Fisher and McEvoy re sign

[SainterK]

Nice work Saints.

Ben seems like a good kid, future leader.

Fisher is such a rock in defence.

Good news.

[bergholt]

The shitter the new clubs play the less enticing they become.

though i guess in a couple of years they'll be playing ok and might look more enticing...

i'm tipping it here first - at the end of this contract, mcevoy will go to gws.

[defacto]

People probably won't like this. But fisher and Mcevoy are more important than BJ.

The reality is BJ is not a KPP. Fisher is. McEvoy is a ruck men who Is our first choice ruck and is still developing.

BJ Is easier to replace than Mcevoy and fisher. I expect they also demanded less coin. I really hope the club makes BJ a fair offer that isn't an inflated GWS wage. Pay him what he is worth not what the inflated market demands. If he goes we stock up on compo picks and get some quality kids.

[Schillaci]

Good news.
Read the article and leaves Goddard, Monty, Kosi, Milne, Gram and Lenny unsigned for next year.

[Cairnsman]

Fisher will be captain in 2013. No shadow of a doubt.

I was hoping that the next captain wasn't older than the current one.

Which is exactly why Fisher probably won't be the next captain

I'm pretty certain that Watters stated recently that birth certificates mean nothing (no emoticon used)

[saintly]

Good news.
Read the article and leaves Goddard, Monty, Kosi, Milne, Gram and Lenny unsigned for next year.

and gwilt

[SainterK]

Could GWS already be into Joey?

He doesn't get mentioned much, I wonder why given being out of contract at years end seems enough to link someone and write a story?

[plugger66]

Could GWS already be into Joey?

He doesn't get mentioned much, I wonder why given being out of contract at years end seems enough to link someone and write a story?

I cant see why GWS would want a 29 year old player. He may end up somewhere else but I doubt it would be GWS.

[shmic_s]

People probably won't like this. But fisher and Mcevoy are more important than BJ.

The reality is BJ is not a KPP. Fisher is. McEvoy is a ruck men who Is our first choice ruck and is still developing.

BJ Is easier to replace than Mcevoy and fisher. I expect they also demanded less coin. I really hope the club makes BJ a fair offer that isn't an inflated GWS wage. Pay him what he is worth not what the inflated market demands. If he goes we stock up on compo picks and get some quality kids.

I agree with you defacto.
McEvoy was the one i wanted signed the most.
He's 22, we have thin ruck stocks, finals experience, from all reports a strong leader and from what i've seen, just a great bloke.

[dragit]

Could GWS already be into Joey?

He doesn't get mentioned much, I wonder why given being out of contract at years end seems enough to link someone and write a story?

I cant see why GWS would want a 29 year old player. He may end up somewhere else but I doubt it would be GWS.

Who would want that lazy dual All Australian dud?

[Sobraz]

Sam Fisher truly is a super AFL player...

He is acknowledged as a top player by the generally public/media, but I believe he is in the best 3 or 4 backs in the comp... If not the best... So consistent, skilled, courageous, reliable... Plays tall and small... Just a gem of a player...
And plays a game style that can see him go for many more years...

Wrapped with Ben's signature also.. One of the major keys in our plans for the future and revitalization through youth and the changing of the guard.. He's at the top of that list...

[felix]

I think the chatter is gws and Gc are both lacking mature brains and bodies, ie 18 Nineteen year olds
Are not going to win anything, need older players to teach by example so Goddard still a possibility maybe.

[Thinline]

If Goddard went to the Suns on a 3 year deal as things stand he'd probably be a shot at top 4 in the final year.

GWS are younger and even more raw and will barely crawl to 15th before his time would be up.

Three years just for money is a lot of thankless slog. Three years for less dough in familiar surrounds is far more attractive I'd think.

On reflection - and I do wax and wane a bit on this one - I reckon we are arguably more likely to lose Montagna and/or Gilbert as they'll possibly be seen as expendable.

[Con Gorozidis]

Good work Saints.
If we sign gwility and goddard ill be over the moon.

[Con Gorozidis]

Fisher will be captain in 2013. No shadow of a doubt.

Why?

Because he is the obvious choice to succeed Roo.

dont think they will put a 30yo in as captain
also not sure he would even want the job.

[loris]

People probably won't like this. But fisher and Mcevoy are more important than BJ.

The reality is BJ is not a KPP. Fisher is. McEvoy is a ruck men who Is our first choice ruck and is still developing.

BJ Is easier to replace than Mcevoy and fisher. I expect they also demanded less coin. I really hope the club makes BJ a fair offer that isn't an inflated GWS wage. Pay him what he is worth not what the inflated market demands. If he goes we stock up on compo picks and get some quality kids.

I agree with you defacto.
McEvoy was the one i wanted signed the most.
He's 22, we have thin ruck stocks, finals experience, from all reports a strong leader and from what i've seen, just a great bloke.

Ditto 'defacto'.................. I couldn't care two hoots about BJ. If he stays I'll think 'oh well' if he goes I'll think 'oh well'. I also reckon he''s easier to cover than the other two.

I'm over the moon about Macca and so relieved that Fisher is tied up. 2 quality individuals as well as good footballers IMHO

[defacto]

Good news.
Read the article and leaves Goddard, Monty, Kosi, Milne, Gram and Lenny unsigned for next year.

grams out of contract at the end of the year

[saintbrat]

Good news.
Read the article and leaves Goddard, Monty, Kosi, Milne, Gram and Lenny unsigned for next year.

this paper went straight to the heart of the matter ( according to them) in their headline
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/s ... 1wwlk.html
St Kilda's Goddard yet to re-sign
Jon Pierik
April 13, 2012

BRENDON Goddard remains the big name yet to re-commit, but St Kilda has been given a boost by ruckman Ben McEvoy and defender Sam Fisher re-signing with the club.


Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/s ... z1ruWn9rE5

and Fox sports news called BJ Ben Goddard.

[BigMart]

Didn't GWS take

A 35yo, 33yo, 32yo, 32yo last. Draft
McDonald, power, brogan, cornes

If anything, I reckon they could do with A-Grade 29-31yo players.....Or their kids will be humiliated for a while longer

[plugger66]

Didn't GWS take

A 35yo, 33yo, 32yo, 32yo last. Draft
McDonald, power, brogan, cornes

If anything, I reckon they could do with A-Grade 29-31yo players.....Or their kids will be humiliated for a while longer

Yep and all those guys had retired or been delisted. if they got Joey they would be paying 700k plus. makes you wonder if some people understand the game. They aint going to waste 700k on a 29 year old. Might look back at this post after lenny retires at the end of the year. Far to easy.

[Con Gorozidis]

mcdonald brogan cornes power wouldnt be on big coin.
they were offerd nothing or a year at gws.
what gws really need is some blokes 22-25 on their list.
thats why im glad we signed up steven and big mac.