Saints banking on youth

[tedtheodorelogan2018]

https://m.afl.com.au/news/2019-06-29/sa ... nst-tigers

The side does have a more futuristic look about it this week. I don't think we will see Brown and Armitage again depending on injuries and other matters such as the win tally.

[tedtheodorelogan2018]

Also got told the review was pretty brutal and honest.

[BarryGrogan]

Also got told the review was pretty brutal and honest.

Shouldn't all reviews be honest?

And when you cough up 9 goals in a quarter - that will naturally be a 'brutal'.


I find the media commentary around this really weird. We haven't played in a final in years, have only beaten 2 decent teams in 6 years and just got brained by a young team on our home ground - yet there's surprise that there's been an honest feedback session?

[Scollop]

Also got told the review was pretty brutal and honest.

You mean you were told the same thing that Seb Ross publicly stated on the website

https://www.saints.com.au/video/2019-06 ... sbane-loss

Incidently, the players must be experiencing dejavu every few weeks...this article is from 12 months ago.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/bla ... 4zkpt.html

[BarryGrogan]

Also got told the review was pretty brutal and honest.

You mean you were told the same thing that Seb Ross publicly stated on the website

https://www.saints.com.au/video/2019-06 ... sbane-loss

Incidently, the players must be experiencing dejavu every few weeks...this article is from approx. 12 months ago

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/bla ... 4zkpt.html

That's terrible, isn't it. Nothing has changed.


This is interesting though, in a bad way (from the article last year)....

STRUGGLING SAINTS (rounds 1-11)
Total Rank
Percentage 71.7 16th
Points For 68.3 16th
Points Against 95.2 15th
Shot at Goal Accuracy % 43 16th
% Time in Front 15 17th
Quarters Won 12 17th
Scores from Turnover Diff. -17.4 14th
Scores from Stoppages Diff. -7.1 16th


This year, we average 73 Points For, and are 15th. We've improved only 1 position in this stat.

We now average 88 Points Against and are 14th. Again, we've only improved 1 position in this stat.

And this is where the media are missing the point on Cho. Last year, only being 1 position worse in both that numbers resulted in a 1-10 start to the season. This year, it looks like 6-7 due to our Draw and some good fortune.

[Special]

Another thrashing, another brutal review.

At least they can just repeat their previous reviews!

[tedtheodorelogan2018]

It was a player led review. Good stuff and about time.

[HighettMan]

Can't see the lineup giving the Tiges much trouble. And that's because we've got too much youth. Biggest problem is a missing tall in the foward line and some A grade midfielders. Out backline is the positive.

[ss1986]

Can't see the lineup giving the Tiges much trouble. And that's because we've got too much youth. Biggest problem is a missing tall in the foward line and some A grade midfielders. Out backline is the positive.

Ahhh yes - good to see the old “pre-emptive strike”.... get those excuses on board before we get spanked.

Never mind Richmond’s own injury toll.

[saintsRrising]

Also got told the review was pretty brutal and honest.

Well if they are not after every game, then that would not be good.

[DJ Higgins]

Not a fan of coffield being selected. Seen him at sandy and he isn't ready yet. Not even close. Not saying he won't be a good player later but at present he is average at best

[HighettMan]

Can't see the lineup giving the Tiges much trouble. And that's because we've got too much youth. Biggest problem is a missing tall in the foward line and some A grade midfielders. Out backline is the positive.

Ahhh yes - good to see the old “pre-emptive strike”.... get those excuses on board before we get spanked.

Never mind Richmond’s own injury toll.

Mum obviously lets you stay up late on weekends.

[older saint]

Interesting piece.

Explains a lot that he says Newnes has been an outstanding player for us.
He hasn't been that for 2 years.

He also said the consistency in his performance has been there - This is true consistent ( not saying consistently good - just consistent).

[ace]

I demand a royal commission into this "banking" stuff.

[Joffa Burns]

Also got told the review was pretty brutal and honest.

You mean you were told the same thing that Seb Ross publicly stated on the website

https://www.saints.com.au/video/2019-06 ... sbane-loss

Incidently, the players must be experiencing dejavu every few weeks...this article is from 12 months ago.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/bla ... 4zkpt.html

Lol, good old SCOOP at it again with his inside info

[tedtheodorelogan2018]

Nope. Got some inside gossip again but can't share it unfortunately. Expect a rebound sunday.

[samuraisaint]

Nine players with under 25 matches experience.
Mind you, Richmond have made 7 changes and they are coming off the bye. They could be a bit rusty, but we will need to start well and convert our opportunities.
This is a rare chance for several new St Kilda players to make a name for themselves tomorrow afternoon. The young Bulldogs did it tonight as did the 'Roos.
No excuses tomorrow.

[BarryGrogan]

Nope. Got some inside gossip again but can't share it unfortunately. Expect a rebound sunday.

Ted, where are we going to rebound to?

The way you talk, is that we're a great team that's just going through a rough patch and we will find our old form again at some stage. The problem is, that our 'old form' is putrid. We've never been any good - so when we 'rebound', what will that look like?

I reckon we've probably only 2 or 3 genuine scalps in the past 5 years. Are we still looking at the aberration 2 years ago against Richmond as our benchmark? Surely not.

[BarryGrogan]

No excuses tomorrow.

Yes there is.

They are poorly coached, played out of position and as a result most players on the list are not fulfilling their potential.

[tedtheodorelogan2018]

Why are rebounding to glory Bazza!
Seriously, we need to bounce back from last week and get a win!

[BarryGrogan]

Why are rebounding to glory Bazza!
Seriously, we need to bounce back from last week and get a win!

Bounce back to where?

Beating botton 4 teams by 2 points?


Clearly, I'd love to see us magically improve somehow, but I find it hard to envisage given there have been no suggestions over the past 5 years that we will (or can).


I scratch my head when I see the terms 'bounce back' and 'rebound' used.

[tedtheodorelogan2018]

Well, look them up in a Dictionary Bazza. We need to rebound from the crap last week. Pretty simple.

[Annoyedsaint]

Nope. Got some inside gossip again but can't share it unfortunately. Expect a rebound sunday.

You’re so full of s*** Ted.

[tedtheodorelogan2018]

What? Like you would drop s*** on the coaches doorstep or Moorabbin.

Troll.

[magnifisaint]

Also got told the review was pretty brutal and honest.

What a crock of s***!