New teammates and Friends -Coffield and Clark sign to 2021

[saintbrat]

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/two ... 4za5a.html

But for both of the Saints top ten picks to recommit to the club in a period it is struggling to find form speaks volumes for the culture at Moorabin.
“Our group is very young, everyone is growing together. I think our best footy is better than anyone’s,” Clark said.
“We’ve got such a bright future, I think we’re the third youngest team in the league,” Coffield said.
“The coaching staff are awesome as well, trying to get the best out of us, which is encouraging. It was a no-brainer to re-sign.”
Now committed to the Saints at least until 2021, Clark and Coffield reflected on how they wanted to be known as when their contracts ended.
“Someone that’s loyal and would do anything for the team. Put the team’s success above their individual success,” Coffield said.
Clark, after a pause: “I just want to be known as tough. I want people to think of me as someone who will always put their head of the footy, no matter who it is I’m up against.”

[bigred]

you poor bastards...

[saintbrat]

http://www.saints.com.au/video/2018-04- ... ign-on-178

[parkeysainter]

“Our group is very young, everyone is growing together. I think our best footy is better than anyone’s,” Clark said.
“We’ve got such a bright future, I think we’re the third youngest team in the league,” Coffield said.
“The coaching staff are awesome as well, trying to get the best out of us, which is encouraging. It was a no-brainer to re-sign.”


Thank you very much. Well done boys and welcome aboard for the long haul. A massive win for the club in all circles. Great stuff.

I'm sure some flogsock or two on here will try paint this great news in a negative light.

[parkeysainter]

you poor bastards...

Yep. Opposition clubs. Feel sorry for them when these two peek.

[stonecold]

you poor bastards...

You suck Red, get off at the next stop if that's how you really feel!!!!!

[parkeysainter]

[SuperDuper]

its good news..

Last thing we wont is to lose one of them after 2 years

By end of 2021 their real value will be known ..

I recon they are both good .. but we will see

[saintspremiers]

Interesting. What happens if one of them gets an ACL this year and we have another Goddard injury prone situation?

Yes I know it’s unlikely but we’ve effectively given them both 4 year contracts whilst unproven.

[bigred]

Worth whatever risk that is.

Coffield looks a beauty already.

[Zed]

its good news..

Last thing we wont is to lose one of them after 2 years

By end of 2021 their real value will be known ..

I recon they are both good .. but we will see

Yes it’s good news. The bad news is that we are absolutely crap at developing players. Dunstan, Lonie, Gresham, and others all looked red hot after their first years and have since gone backwards.

[satchmo]

Interesting. What happens if one of them gets an ACL this year and we have another Goddard injury prone situation?

Yes I know it’s unlikely but we’ve effectively given them both 4 year contracts whilst unproven.

What if both of them win Norm Smith Medals? Yes I know it’s unlikely but we’ve effectively given them both a show of faith.

One ridiculous hypothetical deserves another.

[fugazi]

you poor bastards...

You suck Red, get off at the next stop if that's how you really feel!!!!!

He's just joking....got a chuckle out of me.

I remember Dal Santo playing for the first time or two we were on the end of some massive thumpings....ended up playing in 3 Grand Finals.

[fugazi]

you poor bastards...

You suck Red, get off at the next stop if that's how you really feel!!!!!

He's just joking....got a chuckle out of me.

I remember Dal Santo playing for the first time or two we were on the end of some massive thumpings....ended up playing in 3 Grand Finals.

[Shaggy]

That is really big. The kids can play and obviously have bought into the club from the inside. Shows the supporter base losing confidence is irrelevant. Players' belief is real.

[portosaint]

Positive and pleasing.

Couldn't help myself

[saintspremiers]

its good news..

Last thing we wont is to lose one of them after 2 years

By end of 2021 their real value will be known ..

I recon they are both good .. but we will see

Yes it’s good news. The bad news is that we are absolutely crap at developing players. Dunstan, Lonie, Gresham, and others all looked red hot after their first years and have since gone backwards.

....but that is someone else’s problem!

[stonecold]

you poor bastards...

You suck Red, get off at the next stop if that's how you really feel!!!!!

He's just joking....got a chuckle out of me.

I remember Dal Santo playing for the first time or two we were on the end of some massive thumpings....ended up playing in 3 Grand Finals.

I'm just joking too!!!!!

[parkeysainter]

That is really big. The kids can play and obviously have bought into the club from the inside. Shows the supporter base losing confidence is irrelevant. Players' belief is real.

Agreed. Its a huge vote of confidence in the coaches, playing group and club from these two. Of course, many on here will conveniently ignore this fact and Clark and Coffs words.

[MC Gusto]

The rebuild starts in 2018!!!

[bigred]

Another rebuild?

I cant take another rebuild.
All I want is one flag. Just one.

Then I can stop this torture.

[BringBackMadDog]

Interesting. What happens if one of them gets an ACL this year and we have another Goddard injury prone situation?

Yes I know it’s unlikely but we’ve effectively given them both 4 year contracts whilst unproven.

If all clubs thought this way, there wouldn't be a player in the league on a contract longer than 12 months. I would understand if either of them had a history of injuries but surely you don't negotiate contracts based on what might happen

[St. Paul]

What a relief. At last a little ray of sunshine in amongst the gloom. It seems there is a trend emerging of clubs locking away high draftees very early in the piece to deter potential suitors. Rayner, LDU and now our two. Smart move. Coffield looks a beauty with Clarke not far behind.

[Jacks Back]

Playing together for the first time this weekend.

[Enrico_Misso]

Heartwarming article.