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Jacks Back wrote:Gilbert coming in and Ray last week is starting do be a bit meh (or whatever that word is). We couldn't win the grail with those types of players in the side.
My argument is that they are not the future and, although you can't get rid of all your experienced players (a la Melbourne), I would prefer seeing more and more young-uns having a go.bigcarl wrote:Jacks Back wrote:Gilbert coming in and Ray last week is starting do be a bit meh (or whatever that word is). We couldn't win the grail with those types of players in the side.
Does that make Riewoldt, Joey Goddard and Dal Santo ordinary, too?
I rate both Ray and Gilbert highly and I'm sure the club does, too, hence they are still on the list.
With Hickey out we only have two tall forwards and no 3rd tall which I assume Membrey is supposed to be. That's probably why wouldn't you think?saintspremiers wrote:Don't understand why Membrane would get a game
Why not. Anyway they are paid more than the kids so let the Saints get some value for the money spent on them.Jacks Back wrote:My argument is that they are not the future and, although you can't get rid of all your experienced players (a la Melbourne), I would prefer seeing more and more young-uns having a go.bigcarl wrote:Jacks Back wrote:Gilbert coming in and Ray last week is starting do be a bit meh (or whatever that word is). We couldn't win the grail with those types of players in the side.
Does that make Riewoldt, Joey Goddard and Dal Santo ordinary, too?
I rate both Ray and Gilbert highly and I'm sure the club does, too, hence they are still on the list.
Short memory. Gilbert almost won the 2010 gF when moved forward and Ray stopped Swan in his tracks.Jacks Back wrote:Gilbert coming in and Ray last week is starting do be a bit meh (or whatever that word is). We couldn't win the grail with those types of players in the side. It's a new side now and I would much rather see McKenzie and Goddard getting a run than the above two. I know we don't want to get rid of all our experienced players a la Melbourne, and this is a winnable game, and we don't ever want to get thrashed, yada yada yada, but still, meh.
+1gringo wrote:People obsessed with his weaknesses and conveniently overlook his strengths. The guy is a 6'4" line breaking running machine who is near impossible to tackle and can gain an incredible amount of meters with his side step and evasive work. He draws players, tackles well and causes head aches for opposition strategy. His non preferred kicking is weak but he kicks well one sided. Great hands and good space maker for the guy kicking in. I think people were upset about the school girl scandal and over played his perceived weaknesses. He has come back a couple of times recently and was instrumental in the way the team played from deep back. I'm glad he's back.
And the opposition hardly ever kick it to his opponent. He's a great spoiler.gringo wrote:People obsessed with his weaknesses and conveniently overlook his strengths. The guy is a 6'4" line breaking running machine who is near impossible to tackle and can gain an incredible amount of meters with his side step and evasive work. He draws players, tackles well and causes head aches for opposition strategy. His non preferred kicking is weak but he kicks well one sided. Great hands and good space maker for the guy kicking in. I think people were upset about the school girl scandal and over played his perceived weaknesses. He has come back a couple of times recently and was instrumental in the way the team played from deep back. I'm glad he's back.
Gilbo has sublime skills.FQF wrote:Short memories. Gilbert would be in our top 10 players when fit. And will be around for our next finals assault.
Not often you get 5 changes. Not really like for like either.kosifantutti wrote:Final Sunday teams
StKilda v Melb;
Interchange; Savage, Roberton, Ray, Weller.
Emergencies; Goddard, McKenzie, Shenton.
St Kilda changes v Melbourne
Gilbert, Weller, Dunstan, Membrey, Minchington in for Schneider, Shenton, Hickey, Billings, Sinclair.
It's interesting though, I'm looking forward to seeing how they gosaintjake wrote:Don't like Ross and Dunstan in the same team.
Love their hardness, but can't spread, both too slow.
Only room for one IMO
Jacks Back wrote:So Tony74 was wrong - No Goddard.
gringo wrote:Come on Meatballs. Go the Minch, hope he kills it, he's a good natured guy and has worked hard to earn a go at a senior appearance. I hope he gets a full game to show something, he has some good skills.
