David Armitage

[plugger66]

I think the role is despised because it is perceived as being our major weakness in last year's Grand Final replay.

We went in with McQualter, Eddy, Dempster and Jones, whereas Collingwood had Macaffer, Sidebottom, Beames and Blair.

I couldn't see any of our four ever kick more than 2 goals, whereas those Pies are all capable of 3+

Spot on mate.

Yep and that is why none of those are playing there now. Armo is and since he has been there and Steven in the middle we have won about 7 of 9 games. Surely winning is more important then Armo playing in the middle of the ground all game or even most of it.

You can't say that there is a direct correlation with that one move and us winning. Put Steven out of the middle and Armo in the middle and it doesn't mean we automatically lose 7 from 9 instead of winning 7 from 9. Seriously dude the whole team has improved and not just because of that one move.

Isn't it obvious that our deficiency is kicking goals? We're a good team however we are not perfect. I would like to see our forwards being more offensive. Too much emphasis on defence imo.

Of course it has no direct correlation but it also hasnt hurt. Id love to know who you would play in that position to magically kick some goals. Surely if there was a person for that position he would have been played there already. Got any names for me?

Honestly, I doubt we have any other players that could play in the forward line to kick goals. Like I said, too much emphasis on defence.

So what should Armo do as a forward. Run forward of the ball, not tackle a player if he has it. I dont get what him or another player could do. If you cant give me a different player can you at least tell me how the player should play in the forward line.

[Old Mate]

I think the role is despised because it is perceived as being our major weakness in last year's Grand Final replay.

We went in with McQualter, Eddy, Dempster and Jones, whereas Collingwood had Macaffer, Sidebottom, Beames and Blair.

I couldn't see any of our four ever kick more than 2 goals, whereas those Pies are all capable of 3+

Spot on mate.

Yep and that is why none of those are playing there now. Armo is and since he has been there and Steven in the middle we have won about 7 of 9 games. Surely winning is more important then Armo playing in the middle of the ground all game or even most of it.

You can't say that there is a direct correlation with that one move and us winning. Put Steven out of the middle and Armo in the middle and it doesn't mean we automatically lose 7 from 9 instead of winning 7 from 9. Seriously dude the whole team has improved and not just because of that one move.

Isn't it obvious that our deficiency is kicking goals? We're a good team however we are not perfect. I would like to see our forwards being more offensive. Too much emphasis on defence imo.

Of course it has no direct correlation but it also hasnt hurt. Id love to know who you would play in that position to magically kick some goals. Surely if there was a person for that position he would have been played there already. Got any names for me?

Honestly, I doubt we have any other players that could play in the forward line to kick goals. Like I said, too much emphasis on defence.

So what should Armo do as a forward. Run forward of the ball, not tackle a player if he has it. I dont get what him or another player could do. If you cant give me a different player can you at least tell me how the player should play in the forward line.

Yeah that's what he should do.

[plugger66]

I think the role is despised because it is perceived as being our major weakness in last year's Grand Final replay.

We went in with McQualter, Eddy, Dempster and Jones, whereas Collingwood had Macaffer, Sidebottom, Beames and Blair.

I couldn't see any of our four ever kick more than 2 goals, whereas those Pies are all capable of 3+

Spot on mate.

Yep and that is why none of those are playing there now. Armo is and since he has been there and Steven in the middle we have won about 7 of 9 games. Surely winning is more important then Armo playing in the middle of the ground all game or even most of it.

You can't say that there is a direct correlation with that one move and us winning. Put Steven out of the middle and Armo in the middle and it doesn't mean we automatically lose 7 from 9 instead of winning 7 from 9. Seriously dude the whole team has improved and not just because of that one move.

Isn't it obvious that our deficiency is kicking goals? We're a good team however we are not perfect. I would like to see our forwards being more offensive. Too much emphasis on defence imo.

Of course it has no direct correlation but it also hasnt hurt. Id love to know who you would play in that position to magically kick some goals. Surely if there was a person for that position he would have been played there already. Got any names for me?

Honestly, I doubt we have any other players that could play in the forward line to kick goals. Like I said, too much emphasis on defence.

So what should Armo do as a forward. Run forward of the ball, not tackle a player if he has it. I dont get what him or another player could do. If you cant give me a different player can you at least tell me how the player should play in the forward line.

Yeah that's what he should do.

So you have no player or any game plan at all. Thanks.

[Old Mate]

I think the role is despised because it is perceived as being our major weakness in last year's Grand Final replay.

We went in with McQualter, Eddy, Dempster and Jones, whereas Collingwood had Macaffer, Sidebottom, Beames and Blair.

I couldn't see any of our four ever kick more than 2 goals, whereas those Pies are all capable of 3+

Spot on mate.

Yep and that is why none of those are playing there now. Armo is and since he has been there and Steven in the middle we have won about 7 of 9 games. Surely winning is more important then Armo playing in the middle of the ground all game or even most of it.

You can't say that there is a direct correlation with that one move and us winning. Put Steven out of the middle and Armo in the middle and it doesn't mean we automatically lose 7 from 9 instead of winning 7 from 9. Seriously dude the whole team has improved and not just because of that one move.

Isn't it obvious that our deficiency is kicking goals? We're a good team however we are not perfect. I would like to see our forwards being more offensive. Too much emphasis on defence imo.

Of course it has no direct correlation but it also hasnt hurt. Id love to know who you would play in that position to magically kick some goals. Surely if there was a person for that position he would have been played there already. Got any names for me?

Honestly, I doubt we have any other players that could play in the forward line to kick goals. Like I said, too much emphasis on defence.

So what should Armo do as a forward. Run forward of the ball, not tackle a player if he has it. I dont get what him or another player could do. If you cant give me a different player can you at least tell me how the player should play in the forward line.

Yeah that's what he should do.

So you have no player or any game plan at all. Thanks.

No probs

[DWOODROW]

Watched him play on the Gold Coast.
Me and the old man pointed out a few things he needed to work on from the stands but hey he is playing AFL not me. Alot of things go on behind the scenes, roles, jobs to do etc.
While I didn't think it was his best game by any means, he did seem to be running around alot.

I was pretty impressed by the stadium, however there weren't anywhere near the amount of people I thought there would be.

Was nice to have breakfast with the Australian Rugby Union team ( Wallabies) this morning though. now some of these dudes are monsters.

Anyway nice trip, 4 points in the bag and now to Fremantle and the despised Collingwood.

[plugger66]

Watched him play on the Gold Coast.
Me and the old man pointed out a few things he needed to work on from the stands but hey he is playing AFL not me. Alot of things go on behind the scenes, roles, jobs to do etc.
While I didn't think it was his best game by any means, he did seem to be running around alot.

I was pretty impressed by the stadium, however there weren't anywhere near the amount of people I thought there would be.

Was nice to have breakfast with the Australian Rugby Union team ( Wallabies) this morning though. now some of these dudes are monsters.

Anyway nice trip, 4 points in the bag and now to Fremantle and the despised Collingwood.

Do you look like a bigger version of Armo because there was someone there who looked like Armo. Where you sitting on ground level about 60 metres from goal. Tat on the neck.

[DWOODROW]

Watched him play on the Gold Coast.
Me and the old man pointed out a few things he needed to work on from the stands but hey he is playing AFL not me. Alot of things go on behind the scenes, roles, jobs to do etc.
While I didn't think it was his best game by any means, he did seem to be running around alot.

I was pretty impressed by the stadium, however there weren't anywhere near the amount of people I thought there would be.

Was nice to have breakfast with the Australian Rugby Union team ( Wallabies) this morning though. now some of these dudes are monsters.

Anyway nice trip, 4 points in the bag and now to Fremantle and the despised Collingwood.

Do you look like a bigger version of Armo because there was someone there who looked like Armo. Where you sitting on ground level about 60 metres from goal. Tat on the neck.

Yes i have a tatt on my neck and yes just near the bench. Had my family, little boy, girl and wife. Mum dad sister. We were all there. You wern't behind us were you??

[plugger66]

Watched him play on the Gold Coast.
Me and the old man pointed out a few things he needed to work on from the stands but hey he is playing AFL not me. Alot of things go on behind the scenes, roles, jobs to do etc.
While I didn't think it was his best game by any means, he did seem to be running around alot.

I was pretty impressed by the stadium, however there weren't anywhere near the amount of people I thought there would be.

Was nice to have breakfast with the Australian Rugby Union team ( Wallabies) this morning though. now some of these dudes are monsters.

Anyway nice trip, 4 points in the bag and now to Fremantle and the despised Collingwood.

Do you look like a bigger version of Armo because there was someone there who looked like Armo. Where you sitting on ground level about 60 metres from goal. Tat on the neck.

Yes i have a tatt on my neck and yes just near the bench. Had my family, little boy, girl and wife. Mum dad sister. We were all there. You wern't behind us were you??

Well you do look like Armo then. Pretty good pickup by me even if I say so myself. No I was in the front row. Terrible seat. We moved to behind the seats after half time.

[DWOODROW]

Watched him play on the Gold Coast.
Me and the old man pointed out a few things he needed to work on from the stands but hey he is playing AFL not me. Alot of things go on behind the scenes, roles, jobs to do etc.
While I didn't think it was his best game by any means, he did seem to be running around alot.

I was pretty impressed by the stadium, however there weren't anywhere near the amount of people I thought there would be.

Was nice to have breakfast with the Australian Rugby Union team ( Wallabies) this morning though. now some of these dudes are monsters.

Anyway nice trip, 4 points in the bag and now to Fremantle and the despised Collingwood.

Do you look like a bigger version of Armo because there was someone there who looked like Armo. Where you sitting on ground level about 60 metres from goal. Tat on the neck.

Yes i have a tatt on my neck and yes just near the bench. Had my family, little boy, girl and wife. Mum dad sister. We were all there. You wern't behind us were you??

Well you do look like Armo then. Pretty good pickup by me even if I say so myself. No I was in the front row. Terrible seat. We moved to behind the seats after half time.

I think I vaguely remember some people looking up my way from there.

Had a bit on my hands actually, between kids, getting drinks, trying to talk to the old man, trying not upset mum making sure everyone was fed and watching the game, I must say I was a little tired. Nice to catch up with Dave after the game though.

Met Raph Clarke as well who is an absolute champ of a guy if you ask me. Nicky Dal Santo was happy to have a chat as was Milne. Nice blokes.

[SainterK]

So nice you could watch Dave DW, certainly sounded busy, but I'm sure you were proud.

[Spinner]

Watched him play on the Gold Coast.
Me and the old man pointed out a few things he needed to work on from the stands but hey he is playing AFL not me. Alot of things go on behind the scenes, roles, jobs to do etc.
While I didn't think it was his best game by any means, he did seem to be running around alot.

I was pretty impressed by the stadium, however there weren't anywhere near the amount of people I thought there would be.

Was nice to have breakfast with the Australian Rugby Union team ( Wallabies) this morning though. now some of these dudes are monsters.

Anyway nice trip, 4 points in the bag and now to Fremantle and the despised Collingwood.

Do you look like a bigger version of Armo because there was someone there who looked like Armo. Where you sitting on ground level about 60 metres from goal. Tat on the neck.

Yes i have a tatt on my neck and yes just near the bench. Had my family, little boy, girl and wife. Mum dad sister. We were all there. You wern't behind us were you??

Well you do look like Armo then. Pretty good pickup by me even if I say so myself. No I was in the front row. Terrible seat. We moved to behind the seats after half time.

Stalker.

[hungry for a premiership]

Armo is one of our best players under 25 in my opinion and along with Jack Steven and Ben McEvoy represents the future of the club in the post golden years, even though they were actually silver years

[Old Mate]

I reckon Plugger would been looking around the crowd thinking who the saintsational posters were. What a weirdo.

[plugger66]

I reckon Plugger would been looking around the crowd thinking who the saintsational posters were. What a weirdo.

Yep you got me. Makes sense. Well as much sense as 99% of your posts. Sorry make than 100%.

One day surprise us and post something sensible.

[Old Mate]

I reckon Plugger would been looking around the crowd thinking who the saintsational posters were. What a weirdo.

Yep you got me. Makes sense. Well as much sense as 99% of your posts. Sorry make than 100%.

One day surprise us and post something sensible.

That's what a weirdo would of said

[plugger66]

I reckon Plugger would been looking around the crowd thinking who the saintsational posters were. What a weirdo.

Yep you got me. Makes sense. Well as much sense as 99% of your posts. Sorry make than 100%.

One day surprise us and post something sensible.

That's what a weirdo would of said

Alas no surprise.

[maverick]

Is it school holidays, they seem to be up late.

[dcstkfc]

Nice to hear DWOODROW, I'm glad you had a nice night and the family all got to catch up with Dave.

He's due for 50 games in Round 24, anyone going to come down for the occasion?

[DWOODROW]

Nice to hear DWOODROW, I'm glad you had a nice night and the family all got to catch up with Dave.

He's due for 50 games in Round 24, anyone going to come down for the occasion?

It's definitely on the cards

[joffaboy]

Nice to hear DWOODROW, I'm glad you had a nice night and the family all got to catch up with Dave.

He's due for 50 games in Round 24, anyone going to come down for the occasion?

It's definitely on the cards

God, you have been in the army, have tatts on your neck, and I have crossed swords with you on here, please accept my (cowardly) apologies

So what did you and your old man work out for Dave? Oh BTW he had a rather large strapping on a calf in the second half. Is he carrying something?

As for this thread. Armo is a good mid and was playing well earlier in the year. Unfortunately we were losing most of those games, with a lot to do with our non existant forward pressure. Seems like Jack Steven was moved into Armo's position and Armo forward.

To me this has been a great move. Steven with Polo have been doing the job in the middle with Armo adding real forward pressure. I think it is no co-incidence this move has been one of the reason we have won 8 out of ten.

It is also good for Armo to know that he is certainly in the top 22 and can play more than one position. This flexibility not only helps his football but certainly helps the team. Would also give him tremendous determination to get back into the mids.

All good for Armo and the team so far.

[DWOODROW]

He copped a bit of a corky against Adelaide. Take a while to get over but tried to run through it.

No need to apologise for anything. Theres always to sides to every story and two people are never going to agree on everything they talk about.

When it comes to family with me though I tend to be a little one eyed and see red. Love the little bugger as with the rest of my family.

The position he is in as HFF I don't particularly like but he is getting a game. A couple of times when the ball was on the wing, the forward 50 was open and Dave was near centre half forward. We mentioned he should start pushing towards the goal square as there was no one there. Just little things but it is a lot easier seeing where to go when in the stands.

St kilda are coming away with the points even if it is a bit scrappy. The real test will be in the next 4 - 5 weeks to see where they end up before finals.

He will be better for the run this year and will get better. Still has some good football still to play.

As for Jack Steven I didn't even notice him the other night and he still had 27 possessions or something. I guess this is a good sign as Dal Santo does much the same thing to me. Just don't notice him that much but still racks up the possessions. Got to be good for the pointy end of the season.

Anyway had a good time. Kids loved the flags at the end and couldn't see a thing in the rooms after the game. hahahahaha

[joffaboy]

He copped a bit of a corky against Adelaide. Take a while to get over but tried to run through it.

No need to apologise for anything. Theres always to sides to every story and two people are never going to agree on everything they talk about.

When it comes to family with me though I tend to be a little one eyed and see red. Love the little bugger as with the rest of my family.

Look we all understand, family is always protective of family. I admire someone actually coming on to a fan forum when they have a brother in the team, with the amount of crap thrown toward players.

Imagine being a brother of Raph or Ryan Gamble and reading what is posted about them on here. I would go mental.

Anything I have posted about Armo (and about any player) is my observations only and never meant to be personal, and when critical, hopefully it is about their football and constructive.

Armo is the type of player that will mature later and looks to be getting better every year. he reminds me of Andrew Thompson (with a better kick) who didn't get picked up by the Saints until he was 24 and played nearly ten years for us.

The Saitns problem in the mids is that it is all very one paced. there is no really quick player. Dal and Steven are quickish but not explosive, anyone else including Armo and when Lenny gets back is well not slow, but a bit one paced.

Armo needs to be able to get free a bit more at the clearances. As he doesn't have Jack Steven's pace, he needs to develop the skill and technique to do it in other ways. With an endurance animal like Lenny as a mentor he will develop those skills and I can see himm being a valuable inside mid for us for years to come. To get experience in his current role is all good in my opinion.

[DWOODROW]

He copped a bit of a corky against Adelaide. Take a while to get over but tried to run through it.

No need to apologise for anything. Theres always to sides to every story and two people are never going to agree on everything they talk about.

When it comes to family with me though I tend to be a little one eyed and see red. Love the little bugger as with the rest of my family.

Look we all understand, family is always protective of family. I admire someone actually coming on to a fan forum when they have a brother in the team, with the amount of crap thrown toward players.

Imagine being a brother of Raph or Ryan Gamble and reading what is posted about them on here. I would go mental.

Anything I have posted about Armo (and about any player) is my observations only and never meant to be personal, and when critical, hopefully it is about their football and constructive.

Armo is the type of player that will mature later and looks to be getting better every year. he reminds me of Andrew Thompson (with a better kick) who didn't get picked up by the Saints until he was 24 and played nearly ten years for us.

The Saitns problem in the mids is that it is all very one paced. there is no really quick player. Dal and Steven are quickish but not explosive, anyone else including Armo and when Lenny gets back is well not slow, but a bit one paced.

Armo needs to be able to get free a bit more at the clearances. As he doesn't have Jack Steven's pace, he needs to develop the skill and technique to do it in other ways. With an endurance animal like Lenny as a mentor he will develop those skills and I can see himm being a valuable inside mid for us for years to come. To get experience in his current role is all good in my opinion.

I have to agree. !

[saintjake]

I think the role is despised because it is perceived as being our major weakness in last year's Grand Final replay.

We went in with McQualter, Eddy, Dempster and Jones, whereas Collingwood had Macaffer, Sidebottom, Beames and Blair.

I couldn't see any of our four ever kick more than 2 goals, whereas those Pies are all capable of 3+

Spot on mate.

Yep and that is why none of those are playing there now. Armo is and since he has been there and Steven in the middle we
have won about 7 of 9 games. Surely winning is more important then Armo playing in the middle of the ground all game or even most of it.

You can't say that there is a direct correlation with that one move and us winning. Put Steven out of the middle and Armo in the middle and it doesn't mean we automatically lose 7 from 9 instead of winning 7 from 9. Seriously dude the whole team has improved and not just because of that one move.

Isn't it obvious that our deficiency is kicking goals? We're a good team however we are not perfect. I would like to see our forwards being more offensive. Too much emphasis on defence imo.

Of course it has no direct correlation but it also hasnt hurt. Id love to know who you would play in that position to magically kick some goals. Surely if there was a person
for that position he would have been played there already. Got any names for me?

Honestly, I doubt we have any other players that could play in the forward line to kick goals. Like I said, too much emphasis on defence.

Siposs, Cripps?
But I agree Armo has shown in the last that he can kick goals but I think players mindset in that position is about defending and not attacking which is so wrong since you need to lol goals to win games and they are the forwards!

[SainterK]

Armo is now player that can play in multiple positions, something Ross is big on...looking at the big picture, being flexible will help him in his footy career.

He can be thrown up forward, into the midfield, it can only work in his favour at selection.