Crisis breeds Opportunity
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Crisis breeds Opportunity
"And Riewoldt's injury meant, at the time, many thought the Saints were gone. But they have proven themselves to be a team of substance, notwithstanding the Lovett affair, and the schoolgirl, and now this latest police corruption allegation. If they win the flag this year, it will be a flag for the ages."
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It'd somehow be more 'Saints-like' to win it after the sort of run we've had this season, than after the dream run we had last season....
And it'll mean we are the winners of the 2 most famous flags in history!
As we deal with each of these setbacks, it just adds to the feeling that this time, our destiny cannot and will not be denied.
And it'll mean we are the winners of the 2 most famous flags in history!
As we deal with each of these setbacks, it just adds to the feeling that this time, our destiny cannot and will not be denied.
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Re: Crisis breeds Opportunity
Fortunately Ross maintained the faith.rodgerfox wrote:"And Riewoldt's injury meant, at the time, many thought the Saints were gone. But they have proven themselves to be a team of substance, notwithstanding the Lovett affair, and the schoolgirl, and now this latest police corruption allegation. If they win the flag this year, it will be a flag for the ages."
Despite all the crap hurled at the saints this year Ross is holding the playing group together beautifully.
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Re: Crisis breeds Opportunity
saintsRrising wrote:Fortunately Ross maintained the faith.rodgerfox wrote:"And Riewoldt's injury meant, at the time, many thought the Saints were gone. But they have proven themselves to be a team of substance, notwithstanding the Lovett affair, and the schoolgirl, and now this latest police corruption allegation. If they win the flag this year, it will be a flag for the ages."
despite all the crap hurled at the saints this year Roos is holding the playing group together beautifully.
Long way to go, but so far it's been remarkable.
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+1markp wrote:It'd somehow be more 'Saints-like' to win it after the sort of run we've had this season, than after the dream run we had last season....
And it'll mean we are the winners of the 2 most famous flags in history!
As we deal with each of these setbacks, it just adds to the feeling that this time, our destiny cannot and will not be denied.
it does seem more saints like to toil through the mud rather than glide across the top.
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Re: Crisis breeds Opportunity
rodgerfox wrote:"And Riewoldt's injury meant, at the time, many thought the Saints were gone. But they have proven themselves to be a team of substance, notwithstanding the Lovett affair, and the schoolgirl, and now this latest police corruption allegation. If they win the flag this year, it will be a flag for the ages."
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Re: Crisis breeds Opportunity
Great Post Rodger.rodgerfox wrote:"And Riewoldt's injury meant, at the time, many thought the Saints were gone. But they have proven themselves to be a team of substance, notwithstanding the Lovett affair, and the schoolgirl, and now this latest police corruption allegation. If they win the flag this year, it will be a flag for the ages."
This is looking like a very interesting year. It would be fitting for our first flag in 45 years to come in this way.
I can honestly say I am more confident than last year.
Last year I was excited but it all seemed a bit too good to be true.
This year we are toughing it out. It feels more real....
Question for you Rodge.
Where do you sit with this team now?
Where do you think we are at compared to round 3?
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Re: Crisis breeds Opportunity
rodgerfox wrote:saintsRrising wrote:Fortunately Ross maintained the faith.rodgerfox wrote:"And Riewoldt's injury meant, at the time, many thought the Saints were gone. But they have proven themselves to be a team of substance, notwithstanding the Lovett affair, and the schoolgirl, and now this latest police corruption allegation. If they win the flag this year, it will be a flag for the ages."
despite all the crap hurled at the saints this year Roos is holding the playing group together beautifully.
Long way to go, but so far it's been remarkable.
Great qoute.... From where?
& great post!
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Re: Crisis breeds Opportunity
Completely agree, exceptional, a good performance Firday night sets the season right uprodgerfox wrote:saintsRrising wrote:Fortunately Ross maintained the faith.rodgerfox wrote:"And Riewoldt's injury meant, at the time, many thought the Saints were gone. But they have proven themselves to be a team of substance, notwithstanding the Lovett affair, and the schoolgirl, and now this latest police corruption allegation. If they win the flag this year, it will be a flag for the ages."
despite all the crap hurled at the saints this year Roos is holding the playing group together beautifully.
Long way to go, but so far it's been remarkable.
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Re: Crisis breeds Opportunity
You guys should get a room.rodgerfox wrote:saintsRrising wrote:Fortunately Ross maintained the faith.rodgerfox wrote:"And Riewoldt's injury meant, at the time, many thought the Saints were gone. But they have proven themselves to be a team of substance, notwithstanding the Lovett affair, and the schoolgirl, and now this latest police corruption allegation. If they win the flag this year, it will be a flag for the ages."
despite all the crap hurled at the saints this year Roos is holding the playing group together beautifully.
Long way to go, but so far it's been remarkable.
everything i've read from robbo in the last couple of months on st kilda's on-field prospects has been positive. not sure where you guys see his hatred of us.rodgerfox wrote:Sort of takes the polish off it somewhat, doesn't it?ThePunter wrote:If you can believe it, is was from Mark Robinson in his "At the Bar" column in Wednesday's Hun.
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To be honest I got the feeling Ross came across a bit flat during his press conference yesterday. I also feel that everyone has their breaking point including our Saints. I'm just hoping we are very competitive tomorrow night and that we don't get smacked....There you go...I said it so it does not come true...It won't now...ha ha....If we win we will be the super saints...
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I'm suddenly feeling very calm about this season. The pressure is completely off us...I mean we've had so many "scandals" and Ross the Boss has brushed it off.
With the split round and the World Cup it's been good having a couple of weeks off from the AFL season. Obviously I'd like to win tomorrow night's game, but it doesn't matter. I get the feeling the Cats could crack before the end of the season. They HAVE to keep winning...everyone knows Ablett's going to the Gold Coast.
With the split round and the World Cup it's been good having a couple of weeks off from the AFL season. Obviously I'd like to win tomorrow night's game, but it doesn't matter. I get the feeling the Cats could crack before the end of the season. They HAVE to keep winning...everyone knows Ablett's going to the Gold Coast.
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AS opposed to his usual upbeat charismatic Terry Wallace type performances in front of the media?SaintPav wrote:To be honest I got the feeling Ross came across a bit flat during his press conference yesterday. I also feel that everyone has their breaking point including our Saints. I'm just hoping we are very competitive tomorrow night and that we don't get smacked....There you go...I said it so it does not come true...It won't now...ha ha....If we win we will be the super saints...
He's probably just about had a gutful of the BS being flung every day by the news and TV media. Probably sick to death of the media to be honest - I would be if I was him. Ch9 should be grateful he didn't ask them to leave - I know it would only make matters worse, but fair dinkum, enoughs enough I reckon.