VFL Semi FInal- Sandringham Vs Pies - Reviews

[Hemi Baxter]

It does seem like that doesn't it? Oh well I'm still going. I'll be interested to see who lines up on Moore , with Delaney and Goddard both 'rested' and Lee injured. To say nothing of who will be covering Cox and Witts when they go forward.

[White Winmar]

I understand the supporters' disappointment around selection. I'd love see the Zebs win the flag with our youngsters starring. It would bring back some great memories from the halcyon days of the VFA. I can't help wondering, though, what the response on here would be if one of Goddard, McCartin, Acres or Hickey did an ACL or some other serious injury? Would we then be screaming that the club had sacrificed our future for the sake of a minor league triumph? I'm sure the coaching staff has a plan in place that has the St.Kilda FC's best interests at heart.

[Hemi Baxter]

You have to bring your supporters with you to some extent. Injury will be as much a risk in the every training day contested ball mock-up. I'd rather we were known for throwing everything at it at every level and being straightforward with paying members than trusting to blind faith. Although looking at our record over the past hundred years perhaps a bit more time spent on our knees praying should be considered as a strategy.

[White Winmar]

You have to bring your supporters with you to some extent. Injury will be as much a risk in the every training day contested ball mock-up. I'd rather we were known for throwing everything at it at every level and being straightforward with paying members than trusting to blind faith. Although looking at our record over the past hundred years perhaps a bit more time spent on our knees praying should be considered as a strategy.

I hear you and your point is well made. I know I'm presuming, but it seems they are prioritising according to their ongoing plans.

[bigred]

I honestly believe that Sandy could have had a red hot crack at winning the flag.

This sucks.

[plugger66]

I honestly believe that Sandy could have had a red hot crack at winning the flag.

This sucks.

Even if it effects the Saints in the future?

[skeptic]

I think to some degree we're being unreasonable. To some degree.

I take the point on Acres. It's a shame that he's not playing and i'd like to know why.

To the poster saying Hickey could play forward... He was an awful forward last week. One good 1/4 in four is not acceptable and we all have queried whether this guy actually is a forward.
This isn't an unreasonable decision.

Delaney is well isn't an unreasonable decision on form.

I wonder if these decisions are more mutual or collaborative then ppl think.

Facts are we don't have many big forwards... Only Spencer And he was written off months ago

[gringo]

Pretty unfair to kick out the guys who have been getting the job done to bring in the glamour squad too. Sandy might be thinking that you are better having 22 desperate battlers who will be playing for careers out there. Guys who are just parking down there might be holding back. We have been winning with scores from guys like TDL and Saad from the forward line and lots of contribution for mids. Its dangerous to mess with the formula for finals.

[kosifantutti]

What's the contractual situation like with these guys? If Pierce plays for three extra weeks does he start training three weeks later? What's better for him? Three weeks of VFL finals or three weeks of extra pre season in November?

[remboy]

What's the contractual situation like with these guys? If Pierce plays for three extra weeks does he start training three weeks later? What's better for him? Three weeks of VFL finals or three weeks of extra pre season in November?

I think the players have to get 8 weeks off at the end of the season. I assume that would start from the player's last match. It will be the Saints call as to whether they think the players would benefit more from playing VFL finals or doing a full pre season. I'd think in most cases the pre season training will win, hence the reason so many Saints aren't playing for Sandy today even though they are eligible.

[sunsaint]

What's the contractual situation like with these guys? If Pierce plays for three extra weeks does he start training three weeks later? What's better for him? Three weeks of VFL finals or three weeks of extra pre season in November?

Not sure that is too much of a concern, think back when we used to play finals....
Coaching staff just adjust pre~ season and forgo the NAB

&
Didnt Acres cop a concussion recently?

[sunsaint]

What's the contractual situation like with these guys? If Pierce plays for three extra weeks does he start training three weeks later? What's better for him? Three weeks of VFL finals or three weeks of extra pre season in November?

Not sure that is too much of a concern, think back when we used to play finals....
Coaching staff just adjust pre~ season and forgo the NAB

&
Didnt Acres cop a concussion recently?

[bigred]

I honestly believe that Sandy could have had a red hot crack at winning the flag.

This sucks.

Even if it effects the Saints in the future?

I am of the opinion that having these first year, second year or fringe players that qualify to play for Sandringham would get much more benefit from playing in a finals series, than watching on in the outer.

A fair bunch of these guys have spent most of the year at Sandy and got the club into a really good position. Having a tilt at the flag in that comp would be extremely good for the group.

If we are comfortable for them to play week by week for Sandringham then why should a finals series be any different?

[kosifantutti]

Jones kicked the first goal.

6-0

[Jacks Back]

17-14 at 1/4 time with Sandy missing some sitters. Siposs has hurt his knee

[sunsaint]

Why is there no game day match thread....?
Cmon sainters

[saintspremiers]

Pies 30 Sandy 24

f****** Mathesion just kicked a goal to the pIes

Now 36 to 24

Channel 7's SD picture quality is awful

[saintspremiers]

F$&kWits just kicked a goal

42 to 24

Getting cained

[saintspremiers]

Goal to TDL 30 to 42

A Pies player off with suspected severe hammy

[skeptic]

TDL finally kicks a set shot... First of 3 and the hardest of the lot

30 to 42

[saintspremiers]

Goal to Pies - free against Shaggy in the goal square

30 to 48

[CURLY]

Goal to Pies - free against Shaggy in the goal square

30 to 48

Yep soft free in the goal square.

[saintspremiers]

Half time

Ferals 48
Civilised 30

[kosifantutti]

Channel 7's SD picture quality is awful

It's a preview of Grand Final day

[sunsaint]

That's more like it
How is the giant US import ruck duel going?