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by Saintmike65
Sun 07 May 2023 8:32am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Something old, something new.
Replies: 60
Views: 3947

Re: Something old, something new.

I’m sure we can all agree Seb’s been good the last season and a bit but he and Crouch aren’t our future, let’s focus on our young core of mids!
by Saintmike65
Fri 05 May 2023 8:54pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: What is our best line up?
Replies: 16
Views: 1364

Re: What is our best line up?

We need 2 tall forwards.. I like the King & Caminiti combination, with Membrey the hybrid.
That would release Owens to the midfield.
Webster is a lock when fit, as is Billings…agree Jones would be a handy sub but he’s never fit (in the rehab group yet again today).
by Saintmike65
Tue 02 May 2023 10:00am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Is it time to play Row as a Key forward
Replies: 23
Views: 1690

Re: Is it time to play Row as a Key forward

Rosanna Marshall lacks forward craft..he’s a follower more than a pure ruckman, hence our interest in De Koning.
by Saintmike65
Tue 02 May 2023 9:54am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Nick Walsh Quits
Replies: 77
Views: 7631

Re: Nick Walsh Quits

It’s a shame Nick’s gone, he’s a ripping bloke. The recurrence injuries are a big concern plus the long term back issues with Hotton & McLennan. Looking outside the square, with Misson having his hands full with footy manager business, I wonder if Sean Dempster may take over from Walsh? Interest...
by Saintmike65
Mon 01 May 2023 11:55am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Mids
Replies: 73
Views: 4137

Re: Mids

Recorded the third highest top end speed last season Hill at 35.1 was obviously fastest Surprisingly Kent was 2nd fastest at 34.5 And Seb 3rd at 33.9 He is an absolute power runner Thanks mate. At least you know your footballing and footballers. The amount of crap posted on here about Seb is unbeli...
by Saintmike65
Mon 01 May 2023 11:00am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Tom DeKonning
Replies: 35
Views: 3673

Re: Tom DeKonning

I agree is he worth that Gee….we need A grade mid quality still and then there’s Bing… Not convinced Ben King isn’t going anywhere in the short term..he has bought a house in the Gold Coast and his girlfriend has moved up there! Agree we could do with a gun mid but may already have one in Owens and...
by Saintmike65
Mon 01 May 2023 10:55am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Playing finals
Replies: 10
Views: 865

Re: Playing finals

Where we finish will depend on how we can improve our forward 50 efficiency. Currently ranked 17th, if We can become more of a threat forward of centre, this will go a long way in allowing us to compete against the big boys. I’d love to see the King/ Caminiti combo..thus releasing Mitch to be a mid ...
by Saintmike65
Sat 29 Apr 2023 10:30am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: The supporters who booed JHF
Replies: 34
Views: 2734

Re: The supporters who booed JHF

Are as brain dead as the supporters who ran onto the ground in that PF Firstly why boo him, the whole thing has nothing to do with us Secondly (and the most important) he, Hinkley and the Port Side thrive on that sort of stuff All it seemed to do was inspire him and he ripped us apart So to those s...
by Saintmike65
Sat 29 Apr 2023 10:25am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Our fwd set up long term
Replies: 25
Views: 2171

Re: Our fwd set up long term

I like King and Caminiti as the tall targets, Membrey as the hybrid type..maybe need a fit Billings for his foot skills. Butler & Higgins with Gresham starting mid…Owens alternating between forward and mid with Hill going to the wing opposite Wood. Byrnes has been ok but a fair gap still between...
by Saintmike65
Sat 29 Apr 2023 9:19am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Poe was handy but
Replies: 76
Views: 7395

Re: Poe was handy but

Billings has to come in for relief ...poe is tired and has been great but needs a break. Are you suggesting that Philippou (I assume that's who you meant) was "handy" tonight? He had a shocker! He linked up many plays ..deft handballs ..needs a rest ..time for Billings to show what he has...
by Saintmike65
Wed 26 Apr 2023 9:07pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: War chest
Replies: 27
Views: 2283

Re: War chest

Harry Himmelberg & Ben McKay as free agents would be nice..then hit the draft!!
by Saintmike65
Tue 25 Apr 2023 10:11am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: the difference between this saints team and those from recent years.
Replies: 39
Views: 2617

Re: the difference between this saints team and those from recent years.

If you drill into how this improved performance has occurred, we need to look at the broad actions that have taken place. For starters, getting an elite senior coach & assistant coaches, which have implemented professional, organised training and general standards. BJ Goddard has given us more d...
by Saintmike65
Mon 24 Apr 2023 7:27pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Liam Stocker
Replies: 41
Views: 3484

Re: Liam Stocker

If we had a fully-fit team, there would be quite a struggle for three backline places among five players: Webster, Paton, Coffield, Stocker and NWM (Howard, Wilkie, Battle and Sinclair are of course all sacrosanct). To my way of thinking, Webster and NWM are ahead of the rest by a fair margin. So t...
by Saintmike65
Mon 24 Apr 2023 7:14pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: 5 day break
Replies: 95
Views: 7078

Re: 5 day break

Upcoming friday night game off a 5 day break. How do you approach match committee? For me, you make some changes and rest a few. I expect to see a few (managed) in the outs this week including Philippou. I doubt they’ll be any changes…we had a clean bill of health after the Carlton game & there...
by Saintmike65
Sat 22 Apr 2023 2:15pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Demographc for 2024
Replies: 15
Views: 1529

Re: Demographc for 2024

I’m pretty sure Ross and Billings both had cuts to their salary last contract review.
by Saintmike65
Wed 19 Apr 2023 9:28am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Whispers of Bing to Pies
Replies: 90
Views: 7959

Re: Whispers of Bing to Pies

I can't see for the life of me why we'd ever want him. I must confess that I have never even been totally sold on Max. Undoubtedly, he's terrific at winning the ball inside the forward 50, and is amazingly good for a big man when the ball's on the ground. But, like St Nick before him,I wouldn't put...
by Saintmike65
Mon 17 Apr 2023 7:39pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Ben Paton.( Poor)
Replies: 35
Views: 3276

Re: Ben Paton.( Poor)

When Jimmy Webster is fit he plays!
Unfortunately Paton can’t be trusted with ball in hand.
It’s a shame Connelly hasn’t come on as he’s got speed and is dual sided.
by Saintmike65
Mon 17 Apr 2023 7:26pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Sandy vs Frankfurt Beach Oval
Replies: 23
Views: 2906

Re: Sandy vs Frankfurt Beach Oval

Membrey needed a run and will come in with Steele next week.
Hopefully King & Webster the following week.
by Saintmike65
Mon 17 Apr 2023 7:17pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: How close is DMac?
Replies: 31
Views: 6442

Re: How close is DMac?

A tough decision will need to be made on D Mac, not dissimilar to the one on Hannebery last season!
by Saintmike65
Mon 17 Apr 2023 7:13pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Saints are the real deal
Replies: 31
Views: 3022

Re: Saints are the real deal

We're not quite there yet, but we're getting closer. Still a couple of players short. We still need a quick dynamic midfielder who can play inside and outside, and a forward/ ruck. I know it could be Hayes, but he's only 194cm. Caminiti, Owens, Wanganeen-Milera, Windhager, Byrnes , Bytel, King, can...
by Saintmike65
Sat 15 Apr 2023 12:14pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Early days bur the Blues are weak.
Replies: 91
Views: 6418

Re: Early days bur the Blues are weak.

Carlton struggle against teams that run & spread..will not like playing against us next week!
by Saintmike65
Sat 15 Apr 2023 9:58am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Predictions this Round
Replies: 20
Views: 1790

Re: Predictions this Round

I won’t make a prediction but I will say this..the odds in this game are mind boggling, Collingwood @ $1.43 and us @ $2.77!!
by Saintmike65
Sat 15 Apr 2023 9:52am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Side unchanged for round 5
Replies: 8
Views: 922

Re: Side unchanged for round 5

Marshall’s fine..trained yesterday and moved very well
by Saintmike65
Thu 13 Apr 2023 8:32am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Ok experts how do we beat the pies
Replies: 56
Views: 4028

Re: Ok experts how do we beat the pies

How about picking Tom Highmore this week! Why my brilliant Shane? Because he is keen and firing, and mostly because we will have an all-SA back line playing in front of their own - proving a point ! The only issue with your plan here is, that Tom Highmore is from Canberra, not SA. He played 1 year ...
by Saintmike65
Thu 13 Apr 2023 8:19am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Improved Accuracy
Replies: 30
Views: 2245

Re: Improved Accuracy

You don’t trade away match winners..Max has only played under Ratten & Richardson…double & triple teamed due to slow ball movement.
He’s worked his ass off and will form a terrific combination with Caminiti, Owens & Phillipou!