Saints v Hawks match day thread

[The Craw]

Not one inside 50 sor far..... seriously ..... embarrassing

[Con Gorozidis]

Saving ourselves for the Blues match

[Kick-it-lace-out]

Senior players have been poor. Absolutely no leadership. The selection of Clinton jones continues to baffle me. Opposition clubs concede possession to him as they know that he will end up turning it over. Why do we keep playing him?

[White Winmar]

As bad as last week when we lost to the worst side in the competition. This has been a disgrace so far. Imagine if the conditions were ideal? It's not worth thinking about. Very, very disappointing.

[Devilhead]

WTF happened to the ball has to travel 15 metres for it to deemed a mark rule??

[Devilhead]

Gibson drops the ball after having prior time - nothing

[Con Gorozidis]

Last two weeks a real reality check.

[mullet]

Gibson drops the ball after having prior time - nothing

Seriously , blaming umpires?????

[Devilhead]

First scoreless quarter since Rd 17 2011

[Con Gorozidis]

We didn't even score a point in that qtr.

[The Craw]

Spectators...not one score for the quarter..... just one inside 50.

Pathetic.

[Hurricane]

Had about a 10 minute period there where we were doing ok. They are the best for a reason. Giving us a total bath

BANG BANG

[Devilhead]

Gibson drops the ball after having prior time - nothing

Seriously , blaming umpires?????

Not at all but when we dont get a blatant free kick in our forward line that should have been paid when they have had 3 or 4 themselves then I get a little miffed no matter what the friggin score

[Wayne42]

The early, no very early draft pick is looking safe

[Con Gorozidis]

Geary has the 6th most disposals up to half time and he only played one qtr....

So we have about 16 passengers/non-contributers

Newnes, Savage, Saunders barely touched the ball.

Schneider done nothing and Roo barely been near it.

[Con Gorozidis]

The early, no very early draft pick is looking safe

Yep. We are locked and loaded for a top 4 pick..

Next week v Blues + the GC game probably our only winnable games.

[Devilhead]

Had about a 10 minute period there where we were doing ok. They are the best for a reason. Giving us a total bath

BANG BANG

Same as the 1st quarter except we didnt hit the scoreboard

And yes they are the reigning premiers for a reason - great structure great skills great spread great understanding of each others game great team

Hopefully we get there one day

[White Winmar]

Saving ourselves for the Blues match

Let's hope so, Con.

[spert]

Horrible uncompetitive effort from the Saints, regardless of the quality of Hawthorn. Hard to pick a good Saint player- impressive effort from Acres compared to his more experienced team-mates, Newnes trying, Webster trying, Jones, Ray and Hayes running around in circles but not getting enough of the pill- shocking midfield performance, and appears they have been told not to tackle or get near their opponents (tongue-in-cheek). I was looking forward to a good competitive game, but this is rubbish.

[White Winmar]

First scoreless quarter in three years. With two minutes to go we hadn't been inside fifty once.

[SemperFidelis]

Poured almost the whole quarter, very hard to get the pill but when we did we butchered it.

Has stopped raining here now, so with any luck we might actually trouble the scorer next half.

Blake Acres looks good. Much bigger body than anticipated, and a decent kick.

Come ON Saints!

[HitTheBoundary]

Geary has the 6th most disposals up to half time and he only played one qtr....

So we have about 16 passengers/non-contributers

Newnes, Savage, Saunders barely touched the ball.

Schneider done nothing and Roo barely been near it.

Saunders was sub, and only came on in the 2nd quarter, and he's already had 6 touches.

And with barely any inside 50's, I'm not surprised Roo hasn't had it much.

[Devilhead]

Horrible uncompetitive effort from the Saints, regardless of the quality of Hawthorn. Hard to pick a good Saint player- impressive effort from Acres compared to his more experienced team-mates, Newnes trying, Webster trying, Jones, Ray and Hayes running around in circles but not getting enough of the pill- shocking midfield performance, and appears they have been told not to tackle or get near their opponents (tongue-in-cheek). I was looking forward to a good competitive game, but this is rubbish.

Am enjoying watching Webster - straight ahead, hard at it and great ball handling skills

[magnifisaint]

What would we do without Gwilty. As usual the Rock of Gilbralta in defence, has pace and great skills. Also Clint Jones awareness and pin point passing is a pleasure to watch. I'm sure the Hawk supporters are revelling in having these two players helping their cause.

[LondonSaint]

Just a reality check, fellas. That we are a bottom 3
team, and playing the top team in AFL.

People say the wet conditions evens it out. But
it doesn't seem like it. Hawthorn players can still
Kick, handball and mark without much fumbling
If anything, it accentuate our lack of skills. Players who
can't kick like Jones, Ray just been made looked worse.
They just keep putting our teammates under pressure,
I say replace them with some skills soon. Would rather
see Ross, or Milera from the 2s.

This is about our level. Hawthorn is just a phenomenal
team. Once they get the ball, everyone spreads and disposals
are so clean we can't even get a tackle on.

The positive is that Acres on his debut is going well. 8 possessions
in a half.