I’ll be going to training tomorrow…will put a full report in focusing on the new guys.

Surely time has come when Ross is no longer a lock for starting 22. McKenzie has earned a wing spot, Hill WILL play halfback again, opposite Sinclair. Billings high half forward, Clark other wing alternating with Hannebery (if fit). Battle third tall, Wilkie getting best opposition forward, Howard s...

DMac is a credit to himself how he has persevered and improved his game. I would have him in our starting 22 now as his two way running, ability to hit the score board, his strength in the air and his kicking are now best 22. Seb Ross is a work horse and been a great foot soldier for the club, but ...

I dont think we will see too many players being tried in differing positions. Battle & Highmore competing for the opening CHB position - my money is on Battle. Membrey now has some pressure for the 3rd tall forward position with Sharman & Wood pressing. Butler, Byrnes & Billings will ha...

Nick Walsh mantra is wrestling and running…loves boxing too!

This time last year I did a post talking up Jimmy Webster, at that stage the forgotten man at the club. I got surprisingly little support of him, with large numbers not having him in the team…reckon he ended up playing every game bar 2. This time round I’m focasing on Dan McKenzie. It’s safe to say ...

Not sure the position though? Membrey 188 Sharman 193 Battle 192 Wilkie 191 Highmore 192 Coffield 190 Hayes 192 He is primarily a fwd in the SANFL but with King/Membrey plus Marshall/Ryder resting fwd Hard to find a role? But seems like a good footballer? Can’t have too many of them He did play as ...

saint6709 wrote: ↑Tue 25 Jan 2022 2:48pm How old is he ?
How big ?
Can he play ?

If you google him you’ll find a picture of him taken the other day with Dal and Peter his dad.

Like I’ve said in previous posts, this bloke was a monte to be added to our list.
WILL play a number of games this year!

St Kilda have confirmed Boston Everitt, son of club great Peter, has joined the Saints' Next Generation Academy for the 2022 season. Boston has been previously affiliated with the Saints' junior ranks, having been part of their 'Futures' squad in 2019 as an U15s prospect. The teenager is now in lin...

I apologise in advance for potentially getting ahead I myself but I cannot help but get excited by Marcus Windhager. Already possessing an AFL ready physique, ‘Windy’ also has endurance, skill and power in his arsenal. Don’t be surprised if this kid debut’s in round 1…can’t wait to see him in an int...

If you wanted to have THE ultimate athlete, look no further than Ash Barty. At the peak of her powers at 25 years of age, she possesses an unbelievable tennis IQ, moves brilliantly around the court, has pretty much every shot in the book, and if all that is not enough, has the humility, pride in her...

The main issue I saw with Acres was he had the tools but lacked aggression and self belief. I used to think Coffield lacked self belief but after a breakout 2021, thought he was on his way! He looked hesitant pre season last year and that carried through to the season proper. He has looked very dete...

Wanganeen-Milera is an interesting one…last time I saw him was December 16 but he didn’t train.
I haven’t seen him at all since, Hope he’s not homesick and back in SA.

NICK COFFIELD - Looks determined to put an up and down 2021 behind him...more aggressive today at the ball and body. Fitter, leaner and running harder or bigger, stronger and hitting more contests He does seem a bit stronger but I think the main difference is mindset. Perhaps he realises he’s not g...

Approximately 40 players were split into 2 groups, with the main senior guys wearing black jumpers and others in yellow. Interestingly, Windhager was with the black jumper group, perhaps a reward for his impressive recent training performances. He was again prominent today, a beautiful mover with po...

I was really impressed with Wood at the last training session before Christmas, his intensity and energy were obvious.
Hope to see him train tomorrow, as Sharman has been a bit 'off' recently and you'd imagine those 2 would be competing for the one spot in the team.

Updated player numbers now on saints website.

Ernie has had a lot of success at Melbourne Victory, winning 2 premierships.
He’s a highly respected coach…can’t have too many successful people at a club that’s been mediocre for 80% of it’s history!!

I have absolutely zero inside information, but from the outside looking in and based on what has happened numerous times prior to NFL drafts, I think it is possible that Windhager's back injury was fully or partially a fabrication, a story propagated by the saints or their proxies leading up to the...

If the Adams injury is a scaphoid bone injury, he could be out for a while yet. I've had one and it's a bugger of a thing to overcome. It will take at least 8 weeks to heal and he won't have strength in that wrist for a long time. On Windhager, his highlights looked very impressive. If the club sto...

Seb Ross Top Ten in the B&F 7 years in a row Won 2 … runner up once Yep 5/10 You are right, a bit..I give him 6/10. He is a bit of an enigma for me, and was so I was disappointed I am biased. I suppose he is a real quiet achiever and it need not be necessarily an intensity thing. He is still in...

WellardSaint wrote: ↑Thu 13 Jan 2022 1:08am Calf injury? Just a rumour, or real?

There might be something in it...He just ran laps yesterday and didn't train Monday.
He did, however, seem very upbeat yesterday and, unlike this time last year, didn't have a compression bandage on his calf.

Brilliant write up, thanks heaps saintmike65! Its so positive to know the club has finally got a group of quality kids coming through to put pressure on the senior players, who then have to raise their own standards. Looking forward to the 2022 season! Q. Do you think Hayes is worthy of a spot on t...

Brilliant write up Saintmike You should be a reporter as you put a bit of depth and analysis into your write ups Super excited about Windhager… his highlights pre draft were exciting and it’s great that he’s just slotted in Love that Paton, Gresh, Marshall and Ryder look fully fit and it’s very exc...