GT on Sen

widereceiver · Mon 13 Apr 2009 1:14pm

put it nicely...

The Saints look like Geelong when they've got the footy and Hawthorn without it.

I like that concept

Marcus1232 · Post: # 722681Post **Marcus1232** » Mon 13 Apr 2009 1:45pm

I like that analogy

stinger · Post: # 722720Post **stinger** » Mon 13 Apr 2009 2:23pm

i like pretty much most things gt has to say........especially when he's putting caro down......

saintbrat · Post: # 722740Post **saintbrat** » Mon 13 Apr 2009 2:59pm

I like the company he keeps
http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/Blog.aspx?blogid=4088

Saints send a shiver 12/04/2009, Grant Thomas

I accompanied former strongman and captain Aaron Hamill and were served up a sublime performance by the Saints.

bigcarl · Post: # 722743Post **bigcarl** » Mon 13 Apr 2009 3:11pm

saintbrat wrote:I like the company he keeps
http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/Blog.aspx?blogid=4088

Saints send a shiver 12/04/2009, Grant Thomas
I accompanied former strongman and captain Aaron Hamill and were served up a sublime performance by the Saints.

thanks for that. high praise indeed coming from GT

marksnsparks · Mon 13 Apr 2009 3:12pm

I can't help but detect an undercurrent of some sort in this article. Something like "after messing about a bit with dodgy boring gameplans, RL is finally letting the team I put together play how they can..."

stinger · Post: # 722768Post **stinger** » Mon 13 Apr 2009 4:30pm

interesting comments.....

"The ruck duo of King and Gardiner is working exceptionally well and could prove a masterstroke by Lyon â€“ I had my serious doubts about both.

The most impressive aspect of the Saints this year is their work ethic and team focus. Right here right now they would be ranked one and one in the AFL in both categories. Make no mistake they are significant pointers to success.

Most things seem to be coming together nicely for the Saints after a couple of frustrating seasons and full credit must go to Ross Lyon for having the leadership and courage to change his methods and game style to a more conducive brand of football that will definitely challenge late into this years finals. Hereâ€™s hoping. "

Solar · Post: # 722846Post **Solar** » Mon 13 Apr 2009 6:53pm

marksnsparks wrote:I can't help but detect an undercurrent of some sort in this article. Something like "after messing about a bit with dodgy boring gameplans, RL is finally letting the team I put together play how they can..."

thats how I read it "perceived weaknesses" HA

average article which gave nothing much IMO

axcellence · Post: # 722862Post **axcellence** » Mon 13 Apr 2009 7:10pm

stinger wrote:i like pretty much most things gt has to say........especially when he's putting caro down......

I think the thing worth noting was how everyone ELSE was silent (incl. Dermie & the lot).... when Grant spoke... they were eating out of his hand.

No1_Saint · Post: # 722923Post **No1_Saint** » Mon 13 Apr 2009 7:44pm

stinger wrote:i like pretty much most things gt has to say........especially when he's putting caro down......

Awesome.

sainter35 · Post: # 723003Post **sainter35** » Mon 13 Apr 2009 8:21pm

Didn't he have us finishing eighth last week and wasn't convinced?

Now we're Geelong with the ball and Hawthorn without the ball?

chook23 · Post: # 723005Post **chook23** » Mon 13 Apr 2009 8:22pm

sainter35 wrote:Didn't he have us finishing eighth last week and wasn't convinced?

Now we're Geelong with the ball and Hawthorn without the ball?

Exactly

must think all were new listners this week

knob

sainter35 · Post: # 723008Post **sainter35** » Mon 13 Apr 2009 8:23pm

chook23 wrote:
sainter35 wrote:Didn't he have us finishing eighth last week and wasn't convinced?

Now we're Geelong with the ball and Hawthorn without the ball?
Exactly

must think all were new listners this week

knob

Well I wouldn't go that far but you don't know what you're going to get from him week to week.

plugger66 · Post: # 723010Post **plugger66** » Mon 13 Apr 2009 8:24pm

chook23 wrote:
sainter35 wrote:Didn't he have us finishing eighth last week and wasn't convinced?

Now we're Geelong with the ball and Hawthorn without the ball?
Exactly

must think all were new listners this week

knob

Isnt he allowed to change his mind after a 97 point victory or are only all other people allowed to do it. Some peoples hatred of GT just makes me sick.

chook23 · Post: # 723014Post **chook23** » Mon 13 Apr 2009 8:27pm

plugger66 wrote:
chook23 wrote:
sainter35 wrote:Didn't he have us finishing eighth last week and wasn't convinced?

Now we're Geelong with the ball and Hawthorn without the ball?
Exactly

must think all were new listners this week

knob
Isnt he allowed to change his mind after a 97 point victory or are only all other people allowed to do it. Some peoples hatred of GT just makes me sick.

If he was that smart a football person or media man would not have such a change of heart as a RESULT OF ONE MATCH.

nothing to do with hatred from me.

markp · Post: # 723015Post **markp** » Mon 13 Apr 2009 8:30pm

sainter35 wrote:Didn't he have us finishing eighth last week and wasn't convinced?

Now we're Geelong with the ball and Hawthorn without the ball?

Are you saying he's an over-bloated shyte-stirring self-important irrelevance?

How dare you!

Eastern · Post: # 723017Post **Eastern** » Mon 13 Apr 2009 8:31pm

widereceiver wrote:put it nicely...

The Saints look like Geelong when they've got the footy and Hawthorn without it.

I like that concept

He got it horribly wrong;

We look like St Kilda when we've got it and St Kilda when we haven't got it !!

plugger66 · Post: # 723022Post **plugger66** » Mon 13 Apr 2009 8:33pm

chook23 wrote:
plugger66 wrote:
chook23 wrote:
sainter35 wrote:Didn't he have us finishing eighth last week and wasn't convinced?

Now we're Geelong with the ball and Hawthorn without the ball?
Exactly

must think all were new listners this week

knob
Isnt he allowed to change his mind after a 97 point victory or are only all other people allowed to do it. Some peoples hatred of GT just makes me sick.
If he was that smart a football person or media man would not have such a change of heart as a RESULT OF ONE MATCH.

nothing to do with hatred from me.

Are you serious. Dont you read the paper. Reporters change their mind like the wind.

axcellence · Post: # 723026Post **axcellence** » Mon 13 Apr 2009 8:38pm

chook23 wrote:
plugger66 wrote:
chook23 wrote:
sainter35 wrote:Didn't he have us finishing eighth last week and wasn't convinced?

Now we're Geelong with the ball and Hawthorn without the ball?
Exactly

must think all were new listners this week

knob
Isnt he allowed to change his mind after a 97 point victory or are only all other people allowed to do it. Some peoples hatred of GT just makes me sick.
If he was that smart a football person or media man would not have such a change of heart as a RESULT OF ONE MATCH.

nothing to do with hatred from me.

Oh... a lot of people do that... how many people picked Geelong to beat Hawthorn in the GF? And then, changed their minds about the better team once Hawthorn won...

joffaboy · Post: # 723028Post **joffaboy** » Mon 13 Apr 2009 8:41pm

Geez - never let the facts get in the way of a good story

GT stated that he had the Saints sliding before the season as he didn't know where the improvement was coming from - and judging on the only thing available - the NAB Cup and Challenge - many would have agreed with him.

Last week he said thast but said that after two matches their intensity was up and were looking good.

Why wouldn't he change his mind after Saturday?? Despite the opposition the plain fact is the Saint shave not played this type of football since 2004 and even then they weren't as hard at it at the ball as now.

If you read the article he emphasises at the moment the Saints are the best team in the league.

At the moment - in April - not September.

He echo'd what many thought - that we are play on at all cost with the ball and hard at the pill using a rolling zone when in defence.

Why critisise him for his opinion - which I find usually pretty spot on.

I haven't heard him praised where he applauded the Gardiner /King duo and stated that he would definately have not gone down that track - said that on SEN this morning.

I suppose honesty doesn't get him any kudo's.

chook23 · Post: # 723043Post **chook23** » Mon 13 Apr 2009 8:53pm

axcellence wrote:
chook23 wrote:
plugger66 wrote:
chook23 wrote:
sainter35 wrote:Didn't he have us finishing eighth last week and wasn't convinced?

Now we're Geelong with the ball and Hawthorn without the ball?
Exactly

must think all were new listners this week

knob
Isnt he allowed to change his mind after a 97 point victory or are only all other people allowed to do it. Some peoples hatred of GT just makes me sick.
If he was that smart a football person or media man would not have such a change of heart as a RESULT OF ONE MATCH.

nothing to do with hatred from me.

Oh... a lot of people do that... how many people picked Geelong to beat Hawthorn in the GF? And then, changed their minds about the better team once Hawthorn won...

big difference mentioned we may finish 8th or miss
a week ago (footy classified) to now
being a mix of Gee/Haw

big change in a week against a low finishing I/S 2008 side.

completely different to your example

Our intensity/pressure great..hope it continues

markp · Post: # 723063Post **markp** » Mon 13 Apr 2009 9:10pm

I honestly don't believe he wants us to do well... I honestly believe he would've rather stayed 'in charge' and let us fail than stepped aside and seen us succeed, if that's what was required.

If he has changed in a single round from seeing us finishing 8th and is now building us up and comparing us to Geelong and the Hawks, I think it's so he can deride us if we fall short.

stinger · Post: # 723064Post **stinger** » Mon 13 Apr 2009 9:12pm

markp wrote:I honestly don't believe he wants us to do well... I honestly believe he would've rather stayed 'in charge' and let us fail than stepped aside and seen us succeed, if that's what was required.

If he has changed in a single round from seeing us finishing 8th and is now building us up and comparing us to Geelong and the Hawks, I think it's so he can deride us if we fall short.

nah.... in his heart, he really loves the saints......

markp · Post: # 723066Post **markp** » Mon 13 Apr 2009 9:15pm

stinger wrote:
markp wrote:I honestly don't believe he wants us to do well... I honestly believe he would've rather stayed 'in charge' and let us fail than stepped aside and seen us succeed, if that's what was required.

If he has changed in a single round from seeing us finishing 8th and is now building us up and comparing us to Geelong and the Hawks, I think it's so he can deride us if we fall short.
nah.... in his heart, he really loves the saints......

How many ex-wives honestly love the blokes they make it their business and mission to ruin?

bigcarl · Post: # 723087Post **bigcarl** » Mon 13 Apr 2009 9:34pm

stinger wrote:
markp wrote:I honestly don't believe he wants us to do well... I honestly believe he would've rather stayed 'in charge' and let us fail than stepped aside and seen us succeed, if that's what was required.

If he has changed in a single round from seeing us finishing 8th and is now building us up and comparing us to Geelong and the Hawks, I think it's so he can deride us if we fall short.
nah.... in his heart, he really loves the saints......

agree. he's proud of his boys and would be rapt to see us win it.

there might be an element of him wishing he was a part of it and thinking he could do it better, but you'd expect that.

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