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by SydneySainter
Wed 26 Aug 2009 5:37pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Should Schneider be dropped this week?
Replies: 38
Views: 2530

Should Schneider be dropped this week?

Been a big fan of his since he came to the club and so far this year has been a very important player for us. But after his stupid antics last week which arguably cost us a clear free kick late in the game and a chance to tie the scores, I wouldn't be surprised if he's made to sit this one out and t...
by SydneySainter
Wed 26 Aug 2009 12:24am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Isn't it funny?
Replies: 8
Views: 1262

I think it's funny that after all the media and supporter hype stating that we should start resting key players because it doesn't matter if we drop one or games, as we don't want run out of steam, is apparently now our downfall. Shouldn't have rested players, we have flirted with our form and now w...
by SydneySainter
Wed 26 Aug 2009 12:18am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Bit bemused by the Zac sledging
Replies: 25
Views: 1725

Re: Bit bemused by the Zac sledging

Agreed, Zac's last two weeks have been very ordinary, last Sunday's was particularly woeful. But really, has he been alone? Im sure we can all name a few of our "shining lights" who have also been very average. This is fair enough. After nothing but amazing football before his suspension ...
by SydneySainter
Tue 25 Aug 2009 3:44pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Are there any classics you like bringing out of the vault?
Replies: 26
Views: 2271

How about the Mothers Day clash in 1994, St Kilda v Sydney. We were 8 goals down, five minutes into the last quarter, and won by a point. Alas, the game was notable for one other reason. Tony Lockett kept Peter Caven to no kicks in the match, by running through him with an elbow and forearm. Tony k...
by SydneySainter
Tue 25 Aug 2009 11:45am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Bit bemused by the Zac sledging
Replies: 25
Views: 1725

Bit bemused by the Zac sledging

Agreed, Zac's last two weeks have been very ordinary, last Sunday's was particularly woeful. But really, has he been alone? Im sure we can all name a few of our "shining lights" who have also been very average. After nothing but amazing football before his suspension and even on his return...
by SydneySainter
Tue 25 Aug 2009 5:45am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Are there any classics you like bringing out of the vault?
Replies: 26
Views: 2271

Are there any classics you like bringing out of the vault?

A lighter topic to tear us away from the forecasted doom and gloom from the media and footy community alike. Are there any classic matches you love to watch when you one day just think "how 'bout that game?" Personally, I love my Saints DVD library and some of my life's most treasured memo...
by SydneySainter
Mon 24 Aug 2009 4:14pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Mixed Message from the Club
Replies: 53
Views: 3491

Roger, you are perfectly entitled to feel a little worried about where the team and coaching panel are at and many supporters would feel that concern. In regards to Lyon giving them a bake, if the case was simply that the players have lost the drive for rounds 20 - 22 and strictly focused on finals,...
by SydneySainter
Mon 24 Aug 2009 3:32pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Maybe getting written off isn't a bad thing?
Replies: 3
Views: 438

Maybe getting written off isn't a bad thing?

Collingwood should become flag favourites now, with all critics and footy followers a like saying that we have lost our mojo while the Pies are red hot. Probably not a bad thing. Frankly the Pies are in great form and based on our current form, it's hardly surprising everyone should rate them as the...
by SydneySainter
Mon 24 Aug 2009 4:41am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Let 'em Vent!
Replies: 3
Views: 551

Let 'em Vent!

I always try to accentuate the positives from every loss and maintain belief in my team and today's loss will still be no exception. But, I think after todays match, fans are entitled to be a little frustrated with their team and are perfectly entitled to have a vent. No matter what positives we try...
by SydneySainter
Sun 23 Aug 2009 6:07pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Not sure what to think...
Replies: 14
Views: 1372

Just shows we still have the St Kilda of old in our blood. One loss and confidence is shot, we don't back ourselves, Roo has one miss and he starts to fade and we play rabble with everything to prove and we just can't handle the pressure. If we play 19 rounds of great footy and let one loss derail u...
by SydneySainter
Sun 23 Aug 2009 4:03am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Not enjoying the expectation
Replies: 12
Views: 999

Re: Not enjoying the expectation

Ironic as a couple of years ago I would have just been happy to be in the mix...to be competative...just seems now that nothing less than a premiership or at least a grand final appearance will do to satisfy the expectation that this incredible season has created :roll: Don't get me wrong...I am ov...
by SydneySainter
Fri 21 Aug 2009 4:44am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: It's my fault...
Replies: 26
Views: 2669

No, it's my fault. I've travelled to a lot of matches this year and of all games I had to choose, I had to bring my Sydney-based Bombers mate to his first footy match at Docklands last Sunday. When we kicked the first three goals, he was sulking, saying he wanted to leave, what a waste of a trip, wa...
by SydneySainter
Thu 20 Aug 2009 10:04pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: official team changes from facebook
Replies: 55
Views: 5502

if ball is a bit out of form he is better off playing a full game in the twos. If he plays well I am sure he is a big chance for Septembr action. Same with Max he just needs to keep playing well and hope he gets his chance. The problem with Max's last month is that he has played two awesome matches...
by SydneySainter
Thu 20 Aug 2009 7:39pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: official team changes from facebook
Replies: 55
Views: 5502

Talk about a kick in the guts for 2 of our most senior players. And ppl complained on here that Lyon was too scared to make the tough calls and was too conservative with his selections!! Personally I would have stuck with Ball. I'm still not sure how Zac will go against the genuine power fwds eithe...
by SydneySainter
Thu 20 Aug 2009 1:54am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Loss to Essendon was our most embarrassing defeat - ever?
Replies: 48
Views: 3814

Re: Loss to Essendon was our most embarrassing defeat - ever

Iceman234 wrote:
thecroc wrote: See you at the G in Sept. and CJ for the NM medal too!
The North Melbourne (?) medal???? :roll: :? :?
I assume that NM is Norm Smith medal - unless I miss the joke, as always :D
by SydneySainter
Thu 20 Aug 2009 1:52am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Help, stupid people are talking to me!
Replies: 11
Views: 2056

Help, stupid people are talking to me!

Most of us Sainters are in 7th Heaven right now (yes, even after the loss!) What continues to both entertain and surprise me is what opposition supporters continue to say about our beloved Sainters. When the season started, I got a few comments that we were pretenders, we haven't played and Vic team...
by SydneySainter
Thu 20 Aug 2009 1:32am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Loss to Essendon was our most embarrassing defeat - ever?
Replies: 48
Views: 3814

While we are all sore about the loss, I refuse to hand it down as our worst loss in our entire club history. In a club with 26 wooden spoons to it's name (the most in the league), to be down by 43 points (against a team screaming to qualify for finals) late in the third quarter and to only lose by 2...
by SydneySainter
Wed 19 Aug 2009 5:23pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: McPhee and that "Angle" Shot
Replies: 20
Views: 2354

As a whole, the umpiring did favor the Bombers more so than us.

But, hard to argue that after twenty rounds, we have had a good run from the umpires so I'll let this game slide.
by SydneySainter
Tue 18 Aug 2009 4:33pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: playing finals at the mcg and a third tall forward
Replies: 9
Views: 1291

As much as I like us experimenting with Chips up forward, come finals time, I would rather have him in defence.
by SydneySainter
Tue 18 Aug 2009 6:12am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: The weight of the streak has lifted
Replies: 13
Views: 1036

It's a difficult one to answer, as Roo's shoulders probably aren't feeling much lighter. I don't think it was a healthy loss, the circumstances were not ideal.... I agree to an extent, it wasn't a good performance by any stretch and so many of our star players just didn't play to close their level....
by SydneySainter
Tue 18 Aug 2009 5:48am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: McEvoy
Replies: 26
Views: 2357

Hard call to make, just like our back line. Two quality ruck men to pick from but we can only pick two. At this stage I would say King...just. Merely because although I think Big Ben is a much better around-the-ground player, King is a far more solid tap ruck man and we need to give our mids the bes...
by SydneySainter
Tue 18 Aug 2009 12:18am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: The sun came up this morning
Replies: 22
Views: 1929

Winmarvellous wrote:I'm just waiting for the DVD...The Streak 2 :)
It would have been better to be an even number :D
by SydneySainter
Mon 17 Aug 2009 11:59pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: The public perception of how umpires treat Roo
Replies: 1
Views: 443

The public perception of how umpires treat Roo

It's been widely perceived for a long time now that the umpires favor and look after certain individuals. Judd being one, Ablett and Goodes being another, but lets not forget the tag-line that was branded about two years ago - "Nick the untouchable". Ie, all you have to do is touch Roo and...
by SydneySainter
Mon 17 Aug 2009 7:34pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: The sun came up this morning
Replies: 22
Views: 1929

My thoughts exactly! I don't even need to start a "why am I not worried" post. We are one of 16 teams in the comp and not the only ones a chance for the flag, any of the top four teams can pip it. The flag is our mission and no one said it was ever going to be easy! While I'm on cliches - ...
by SydneySainter
Mon 17 Aug 2009 5:00pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: What did Lyon learn ?
Replies: 18
Views: 1580

That we no longer have the "everyone's second team" tag, as the entire football world is still cheering their glasses that we lost!