Goose in contention

thirty-seven!? · Tue 07 Apr 2009 5:38pm

Article reads on AFL.com that he could be in line for recall - is apparently fit, and needed due to the depth of WCE talls...

A recall doesnt sound as likely for X however, as he is not yet 100%, and RL said he "would not be risked"

Good news... as long as they are not jumping the gun on Goose

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/ ... fault.aspx

saintspremiers · Tue 07 Apr 2009 5:42pm

Well I dunno about Goose, but it sounds promising.

Why no mention of Max's return I wonder?

He's missed 2 already, must be darn close to returning vs the Weagles???

Saints94 · Post: # 719826Post **Saints94** » Tue 07 Apr 2009 5:42pm

As far as im concerned "Goose is underdone"

bergholt · Post: # 719828Post **bergholt** » Tue 07 Apr 2009 5:43pm

saintspremiers wrote:Why no mention of Max's return I wonder?

He's missed 2 already, must be darn close to returning vs the Weagles???

He's an old man with soft tissue injuries; don't push it.

thirty-seven!? · Tue 07 Apr 2009 5:47pm

Whilst we're playing well without him, we might as well rest max - no need yet to rush him back! Otherwise he will just hurt himself again!!

Also, strangely, The herald Sun has released an article stating that X is pushing for selection, yet Goose is still not 100%... Very Weird! You'd think that both Journos being at the same press conference would have heard the same thing... but strangely not!

Hard to know what is true!

Cairnsman · Post: # 719861Post **Cairnsman** » Tue 07 Apr 2009 6:18pm

Go Goose! I for one can't wait for him to get back in the team and rip it up.

bigcarl · Post: # 719867Post **bigcarl** » Tue 07 Apr 2009 6:24pm

let loose the goose ... if he's ready.

esaint66 · Post: # 719869Post **esaint66** » Tue 07 Apr 2009 6:25pm

McEvoy5 wrote:As far as im concerned "Goose is underdone"

Didn't look it when he played against the Seagulls a couple of weeks ago, don't believe everything you read mate.

He was racking up the possetions whilst manhandling Jordan Roughhead off the ball, plus he played against the Lions up on the Gold Coast, so i don't think we/anyone can put it down to him being underdone.

Junior · Post: # 719874Post **Junior** » Tue 07 Apr 2009 6:32pm

Wish Maquire all the best, and hope he can make it back to some where near his best form.

Not sure which of the WCE forwards he can match up on, IMHO he is to slow for all of them, they are all more leading forwards.

Armoooo · Post: # 719880Post **Armoooo** » Tue 07 Apr 2009 6:38pm

He has had a long time to get it right, it shouldn't be fitness that's the issue it would be form, bringing him back in too early and seeing him be worst on ground would be devastating for his confidence if he's not ready yet.

Having said that all the best, hope he kills it...

Saints Premiers 2008 · Tue 07 Apr 2009 6:39pm

McEvoy5 wrote:As far as im concerned "Goose is underdone"

what would you know?

stinger · Post: # 719888Post **stinger** » Tue 07 Apr 2009 6:50pm

thirty-seven!? wrote:Article reads on AFL.com that he could be in line for recall - is apparently fit, and needed due to the depth of WCE talls...

http://www.saintsational.com/forum/view ... hp?t=50881

.......that thread a tad premature??????

Cairnsman · Post: # 719889Post **Cairnsman** » Tue 07 Apr 2009 6:51pm

Saints Premiers 2008 wrote:
McEvoy5 wrote:As far as im concerned "Goose is underdone"
what would you know?

Yeah for all you know the Goose could be fully cooked

Saints Premiers 2008 · Tue 07 Apr 2009 7:26pm

Cairnsman wrote:
Saints Premiers 2008 wrote:
McEvoy5 wrote:As far as im concerned "Goose is underdone"
what would you know?
Yeah for all you know the Goose could be fully cooked

this gets lamer....

starsign · Post: # 719914Post **starsign** » Tue 07 Apr 2009 7:32pm

love to hear from anyone who had a good gander at him on Sunday!

saintbrat · Post: # 719915Post **saintbrat** » Tue 07 Apr 2009 7:33pm

http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/ ... 42,00.html
Xavier Clark trying to beat the squeeze

XAVIER Clarke is pushing hard to play his first game of the season, but there might not be room for him in an unbeaten St Kilda line-up. Clarke has been best afield in the past two VFL practice matches after a calf injury had restricted his pre-season preparation.

However the Saints' impressive form may mean Clarke will have to be content with taking on Casey Scorpions at Trevor Barker Oval on Sunday - the day after the senior side tackles the undefeated West Coast Eagles at Etihad Stadium.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>......

SainterK · Post: # 719917Post **SainterK** » Tue 07 Apr 2009 7:38pm

Best of luck to Goose, I hope it all turns around for him.

St Fidelius · Tue 07 Apr 2009 7:39pm

Saints Premiers 2008 wrote:
McEvoy5 wrote:As far as im concerned "Goose is underdone"
what would you know?

It's just his opinion mate, and as far as I am concerned he has a right to an opinion like everyone else.

For Christ sake, leave the kid alone

BAM! (shhhh) · Tue 07 Apr 2009 11:04pm

Junior wrote:Wish Maquire all the best, and hope he can make it back to some where near his best form.

Not sure which of the WCE forwards he can match up on, IMHO he is to slow for all of them, they are all more leading forwards.

Goose was always very good on leading forwards. Had very good straight line speed, good closing speed and great endurance. These were the half forward he lined up on best, shut them down, made them run hard, then when they were spent damaged them the other way.

He came unstuck during the first 6 rounds last year by giving away free kicks for hands in the back, not having played and adapted with others.

Whether this will still be the case given the injuries he's had is hard to say, but it seems Goose's reputation is somewhat different to the player that can be seen on tapes from '04-'05...

matrix · Post: # 720092Post **matrix** » Wed 08 Apr 2009 3:06am

must admit i miss him crashing a pack or running off with half a dozen strides and bombing it 55/60 meters.

gee i hope if he gets a gig that he ISNT underdone....but we do need some more physicality (size) back there.

hopefully he comes back and has a blinder.....

Thinline · Post: # 720138Post **Thinline** » Wed 08 Apr 2009 10:06am

saintbrat wrote:http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/ ... 42,00.html
Xavier Clark trying to beat the squeeze

XAVIER Clarke is pushing hard to play his first game of the season, but there might not be room for him in an unbeaten St Kilda line-up. Clarke has been best afield in the past two VFL practice matches after a calf injury had restricted his pre-season preparation.

However the Saints' impressive form may mean Clarke will have to be content with taking on Casey Scorpions at Trevor Barker Oval on Sunday - the day after the senior side tackles the undefeated West Coast Eagles at Etihad Stadium.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>......

Undefeated West Coast?

Another c**k up by one of our eminent scribes...

Geez, for a sport so rich in talent and professionalism, we are really light on for talented people who are paid to report it.

Saints94 · Post: # 720142Post **Saints94** » Wed 08 Apr 2009 10:10am

esaint66 wrote:
McEvoy5 wrote:As far as im concerned "Goose is underdone"

Didn't look it when he played against the Seagulls a couple of weeks ago, don't believe everything you read mate.

He was racking up the possetions whilst manhandling Jordan Roughhead off the ball, plus he played against the Lions up on the Gold Coast, so i don't think we/anyone can put it down to him being underdone.

I don't (anymore) his last game for sandy was "scrappy".

Saints94 · Post: # 720143Post **Saints94** » Wed 08 Apr 2009 10:11am

Saints Premiers 2008 wrote:
McEvoy5 wrote:As far as im concerned "Goose is underdone"
what would you know?

His last game for Sandy was scrappy and i think he needs to get more game time in his legs before he returns to A.F.L ranks.

gringo · Post: # 720182Post **gringo** » Wed 08 Apr 2009 11:31am

I think the west coast game last year was one of Rossys big embarassments.

They sent in a team of talls when the saints sent in a running pack and they towelled us up.

Now they have their smalls back we'll send in a tall team with no run.

Might be a bit of a bit of a stuff up- hope not.

esaint66 · Post: # 720303Post **esaint66** » Wed 08 Apr 2009 3:56pm

McEvoy5 wrote:
esaint66 wrote:
McEvoy5 wrote:As far as im concerned "Goose is underdone"

Didn't look it when he played against the Seagulls a couple of weeks ago, don't believe everything you read mate.

He was racking up the possetions whilst manhandling Jordan Roughhead off the ball, plus he played against the Lions up on the Gold Coast, so i don't think we/anyone can put it down to him being underdone.
I don't (anymore) his last game for sandy was "scrappy".

Just because he didn't win much ball doesn't meen it was scrappy mate. He was playing back in the square and held their Full Foward to 2 goals (i think.)

He wasn't playing his normal role so i don't really think you can judge it like that, i think he played a pretty decent game under the circumstances.

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