Just signed jason holmes

[st.byron]

Ffs

Yeh exactly. Tedious.

[saintbrat]

St Kilda FC‏@stkildafc4m
Listen to our new recruit, International Rookie @Jay_Griffen42 aka Jason Holmes on @3AWSportsToday just after the 7pm news

about half way along this audio bar
http://media.mytalk.com.au/3AW/AUDIO/02 ... sToday.mp3

[Bernard Shakey]

He did agree his brother Andre plays for the Oakland Raiders as a wide receiver. Actually he hasn't played a game for the Raiders yet, as he has just completed a suspension for breaching the NFL performance enhancing drugs policy.

Hope it doesn't run in the family.

[BigMart]

That's a big leap if he's 6'8"

It'll take him 2 years to even learn how to play, get used to the physicality and build a tank.... A year then at Senior VFL level but at 26 he'd have 4-5 years in him.... And if he turns out it would be huge

[Hurricane]

Looks like a great athlete. That's the way the game is going these days. Athletes ahead of natural footy players. If he can pick up the skills of the game we would have a decent prospect on our hands.

I have ran around in the USAFL for the mighty Portland Steelheads a time or 2 and I have come up against mostly weekend warriors but there were a couple of guys (and girls for that matter) that took the games pretty seriously. Hopefully there is some more diamonds over here

BANG BANG

[HitTheBoundary]

Video interview on Saints website.
http://www.saints.com.au/video/2013-10- ... nal-rookie

[FQF]

Being reported that Holmes just completed a best perfect goal kicking test.

[FQF]

@Paigeos_Hotpies: @stkildafc Jason Holmes bagged goals from the boundary, on the run, from a snap and from inside the square in the goal kicking #AFLCombine

[jonesy]

American version of Wayne Carey/Leigh Matthews.

Will be the saviour.

Anything less than top 2 next year is unacceptable

[joffaboy]

Just as an aside, I am a little concerned about the casual racism towards our new recruit.

Yes he is a Black American who played basketball.

That doesn't mean he is a gangster rapper

That doesn't mean he wears his baseball cap backwards

That doesn't mean he is from the 'hood

That doesn't mean he has a big dick.

Just lay off the ignorant stereotypes and casual racism guys.

I know it isn't intentional, but it is quite noticable

[St Loxton]

@Paigeos_Hotpies: @stkildafc Jason Holmes bagged goals from the boundary, on the run, from a snap and from inside the square in the goal kicking #AFLCombine

ld like to see that!

[joffaboy]

@Paigeos_Hotpies: @stkildafc Jason Holmes bagged goals from the boundary, on the run, from a snap and from inside the square in the goal kicking #AFLCombine

Well that is encouraging. Was stated he was a punter in his football playing days, played soccer for 10 years.

Cant help but get your hopes up. #alwaysoptimistic

[Dr Spaceman]

@Paigeos_Hotpies: @stkildafc Jason Holmes bagged goals from the boundary, on the run, from a snap and from inside the square in the goal kicking #AFLCombine

So he hasn't played a game yet and is already more impressive than Tommy Walsh was in his first year.

[kosifantutti]

Just as an aside, I am a little concerned about the casual racism towards our new recruit.

Yes he is a Black American who played basketball.

That doesn't mean he is a gangster rapper

That doesn't mean he wears his baseball cap backwards

That doesn't mean he is from the 'hood

That doesn't mean he has a big dick.

Just lay off the ignorant stereotypes and casual racism guys.

I know it isn't intentional, but it is quite noticable

I hadn't noticed most of those but I think at least one of them is because of his surname rather than the color of his skin.

[joffaboy]

Just as an aside, I am a little concerned about the casual racism towards our new recruit.

Yes he is a Black American who played basketball.

That doesn't mean he is a gangster rapper

That doesn't mean he wears his baseball cap backwards

That doesn't mean he is from the 'hood

That doesn't mean he has a big dick.

Just lay off the ignorant stereotypes and casual racism guys.

I know it isn't intentional, but it is quite noticable

I hadn't noticed most of those but I think at least one of them is because of his surname rather than the color of his skin.

Maybe so, could be true.

I am not on a crusade, however I just dont like the typical stereotypes being thrown about even if there is nothing meant by it.

Wont say anymore.

[joffaboy]

@Paigeos_Hotpies: @stkildafc Jason Holmes bagged goals from the boundary, on the run, from a snap and from inside the square in the goal kicking #AFLCombine

So he hasn't played a game yet and is already more impressive than Tommy Walsh was in his first year.

But Ricky Nixon told SEN (two reputable sources right there) that at Tommy's first training session, he out marked a pack, and in one motion slotted a goal from 55 metres out.

You saying he was stretching the truth.

Anyway I'm going early.

WHY WONT WATTERS GIVE JASON HOLMES A GO?????????

[Old Mate]

Just as an aside, I am a little concerned about the casual racism towards our new recruit.

Yes he is a Black American who played basketball.

That doesn't mean he is a gangster rapper

That doesn't mean he wears his baseball cap backwards

That doesn't mean he is from the 'hood

That doesn't mean he has a big dick.

Just lay off the ignorant stereotypes and casual racism guys.

I know it isn't intentional, but it is quite noticable

John Holmes the porn star with the 13 inch d1ck

[kosifantutti]

Just as an aside, I am a little concerned about the casual racism towards our new recruit.

Yes he is a Black American who played basketball.

That doesn't mean he is a gangster rapper

That doesn't mean he wears his baseball cap backwards

That doesn't mean he is from the 'hood

That doesn't mean he has a big dick.

Just lay off the ignorant stereotypes and casual racism guys.

I know it isn't intentional, but it is quite noticable

I hadn't noticed most of those but I think at least one of them is because of his surname rather than the color of his skin.

Maybe so, could be true.

I am not on a crusade, however I just dont like the typical stereotypes being thrown about even if there is nothing meant by it.

Wont say anymore.

There are no stereotypes being thrown around. I've read through the whole thread and I can't find any of the bolded comments or anything even close to being racist.

The other one as mentioned relates to the similarity of his name to a certain 'movie' star.

Won't say any more.

[Bernard Shakey]

Ah, but his brother was on drugs.

[Dr Spaceman]

And just in case our new American friend has stumbled across our little forum can I just say "welcome Jason".

You are embarking on an exciting new adventure into the unknown; exciting for you and exciting for us. We all know the odds of succeeding in our unique game are very long but the important thing to note is that it can happen. Most unlikely but not impossible.

We all hope you become our Mike Pyke (although he's only a Canadian - not a real "Yank" )

And if you do find us here on Saintsational and you are puzzled or concerned by any of the comments, don't be. Most likely they are simply examples of our Aussie sense of humour that don't translate too well to people from your part of the world.

Rest assured we're all rapt to have you at the Mighty Saints

[joffaboy]

[There are no stereotypes being thrown around. I've read through the whole thread and I can't find any of the bolded comments or anything even close to being racist.

The other one as mentioned relates to the similarity of his name to a certain 'movie' star.

Won't say any more.

Like I said not on any crusade. May not have been on this thread, but I read somewhere on SS someone calling him a gansta rapper and intimating Sam Fisher would stay (alluding to drugs?) and hang out with him in the 'hood.

Wasn't enamoured with this and I must have coupled it with the John Holmes comparision which is, of course, nothing to do with ethnicity in this context.

cheers.

[FQF]

@Tigermatt123: Cant believe how much of a natural Jason Holmes is for an American just learning the game. Will be a huge talent for @stkildafc

[jonesy]

@Tigermatt123: Cant believe how much of a natural Jason Holmes is for an American just learning the game. Will be a huge talent for @stkildafc

In Holmes we trust

[gringo]

He should be more worried about being called a seppo. One of my American friends nearly cries when ever he hears that. Apparently being called a septic tank with the assertion that he's full of s*** is too much for him.

[Munga]

We need some fecking videos!
He's a natural sportman, played just about every sport under the sun, a competitor.