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what's missing from this off season review

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Ins: Terry Milera and Ahmed Saad joined in trade week and Seb Ross, Daniel Markworth, Jack Newnes, Jimmy Webster, Jay Lever, Beau Wilkes were added in the draft, along with veteran Jason Blake. Rookie additions were Sam Dunnell, Cameron Shenton, Jordan Staley and Darren Minchington.

Outs: Steven Baker (retired), Paul Cahill, Robert Eddy, Ryan Gamble, Michael Gardiner (retired), Nick Heyne, Will Johnson, Andrew McQualter (Gold Coast), Tom Lynch (Adelaide), Al Smith, Tom Walsh (Sydney).

In the coaches box: Former North Melbourne coach Dean Laidley has switched off Skype and taken a role at St Kilda. Former player Troy Schwarze joined his old teammates Aaron Hamill and Max Hudghton as specialist coaches.

From the track: After a breakout season this year, Brett Peake is dominating in the water. And new coach Scott Watters is cutting a fit figure in his Speedos, too.

The burning question: Is the premiership window still ajar or did it close when Ross Lyon left the building? It's hard to know how good the Saints can be given their gutsy effort to scrape into the finals in 2011 after a horrible opening to the campaign. Scott Watters should freshen things up but it won't necessarily equate to results.

Premiership odds: $17 (courtesy of Sportsbet.com.au, correct at 15/12/2011)

Wooden spoon: $251 (courtesy of Sportsbet.com.au, correct at 15/12/2011)

http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-pre ... 6222928557
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for referance read a few of the other reviews.



ps found this amusing
From the track: Recruit Tommy Walsh has surprised - even intimidated - some of his new teammates since crossing from St Kilda. The athletic big man is in impressive shape. Trent Dennis-Lane has returned fitter than previous pre-seasons while Craig Bird is building on a run without injury.


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Nick Heyne (Carlton)


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Post: # 1183350Post saintbrat »

not the one I found dcstkfc


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Post: # 1183353Post dcstkfc »

Out: Gaertner


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Post: # 1183356Post Jacks Back »

You haven't put the odds in for Milney kicking the first goal of the first match of the year.


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Post: # 1183357Post saintbrat »

not that one either...


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Post: # 1183358Post super dooper »

A scandal???

Dont want to put a curse on though...


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Post: # 1183362Post saintbrat »

something more basic in changes in the Off season


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Post: # 1183365Post Bernard Shakey »

Failed to mention quite a few changes in the coaches box, especially Ross, Banger and Misson out and Watters in.


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Post: # 1183366Post dcstkfc »

Lenny is training?

Kosi has slimmed down?


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Post: # 1183368Post Teflon »

I just dont want to hear Walsh is burning down the house anywhere...fkn mess that was.


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Bernard Shakey wrote:Failed to mention quite a few changes in the coaches box, especially Ross, Banger and Misson out and Watters in.
exactly
only mention Scott gets his swim wear,


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Post: # 1183415Post sainta »

Zac Dawson in the Outs?


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Post: # 1183430Post Middo »

Teflon wrote:I just dont want to hear Walsh is burning down the house anywhere...fkn mess that was.
Let's see how he plays, surely would have got a game if he was demanding a spot with his efforts at Sandy. Lyon may have been set in is ways but I'm sure he would have played him if he had earnt it.


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Post: # 1183431Post Rosco »

sainta wrote:Zac Dawson in the Outs?
what I was thinking


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Post: # 1183444Post dals_da_bomb »

Just before i left banger said he was gone but had he got a role anywhere yet?


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Post: # 1183450Post Mr Magic »

dals_da_bomb wrote:Just before i left banger said he was gone but had he got a role anywhere yet?
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Post: # 1183506Post hungry for a premiership »

Just reading through that article and comparing us with the other teams, I reckon we are the real dark-horse this season. You pretty much know what to expect from all the other teams but our window could easily be anything from top 4 to bottom 4. Our premiership odds reflect that. At $17, we're not exactly in favoritism but where not out in no-mans land either. I honestly believe that we'll set the comp on fire early in the season next year and build enough momentum for a top 4 finish, similar to 2004.


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Hammill 2 weeks?


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Post: # 1183713Post 3rd generation saint »

To be serious, I love the missing negative press so far, everything has been positive.
No nude photos, but Roo engaged with a few other engagements and marriages.
Most of all the catalyst for all that bad press, Kim Duthie, the only story I want to see about her is only about her. For her sake, I actually hope there is a good news story for her as well showing she has got her life in order and is happy.
If we play to our potential, we will be contenders.
The place seems happier, content and the disappointment of losing a GF and all the other crap is gone and there is a determination to achieve the ultimate reward.


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