The problem is that on ability, we have about 9 'A-Grade' players. The bigger problem is that on performance, we have 4. Bingo. Only a handful of our most talented players live up to their ability consistently. There is often substantial blame placed at the feet of our depth players but a lot of th...

Did Zac Dawson play forward or back?

I wish a backflip on previous ridiculous rule changes and interpretations plus a hesitancy to change other facets of the game were also on the agenda. I don't mind the idea of trialling some new things in the preseason competition but the hands in the back interpretation, chopping of arms and soft a...

ausfatcat wrote:She also runs the Ballarat Saints Supporters group

And does a fantastic job at it. Her effort is much appreciated. A true Saint if I have ever seen one!

Max is the logical option. Our best defender against their best forward. However what is more important is that we limit the supply into their forward line and make sure when they do get it in there that the ball carrier is pressured. Franklin is a freak, and even if Max defends well the chances are...

I think we've got enough experienced ruckman and back up on the list, not to mention two younger options. While I understand the view that if we simply replaced Rix with White then it would be an upgrade, i'd honestly prefer us to clear out Rix and bring a youngster onto our list who can serve us we...

Its painfully obvious that our players are bereft of confidence. Lyon has already spoken about injecting youth into the team for next week and I hope he backs up this statement. As long as promotion has been earned then I cant see any harm in blooding some new players. Like many I dont believe that ...

Brown. Not just because he is the best player in the competition, but because he is a great leader and would give us the enforcer we so sorely lack.

its that time of the year again iv been looking at new boots for a while now but i am still yet to decide iv been an asics wearer for many seasons now but iv been far from impressed with my last two purchases, very poor on the heel - shocking blisters, im not the only one as other asic users in my ...

plugger66 wrote:Set play my arse. just good play and like any other point could have been turned over. Otherwise why wouldnt we score from every kick out.

Definately a set play, as signalled by Montagna before the kick in.

I think Bally might be wearing Xblades this season. Reebok has been his sponsor in previous years.

How's Ball running? Ran his arse off. Started off doing short run throughs then did laps with increasing intensity. There were times when he completed the lap and was just about on his knees in exhaustion, only to pull himself up and run the next even harder. It amazed me how hard he was willing to...

I notice that there aren't any "skins" logos on their jumpers. Does this mean that we might have a different, higher profile apparel sponsor lined up for 2008 and beyond ?!! Could be a possibilty Eastern. I was informed of all the 2008 apparel sponsorships last week and we were listed as ...

saintDal wrote:McEvoy was mentioned as being a good leader.

Captained Vic Country in the U/18 Champs.

would we swap pick 9 and watts for fev Does anyone have any knowledge of whats going on with Fevola? He was touted as trade bait before the finals series but I think Ratten has given him public support since he was announced as coach. Now that Judd is available does that have any implications for F...

This season represents a huge opportunity for Leigh Montagna. When he was drafted, JB described him as a player similar to Aussie Jones. Now that Aussie is gone its time for Montagna to step up. I really enjoyed watching Joey in the latter part of last season and in the finals. He showed the ability...