Passionless Saints Supporters
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On Sat we went to the Sponsors Luncheon. Our seats were centre of the ground, 2nd level. Only saw 2 PA supporters in the area, yet you could have heard a pin drop. What the hell is wrong with people? Even when Harves went down, nothing................ I was telling them all off, Melbourne supporters truely don't know how lucky they area. During the game you could hear the PA supporters alot more than you could hear ours. Pathetic effort
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Hi Bev. Since I have come back to Melbourne, I have not missed a game down here and I lose my voice every week. My voice is still struggling this week. I know what you mean, Bev. I have some fair weather Saints mates who won't go on Saturday because it is too cold at the G. What do you think of that?Saint Bev wrote:On Sat we went to the Sponsors Luncheon. Our seats were centre of the ground, 2nd level. Only saw 2 PA supporters in the area, yet you could have heard a pin drop. What the hell is wrong with people? Even when Harves went down, nothing................ I was telling them all off, Melbourne supporters truely don't know how lucky they area. During the game you could hear the PA supporters alot more than you could hear ours. Pathetic effort
on the contrary, i felt that there was a good level of vocal support v. port.
the trick is identifying what is "good noise" for their team from opposition supporters and what is merely "ignorant vocalisation" from them.
i have found that a lot of the time, and in particular this season, opposition teams have shown sheer ignorance at the dome and that it has cost them a competitive position within the mind's of the umpires.
a crowd of fifty-thousand people yelping for a free when clearly one does not exist only eats away at an umpire.
umpires do not fear fans and nor should they.
the umpiring was deplorable v. port.
questioning the vocal support in the game v. port is just an incorrect assessment.
the trick is identifying what is "good noise" for their team from opposition supporters and what is merely "ignorant vocalisation" from them.
i have found that a lot of the time, and in particular this season, opposition teams have shown sheer ignorance at the dome and that it has cost them a competitive position within the mind's of the umpires.
a crowd of fifty-thousand people yelping for a free when clearly one does not exist only eats away at an umpire.
umpires do not fear fans and nor should they.
the umpiring was deplorable v. port.
questioning the vocal support in the game v. port is just an incorrect assessment.
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Agreed.
I hate the lack of atmosphere in our games. Some games, it feels like i'm the only person in my bay that's really actively using my voice and supporting the team.
In some instances, our voices can be heard, such as the Hawthorn game, and at other times, it goes missing...
I hate the lack of atmosphere in our games. Some games, it feels like i'm the only person in my bay that's really actively using my voice and supporting the team.
In some instances, our voices can be heard, such as the Hawthorn game, and at other times, it goes missing...
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It is like that in Sydney, but the other way around. The few Saints fans of us there made more noise and jeers than the swans fans. They all cheer when there is a holding the ball or a goal, but other than that they have nothing. Us saints fans were abusing the crap out of their players and when we screwed up the swans fans just sat quiet. I was surprised no one had a go back at us, but they have no drive until the final siren. After seeing a few games in Melbourne, I can poudly say at least our fans aren't as bad as Swans supporters.
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This topic has been raise repeatedly on here that frequently over the past couple of years that I think it is an issue somebody should take up with the club or cheer squad or some other interest group. Every game I come down for is disapointing from this point of view dating back to our loss to the swans in the 05 prelim. Our supporters only find voice if we are cruising or Robert Harvey returns from the dead.
There have been a lot of great suggestions each time this issue is raised on SS and it would be fantastic if somebody could run with some progressive idea that could create some noise at our games. Something that we become well known for with regards to our support culture.
There have been a lot of great suggestions each time this issue is raised on SS and it would be fantastic if somebody could run with some progressive idea that could create some noise at our games. Something that we become well known for with regards to our support culture.
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Well, we have only won one gf and have not been in a GF since 97. If people are supporting us becuase they wanna see fast football, pick another club. If you are gunna follow the saints, then follow them. Don't take approach it half-hearted.iwantmeseats wrote:Guys, I think part of it is the way we are playing the majority of this year. Heres a tip, it BORES people.
i take sole responsibility for that game.Huzzad wrote:It is like that in Sydney, but the other way around. The few Saints fans of us there made more noise and jeers than the swans fans. They all cheer when there is a holding the ball or a goal, but other than that they have nothing. Us saints fans were abusing the crap out of their players and when we screwed up the swans fans just sat quiet. I was surprised no one had a go back at us, but they have no drive until the final siren. After seeing a few games in Melbourne, I can poudly say at least our fans aren't as bad as Swans supporters.
no-one in sydney was going to touch me and i let it all go that night!
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Your preaching to the converted man, IM there every week. Last weeks game was the first one in Melbourne I have missed in 5 years. BUT..
Many WILL have dropped off half way through this year with the disgraceful tripe we were serving up . Since then it has been a little better, in PATCHES only. To the fair weather supporter, thats it for them they are out of there. For some others still attending, and I said some, that style of play dosent inspre much voice. You can argue that all you want, but that is plain fact.
Many WILL have dropped off half way through this year with the disgraceful tripe we were serving up . Since then it has been a little better, in PATCHES only. To the fair weather supporter, thats it for them they are out of there. For some others still attending, and I said some, that style of play dosent inspre much voice. You can argue that all you want, but that is plain fact.
Where were you sitting?Pilgram wrote:i take sole responsibility for that game.Huzzad wrote:It is like that in Sydney, but the other way around. The few Saints fans of us there made more noise and jeers than the swans fans. They all cheer when there is a holding the ball or a goal, but other than that they have nothing. Us saints fans were abusing the crap out of their players and when we screwed up the swans fans just sat quiet. I was surprised no one had a go back at us, but they have no drive until the final siren. After seeing a few games in Melbourne, I can poudly say at least our fans aren't as bad as Swans supporters.
no-one in sydney was going to touch me and i let it all go that night!
Don't worry, wasn't directing it at you, just the passionatless Saints. Sure, I get really shitty when we are playing badly (especially this year when we have a decent list, litte injuries and decent draw), I just get sick of the excuses and watching a great team play like s***. But I still support my boys.iwantmeseats wrote:Your preaching to the converted man, IM there every week. Last weeks game was the first one in Melbourne I have missed in 5 years. BUT..
Many WILL have dropped off half way through this year with the disgraceful tripe we were serving up . Since then it has been a little better, in PATCHES only. To the fair weather supporter, thats it for them they are out of there. For some others still attending, and I said some, that style of play dosent inspre much voice. You can argue that all you want, but that is plain fact.
hard to make postive noise when your in shock at the audacity of the umpiring...
22 k there didn't help..
22 k there didn't help..
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Stood up in L3, Lockett end and yelled out. People looked at me like I was a lepper.
No doubt, we have gone soft as supporters. Don't care if it's boring or not. It's our team and we should be a factor.
It shouldn't take the return of Harvey to get people fired up FFS.
We should be making noise from the 1st bounce!
No doubt, we have gone soft as supporters. Don't care if it's boring or not. It's our team and we should be a factor.
It shouldn't take the return of Harvey to get people fired up FFS.
We should be making noise from the 1st bounce!
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I got told to quieten down in the social club area by 2 old ladies so I told them to piss off to the libary.....WayneJudson42 wrote:Stood up in L3, Lockett end and yelled out. People looked at me like I was a lepper.
No doubt, we have gone soft as supporters. Don't care if it's boring or not. It's our team and we should be a factor.
It shouldn't take the return of Harvey to get people fired up FFS.
We should be making noise from the 1st bounce!
The dome seems to attract these types of suppoters....
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Can feel where your coming from Bev, (being a WA sainter) but I can also sympathize with the crowd on Sunday. In a game that was"supposed" to be a walk in the park, left the crowd a little stunned & I for one would rather them be subdued than abusive to our own which tends to happen when things dont go to plan
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Don't know what game you guys were at , but I have not heard a roar like when Harves came back on since the final siren on the 24th of September 1966.
Mind you there was not much reason to make much noise during most of Sunday's game. Not even the final siren.
Mind you there was not much reason to make much noise during most of Sunday's game. Not even the final siren.
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If we actually played proper football that was good to watch maybe I would go alot more and actually get excited.Saint Bev wrote:On Sat we went to the Sponsors Luncheon. Our seats were centre of the ground, 2nd level. Only saw 2 PA supporters in the area, yet you could have heard a pin drop. What the hell is wrong with people? Even when Harves went down, nothing................ I was telling them all off, Melbourne supporters truely don't know how lucky they area. During the game you could hear the PA supporters alot more than you could hear ours. Pathetic effort
But just beating port by chance, and with our boring style of flood back type play, how can you get excited or cheer about it?
For examply, in 04-06 I would have gone to at least 75% of games, last year proberly 50%, this year I would say maybe 3 max. I dont like how Ross has the team playing, and to be honest, if im not going to enjoy going/watching then I wont need to by a membership next year.