Best win under Ross Lyon
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Best win under Ross Lyon
Without a doubt, this was the best win under Ross Lyon.
This was the first time for a long time we showed spirit, enthusiasm, hunger and desire.
We didn't want to lose and we played from 1/2 through the second quarter like we wanted to win.
I've already praised Roo, but great game Milne, Joey and Dal in the last quarter.
Also Blake beat his man, Gwilt was good, McQualter fought back, Gilbert showed glimpses of his good form.
Especially great spirit after that ridiculous interchange rule was enforced.
Common sense AFL something you don't use.
I tell you something, if that rule is used in a Grand Final and it's the difference between winning and losing, especially if it happens in a tight last quarter, look out, there could be scenes that could make the soccer thugs in England proud.
This was the first time for a long time we showed spirit, enthusiasm, hunger and desire.
We didn't want to lose and we played from 1/2 through the second quarter like we wanted to win.
I've already praised Roo, but great game Milne, Joey and Dal in the last quarter.
Also Blake beat his man, Gwilt was good, McQualter fought back, Gilbert showed glimpses of his good form.
Especially great spirit after that ridiculous interchange rule was enforced.
Common sense AFL something you don't use.
I tell you something, if that rule is used in a Grand Final and it's the difference between winning and losing, especially if it happens in a tight last quarter, look out, there could be scenes that could make the soccer thugs in England proud.
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i just love the fact that i was around at a friends for the night because my boyfriend is a mad roos supporter and i was like lets postpone how long i can stay away from him bragging about how he won our bet....
i made a bet with him earlier in the week saying that whoevers team loses has to do all the domestic stuff (cleaning, washing, rubbish out, dishes) for the whole week thinking i didn't really have much to lose if the boys lost
and i get back in my car, check my mobile and see that well we've won. the boyfriends pride is a bit beaten and im just proud of my boys bringing through the goods
thats why i made the bet cos i knew they could do it GO SAINTS!!! haven't seen a comeback for ages from them
i made a bet with him earlier in the week saying that whoevers team loses has to do all the domestic stuff (cleaning, washing, rubbish out, dishes) for the whole week thinking i didn't really have much to lose if the boys lost
and i get back in my car, check my mobile and see that well we've won. the boyfriends pride is a bit beaten and im just proud of my boys bringing through the goods
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Yes it was. V good comeback against a quality opposition. We actually seemed to have a bit of flair and gradually began moving the ball better after the dismal first qtr. Long way to go, but pleasing!
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Good for you megs...put your feet up and enjoy a week off like the boysmegs4#31 wrote:i just love the fact that i was around at a friends for the night because my boyfriend is a mad roos supporter and i was like lets postpone how long i can stay away from him bragging about how he won our bet....
i made a bet with him earlier in the week saying that whoevers team loses has to do all the domestic stuff (cleaning, washing, rubbish out, dishes) for the whole week thinking i didn't really have much to lose if the boys lost
and i get back in my car, check my mobile and see that well we've won. the boyfriends pride is a bit beaten and im just proud of my boys bringing through the goodsthats why i made the bet cos i knew they could do it GO SAINTS!!! haven't seen a comeback for ages from them
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5 prelims in 7 years. 40 wins from 49 games.
2009 and 2010 were 2 of the 5 best years ever by the St.Kilda FC.
Thanks for all your efforts Saints.
2009 and 2010 were 2 of the 5 best years ever by the St.Kilda FC.
Thanks for all your efforts Saints.
West Coast win at Subiaco last year was definitely better, but still very good.
I still think North should have won it though, but all credit to our guys for taking the game by the throttle in the lastterm after hanging in in the second and third.
I still think North should have won it though, but all credit to our guys for taking the game by the throttle in the lastterm after hanging in in the second and third.
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sort of crept under the radar that...probably best leave it there...gooner wrote:Sainternist wrote:The best come-back under Ross..[/quote
As opposed to which big come back under GT?
Hasn't happened in 5-6 years!
Good on the boys for guttsing it out.
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Lyon is slowly instilling some steel into this side.......its not gonna be a one trick pony that only wins when the "stars" come out to play - he wants our side to be able to stay in touch when notplaying well and fight with some resolve and accountability. Something very synonymous with North Melbourne. NOT St Kilda.
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When have we even been close to anyone when our 'stars' haven't been dominant?Teflon wrote:.......its not gonna be a one trick pony that only wins when the "stars" come out to play - he wants our side to be able to stay in touch when notplaying well and fight with some resolve and accountability. Something very synonymous with North Melbourne. NOT St Kilda.
I think this is more of an issue than ever.
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When has any team?...truth is more often than not its the "stars"that bring others into the game....(ask Des Headland).rodgerfox wrote:When have we even been close to anyone when our 'stars' haven't been dominant?Teflon wrote:.......its not gonna be a one trick pony that only wins when the "stars" come out to play - he wants our side to be able to stay in touch when notplaying well and fight with some resolve and accountability. Something very synonymous with North Melbourne. NOT St Kilda.
I think this is more of an issue than ever.
Questions are easy...its the answers...thats where the skill lies...
That aside...it isnt about stars "firing" its about effort from across the board from more (even though they contribute) of our players. What I have seen over the last couple of games (remember who we played and that it is only a few games we are talking bout) is guys like Blake, Gwilt, Dempster, Armitage, Jones etc stepping up and playing important roles. Actually, should Birrs continue to press and X and Baker and co come back via the 2's and do same...we just may be in a position to start to look at some midfield depth for the first time in a long time...
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