"Saints pair set to say goodbye" - re Ball/Maguire
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Ball loves winning so much, his Mum had to keep him out of competitive sport for two years when he was a child.
I think he'll want to stay, and will be asking Ross exactly what he needs to do, and then doing that.
We can't really hope to keep Goose. I know he loves the place, but he wants to play senior football.
I think he'll want to stay, and will be asking Ross exactly what he needs to do, and then doing that.
We can't really hope to keep Goose. I know he loves the place, but he wants to play senior football.
Reincarnated has a sense of humour. Tell Reincarnated a joke and Reincarnated will tell you if Reincarnated laughs.Thinline wrote:Fat Vern.reincarnated wrote:You always state you do not have the energy to continue yet you type that you do not have the energy to continue. So why type it? Save your energy.Thinline wrote:I blame your self referencing for our loss.
From here on end I shall call you Fat Vernon, Reincarnated, after the chub guts in Stand By Me.
Don't know why. Just seems to suit.
I could sledge you for stating the absolute obvious, but I don't have the energy.
Ball ain't no mercenary. He'll stick, or he'll retire.
Reincarnated is correct on this issue. Luke Balls knows it. Not saying he not a talented footballer but to suggest he was in the top 20 in the league re player payments is a bit of a cockup. No chance in hell he deserves it.
You must be shattered about your mate Fev flying the coop, huh?
Look, Vern, I care little for your tone, your thoughts and the tired selective drivel you regurgitate over and over and over and over.
You are Bernard Shakey on Kosi only GENERALLY.
And at least Bern has sense of humour, a grasp on the concept of brevity and superior musical taste.
Over and out on you from now until eternity.
Put that down as a victory if you wish. I don't mind.
Why would Reincarnated care about Fev? He does not and will not ever play for St Kilda so why bother caring. Care about one's own backyard and nobody elses.
Labelling Reincarnated such a name displays your limited ability to engage in conversation. Do better, Reincarnated knows you can so do it.
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I really hope Bally stays. 22 possies in 50% game time on the weekend shows his worth IMO.
In the event he doesn't, and walks out, would this not leave a large amount to be spent in our salary cap? If he was on $600K, and you throw in Max retiring, Matty going too...should we then be able to have a crack at a big name? Perhaps that 3rd tall, or a pacy midfielder that kicks goals? Or any other position we think needs work.
Damn, I wish we had kicked straight....this would all be irrelevant then!
In the event he doesn't, and walks out, would this not leave a large amount to be spent in our salary cap? If he was on $600K, and you throw in Max retiring, Matty going too...should we then be able to have a crack at a big name? Perhaps that 3rd tall, or a pacy midfielder that kicks goals? Or any other position we think needs work.
Damn, I wish we had kicked straight....this would all be irrelevant then!
Reincarnated, I 100% agree! After seeing Balls face on the weekend, there will no way he would be leaving us. He will get further opportunities next year. MacGuire may be a different story.reincarnated wrote:It would take a money driven s.o.b to leave a team who just made the Grand Final to move to the last placed club with no chance of a replica performance for five years plusThinline wrote:Melbourne will be doing whatever they can to get Ball, but I reckon Bally would take a $ cut. That said, with Armo coming through, perhaps Bally will be squeezed out.
We'll see.
Love him as I do, Lyon seems lukewarm, and Ross holds the scissors.
Maguire has no value to anyone but us. Risk risk risk.
None of us are privy to the conversations between these players and the coach and true to Connors form, playing contracts out in the media. Unfortunately, he has opted to do this with 2 players who appear to be on the fringe at the Saints and are not worth the mone. He is doing more harm than good.
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He owes us!!!reincarnated wrote:Ball had a good game last Saturday and he is intelligent enough to realise his last contract was way over his worth as a footballer both in terms of age and talent
He owes us. Very dissapointing to see him go and would be frowned upon much like Melbourne supporters to Brock McLean
What for not getting enough head injuries, for not going in hard enough, for not been a leader and shedding tears for the club.
You idiot!! He owes you NOTHING
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If Ball has overcome the issues that caused RL to drop him from the seniors, then he has a spot in the team, but he won't have a spot in the midfield as the current top crop running around in the AFL are fast, strong, and have excellent foot skills, Ball is strong for his size and fearless, but lacks the other attributes I suspect he got a game in the GF for a tagging role against a team where more than one good tagger was required. I would love him in the forward pocket in place of Milne, playing close to goal as no doubt he would put his body on the line to get the ball and has a good defensive game.
Reincarnated is drawing reference to his contract. Us as in the football club. Not Reincarnated.terry smith rules wrote:He owes us!!!reincarnated wrote:Ball had a good game last Saturday and he is intelligent enough to realise his last contract was way over his worth as a footballer both in terms of age and talent
He owes us. Very dissapointing to see him go and would be frowned upon much like Melbourne supporters to Brock McLean
What for not getting enough head injuries, for not going in hard enough, for not been a leader and shedding tears for the club.
You idiot!! He owes you NOTHING
Luke Ball went in hard enough, copped it, is a leader and cries. That is a given however that does not mean he deserves to be in the top 20 payed in the league
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I agree.rodgerfox wrote:I just don't think he'd leave for any other reason than him being told, or realising himself, that the club doesn't believe he has a significant role to play in the future.SainterK wrote:I understand where you are coming from, but when it came to finals time, he was in the side.rodgerfox wrote:It won't be money that Luke would considering as the key factor for leaving.
It would be whether or not he is comfortable playing half a game and every second week in the 2s.
The way I see it, the past few months wouldn't have increased his value in the market, exactly the opposite.
I am hoping that is because he is not going anywhere, and Ross is putting in the hard work, to get the best out of Luke for the Saints long term.
That's what it will come down to.
I hope we keep both but could understand them testing the waters.
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I'd be very surprised and disappointed if Ball leaves, especially to Melbourne who have nothing we want.
As for Goose, well it may be because his opportunities are limited as I can't see who he is going to replace in our backline.
Sadly like Max he would be waiting for an injury to get a chance.
As for Goose, well it may be because his opportunities are limited as I can't see who he is going to replace in our backline.
Sadly like Max he would be waiting for an injury to get a chance.
Except for the sanity nothing much has been lost.
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I'd like to see Goose traded for two reasons:
(1) It will be hard for him to break into our side next season, given how long he's been out and younger player development
(2) He could do better at another club, get more chances.
Can't see us getting much more than about pick 60ish for him though (a third rounder!).
(1) It will be hard for him to break into our side next season, given how long he's been out and younger player development
(2) He could do better at another club, get more chances.
Can't see us getting much more than about pick 60ish for him though (a third rounder!).
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Really? I'd entertain a Ball/Sylvia trade deal. Sylvia is a likely 3rd tall prospect for us; he's a strong mark, long kick and has enjoyed his best season to date (even with a few boofhead moments off the field). Certainly worth a look.3rd generation saint wrote:I'd be very surprised and disappointed if Ball leaves, especially to Melbourne who have nothing we want.
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i would like to know why ball only gets 46% of game time in a GF when in that period of time he had 22 touches 7 clearances, 7 tackles, 10 contested possies, 5 inside 50s, and earned 5 frees
had 7 clangers, but on a day like that thats going to happen...Lenny had 10
now thats a fantastic half of footy...and imo should of been on the ground for at least another 30mins
im puzzled by this
had 7 clangers, but on a day like that thats going to happen...Lenny had 10
now thats a fantastic half of footy...and imo should of been on the ground for at least another 30mins
im puzzled by this
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cant see Luke leaving, he seems the type of bloke that will stay with a great group of people and the team that drafted him, than to be traded to a bottom of the ladder team for more money.
the guy is a warrior.
the guy is a warrior.
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Must say that is 1 mystery I still dont understand.....he didnt appear injured...hes winning the footy......why wouldnt you play him?matrixcutter wrote:i would like to know why ball only gets 46% of game time in a GF when in that period of time he had 22 touches 7 clearances, 7 tackles, 10 contested possies, 5 inside 50s, and earned 5 frees
had 7 clangers, but on a day like that thats going to happen...Lenny had 10
now thats a fantastic half of footy...and imo should of been on the ground for at least another 30mins
im puzzled by this
Would love to know why......those stats for his time are pretty good...
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99% of what you will read in the news at present on player trades is just rumour and speculation.
Some is also just fuelled by mangers seeking to push upa players salary.
If Magure is not part of Lyon's plans next year...no doubt he will be given the chance to play on elsewhere.
Equallya fit Goose with another pre-season may well be.
Ball is a different matter. Based on his GF I doubt he is going anwhere. But none of us at present know the reasons beghing Ball's low TOG. Is it fitness..is it ability..is it atttude???
I know that Hird has stated this week that it is due to:
* Ball not covering ground at pace
*lack of penetration in his kicking
...but again is that due to fitness...or declined skills????
One thing with ross though is that we know that he will make the tough calls.
But again this article is just pure speculation IMO.
Some is also just fuelled by mangers seeking to push upa players salary.
If Magure is not part of Lyon's plans next year...no doubt he will be given the chance to play on elsewhere.
Equallya fit Goose with another pre-season may well be.
Ball is a different matter. Based on his GF I doubt he is going anwhere. But none of us at present know the reasons beghing Ball's low TOG. Is it fitness..is it ability..is it atttude???
I know that Hird has stated this week that it is due to:
* Ball not covering ground at pace
*lack of penetration in his kicking
...but again is that due to fitness...or declined skills????
One thing with ross though is that we know that he will make the tough calls.
But again this article is just pure speculation IMO.
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I would be extremely happy if Hawthorn took him. A straight trade of Goose to Hawthorn and Rioli to usausfatcat wrote:from a heraldsun article
St Kilda's Matt Maguire is another defender who could create interest at the Blues, although as of yesterday he was said to be favouring Hawthorn or Essendon, both of which have shown keen interest.
Depends on how badly they want a defender I suppose.
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Because the choice of Gibson and Maguire is such a difficult one. Even with Maguire's suspect leg's. Reincarnated expects that whatever is potentially offered for Gibson get's replicated for Maguire regardless of his injuries.saint75 wrote:I would be extremely happy if Hawthorn took him. A straight trade of Goose to Hawthorn and Rioli to usausfatcat wrote:from a heraldsun article
St Kilda's Matt Maguire is another defender who could create interest at the Blues, although as of yesterday he was said to be favouring Hawthorn or Essendon, both of which have shown keen interest.
Depends on how badly they want a defender I suppose.
Gibson is putrid
Was a bit tongue in cheek reincarnated. Hawthorn are notoriously 'difficult' when it comes to trade week. Would love Rioli though.reincarnated wrote:Because the choice of Gibson and Maguire is such a difficult one. Even with Maguire's suspect leg's. Reincarnated expects that whatever is potentially offered for Gibson get's replicated for Maguire regardless of his injuries.saint75 wrote:I would be extremely happy if Hawthorn took him. A straight trade of Goose to Hawthorn and Rioli to usausfatcat wrote:from a heraldsun article
St Kilda's Matt Maguire is another defender who could create interest at the Blues, although as of yesterday he was said to be favouring Hawthorn or Essendon, both of which have shown keen interest.
Depends on how badly they want a defender I suppose.
Gibson is putrid
Agree re-Gibson.
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