Saints v Brisbane = review thread

[SainterK]

Positives
Holmes tapwork, breathtaking
McCartin, Membrey, Lonie…first goals
Geary, Fish, Steven, Eli, Robbo all fit
Lonie = mecurial
Phil Collins
Membrey, hard stuff
Ray leadership
Newnes and Ross have grown up

Negatives
No Lenny
Curren and Weller, can’t have both IMO
Lack of outside pace
Man-buns
Tom Lee

[Darren]

Positives:
Young fellas look great so far!

Negatives:
Terry Wallace's voice

[PJ]

Where was Billings?

[matrix]

i dont even know what the score is ive just got home?

tbh i dont care
what matters is whats the go with billings?
any gossip yet
be spewing if hes gone down early

[plugger66]

Most positive was Bruce up forward. A negative was Bruce up forward decision making. Lonie looks skilled. The forwards are going to get a cold if we get that little possession. Joey looks slower and less skilled by the game. Fisher looks good. Not sure if that's a negative or a positive.

[Bluthy]

I thought that was a pretty good game for our first hit outs. Plenty of positives and excitement to come out of it:

POSITIVES

McCartin - just...looked...good. Leading hard, hitting packs, pushing up to the centre and half back to open up space. He looks the real deal and a real competitor. On the scoreboard already
Lonie - shows real skills and creativity. A really nice crumbing goals and combines well with other forwards who will love having him out there
Acres - showed he knows how to read the game but was a bit slow with it. I'm not panicking because when he catches up to the speed of AFL I think he'll rip it up with his vision
Ross - could be the new diesel William with his handballing.
Newnes - his fitness is letting to get around the ground in a lot in damaging positions
Bruce - was a great target forward and a physical presence so the defenders don't get cocky
Backline - Dempster, Fisher, Geary, Delaney, Shenton worked really well together. Even though they are not the future they should keep us competitive this year
Membrey- two goals I think which is a damn solid start. He doesn't seem tall enough for a leading forward but seems to find space.
Saad - it felt good to see him back out there and he played well with a nice goal and hard chasing. Can't rest on his laurels though - needs to be a fierce competitor all year.

NEGATIVES

Savage - lacked poise and good decision making. In a couple of marking situations he saw shadows coming and took his eye off it which is a real worry.
Lee - just not sure where he fits in - doesn't really seem a leading forward but doesn't pull in contested pack marks. Worked hard but not real impact
Billings - injury a worry
Newnes and Ross' kicking - both their kicking is not at the level needed to be really damaging mids. No point winning it if you give it away. Need to work really hard on it.
Clearances - our lack of ability to get first hands on it is a real worry. It worries me we rely too much on Armo who gets guys hanging off him. Although with Dunny back, Steven a full game and Billings maybe coming back might tilt it a bit.

Anyway very early doors yet but that's filled me with some real hope and excitement. Well done lads. I'm really looking forward to seeing McCartin, Lonie, Acres, Templeton, Dunny, Billings (hopefully!) develop this year. And if Goddard and McKenzie can get a Guernsey it will be really exciting times.

[SainterK]

Billings, subbed off early with hammy tightness

[plugger66]

Billings, subbed off early with hammy tightness

If he was actually limping im going more than that. Tightness wouldn't really mean a limp especially that early in the game.

[matrix]

thanks K
thats ok, thats a good precaution in getting him off hte park

im guessing he has over stretched

[kosifantutti]

Billings, subbed off early with hammy tightness

Or according to the commentators, not there at all. Might have had a tummy upset before the game.

[matrix]

ok now i know you usually say the complete opp of everyone but this isnt good news IF youre thinking is correct

[matrix]

fmd
now he has an icky belly

christ sake
are we sure he didnt go off for a big s***?

[SaintPav]

Only NAB Cup and all but I hate it when we lose close games, especially when we have the ascendency.

When was the last time we won a game by a goal or less because I can't remember winning too many close games since the 2009 Preliminary Final.

Off topic, but who was the genius who decided to shorten the bank's name to NAB, which means to steal.

[PJ]

Did anyone see him actually play or are we just guessing?

[saintbrat]

stkildafc

Saints members - stay tuned to your inbox for Richo's email #NABChallenge

[plugger66]

Only NAB Cup and all but I hate it when we lose close games, especially when we have the ascendency.

When was the last time we won a game by a goal or less because I can't remember winning too many close games since the 2009 Preliminary Final.

Off topic, but who was the genius who decided to shorten the bank's name to NAB, which means to steal.

GWS round 2 last year.

[matrix]

Did anyone see him actually play or are we just guessing?

theres a rumor he played
got on the park
ran around came but off as he was busting for a poo because of an icky belly, pushed a bit too hard and when he went back out he got hamstring tightness from said pushing

we are awaiting an update

[saintbrat]

http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/nab- ... 1/bl-v-stk

The Saints were outplayed for portions of the match but never went away, and were running over the Lions in the final quarter, with midfielders David Armitage (28 touches), Jarryn Geary (25) and Leigh Montagna (23) getting plenty of ball.


>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

St Kilda: While they might lack a little polish, you'll get plenty of pluck from the Saints this season. The midfield has the makings of a solid combination, with David Armitage, Leigh Montagna and Jack Newnes performing strongly to go alongside the classy Jack Steven. They have terrific endeavour, and even with the Lions trying to move the ball quickly, were rarely able to with the Saints' pressure. Paddy McCartin and Tim Membrey showed enough up forward.

BRISBANE LIONS 0.2.5 0.4.11 0.7.15 0.7.16 (58)
ST KILDA 0.2.1 0.4.1 0.6.4 0.8.7 (55)

SUPERGOALS
Brisbane Lions: Nil
St Kilda: Nil

GOALS
Brisbane Lions: Taylor 2, Close, McStay, Mayes, Redden, Bewick
St Kilda: Membrey, Lonie, Saad, Newnes, McCartin, Ray, Weller, Geary

BEST
Brisbane Lions: D.Beams, Taylor, Rich, Bewick, C.Beams, Paparone
St Kilda: Armitage, Geary, Newnes, Montagna, Fisher

INJURIES
Brisbane Lions: Nil
St Kilda: Billings (hamstring)

SUBSTITUTES
Brisbane Lions: McGuane replaced Staker at half-time; Andrews replaced Gardiner at half-time.
St Kilda: Lonie replaced Billings in the first quarter; Holmes replaced Steven at half-time.

Reports: Nil

Official crowd: 6200 at Burpengary

[kosifantutti]

I was impressed by McCartin. Looked at home.
Membrey was good. I know Saints supporters, well footy fans in general, don't sing but when we play Sydney "Thanks for Tim Membrey" would go well.
Bruce was good up forward in the last quarter especially but just used it really poorly.
Newnes was impressive again.
Saad had a lot of energy but didn't get a lot of it. Starved of opportunity?
Lonie impressed when he got the ball in his hands.

I was looking forward to seeing Acres but he barely touched it.
Longer still doesn't get the ball. Holmes showed him how to take a mark in the last quarter.
Savage just fumbled a lot and made poor decisions.

[matrix]

i just watched the highlights

they show absolutely nothing really
savage fumbling
holmes great tap

[plugger66]

I was impressed by McCartin. Looked at home.
Membrey was good. I know Saints supporters, well footy fans in general, don't sing but when we play Sydney "Thanks for Tim Membrey" would go well.
Bruce was good up forward in the last quarter especially but just used it really poorly.
Newnes was impressive again.
Saad had a lot of energy but didn't get a lot of it. Starved of opportunity?
Lonie impressed when he got the ball in his hands.

I was looking forward to seeing Acres but he barely touched it.
Longer still doesn't get the ball. Holmes showed him how to take a mark in the last quarter.
Savage just fumbled a lot and made poor decisions.

Think you just about summed it up perfectly. What do we do with Longer. he can ruck but that's where his game ends. He needs to work harder to get into some space. I didn't even know Acres played.

[sainters4eva]

Saw Billings in red vest at end of first or second quarter and he was limping.

[sainters4eva]

Saw Billings in red vest at end of first or second quarter and he was limping.

[Wayne42]

Saw Billings in red vest at end of first or second quarter and he was limping.

Anal tightness after a big poo if i read this thread correctly

[saynta]

I was impressed by McCartin. Looked at home.
Membrey was good. I know Saints supporters, well footy fans in general, don't sing but when we play Sydney "Thanks for Tim Membrey" would go well.
Bruce was good up forward in the last quarter especially but just used it really poorly.
Newnes was impressive again.
Saad had a lot of energy but didn't get a lot of it. Starved of opportunity?
Lonie impressed when he got the ball in his hands.

I was looking forward to seeing Acres but he barely touched it.
Longer still doesn't get the ball. Holmes showed him how to take a mark in the last quarter.
Savage just fumbled a lot and made poor decisions.

Think you just about summed it up perfectly. What do we do with Longer. he can ruck but that's where his game ends. He needs to work harder to get into some space. I didn't even know Acres played.

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