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by leighsaintsince66
Sat 17 Sep 2022 8:48pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: AFLW Does anyone really care?
Replies: 127
Views: 13433

Re: AFLW Does anyone really care?

The views of Daisy Pearce at the time of the Queen's passing are both untimely and irrelevant to football.
by leighsaintsince66
Wed 14 Sep 2022 11:41pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: What do you want from this review?
Replies: 78
Views: 6202

Re: What do you want from this review?

St Kilda is the AFL's social awareness, it isn't a football club. It is more interested in being the moral compass of modern day society than actually playing football. Not good for winning premierships but at least it remains relevant in the AFL's eyes. I for one supported the St Kilda football cl...
by leighsaintsince66
Mon 15 Aug 2022 10:31pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Cheerio Matt Finnis - St Kilda CEO since 2014.
Replies: 35
Views: 3041

Cheerio Matt Finnis - St Kilda CEO since 2014.

Our CEO is due to be replaced by Simon Lethlean at the end of the season, in our case on this Sunday. In my opinion Matt has been one of the the most unique CEO's in our clubs history, and indeed in the history of the AFL. The above is my view based on 56 years of following the Saints and the VFL / ...
by leighsaintsince66
Thu 21 Jul 2022 12:10am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: 2019 trade for Hill haunts St Kilda
Replies: 40
Views: 2773

Re: 2019 trade for Hill haunts St Kilda

He is a highly skilled player.
Although not as good as Shaun Burgoyne, he offers a level of silk that is missing in other players on our list.
On the negative side, his body language is annoying at times.
by leighsaintsince66
Tue 19 Jul 2022 7:42pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Players which you got wrong
Replies: 84
Views: 5675

Re: Players which you got wrong

I remember standing behind the goals at the South Road end at Moorabbin in the mid 1980's.
I saw a young man called Frawley in the backline. My early impression was that he would probably never make it. What a bad judge I was...
by leighsaintsince66
Sun 26 Jun 2022 12:42am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: The Finnis Legacy
Replies: 17
Views: 1429

Re: The Finnis Legacy

Extremely divisive
by leighsaintsince66
Sat 25 Jun 2022 11:21pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Drop Max King
Replies: 28
Views: 2072

Re: Drop Max King

Incredible, rare talent who is out of form.
Yes, needs a run at Sandy.
by leighsaintsince66
Sat 25 Jun 2022 10:49pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Monthly Membership Payments
Replies: 1
Views: 265

Re: Monthly Membership Payments

I finally gave up renewing my membership last year after 25 seasons. (Supporter for 55 years).
by leighsaintsince66
Tue 14 Jun 2022 9:08pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: The running men.
Replies: 29
Views: 3148

Re: The running men.

When I think of Tony Brown, memories of youngsters such as Skinny Lappin, Joel Smith & Aussie Jones also come flooding back. The mid to late 1990's were often special days at the club. (Eg Pre season premiers 1996, top of the ladder 1997). It would have been great if Skinny and Joel had remained...
by leighsaintsince66
Thu 28 Apr 2022 3:27pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Craig Devonport escapes jail time for fraud
Replies: 24
Views: 3776

Re: Craig Devonport escapes jail time for fraud

Time for Kenny Sheldon to give him a glare & a spray!
by leighsaintsince66
Tue 27 Apr 2021 3:20pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Question about King?
Replies: 93
Views: 10955

Re: Question about King?

Thilthorpe took 1 game And he is 18 The biggest concern is his total lack of aggression and presence! Roo might have had some other talls, but make no mistake, he was the number 1 banana. He took 256 marks in 04 was AA centre half forward AFLPA MVP and B&F and he did this as a 21yo He was the b...
by leighsaintsince66
Mon 26 Apr 2021 11:52pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: I’m done
Replies: 153
Views: 23461

Re: I’m done

Re the OP, I think I’m done too! This is the first year in my cursed sainter life where I just haven’t given a s*** about the losses. I’m not feeling the hurt associated with your team getting smashed week in week out nor the anxiety of when we will turn the corner and ‘click’ as a team. Honestly t...
by leighsaintsince66
Sat 17 Apr 2021 11:20pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Thanks Ryder
Replies: 66
Views: 7783

Re: Thanks Ryder

Think what this poor excuse for a thread and those that support it are forgetting is what the players had to give up in 2020 As far as I'm concerned they all have plenty of credit in the bank I wish Paddy and any players with mental health concerns all the best. I also feel feel incredibly sorry fo...
by leighsaintsince66
Fri 16 Apr 2021 2:53am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Thanks Ryder
Replies: 66
Views: 7783

Re: Thanks Ryder

Can’t help think that the club has lost focus. Seems to me that we’re too invested in marginalised causes. It’s the trendy thing to do but the reality is that it’s a football club with the goal of winning flags. What’s the rainbow pride, down in the dumps, mysterious killer illness game next at Mar...
by leighsaintsince66
Sun 11 Apr 2021 12:50am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: What is Max King's role in the team ATM?
Replies: 37
Views: 4919

Re: What is Max King's role in the team ATM?

To keep playing like he did today.
Great game Max!!!!!
by leighsaintsince66
Mon 05 Apr 2021 2:09am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: The Rhyming Saints are back
Replies: 27
Views: 3199

Re: The Rhyming Saints are back

The thoughts of one baby boomer about our current set up. Our club seeks to be socially inclusive, Pathetic performances make us feel reclusive We focus on the importance of mental health talk, While our players refuse to get out of a walk How about the rights of LBQGT? Never forget though, to get t...
by leighsaintsince66
Sat 03 Apr 2021 9:05pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: I’m done
Replies: 153
Views: 23461

Re: I’m done

Same. 37 years old, 32 years a member. I’m out. I don’t need this s*** in my life. Plus 1. Limit to how much disappointment I’ll endure before I disengage.That’s the softest pile of shyte I’ve had the displeasure of witnessing. They can GF. I agree. The club seems to be more about social inclusion,...
by leighsaintsince66
Sat 03 Apr 2021 8:03pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: I’m done
Replies: 153
Views: 23461

Re: I’m done

Same. 37 years old, 32 years a member. I’m out. I don’t need this s*** in my life. Plus 1. Limit to how much disappointment I’ll endure before I disengage.That’s the softest pile of shyte I’ve had the displeasure of witnessing. They can GF. I agree. The club seems to be more about social inclusion,...
by leighsaintsince66
Sat 03 Apr 2021 10:34am
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Rod Owen
Replies: 48
Views: 7596

Re: Rod Owen

One of the most talented players I ever saw.

I seem to remember that Rod was viewed as a better prospect than plugger (who also played Little League) when they started their careers.

Incredibly sad account.

Rod, may your future years be your best years...
by leighsaintsince66
Sun 28 Mar 2021 10:26pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: You've got one shot. Spud's legacy endures
Replies: 5
Views: 1157

Re: You've got one shot. Spud's legacy endures

To be honest Saint Lee, the whole club does my head in sometimes!
I share some of your frustrations
by leighsaintsince66
Sun 28 Mar 2021 9:39pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: You've got one shot. Spud's legacy endures
Replies: 5
Views: 1157

Re: You've got one shot. Spud's legacy endures

An overwhelming focus on Spud and mental health minutes before an important match...

Would do my head in if I was a player...
by leighsaintsince66
Tue 23 Mar 2021 8:26pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: March 23rd 1996 , A Night we should all celebrate
Replies: 19
Views: 2729

Re: March 23rd 1996 , A Night we should all celebrate

I was there. Was in my 30's rather than 60's then! 25 years ago. Hard to believe! Kevin Johnson on the footy promo... After the match I began to believe that we could win the 'day' flag in the Centenary year of 96. By the way, which excited supporter of ours climbed the goal post after that Ansett C...
by leighsaintsince66
Fri 19 Mar 2021 7:19pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Vale Doug Parkinson
Replies: 15
Views: 2591

Re: Vale Doug Parkinson

Yes, I can remember Dear Prudence as well.
by leighsaintsince66
Thu 18 Mar 2021 7:13pm
Forum: Saintsational Fan Forum
Topic: Vale Doug Parkinson
Replies: 15
Views: 2591

Re: Vale Doug Parkinson

The first 2 or 3 years of the 90s at the footy were fantastic years to be a saints supporter. Plugger's presence was unprecedented in the league,the skills of Nicky Winmar, emerging stars such as Banger, Burke, Loewe, still at Moorabbin etc. Like the title of the song, they were the "Saints Fig...