Sandy on TV today

[saintsRrising]

The umpires seemed to let the game go towards the end. Eg Preuss took the ball out of the ruck and got tackled but no free kick.

Rucks as of this year are allowed to take the ball out of the ruck and are not penalised unless the tackle is successful.

Marshall in particular is very good at it.



Prior to this year if a ruckman took the ball out of the ruck and was tackled it was a free lick even if the ruckman had no opportunity to dispose of the ball, or was knocked free etc.

[George27]

No one from today's game can seriously come into the Saints side unless there was an injury yesterday or during the week.

Battle

Steven

Josh Battle has had a fabulous season. He got through the game today. He deserves his spot back in the seniors.

If Jack Steven is good to go mentally, then he should come back in.

As wonderful as it was to win again last night, it was hardly a superb game of footy. Not every player in last night’s 22 demand reselection. Battle and Steven will certainly improve the team.

Jimmy Webster needs another week at Sandy, and Hannebery needs to get through 4 quarters for Sandy to be considered for senior selection.

[Saintly66]

On the telecast Campbell Brown stated Bailey Rice has had a superb season, this coming from a bloke who had probably watched a fair few games. Still won’t get a game though

[silverhalo]

Battle in this week.....had a great year before the injury and his versatility in being able to play forward or back is invaluable. I was personally shocked to see Jack Steven was out of shape and did not look like an AFL ready player to me at all - still at least a couple of weeks away I'd suggest.

[avid]

I saw the first half. (I went to the President's Pride Brunch, which was great! Kate McCarthy, by the way, is an excellent speaker and ambassador for the next years' Womens team. Jess Sedunary too.)
Anyway, it was great seeing some of the boys close up too.

Jack Steven looked very bulky in two jumpers. He looked out of condition, and puffed a lot whenever he changed. But Geez he is a player. Just kept doing brilliant things.
Jimmy Webster is fearless. He looked great. Might not be quite fit enough, but looked ready to me.
Josh Battle showed no sign of injury at all. A pretty fearsome presence on the field -- I felt, looking on.
Ed Phillips looked pure class at times. I see now why we liked him. Didn't do a lot today though.
Brandon White is a beautiful kick, and a tough, classy backman. He looks like he should have been in the firsts ages ago. He is far advanced on Coffield. I do not understand it.
Parker I think took advantage of the step down to roam around a lot try a lot more. Still hasn't got it all together yet. But he's fun to watch. Every tackle, he aims for a quick and violent kill.
McKenzie showed class, but not very prominent today
Rice showed he can play football, but didn't dominate
Claravino still looks a bit slight. But he looks great at times -- took some great marks, and showed a lot of poise and skill. He'll be a big asset at some point.
Joyce looked lively as a forward. He doesn't have a big physical presence, but he's athletic, skilful, and learning fast.
Robbie Young didn't show up very often. Looked fast and ferocious when he did.
Marsh looks like a VFL player, but a bloody good one. Great bullocking clearance and pass at one point. Bit of an X factor there.

I think they're the only Saints that played.
Prieuss for Casey is a giant, and just dominated without hardly even jumping.

[Special]

Steven looks a bit fat and slow for AFL level. A fair way off it

[Sainter_Dad]

Preuss took the ball out of the ruck and got tackled but no free kick.

The ruck is no longer considered prior opportunity, he still has the same time to dispose of it as if he had received the ball via a handpass.

[SMS]

Out: Acres (Injured)
In: Battle

[B.M]

What the hell is going on with Longer and Pierce?

There has been little information about how they are travelling

Both have been out for about 3 months.

[Saintmatt]

Sandy can't hit a target by hand or foot. Blew a 29 point lead; Sandy 6, Casey 63 at 3/ time.

Jack Steven may have had mental health issues bu it doesn't look like it has affected his appetite. He is wearing two guernseys, which may give he illusion of him being overweight, but he does not look at all like he is in AFL-ready shape.

Sadly - that's true. He looks as heavy through the midriff area as I've ever seen him. He's literally like a block from shoulders to hips.

Then again - if he's been prescribed anti-depression meds - they're well known for having a nasty weight-gain side effect.

Hope he's doing ok as a human.

[Saintmatt]

What the hell is going on with Longer and Pierce?

There has been little information about how they are travelling

Both have been out for about 3 months.

Both have been out pretty much all season with concussion.