It's time Paddy
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It's time Paddy
Kick a bag today against Nth Ballarat and make a statement.
Roo is hobbling and looks like he could use a week or two off.
The time is perfect for Paddy.
Come the moment, come the man.
Roo is hobbling and looks like he could use a week or two off.
The time is perfect for Paddy.
Come the moment, come the man.
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Re: It's time Paddy
We missed a marking presence in our forward arc.
Until Acres had his brief time forward - and that turned the game.
Mc Cartin should be in regardless.
We have enough mids able to rotate forward (noting Sinclair's performance and the absence of Armitage and Dunstan) to replace Minchington with Mc Cartin.
Until Acres had his brief time forward - and that turned the game.
Mc Cartin should be in regardless.
We have enough mids able to rotate forward (noting Sinclair's performance and the absence of Armitage and Dunstan) to replace Minchington with Mc Cartin.
Re: It's time Paddy
The forward structure will not change
Two talls
Two smalls
1 medium/defensive
1 high forward
It's been the same structure for three years
Two talls
Two smalls
1 medium/defensive
1 high forward
It's been the same structure for three years
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Re: It's time Paddy
Depending on how he goes today. If Paddy has a good one he can give Roo a much needed spell.
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Re: It's time Paddy
Think you are right. Good timely post.Joffa Burns wrote:Kick a bag today against Nth Ballarat and make a statement.
Roo is hobbling and looks like he could use a week or two off.
The time is perfect for Paddy.
Come the moment, come the man.
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Re: It's time Paddy
Richo on Paddy coming back in:
"While McCartin is contracted to the Saints until the end of next season, there is industry scuttlebutt that a lack of senior opportunities may lead to approaches from other clubs. Richardson said he was confident St Kilda's communication with McCartin would work in the club's favour when it came to keeping the forward, but also said he hoped that McCartin wasn't content playing in a sub-elite competition.
We'd be disappointed if our guys who go back to VFL level aren't frustrated," Richardson said on Friday as the Saints trained at Sandringham's Trevor Barker Beach Oval.
"If they're happy running around in the VFL and they think that's their lot in life, then they're not made of the right stuff.
"Whether it's Dan McKenzie, who's been really strong for a long time, [Tom] Hickey, who's injured but went back, we'd be disappointed if he didn't want to get back in the team."
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/s ... w3evj.html
"While McCartin is contracted to the Saints until the end of next season, there is industry scuttlebutt that a lack of senior opportunities may lead to approaches from other clubs. Richardson said he was confident St Kilda's communication with McCartin would work in the club's favour when it came to keeping the forward, but also said he hoped that McCartin wasn't content playing in a sub-elite competition.
We'd be disappointed if our guys who go back to VFL level aren't frustrated," Richardson said on Friday as the Saints trained at Sandringham's Trevor Barker Beach Oval.
"If they're happy running around in the VFL and they think that's their lot in life, then they're not made of the right stuff.
"Whether it's Dan McKenzie, who's been really strong for a long time, [Tom] Hickey, who's injured but went back, we'd be disappointed if he didn't want to get back in the team."
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/s ... w3evj.html
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Re: It's time Paddy
hopefully kicks a bag this weekend.
still it is good he needs to earn his spot and competition is fierce for the forwards. Good place to be.
He'll get his chance - just needs to take it when he does.
still it is good he needs to earn his spot and competition is fierce for the forwards. Good place to be.
He'll get his chance - just needs to take it when he does.
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Re: It's time Paddy
When we drafted him we did not know that Membrey will be as good as he is now. We have Josh and few young smalls.
I heard there are interest in Paddy from some clubs, while he has currency we should trade him and get a Top 5 draft and then use that to get a another established player.
Worst come worst we have Tom Marshall in Sandy who is pretty close to get a AFL chance.
I heard there are interest in Paddy from some clubs, while he has currency we should trade him and get a Top 5 draft and then use that to get a another established player.
Worst come worst we have Tom Marshall in Sandy who is pretty close to get a AFL chance.
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Re: It's time Paddy
Paddy is a no1 draft pick. Marshall whose first name is actually Rowan and not Tom, is a rookie who the Saints handed a life line after he was overlooked in three previous drafts.mohannair wrote:When we drafted him we did not know that Membrey will be as good as he is now. We have Josh and few young smalls.
I heard there are interest in Paddy from some clubs, while he has currency we should trade him and get a Top 5 draft and then use that to get a another established player.
Worst come worst we have Tom Marshall in Sandy who is pretty close to get a AFL chance.
They are not in the same ball park when it comes to talent
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Re: It's time Paddy
I know he is young and probably two years off senior footy.... But is Battle any good?
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Re: It's time Paddy
No way Richo should play Paddy unless he can kick multiple goals for Sandy irrespective what that flog Barrett writes.
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Re: It's time Paddy
I just do not get the knock on McCartin
He has already shown us he has everything it takes to succeed
Simply, at present, Roo playing as a forward is keeping him out
Once Roo is given an around the ground Licence again McCartin is an automatic selection
And, post Roo, he is the focal point in our attack
He has already shown us he has everything it takes to succeed
Simply, at present, Roo playing as a forward is keeping him out
Once Roo is given an around the ground Licence again McCartin is an automatic selection
And, post Roo, he is the focal point in our attack
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Re: It's time Paddy
As horrible as it sounds, the saints might eventually have to take a north melbourne type approach to our veterans, for the long term good of the side.
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Re: It's time Paddy
Which ones, and who replaces them? Roo has to be untouchable.saynta wrote:As horrible as it sounds, the saints might eventually have to take a north melbourne type approach to our veterans, for the long term good of the side.
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Re: It's time Paddy
We only have two blokes over 30 don't we? Both of which have been the difference in a win or loss at times this year.Otiman wrote:Which ones, and who replaces them? Roo has to be untouchable.saynta wrote:As horrible as it sounds, the saints might eventually have to take a north melbourne type approach to our veterans, for the long term good of the side.
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Re: It's time Paddy
I'm channelling V Cumberland.
No problem with these blokes what so ever..
No problem with these blokes what so ever..
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Re: It's time Paddy
Have friends who went to Paddy's folks wedding.
Paddy was well and truly in the oven by that stage.
Not that there is anything wrong with that
Paddy was well and truly in the oven by that stage.
Not that there is anything wrong with that
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Re: It's time Paddy
Yeah, he's alright, he's a bit of a Figjam though and probley never get a run whilst Skunky is in the team!!!!!Con Gorozidis wrote:I know he is young and probably two years off senior footy.... But is Battle any good?
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Re: It's time Paddy
We already have. Now that Dempster has retired we have 3 players who have had their 30 th birthday. North has 3 such players.saynta wrote:As horrible as it sounds, the saints might eventually have to take a north melbourne type approach to our veterans, for the long term good of the side.
GWS has 7 such players.
Dogs have 5.
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Re: It's time Paddy
Hypothetical - If Geelong (or any other team), came to us and offered a top 5 pick and a top 10 pick for Paddy I would take it. Imagine what Baines would be able to do during trade week with picks 5 and 10 (Paddy's picks), pick 4 (Hawthorn's pick) pick 14 (our own pick if we finish 5th) and our future 2018 first pick.
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Re: It's time Paddy
Gee some of you have no patience. Monster forward targets like Paddy take time to develop. I still think he's a good chance of making it, but he's not playing well enough at the moment to force out either Bruce or Membrey. If he's as good as some of you think, this will happen fairly soon.
As for those putting forward the idea of resting or (quelle horreur) retiring Riewoldt and playing McCartin: unless you are privy to medical information about Riewoldt's injuries, you're just emitting hot air. It might well be that Riewoldt has the sort of injury/injuries that goes better when he plays than when he doesn't. Terry Lamb, a champion rugby league player for the Bulldogs in Sydney, hobbled around in daily life and was unable to train for the last few years of his career. But, with some physio and pain-killers before each game, he turned out week after week and managed to captain a premiership-winning team in 1995.
I wouldn't rule out Riewoldt playing in another GF before he retires (please God).
As for those putting forward the idea of resting or (quelle horreur) retiring Riewoldt and playing McCartin: unless you are privy to medical information about Riewoldt's injuries, you're just emitting hot air. It might well be that Riewoldt has the sort of injury/injuries that goes better when he plays than when he doesn't. Terry Lamb, a champion rugby league player for the Bulldogs in Sydney, hobbled around in daily life and was unable to train for the last few years of his career. But, with some physio and pain-killers before each game, he turned out week after week and managed to captain a premiership-winning team in 1995.
I wouldn't rule out Riewoldt playing in another GF before he retires (please God).
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Re: It's time Paddy
citywest wrote:Hypothetical - If Geelong (or any other team), came to us and offered a top 5 pick and a top 10 pick for Paddy I would take it. Imagine what Baines would be able to do during trade week with picks 5 and 10 (Paddy's picks), pick 4 (Hawthorn's pick) pick 14 (our own pick if we finish 5th) and our future 2018 first pick.
And then perhaps we could recruit Fyfe, Martin, Kelly, Rockliff, Wright, Lionel Messi, Superman and the Hulk and fit them all within our salary cap!
Hypothetically speaking, of course.
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Re: It's time Paddy
Josh Bruce needs to lift if he is to keep his place and keep Paddy out. He has kicked 11 this year from 7 games.