Before we improve the following MUST happen...

[BigMart]

During the pre-season

X.Clarke - Must get his body right
B.McEvoy - Must get fitter and stronger
L.Hayes - Must get his body right
M.Hudghton - Must get his body right
S.Baker - Must get his body right
N.Riewoldt - Must get his body right
A.Schnieder - Must get his body right
L.Ball - Must get his body right
M.Gardiner - Must get his body right
R.Clarke - Must get his body right
D.Armitage - Must get fitter
J.Koschitzke - Must get his body right
N.Dal Santo - Must get fitter
M.Maguire - Must get his body right
J.Steven - Must get fitter and stronger
J.Allen - Must get fitter and stronger
J.Geary - Must get fitter and stronger
J.Attard - Must get his body right

See a pattern........and how big is this pre-season....

[Sainter_Dad]

Get Robert Harvey as Fitness and Motivational Coach

[Saints Premiers 2008]

but things happen in matches to put off one's fitness for ensuing matches/a few games to even the rest of the year

to say such and such should get fitter is bulls***...they have to be injury free to do so

[BigMart]

Their NOT playing too many games in the next six months are they??????

A good fitness and strength base allows two things.....

every one gives themselves the best possible chance (barring injuries) to have a great year ...
and
Chance of being injured is limited...

[kaos theory]

but things happen in matches to put off one's fitness for ensuing matches/a few games to even the rest of the year

to say such and such should get fitter is bulls***...they have to be injury free to do so

NO!

Its about building a solid BASE in the player. With that base, he then has the ability to perform to a higher level in game. And recover better, and resume at a high level quicker after injuries.

[FortiusQuoFidelius]

What a load of crap! St Kilda players need to get their HEADS right, not their bodies!!!