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by st sandy
Wed 28 Aug 2024 11:15am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Four delisted
Replies: 63
Views: 4174

Re: Four delisted

The delisting of Allison & Van Es to me indicates poor recruitment & or medical conditioning. Allison drafted at mid 20's? & Van Es at pick 31. As a club (recruitment, medical, development) we simply have to do more with these picks in this range. Other than just recently (Owens, Windhag...
by st sandy
Sun 05 May 2024 11:58pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: James Van Es
Replies: 7
Views: 1318

Re: James Van Es

In my head "TBC" stands for "to be considered"
He was 1-2 weeks early in the year while recovering from an injury.
So there is something else going on
Hope all is OK and he can return to Sandy in the short term
by st sandy
Sun 05 May 2024 9:30pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: James Van Es
Replies: 7
Views: 1318

James Van Es

Does anyone have information on where James is at.

Recovering from injury earlier in year
Has been "TBC" on the injury list the last few weeks
However has not played at Sandringham
Highly rated from the 2022 draft as a key & intercept defender.
by st sandy
Thu 25 Jan 2024 11:15am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Simon Lethlean finished at St. Kilda effective immediately?
Replies: 80
Views: 9464

Re: Simon Lethlean finished at St. Kilda effective immediately?

Thanks Simon for your service to the club
Leading the saints is not a simple task
Over the years (not just last 12 months) I found your tenure at the club provided stability & left me feeling the club was in a safe hands
Best wishes for your future career.
by st sandy
Thu 18 Jan 2024 10:50am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: DFC
Replies: 69
Views: 6884

Re: DFC

Don't believe anything that is written by shock jock Rupert Murdoch press - as normal there are no facts & full of hate about a progressive project/servive that the saints are providing.

The club statement provides facts & sums up the situation
by st sandy
Mon 01 Jan 2024 10:36pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Biggest questions for 2024 for RTB
Replies: 21
Views: 2549

Biggest questions for 2024 for RTB

Happy new year to all sainters From a list perspective, what are the biggest questions/issues for Ross (and coaches) to deal with in 2024. For me 1 - how will RTB play/mentor both Owens & Phillipou in 2024 with a focus of course for the next 15 years Throw in the deep end in 2024 or allow furthe...
by st sandy
Tue 31 Oct 2023 4:36pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: AFLW - Great Win
Replies: 10
Views: 2752

Re: AFLW - Great Win

Great day at the footy on Saturday - the last qtr into the wind was saints footy at its best The sainter sitting next to me said it was the best saints win for the year including AFL/AFLW - it was exciting It wasn't looking great at 0-3, however agree that this years recruits have made a significant...
by st sandy
Mon 23 Oct 2023 2:40pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Draft prediction - player types
Replies: 35
Views: 5067

Re: Draft prediction - player types

A friend attended a Saints business briefing seminar mid year where Gubby Allen spoke to his experiences as a recruiter & also drafting plans for the Saints Most enlightening i was told Gubby's words did reflect getting the best young talent through the doors, however there was significant empha...
by st sandy
Mon 23 Oct 2023 1:54pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Draft prediction - player types
Replies: 35
Views: 5067

Re: Draft prediction - player types

In think you have nailed this Otiman

Midfield first.....I think a young ruckman is becoming more important & could/should be looked at with 21 or 40

Hopefully Van Es can develop as a key back & Keeler as a key forward.
by st sandy
Fri 20 Oct 2023 3:14pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Misson appointed EGM.
Replies: 9
Views: 1635

Re: Misson appointed EGM.

Positive news of the administration of our club
Having a stable, experienced administration is so important - you just have to look at our history for a reason for lack of success

25 years involved in elite sport
Has worked with Ross before
9 months learning the caper
I thing a great appointment
by st sandy
Fri 20 Oct 2023 10:13am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Famous saints numbers
Replies: 13
Views: 1927

Famous saints numbers

So given a few recent departures…..so who will be allocated some of the most iconic saints numbers 1, 2, 4 Are some of the young brigade ready Owens - already 10 NAS - already 7 Windhsger - already 17 Phillipou - already 25 Would Marshall drop to a low number - yes from me Sharman? Caminiti - not yet
by st sandy
Sun 24 Sep 2023 6:47pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Our AFLW team just beat the Filth
Replies: 17
Views: 2060

Re: Our AFLW team just beat the Filth

It does not matter who wares the saints strip of red black and white
Tears from me!!
Followed the game on net - watched the last qtr

What a goal from molly McDonald
by st sandy
Thu 07 Sep 2023 12:28pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: New Book "Southern Rivalry" by Marc Fiddian
Replies: 17
Views: 1951

Re: New Book "Southern Rivalry" by Marc Fiddian

Oh yes shanegrambeau - the 1978 season, remember it well & i was also 14 (big birthday this year) The South game earlier in the year at Lake Oval was after we beat Essendon in a brutal encounter at Moorabbin. The Dons president came out in the week following & said "we played like anima...
by st sandy
Thu 15 Jun 2023 2:55pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: RTB on SEN this morning
Replies: 102
Views: 7358

RTB on SEN this morning

Do yourself a favour & listen to Ross Lyon on SEN this morning Currently on the SEN website on the breakfast show - Ross talks for 16 minutes Ross is relaxed, humourous, steeping back with balance - bit of puff piece, exploration & learning www.sen.com.au/programs/sen-breakfast/ As a St Kild...
by st sandy
Sat 08 Apr 2023 12:07pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Ross Lyon comeback - age today
Replies: 5
Views: 1057

Ross Lyon comeback - age today

Can anyone download please

www.theage.com.au%2Fsport%2Fafl%2Fthe-comeback-inside-ross-lyon-s-return-to-the-saints-and-why-nick-riewoldt-is-pinching-himself-20230404-p5cxz
by st sandy
Fri 24 Mar 2023 10:03am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Training
Replies: 18
Views: 2257

Re: Training

The 2nd year player that Ross "cuddled" would have to have been either Oscar Adams - young SA country boy. Does he have the dedication & drive to succeed? Jack Hayes - no doubt difficult at a footy club with a serious injury after a serious injury Other second year players Nasiah Wanga...
by st sandy
Sun 12 Mar 2023 10:48am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: 150 years - we are still here & we want to win one
Replies: 15
Views: 1605

Re: 150 years - we are still here & we want to win one

RTB "We are here....we are not going anywhere....we are still hungry to win one" "If i am connected anywhere...it is St Kilda" We have the right person to lead our club (or he is a wonderful actor & should head to Hollywood). He is saying all of the right things. I think he s...
by st sandy
Sat 11 Mar 2023 2:15pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: 150 years - we are still here & we want to win one
Replies: 15
Views: 1605

150 years - we are still here & we want to win one

www.afl.com.au/featured/880832/-life-is-trauma-ross-3-0-on-buddhism-regrets-and-his-return Seriously great read & great video on afl.com Again RTB fills this ageing & passionate saint with pride & passion. Yes RTB....after 150 years of turmoil & trauma we are still here & we want...
by st sandy
Wed 08 Mar 2023 8:00pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Training today
Replies: 28
Views: 2929

Re: Training today

Talking about rumour & "what he said" I work next door to a guy who has know RTB for many years & does talk often - no reason not to believe him Confirming that RTB is confident for the Freo match & believes "Freo are getting ahead of themselves" i am happy to support...
by st sandy
Sun 05 Mar 2023 10:02pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Article on Hunter Clarke
Replies: 9
Views: 1182

Article on Hunter Clarke

Puff piece - however all good news & he appears to be in a good place. It will be interesting to see how & where he is played - whether more through the middle. Operating table to trade table to fresh start: The Saint due for a change of fortune Michael Gleeson ByMichael Gleeson March 5, 202...
by st sandy
Wed 22 Feb 2023 8:08pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Misson Appointed GM
Replies: 26
Views: 2792

Misson Appointed GM

www.afl.com.au/news/876610/saints-settle-on-gm-for-2023-another-lyon-disciple-returns I believe a good appointment - more than 20 years of experience within elite sporting teams/industry Saints settle on GM for 2023, another Lyon disciple returns David Misson will replace Geoff Walsh as head of foot...
by st sandy
Fri 17 Feb 2023 10:48pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Young Talls
Replies: 26
Views: 2965

Young Talls

Note the young talls on our list that are yet to play a game Potential key position fillers either forward or down back My language 196 is just over 6 ft 4 - a good size for key position Oscar Adams - 197cm Matt Allison - 195cm James Van Es - 197cm Isaac Keeler - 198cm Anthony Caminiti - 196cm Lets ...
by st sandy
Tue 10 Jan 2023 1:34pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: State of Trevor Barker Beach Rd Oval
Replies: 31
Views: 4096

State of Trevor Barker Beach Rd Oval

Went walking this morning & noted the ground surface is not up to scratch for VFL footy Surface was bumpy, missing grass in lots of places, patchy with some new turf laid, goal square surface appalling, rock hard & dusty Matches will begin in March? Simply not good enough for VFL players, le...
by st sandy
Fri 02 Dec 2022 2:15pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Delisted Bomber set to receive lifeline from St Kilda
Replies: 20
Views: 2658

Re: Delisted Bomber set to receive lifeline from St Kilda

Josh Eyer - 195cm = 6ft 5

Matt Allison - 195cm = 6ft 4

Hopefully one or both can improve & contribute
by st sandy
Wed 30 Nov 2022 3:51pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: List numbers
Replies: 5
Views: 908

List numbers

So 4 players taken in the draft
1 player as CatB rookie

So are there any further spots on the list for other players to be taken prior to start of season?
There was talk of Liam Stocker training with saints to earn a spot