Match Thread Saints v Bombers Round 17 2017

[Devilhead]

We have been smashed in clearances and have had no one at the drop the ball all night - kicking down the line to talls with no smalls at their feet and they have been mopping up - got to be smarter than that

[mbogo]

Probably the weak, pathetic and soft marshamallow kicks for goal from set shots is the most disappointing thing tonight. I would like to say something positive ... my mind comes up with a blank.

[desertsaint]

here we come!

[SuperSaint]

Looks like the 6 day breaks have taken their toll - wouldnt be surprised if we come out and beat the Swans

Seriously? Last week's second half is a continuation of this whole match. This team is still light on for genuine talent. If the rest played at half the level of Carlisle and Roberton tonight, it would have been a contest.

[desertsaint]

still coming!

[sainters85]

can billings please kick a goal? supposed to be an elite kicker. Goes missing in games like this

[saintbob]

Thank good Webster only got 2wks, at least I won't have to watch Mckenzie play again this year.

[Proph3t of egan]

Jeez Carlisle is an absolute weopon though, isn't he?

[SuperSaint]

can billings please kick a goal? supposed to be an elite kicker. Goes missing in games like this

Watching him tonight I'm still not convinced with Billings. Not polished enough and physically looks like a boy after 4 seasons in the AFL.

[desertsaint]

not coming.

[Devilhead]

Gilbo compound fracture of thumb apparently - maybe season ending according to reports

[Superboot]

Hickey plays very like Tim Elliott

[1965 Saint]

Did I just see Hickey rag dolled. F off p....ta

[Devilhead]

Heppell the master of the throw - done it about 5 times tonight

[George27]

Jeez Carlisle is an absolute weopon though, isn't he?

He has been great, and it says a fair bit about his character. He has come from a long way back, has Jake, but now shows himself to be so much more than the steak knives in the Gresham deal as some were saying earlier in the year !

[mbogo]

The most positive thing I can think of is that we will get a GREAT goal kicking coach and practise practise practise ....

[Devilhead]

Officially worst game of the year - we showed more against Dogs Swans and Crows - bad bad night

[George27]

Gilbo compound fracture of thumb apparently - maybe season ending according to reports

That is not good at all. The injuries ( and suspensions ) starting to mount, and as we have seen tonight ( and through the performances of Sandy ) we have no depth.

[saintbob]

We've had some passengers tonight. But it has been one of those night where it just lands in there lap every time.

[Devilhead]

Acres should have been brought in - not Battles fault but it was a shocking selection error - we might not have still won but he would have given us a little extra through the middle

[Devilhead]

Last 6 mins has been super disappointing - back under 100 %

[Proph3t of egan]

Haven't done enough to shut down the Don's elite ball users, and has cost us

[sainters85]

there goes our percentage and maybe even finals ffs

[SuperSaint]

Tonight is a reaffirmation of where the team is really at, when the opposition come to play. Reminds me of the Swans game and how they buried us after stringing a few wins.

[mbogo]

The coach gave us nothing tonight at all - not a whimper. Hickey no good, poor selections all round and no energy or commitment from anyone. And now we lose by more than we won by? Unbelievable 130 point turn around