the last 2 weeks ..... sounds like terrible form to me and likely instructions of kicking 8 & 7 are not being met Sharman kicked the 3 the day after our last game, so wouldn't have come in to consideration. His game against the Sharks was ok to...
by Crossy66
Mon 20 Jun 2022 3:46pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Max King
Replies: 32
Views: 2256

Re: Max King

King is highly talented as is Higgins and Butler, but they played very lazy unaccountable footy the other night, as did Jones in the middle. I'm not sure if the forward line was the main issue to the loss. We only had 46 inside 50's. When we got it in there it wasn't graceful and it wasn't very pro...
by Crossy66
Mon 20 Jun 2022 3:28pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Max King
Replies: 32
Views: 2256

Re: Max King

King is highly talented as is Higgins and Butler, but they played very lazy unaccountable footy the other night, as did Jones in the middle. I'm not sure if the forward line was the main issue to the loss. We only had 46 inside 50's. When we got it in there it wasn't graceful and it wasn't very pro...
by Crossy66
Mon 20 Jun 2022 3:17pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Current Forward Set Ups across the AFL
Replies: 96
Views: 5130

Re: Current Forward Set Ups across the AFL

Problem with Sharman is that he just isn't that good. His VFL form is meh. I think he gets overated mainly due to his game against Geelong, where they paid him no respect and let him run around without an opponent. He's a nice kick and can take a mark, but if he can't dominate consistently at VFL l...
by Crossy66
Mon 20 Jun 2022 1:42pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Max King
Replies: 32
Views: 2256

Re: Max King

King is highly talented as is Higgins and Butler, but they played very lazy unaccountable footy the other night, as did Jones in the middle. I'm not sure if the forward line was the main issue to the loss. We only had 46 inside 50's. When we got it in there it wasn't graceful and it wasn't very pro...
by Crossy66
Mon 20 Jun 2022 1:27pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: INs & OUTs v Swans
Replies: 76
Views: 5069

Re: INs & OUTs v Swans

Season defining game. Pick best 22 so add Dmac and Steele.
We have blooded some kids who all look promising, but all are no at the level- yet. Send them back to VFL to accumulate 30+ and hone their craft.
by Crossy66
Mon 20 Jun 2022 1:15pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Current Forward Set Ups across the AFL
Replies: 96
Views: 5130

Re: Current Forward Set Ups across the AFL

Problem with Sharman is that he just isn't that good. His VFL form is meh. I think he gets overated mainly due to his game against Geelong, where they paid him no respect and let him run around without an opponent. He's a nice kick and can take a mark, but if he can't dominate consistently at VFL le...
by Crossy66
Sat 18 Jun 2022 10:06pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Belief as supporters
Replies: 3
Views: 554

Re: Belief as supporters

Any AFL team can look good with no pressure. Look what happened when we dialled it up in the third. Talent wise, i think we are a good bottom of the 8 side, but collectively something not right above the shoulders. If we bring the heat, we can match it with most My 1st live game since 2010 gf .im 5...
by Crossy66
Sat 18 Jun 2022 10:15am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Gresham
Replies: 27
Views: 1678

Re: Gresham

meher baba wrote: Sat 18 Jun 2022 10:04am Ross was easily our best. And Long was ok too.
Also noticed Ross in the 3/4 time huddle was one of very few that were vocal and trying to lift a group with heads down. He adds a bit more to the group than just his own game.