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Hutchings & Cripps
Two players previously on our list.
I saw Hutchings play a solid game for Sandy at Victoria Park a few years back (it was the same game Armo re-injured his knee) and I thought he looked a good unit. But naturally under Lyon there was no room, time or inclination for development.
Hope he doesn't look too good today, but best of luck to him.
Cripps on the other hand can go sniff my slippers.
I saw Hutchings play a solid game for Sandy at Victoria Park a few years back (it was the same game Armo re-injured his knee) and I thought he looked a good unit. But naturally under Lyon there was no room, time or inclination for development.
Hope he doesn't look too good today, but best of luck to him.
Cripps on the other hand can go sniff my slippers.
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Re: Hutchings & Cripps
I do think Hutchins looked like a good and natural footballer but we seemed to go more with Winmar (taken at the same time) who, IMHO, never looked up to it.
I don't know much about Cripps though.
I don't know much about Cripps though.
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Re: Hutchings & Cripps
saint6709 wrote:Hutchings was pretty good - Cripps was so bad I feel sorry for him
hutchins is a bloody good footballer........the poster who last week stated that both he and cripps were duds knows as much about the potential in young footballers as that ass lyin........that is.... zero......zilch...
disgraceful that we let a state under 18 captain go without even giving him one ga,e......shame st kilda...shame...he was always going to come back and bit us on the arse...something loris pointed out years ago....
not all that impressed with cripps.....we picked him in preference to darling didn't we????
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Re: Hutchings & Cripps
Hutchings was very effective today - Cripps not so much, but at least he has shown something for them this year. I thought Hutchings in his role was one of the match winners for them when it counted.
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Cripps had 7 tackles -would not call that badsaint6709 wrote:Hutchings was pretty good - Cripps was so bad I feel sorry for him
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talking about former listed Saints, while watching the crow eaters last night what happened to Lynch?
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Re: Hutchings & Cripps
And Cripps has had several games this year where he has kicked important 'clutch' goals when they have needed him to. I am a little aggrieved at the club for letting him go so cheaply, especially as they played hardball for Mitch Brown. We now struggle to kick ten goals a match, struggle for midfield goalkickers, and we let him go...I know that rhe clubs had a gentleman's agreement to settle the account later, but I doubt whether a club as arrogant as they are will keep to that agreement. Inept trading in my opinion.
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Re: Hutchings & Cripps
yet we kept another state captain on the list for at least 3 more years than what he deserved...thems the breaks aye?stinger wrote:saint6709 wrote:Hutchings was pretty good - Cripps was so bad I feel sorry for him
hutchins is a bloody good footballer........the poster who last week stated that both he and cripps were duds knows as much about the potential in young footballers as that ass lyin........that is.... zero......zilch...
disgraceful that we let a state under 18 captain go without even giving him one ga,e......shame st kilda...shame...he was always going to come back and bit us on the arse...something loris pointed out years ago....
not all that impressed with cripps.....we picked him in preference to darling didn't we????
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He is injured. But is a best 22 player for them when fit and would be incredibly handy in our fwdline right about now.ShanghaiSaint wrote:talking about former listed Saints, while watching the crow eaters last night what happened to Lynch?
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Re: Hutchings & Cripps
millarsaint wrote:Two players previously on our list.
I saw Hutchings play a solid game for Sandy at Victoria Park a few years back (it was the same game Armo re-injured his knee) and I thought he looked a good unit. But naturally under Lyon there was no room, time or inclination for development.
Hope he doesn't look too good today, but best of luck to him.
Cripps on the other hand can go sniff my slippers.
Yeah it was all Lyon's fault.
He must be responsible for Cahill, Heyne, Winmar, Walsh, Archer and the lack of development in Siposs, Stanley three years on.
Why do these threads come on after the fact and lay blame where it shouldn't. Didn't see one when he was delisted, nor during his time in the WAFL, nor when rookies originally at WC that was so certain on whose fault.
So certain after the fact. Can't be because he went back, worked on his game, improved and matured. Impossible.
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I am having trouble understanding your point. I thought this discussion was about Hutchings and Cripps. So, I don't see where, Cahill, Heyne etc fit in.Spinner wrote:millarsaint wrote:Two players previously on our list.
Yeah it was all Lyon's fault.
He must be responsible for Cahill, Heyne, Winmar, Walsh, Archer and the lack of development in Siposs, Stanley three years on.
Why do these threads come on after the fact and lay blame where it shouldn't. Didn't see one when he was delisted, nor during his time in the WAFL, nor when rookies originally at WC that was so certain on whose fault.
So certain after the fact. Can't be because he went back, worked on his game, improved and matured. Impossible.
Regards Hutchings, maturing, improving and working on his game. Isn't that what clubs should do with their development programs?
I am of the firm believe Hutchings would now be getting a regular game for St Kilda. I am sorry if that upsets you but I think that's right and I am sorry that we delisted him. I would rather he was playing for the Saints than the West Coast.
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Strange that Hutchings only had 1 year on the Saints rookie list. Usually most players get 2 or even 3 like most our current rookies. Did he get delisted because he wanted to go home or just wasn't good enough. From what I remember wasn't he the WA's U/18 champ captain? So obviously he had some qualities.
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noob wrote:Strange that Hutchings only had 1 year on the Saints rookie list. Usually most players get 2 or even 3 like most our current rookies. Did he get delisted because he wanted to go home or just wasn't good enough. From what I remember wasn't he the WA's U/18 champ captain? So obviously he had some qualities.
He had both hips operated on at the end of his first season so there was doubt about him being able to come back as an AFL player.
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I don't know if that's right. He definitely had that operation but the reason I believe he was delisted was he was assessed as too slow. He played the next year in the WAFL. Has not missed one game through that injury. If what you say is correct, then the medical team did not make the right call.plugger66 wrote:noob wrote:Strange that Hutchings only had 1 year on the Saints rookie list. Usually most players get 2 or even 3 like most our current rookies. Did he get delisted because he wanted to go home or just wasn't good enough. From what I remember wasn't he the WA's U/18 champ captain? So obviously he had some qualities.
He had both hips operated on at the end of his first season so there was doubt about him being able to come back as an AFL player.
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hayes66 wrote:I don't know if that's right. He definitely had that operation but the reason I believe he was delisted was he was assessed as too slow. He played the next year in the WAFL. Has not missed one game through that injury. If what you say is correct, then the medical team did not make the right call.plugger66 wrote:noob wrote:Strange that Hutchings only had 1 year on the Saints rookie list. Usually most players get 2 or even 3 like most our current rookies. Did he get delisted because he wanted to go home or just wasn't good enough. From what I remember wasn't he the WA's U/18 champ captain? So obviously he had some qualities.
He had both hips operated on at the end of his first season so there was doubt about him being able to come back as an AFL player.
Yes he played in the WAFL but because both hips were done there were doubts when he would be back early enough in the year. He was also considered a bit slow as you say but I think he would have got another year if he didnt have the operation.
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I would debate that. He is not along penetrating kick. His short and medium kick is fine. I believe he would be in St Kilda's best 22. And because he has a strong body he would help with our midfield rotations. This would help Steven who is suffering because our older players, Hayes and Montanga are not being tagged any more. Teams are targeting Steven and Ross, Duncan are kids and can't be expected to help Jack out as they are just starting their careers.savatage wrote:Hutchings is terrible by foot.
Decent stop gap player & nothing more IMO.
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I'm not saying he wouldn't be handy in our current predicament but he wouldn't last the journey. You'll probably get a couple of serviceable years out of him.
I still would personally consider him a bad kick though & it wouldn't be helping us out a great deal.
It's kind of a moot point anyway because it's not like he was drafted the minute he was let go by us. He had to go back to the WAFL for 2 more seasons, then eventually get drafted late to get his second chance.
I still would personally consider him a bad kick though & it wouldn't be helping us out a great deal.
It's kind of a moot point anyway because it's not like he was drafted the minute he was let go by us. He had to go back to the WAFL for 2 more seasons, then eventually get drafted late to get his second chance.
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Yeah half agree there. No star but I think he could help with the development of our young midfield. I would rather him be on our list than say, Clint Jones. I suppose the point I am trying to make is, I think we were too hasty in delisting him. I am told his has a great work ethic and outstanding character. As proven by his desire to go back to the WAFL work his arse off and get another chance. Sometimes those players can be underestimated.
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Re: Hutchings & Cripps
hayes66 wrote:Yeah half agree there. No star but I think he could help with the development of our young midfield. I would rather him be on our list than say, Clint Jones. I suppose the point I am trying to make is, I think we were too hasty in delisting him. I am told his has a great work ethic and outstanding character. As proven by his desire to go back to the WAFL work his arse off and get another chance. Sometimes those players can be underestimated.
I beleive i read himself saying he knew he hadn't worked hard enough - and it was only being delisted and returnng to WA that he realised he really did want it.
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Re: Hutchings & Cripps
i was critical ..so was loris.......that creep lyin wouldn't have given banger a game...i lay the blame squarely where it belongs...fine by me if you don't agree...Spinner wrote:millarsaint wrote:Two players previously on our list.
I saw Hutchings play a solid game for Sandy at Victoria Park a few years back (it was the same game Armo re-injured his knee) and I thought he looked a good unit. But naturally under Lyon there was no room, time or inclination for development.
Hope he doesn't look too good today, but best of luck to him.
Cripps on the other hand can go sniff my slippers.
Yeah it was all Lyon's fault.
He must be responsible for Cahill, Heyne, Winmar, Walsh, Archer and the lack of development in Siposs, Stanley three years on.
Why do these threads come on after the fact and lay blame where it shouldn't. Didn't see one when he was delisted, nor during his time in the WAFL, nor when rookies originally at WC that was so certain on whose fault.
So certain after the fact. Can't be because he went back, worked on his game, improved and matured. Impossible.
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Re: Hutchings & Cripps
The only time I really noticed Cripps was when he was all on his own near the interchange and dropped a mark even Milera would have taken.
Then he recovered picked up the ball and under no pressure kicked it out on the full.
He's no loss to our list.
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hayes66 wrote:I am having trouble understanding your point. I thought this discussion was about Hutchings and Cripps. So, I don't see where, Cahill, Heyne etc fit in.Spinner wrote:millarsaint wrote:Two players previously on our list.
Yeah it was all Lyon's fault.
He must be responsible for Cahill, Heyne, Winmar, Walsh, Archer and the lack of development in Siposs, Stanley three years on.
Why do these threads come on after the fact and lay blame where it shouldn't. Didn't see one when he was delisted, nor during his time in the WAFL, nor when rookies originally at WC that was so certain on whose fault.
So certain after the fact. Can't be because he went back, worked on his game, improved and matured. Impossible.
Regards Hutchings, maturing, improving and working on his game. Isn't that what clubs should do with their development programs?
I am of the firm believe Hutchings would now be getting a regular game for St Kilda. I am sorry if that upsets you but I think that's right and I am sorry that we delisted him. I would rather he was playing for the Saints than the West Coast.
Not sure me explaining how that fits in will do all that much. Pretty clear in my post.
His delisting doesn't upset me at all so don't be sorry.