The second biggest day in the history of the StKFC

howlinwolf · Post: # 637133Post **howlinwolf** » Sat 06 Sep 2008 7:00pm

This is the eve of this game I believe.
The first is obvious (1966) but if we win tomorrow we play either North,Swans or Bulldogs. Then if we win a GF and a decent shot at the flag.

We also have a week off.

Lose tomorrow and we'd need to beat Collingwood,Hawthorn and Geelong for the flag in all likely hood.

Tomorrow is VERY VERY important.

I'm a realist and believe we aren't the best side at the moment.
Maybe not even second.
I'm going to these finals to enjoy the Saints playing in finals.
Enjoy watching Harves play his last games.

Let's enjoy it and not get too emotional if we don't get to the pinnacle.
However

GO SAINTS !!!!!!

Sainternist · Sat 06 Sep 2008 7:11pm

I would change the word "second" to "third".
If we advance to the preliminary final, it will be no cake walk. Infact a HUGE danger game.
The very mention of the word "Swans" gave me the heebee jeebeez.
Thinking back on 2005 just kills me

Schillaci · Post: # 637147Post **Schillaci** » Sat 06 Sep 2008 7:15pm

True. Beat the cats and we're in the right side of the draw....Winner of Roos/Swans and a failing Western Bulldogs team. Would still need to win our way through to the GF but would be easier than the other half of the draw ...Cats, Hawks, Pies.

Would also silence a few media numbskulls who think a Cats/ Hawks Grand Final is a foregone conclusion.

perfectionist · Sat 06 Sep 2008 7:21pm

1. GF Day 1966
2. GF Day 1913
3. GF Day 1965
4. GF Day 1971
5. GF Day 1997
6. PF Day 1913
7. 2nd Semi Final Day 1965
8. PF Day 1966
9. PF Day 1971
10. PF Day 1997
11. PF Day 1939
12. PF Day 2004
13. PF Day 2005
14. Ist Semi .......
.........................
.........................
22. Qualifying Final Day 2008

plugger66 · Post: # 637154Post **plugger66** » Sat 06 Sep 2008 7:23pm

perfectionist wrote:1. GF Day 1966
2. GF Day 1913
3. GF Day 1965
4. GF Day 1971
5. GF Day 1997
6. PF Day 1913
7. 2nd Semi Final Day 1965
8. PF Day 1966
9. PF Day 1971
10. PF Day 1997
11. PF Day 1939
12. PF Day 2004
13. PF Day 2005
14. Ist Semi .......
.........................
.........................
22. Qualifying Final Day 2008

Exactly right. It is amazing that because it happens know it was more important than thing previously.

Saints Premiers 2008 · Sat 06 Sep 2008 7:25pm

plugger66 wrote:
perfectionist wrote:1. GF Day 1966
2. GF Day 1913
3. GF Day 1965
4. GF Day 1971
5. GF Day 1997
6. PF Day 1913
7. 2nd Semi Final Day 1965
8. PF Day 1966
9. PF Day 1971
10. PF Day 1997
11. PF Day 1939
12. PF Day 2004
13. PF Day 2005
14. Ist Semi .......
.........................
.........................
22. Qualifying Final Day 2008

Exactly right. It is amazing that because it happens know it was more important than thing previously.

its more important than you

plugger66 · Post: # 637156Post **plugger66** » Sat 06 Sep 2008 7:26pm

Saints Premiers 2008 wrote:
plugger66 wrote:
perfectionist wrote:1. GF Day 1966
2. GF Day 1913
3. GF Day 1965
4. GF Day 1971
5. GF Day 1997
6. PF Day 1913
7. 2nd Semi Final Day 1965
8. PF Day 1966
9. PF Day 1971
10. PF Day 1997
11. PF Day 1939
12. PF Day 2004
13. PF Day 2005
14. Ist Semi .......
.........................
.........................
22. Qualifying Final Day 2008

Exactly right. It is amazing that because it happens know it was more important than thing previously.
its more important than you

And your point is?

howlinwolf · Post: # 637158Post **howlinwolf** » Sat 06 Sep 2008 7:29pm

2. GF Day 1913
3. GF Day 1965
4. GF Day 1971
5. GF Day 1997
6. PF Day 1913
7. 2nd Semi Final Day 1965
8. PF Day 1966
9. PF Day 1971
10. PF Day 1997
11. PF Day 1939
12. PF Day 2004
13. PF Day 2005
14. Ist Semi .......

What i meant was that if we win tomorrow we will be on the right side of the draw for probably the best crack at the flag we've had.

Plus Geelong could play Hawthorn on that side in a prelim.One has gotta go.

Plus we will have beaten the absolute hot favourites for the flag.

Plus we would go into next year with a huge amount of momentum.

Plus it would show our Club has the fortitude to give everything for a favourite son. We would gain some respect.

I think this game is massive.

howlinwolf · Post: # 637160Post **howlinwolf** » Sat 06 Sep 2008 7:32pm

Sainternist. I don't share your fear of the Swans.
I wish we had them in just one final this year.
They are not what they once were.
Like all of us I guess

stinger · Post: # 637161Post **stinger** » Sat 06 Sep 2008 7:34pm

perfectionist wrote:1. GF Day 1966
2. GF Day 1913
3. GF Day 1965
4. GF Day 1971
5. GF Day 1997
6. PF Day 1913
7. 2nd Semi Final Day 1965
8. PF Day 1966
9. PF Day 1971
10. PF Day 1997
11. PF Day 1939
12. PF Day 2004
13. PF Day 2005
14. Ist Semi .......
.........................
.........................
22. Qualifying Final Day 2008

that's what i was just thinking........

chook23 · Post: # 637162Post **chook23** » Sat 06 Sep 2008 7:37pm

To be fair to the original poster

He just so badly wants to win a GF and sees a win tomorrow so important in that outcome....

JUST LIKE ALL OF US

perfectionist · Sat 06 Sep 2008 7:41pm

chook23 wrote:To be fair to the original poster

He just so badly wants to win a GF and sees a win tomorrow so important in that outcome....

JUST LIKE ALL OF US

True, but over hyping the game won't make it any more winnable. We must always maintain a bit of perspective.

chook23 · Post: # 637167Post **chook23** » Sat 06 Sep 2008 7:43pm

perfectionist wrote:
chook23 wrote:To be fair to the original poster

He just so badly wants to win a GF and sees a win tomorrow so important in that outcome....

JUST LIKE ALL OF US
True, but over hyping the game won't make it any more winnable. We must always maintain a bit of perspective.

true

Will have to be a huge upset tomorrow for us to advance straight through to prelim......

Geelong is a fantastic side

Eastern · Post: # 637172Post **Eastern** » Sat 06 Sep 2008 7:49pm

Well !!

Could it be the most important FATHERS DAY in the history of St KFC

!!

perfectionist · Sat 06 Sep 2008 7:49pm

chook23 wrote:...Geelong is a fantastic side

It's looked that way so far, but I would have to say that their worst scenario would be to play us in their first game with the promise of a game against Collingwood in their second if they lose the first!

Some teams just stack up better against others regardless of ladder position.

stinger · Post: # 637175Post **stinger** » Sat 06 Sep 2008 7:49pm

chook23 wrote:
perfectionist wrote:
chook23 wrote:To be fair to the original poster

He just so badly wants to win a GF and sees a win tomorrow so important in that outcome....

JUST LIKE ALL OF US
True, but over hyping the game won't make it any more winnable. We must always maintain a bit of perspective.
true

Will have to be a huge upset tomorrow for us to advance straight through to prelim......

Geelong is a fantastic side

.....maybe someone.....no better not.....

perfectionist · Sat 06 Sep 2008 7:53pm

Eastern wrote:Well !!

Could it be the most important FATHERS DAY in the history of St KFC !!

Seeing we have never played a final on Fathers Day before, that is correct!

howlinwolf · Post: # 637179Post **howlinwolf** » Sat 06 Sep 2008 7:54pm

I thought I said I was a realist ?

I understand we are rank underdogs.

This, and the repercussions thereafter if we win means it is a huge game for our club.

I also understand the fact I think all of this has absolutely no bearing on the result.

As I said in my OP I'm going to enjoy the day and just hopefully witness the footballing public find new respect for us.

Has there been many bigger Goliaths we have conquered in finals ?
Adelaide in 2005 was a biggy.

Eastern · Post: # 637181Post **Eastern** » Sat 06 Sep 2008 7:56pm

perfectionist wrote:
Eastern wrote:Well !!

Could it be the most important FATHERS DAY in the history of St KFC !!
Seeing we have never played a final on Fathers Day before, that is correct!

I hate being right ALL the time

!!

perfectionist · Sat 06 Sep 2008 7:59pm

Eastern wrote:....I hate being right ALL the time !!

No. I'm glad you are. Just remind me of your predicted winning margin (for us) tomorrow and I'll sleep a lot more peacefully.

BakesFan · Post: # 637187Post **BakesFan** » Sat 06 Sep 2008 8:00pm

A Saints win tomorrow forces Geelong and Hawthorn into a prelim final showdown. (If the Cats win next week)

It'd certainly make our run to the G.F a little easier; and if those two towel eachother up in the prelim; the Premiership Cup may be coming to Moorabbin.

As the eternal optimist I see tomorrow's game as the best chance we've had since '97.

The stars seem to be aligning at the right time for The Saints.

In other news.....

North Mackay Saints Seniors and Reserves both won their respective Grand Finals today

I'm just heading up to the club to celebrate.

howlinwolf · Post: # 637190Post **howlinwolf** » Sat 06 Sep 2008 8:11pm

My kids asked me through the week what I wanted for Father's Day.

I told them nothing that they could buy.

It took them a little while to work to work it out.

After growing up in and living near the heart of Catland all my life as a Saints supporter I so badly want us to beat this 2007/2008 monolith.
Let's hope there are 40 000 happy red,white and black Dads there at 5pm tomorrow

degruch · Post: # 637194Post **degruch** » Sat 06 Sep 2008 8:14pm

howlinwolf wrote:My kids asked me through the week what I wanted for Father's Day.

I told them nothing that they could buy.

It took them a little while to work to work it out.

After growing up in and living near the heart of Catland all my life as a Saints supporter I so badly want us to beat this 2007/2008 monolith.
Let's hope there are 40 000 happy red,white and black Dads there at 5pm tomorrow

Woo yeah, would be my first and best Father's Day pressie!!!