I like Jay Clark….. Anyway I can’t wait to se e Jay Clark’s ladder predictions given that he separates himself from those who ‘predicted a slide’ so to speak, for the Saints He predicted we would drop out (of the top 8). Only Mark Robinson at the HS thinks we will play finals in 2024. I think the o...

2016 was a pretty good effort - just missing the 8 with a middling list Heck, everyone’s whipping boy Seb Ross was one of our best players 34yo N.Reiwoldt won the B&F Tim Membrey won the goal kicking And we had a bunch of busts from 2011-2014 drafts The list was not good The side was a time-bom...

2017 we should have made finals. ... 2016 is a frustrating read.. https://afltables.com/afl/seas/2016.html Started poorly and were 1-4 after five rounds. Yet we missed the finals by % Looking at the results is nuts. We would win by 40, then lose by 50 Beat some fancied teams, and then get absolutel...

I like Jay Clark No idea who wrote this/edited this, especially at this time of year. But probably makes no diff. Or perhaps it was written in November and canned for future release? lol Good points about article 1) He notes that Pou must be super talent and that his out put for the second half of t...

Mnn Perhaps St Kilda and Melbourne will end up as anomalies. And Hawthorn? Having no reserves teams. I can’t help but accept the notion that in general, there is a clear drift towards reinstating the ressies at most clubs over the past decade. And so I assume there are advantages. Geelong, being iso...

As an addendum about the source of money, We didn't here (forgot to?) acknowledge government grants and pledges to the AFL and clubs. From Federal, State and Local governments, the AFL receives a sh*t load of tax-payers, rate-payers money. And before elections, these ramp up. There are also pledges...

As an addendum about the source of money, We didn't here (forgot to?) acknowledge government grants and pledges to the AFL and clubs. From Federal, State and Local governments, the AFL receives a sh*t load of tax-payers, rate-payers money. And before elections, these ramp up. There are also pledges...

When I arrived here, the migration to BF had already well and truly happened. And the poor regard they had over there for the vibe here was pretty evident. I have noticed things improving. There are still one or two posters that concentrate on playing the man/woman rather than the issue. And that is...

It's interesting to see a Sydney Paper's take on the AFL vs NRL funding, https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/half-the-players-twice-the-funding-afl-s-financial-win-over-football-20190507-p51kzn.html Here's a story about leaving Seaford and the Frankston council's take on it https://www.smh.com.au/sp...

As an addendum about the source of money, We didn't here (forgot to?) acknowledge government grants and pledges to the AFL and clubs. From Federal, State and Local governments, the AFL receives a sh*t load of tax-payers, rate-payers money. And before elections, these ramp up. There are also pledges ...

2021 - 27 goals 2022 - 30 goals +10% 2023 - 36 goals + 20% 2024 - 48 goals + 30% I'd be impressed if he can continue his current projection. Like to see his conversion of opportunities %. Seems a bit wasteful to me, just observing, and his opponents get plenty of clearances. But this could be my bi...

36 goals during 2023 is more than both Bobby Hill, Lachie Shultz, Michael Walters, and our own Dan Butler, who all kicked 33 goals. This compares favorably to Kysaiah Pickett (37), Tom Papley (37), and Izan Rankine (36). Jack appears to be a bit of a one-trick pony. He needs to find another string ...

Here’s a story of the Pittsburg Steelers in NFL

Basically, as stated here. Talent and athleticism first. Damn the rest.Nevermind what the team needs.

I think you draft for best available once you have set your attribute weighting. For example we might consider ranking based on the following desired traits. Speed 10 Foot skills 8 Height 5 Tenacity 8 Hand skills 6 Tackling 6 And make sure you don't take too many of the same kind who would be compe...

Never really looked that happy about it though, I must say. And as a biased fan, I don't think many ex-St Kilda players of the era that encompassed GT through RL would be different. Goddard in tears. And it goes on. At least in my imagination. Grant Thomas was/is special for St Kilda. As was/ is? R...

Mnnn Wonder why we got Liam Stocker last year? It seems that it was a case of a medium to good player who was available, rather than a need to fill a hole as it were. We already had Paton, Byrnes, Hill, Sinclair, Coffield (at the time), Highmore (at the time) . Sure he has the aggression thing too, ...

What do you reckon..? I saw this on Melbourne fan forum. (Was trying to find JB comments) Poster One responded to a quote, and it is supposed to highlight the ‘folly’ of pursuing role players based on ‘team needs’ Quote “but that's dangerous territory. Drafting needs over best available. It's why th...

Let be honest non of us have any clue at this time of year, but we dont have anything better to do so here we go: Stocker Wilkie Howard NWM Battle Sinclair Wood Dow Henry Marshall Steele Owens Hill King Phillipou Butler Hayes Sharman Wilson Windhager Crouch, Clark, Jones EMG: Bonner, Membrey, Webst...

Would Dan Butler be our most experienced finals player? 6 finals! 2017 with Richmaond , QF, PF, GF! ‘20 with us, EF, SF ‘23 EF Well he wasn’t really switched on this year in the EF. Dismal kicking for goal. Something was off. I guess experience is no guarantee you can bring out your best. Just human...

I get the impression that more Mason Cox types- tall lanky types who pinch it as forwards and as rucks will be added to teams too. So I think height and reach is definitely needed down back

Here’s my team… B: Webster, Wilkie, Wood HB: Battle, Phillipou, Milera C: Henry, Sinclair, Hill HF: Butler, Caminiti/Cordy/Hayes, Owens F: Higgins, King, Membrey Foll: Marshall, Steele, Crouch Int: Wilson, Clark, Dow, Jones Sub/emg: Windhager/Byrnes/Howard I just think going back for Pou will be gr...

compare KIngs to Tex Walker, Tom Hawkins, Joe Daniher..
https://finalsiren.com/PlayerCompare.as ... %2C1720%2C

Fair comparison?

Some excellent points made on this thread in the last batch at least… Good stuff Think positively Create ideas Ask questions Don’t be put off by the knockers who tell, ‘you’ what ‘you’ need to do. If St Kilda remains at Moorabbin clinging to its pokies and a fan base that consists of kids following ...

... There was a level of dysfunction there in movement and maybe forward structure once we had the ball north of centre. It's a tempting thesis isn't it... Between the 17th June and the 6th of August, Max played in five games. We lost four, dismally. And we won one, by 8 points, against a diabolica...

We should be thankful for Gillon McLaughlin's leadership. That swine Demetriou would have continued to screw us over For the struggling clubs, Wayne Jackson was the worst. He approved the Footscray/Fitzroy merger, the Hawthorn-Melbourne merger, and ultimately the Brisbane-Fitzroy merger. He oversaw...