Rowan Marshall is unhappy?

[Sainternist]

Well, according to gutter journalist and chair-sniffer, Tom Morris, he is. Not sure how Morris figured that out, given Big Ro just about always has a smile on his face.

It sounds like absolute BS to me, but perhaps someone here can shed some light on the matter all the same?

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2024/06/25/ ... should-be/?

[Yorkeys]

Term used was "unsettled ".
124 games.
AA
Leadership Group.
Undisputed first ruck and best player in the Club.
Performing very well.
Multi year contract.
Sure, that would be unsettling.
Lot of tosh?

[Devilhead]

Apparently the AFL are disappointed with Riewoldt even though they said they are not

Gutter trash pot stirring journalistic shite

[SinCitySainter]

Term used was "unsettled ".
124 games.
AA
Leadership Group.
Undisputed first ruck and best player in the Club.
Performing very well.
Multi year contract.
Sure, that would be unsettling.
Lot of tosh?

Club sliding down the ladder.
Looking very unlikely that we will be challenging within the next few years.
He may be sick of reading in the press and online how we play boring defensive football.
He signed the long-term deal when we appeared to be on the way up, now we appear to be heading in the opposite direction.

Many reasons he could be unsettled and unless you are a personal friend you know no more than anyone else what is going on in his head.

[66Iwasthere]

Also talk of Geelong being interested. He comes from day that way (Portland?),maybe that’s where he wants to retire

[The Fireman]

I reckon we are heading in the right direction

[St Dave]

Was it true Gresh was his best mate? Maybe he has been put off by Gresh being traded?

I don't watch all the clubs promo material, but I don't recall seeing him in any videos recently, so maybe he isn't super bought in? I might just have missed him though

[magnifisaint]

Well, according to gutter journalist and chair-sniffer, Tom Morris, he is. Not sure how Morris figured that out, given Big Ro just about always has a smile on his face.

It sounds like absolute BS to me, but perhaps someone here can shed some light on the matter all the same?

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2024/06/25/ ... should-be/?

Who's chair was Tom Morris sniffing. Was it Craig Hutchinson's?
That would explain a lot of things especially the smirk on his face.

[Yorkeys]

Term used was "unsettled ".
124 games.
AA
Leadership Group.
Undisputed first ruck and best player in the Club.
Performing very well.
Multi year contract.
Sure, that would be unsettling.
Lot of tosh?

Club sliding down the ladder.
Looking very unlikely that we will be challenging within the next few years.
He may be sick of reading in the press and online how we play boring defensive football.
He signed the long-term deal when we appeared to be on the way up, now we appear to be heading in the opposite direction.

Many reasons he could be unsettled and unless you are a personal friend you know no more than anyone else what is going on in his head.

We don't speak often but I feel I know him, perhaps it's the cheering him on for over 100 games, seeing him play so often.
If anyone can predict what side is going to be regularly successful and is willing to trade for Rowan and will give at least as much as us in salary and let him be sole ruck, well good luck.
How do you know Rowan reads the press and cares what is said about the Saints. He is in the heart of the place. Doesn't need the "press" to let him know what's going on.
If your logic was correct no team outside the 8 or on a slide would have any good players, and that's obviously not true.

[B.M]

You never go forward losing good players!

[The Fireman]

You never go forward losing good players!

Ok, wouldn’t have thought of that……….
An amazing revelation

[magnifisaint]

Of course Rowan isn't happy. He always looks miserable out on the field especially when he kicks a goal.

[The Fireman]

Of course Rowan isn't happy. He always looks miserable out on the field especially when he kicks a goal.

Actually, when you think about it he is the happiest looking player out there most of the time

[Scollop]

RoMa's kicked a massive total of....2 goals for this year. One against Richmond. One against North Melbourne.

I think he's such an inspiration to his team mates, and especially when he's a goal scorer... problem is...we don't have 3 Rowan Marshalls. He can't be a chop out in defence, our number 1 ruck Plus a key forward target

[B.M]

He is not, no has never been a great forward

[Rubyjo]

If we bring in players and pay them more than Rowan when he busts his gut every game he would be unhappy.

[Killa]

Well, I happen to be of the opinion that he would excel as a key forward, also covering the field at his discretion so getting up the ground.

In the Ryder class maybe not, but Ryder was an exceptional athlete and footballer with Marshall not far behind.

And I would venture that Marshall is the elite footballer on our List.

In terms of St Kilda's future, it revolves around Higgins, Windhager, Wanganeen-Milera, Owens, Clark, Byrnes, Keeler, Wilson, Henry, Phillipou, Battle, Schoenmaker and Caminiti along with other kids we currently do not know much about (Keeler included because of what he offers given his height and athleticism).

I would imagine that Marshall is engaged with this group and as a leader.

So the building blocks are there.

It just takes time - much the same as inflation which manifests over a period of time then takes a further period of time to address and correct for the well being of all. It does not just appear then disappear.

So you build a side, then add and add again.

No doubt the recruiting of another Henry will assist and boost morale.

[The Fireman]

must keep Battle

[skeptic]

Apparently the Sun are reporting that they’ve essentially spoken to him and he’s reported that he’s very happy at the club and shut down talks ofmoving.

They’re also reporting that we’re interested in both LDU and Brayshaw. Now that would be a coup

[bigcarl]

Marshall says the rumour is rubbish and is not interested in moving clubs

[Mr Magic]

Marshall says the rumour is rubbish and is not interested in moving clubs

Well that settles it then.
He’s obviously going as why would you believe the player over a reporter?

[SaintPav]

must keep Battle

It would be nice

[magnifisaint]

Apparently the Sun are reporting that they’ve essentially spoken to him and he’s reported that he’s very happy at the club and shut down talks ofmoving.

They’re also reporting that we’re interested in both LDU and Brayshaw. Now that would be a coup

Andrew Brayshaw is the one we should target.

[Nick DalSanto Claus]

Well, according to gutter journalist and chair-sniffer, Tom Morris, he is. Not sure how Morris figured that out, given Big Ro just about always has a smile on his face.

It sounds like absolute BS to me, but perhaps someone here can shed some light on the matter all the same?

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2024/06/25/ ... should-be/?

Well you learn something new every day. Tom Morris sniffs chairs???!!!

I hate to be precious, but the term, "gutter journalist", is a tautology.

[B.M]

Well Ross just pulled that s*** apart - and returned fire to Tom Morris

Who, like all those rubbish young AFL journalists they try to make the news stories- rather than report on them.

As I said, we played cricket against him last season - flog