OFFICIAL TEAMS

Bernard Shakey · Thu 05 Aug 2010 10:03pm

St Ick wrote:
Bernard Shakey wrote:
noob wrote:so what that dempster got 5 disposals.. its his job to defend isnt it?
Oh, another one who thinks it's okay for defenders to have no possessions. This is not the '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s or even the noughties, this is 2010 and you are expected to get your hands on the ball and have an impact on the game.
Yes, but a lot of defenders who get big numbers simply junk it up down back. Doesn't necessarily mean they have played better or worse than a player who has played a more defensive role in stopping an important player.

A quality quote that I have used my whole adult life is this one....

"Statistics are like a bikini, what they reveal is suggestive - but its what they conceal that is vital."

A quality quote? Says more about you than anything else.

Thinline · Post: # 968195Post **Thinline** » Thu 05 Aug 2010 10:11pm

I reckon this weekend's team has "Team v Hawthorn in Launceston" written all over it.

Hopefully so.

Thinline · Post: # 968200Post **Thinline** » Thu 05 Aug 2010 10:22pm

And by the way I would love to know the EXACT percentage of Saintsationalists who have actually witnessed Al Smith play a game of football.

I say <1% ...

Thinline · Post: # 968201Post **Thinline** » Thu 05 Aug 2010 10:23pm

Hey look! Synchronised angry Ross!

Sorry...

aussierules0k · Thu 05 Aug 2010 10:34pm

Bernard Shakey · Thu 05 Aug 2010 10:47pm

Thinline wrote:And by the way I would love to know the EXACT percentage of Saintsationalists who have actually witnessed Al Smith play a game of football.

I say <1% ...

:D

I have, but I'd say the percentage is much less than 1%.

St Ick · Post: # 968222Post **St Ick** » Thu 05 Aug 2010 11:13pm

Bernard Shakey wrote: A quality quote? Says more about you than anything else.

Oh, so its personal, right, if you can't see the bigger picture, maybe it went over your head...

Bernard Shakey · Thu 05 Aug 2010 11:20pm

St Ick wrote:
Bernard Shakey wrote: A quality quote? Says more about you than anything else.
Oh, so its personal, right, if you can't see the bigger picture, maybe it went over your head... :roll:

Not personal. All I'm saying is bugger all on here have ever seen him play.
I have and think he deserves a game right now. So what are you saying?

saintnick12 · Thu 05 Aug 2010 11:26pm

Bernard Shakey wrote:
Thinline wrote:And by the way I would love to know the EXACT percentage of Saintsationalists who have actually witnessed Al Smith play a game of football.

I say <1% ...

I have, but I'd say the percentage is much less than 1%.

I have...but only 1 I think. In the NAB. Or did he play two NAB. Haven't seen him at Sandy as with kids sports it hard enough to get to the saints every week -

St Ick · Post: # 968231Post **St Ick** » Thu 05 Aug 2010 11:33pm

Bernard Shakey wrote:
St Ick wrote:
Bernard Shakey wrote: A quality quote? Says more about you than anything else.
Oh, so its personal, right, if you can't see the bigger picture, maybe it went over your head...
Not personal. All I'm saying is bugger all on here have ever seen him play.
I have and think he deserves a game right now. So what are you saying?

Sorry mate, but I wasn't referring to any specific player with my op, pretty sure we are talking two different things here. I was just saying statistics lie, sometimes a players game cant be measured on the number of kicks he got. Just think of Maxy, never got huge numbers, but was our most important defender throughout his career.

stinger · Post: # 968240Post **stinger** » Thu 05 Aug 2010 11:51pm

Thinline wrote:And by the way I would love to know the EXACT percentage of Saintsationalists who have actually witnessed Al Smith play a game of football.

I say <1% ...

no.....he played in at least one pre season match.....

True Blue Sainter · Fri 06 Aug 2010 3:55am

Bernard Shakey wrote:
Thinline wrote:And by the way I would love to know the EXACT percentage of Saintsationalists who have actually witnessed Al Smith play a game of football.

I say <1% ...

I have, but I'd say the percentage is much less than 1%.

I've seen him play in the flesh thrice!

Thinline · Post: # 968278Post **Thinline** » Fri 06 Aug 2010 7:37am

True Blue Sainter wrote:
Bernard Shakey wrote:
Thinline wrote:And by the way I would love to know the EXACT percentage of Saintsationalists who have actually witnessed Al Smith play a game of football.

I say <1% ...

I have, but I'd say the percentage is much less than 1%.
I've seen him play in the flesh thrice!

Nude footy!

And I thought that Grid Iron Lingerie league was something...

plugger66 · Post: # 968282Post **plugger66** » Fri 06 Aug 2010 8:21am

Who is Alistair Smith?

Saint4Eva · Post: # 968288Post **Saint4Eva** » Fri 06 Aug 2010 9:02am

plugger66 wrote:Who is Alistair Smith?

wasnt he the full forward for the lions a few years ago???

plugger66 · Post: # 968292Post **plugger66** » Fri 06 Aug 2010 9:20am

Saint4Eva wrote:
plugger66 wrote:Who is Alistair Smith?
wasnt he the full forward for the lions a few years ago???

Is he finally back from suspension from that GF?

Saint4Eva · Post: # 968293Post **Saint4Eva** » Fri 06 Aug 2010 9:45am

plugger66 wrote:
Saint4Eva wrote:
plugger66 wrote:Who is Alistair Smith?
wasnt he the full forward for the lions a few years ago???
Is he finally back from suspension from that GF?

yeah his suspension just ran out so he's clear to play

bergholt · Post: # 968306Post **bergholt** » Fri 06 Aug 2010 11:02am

Bernard Shakey wrote:
Thinline wrote:And by the way I would love to know the EXACT percentage of Saintsationalists who have actually witnessed Al Smith play a game of football.
I have, but I'd say the percentage is much less than 1%.

crap. he played three nab cup games, and starred in the first against collingwood. most on here would have seen one or more of those games.

Thinline · Post: # 968307Post **Thinline** » Fri 06 Aug 2010 11:14am

NAB Cup? Come on...Even Gaertner and Cahill (I think) had a run in that!!!

Granted I could have been clearer. I actually meant at Sandy where he's played pretty much all his preparatory footy.

matrix · Post: # 968314Post **matrix** » Fri 06 Aug 2010 11:56am

AnythingsPossibleSaints wrote:
Con Gorozidis wrote:when i see the names "eddy", "mcqualter" and "dempster" in a starting 22 - i know i'm not looking at a top 4 side.

we need to improve in the next 4 weeks.
Good call, Con.

agreed

flipping eddy
ffs
dempster too

and steven gets the chop
gears too

noob · Post: # 968315Post **noob** » Fri 06 Aug 2010 12:13pm

bernard you have no idea. Thats like saying a defender has done a good job by getting 20+ disposals but has let in 10 goals. get a clue

SainterK · Post: # 968318Post **SainterK** » Fri 06 Aug 2010 12:47pm

matrix wrote:
AnythingsPossibleSaints wrote:
Con Gorozidis wrote:when i see the names "eddy", "mcqualter" and "dempster" in a starting 22 - i know i'm not looking at a top 4 side.

we need to improve in the next 4 weeks.
Good call, Con.
agreed

flipping eddy
ffs
dempster too

and steven gets the chop
gears too

Did Steven get the chop, or having a rest....like all the other newbies in the AFL this year?

Gears, it's tough, I love the kid....but I am pretty sure he sat out last time because he is asked to apply defensive pressure, and against Essendon he didn't even lay a tackle...

I'd hope to see him a late change back in, I'm sure he would of got the message

OneEyedSainter77 · Fri 06 Aug 2010 12:51pm

Just quietly, I have a suspicion we are going to get reamed this weekend.

Just quietly.

bigcarl · Post: # 968321Post **bigcarl** » Fri 06 Aug 2010 1:22pm

SainterK wrote:
matrix wrote:
AnythingsPossibleSaints wrote:
Con Gorozidis wrote:when i see the names "eddy", "mcqualter" and "dempster" in a starting 22 - i know i'm not looking at a top 4 side.

we need to improve in the next 4 weeks.
Good call, Con.
agreed

flipping eddy
ffs
dempster too

and steven gets the chop
gears too
Did Steven get the chop, or having a rest....like all the other newbies in the AFL this year?

Gears, it's tough, I love the kid....but I am pretty sure he sat out last time because he is asked to apply defensive pressure, and against Essendon he didn't even lay a tackle...

I'd hope to see him a late change back in, I'm sure he would of got the message

he'll be back.

Solar · Post: # 968322Post **Solar** » Fri 06 Aug 2010 1:24pm

Thinline wrote:And by the way I would love to know the EXACT percentage of Saintsationalists who have actually witnessed Al Smith play a game of football.

I say <1% ...

does that include pre-season games