What next?

[outside66]

Ah well, we didn't get Shiel after a pretty red-hot crack so can't blame the club's effort for trying.

The upside is that there is still a week to go before the trade period winds up. Outside of Kent and Hannaz (neither of which will cost us much in terms of picks), I'm interested to know what's potentially on the menu.

We currently have 34 players on our list and will need to fill that up with 10 more (combination or seniors and rookies). Include Hannaz and Kent, that's 8 spots to fill.

Hickey is all but gone which should get us a late 2nd round from WC, Lonie & Bruce have been discussed, but outside of that, I can't see much more movement from our end.

So do we chase a Wingard, Scully, or another good player that hasn't been floated yet, or just settle for the draft?

I'm worried that even by bringing in Kent and Hannaz, we are still abit light in terms of 'experienced players'.

[bigred]

What's next?

Win the flag?

[outside66]

What's next?

Win the flag?

That would be lovely. Who's going to help capture it?

[SydneySainter]

What's next?

Win the flag?

That would be lovely. Who's going to help capture it?

Hannebery apparently.

[WellardSaint]

Hickey might be swapped for the WCE late first rounder, the compo pick they get for Lycett.

Regardless, our young drafted kids don't really get developed well (Gresh is the exception)
Look at Acres, Billings, Dunstan, D-Mack, then go back to Spencer White etc

[Bowey Boy]

Leftovers.

[Gershwin]

Pierce and Marshall will need to be added to the senior list.

[St Loxton]

There is probably some A grader on a contract out there amongst the other clubs thinking you know what, the Saints aren't that bad. And need to offload bags of cash, this is my chance to get in on that as i won't get that sort of coin whilst I'm at my current club.
Just saying, long time to go yet.

[The Fireman]

thinking about joining Walt Disney and being cryogenically frozen to be revived in 5 yrs time..because the next few or more will be too painful for words.

[R. Harvey 3 votes!]

There is probably some A grader on a contract out there amongst the other clubs thinking you know what, the Saints aren't that bad. And need to offload bags of cash, this is my chance to get in on that as i won't get that sort of coin whilst I'm at my current club.
Just saying, long time to go yet.

This is what I think too.

There will be players out there thinking this is my time to set myself up.

Someone will take the bait...

[Flagless]

What's next?

Win the flag?

That would be lovely. Who's going to help capture it?

Hannebery apparently.

God help us

[Flagless]

There is probably some A grader on a contract out there amongst the other clubs thinking you know what, the Saints aren't that bad. And need to offload bags of cash, this is my chance to get in on that as i won't get that sort of coin whilst I'm at my current club.
Just saying, long time to go yet.

Hannebery has already had that thought, although on past 2 years form I wouldn't put him in the A grade category

[prwilkinson]

Are Sydney & Parker still looking to part ways? Get something done here maybe.

[Cairnsman]

What's next?

Win the flag?

That would be lovely. Who's going to help capture it?

Hannebery apparently.

God help us

As an atheist I tend to think our list manager will be of more help.

[Beno88]

Pierce and Marshall will need to be added to the senior list.

Marshall is already on the senior list, but you're right about Pierce.

[fugazi]

Be good to get an early deal done.

[saintspremiers]

Hopefully any potential A graders interested in us are told that Richo is literally on a final warning so to speak.

I really fear Richo is a massive turn-off for elite players wanting to move.

Being based at Moorabbin location wise is terrific.

I’m sure many players would love the idea of living bayside- either Brighton, Hampton or Sandy and only a 5 minute commute to work. How good is that??

I’m in Brighton East and location wise it’s terrific

[longtimesaint]

Pierce and Marshall will need to be added to the senior list.

Marshall is already on the senior list, but you're right about Pierce.

They are both rookies -Marshall hasn’t been upgraded yet.

[samoht]

With our relatively poor recruiting in general, relative to other teams - over the last 10-12 years - our coach (and we've had a procession of them) is the least of our problem.
Players can see if a club has a winning culture and winning formula - and they don't just look at the coach (they realise coaches are here today and gone tomorrow - whether they're Ratten or Malthouse, etc..they are all equally as bad as each other).

[outside66]

Pierce and Marshall will need to be added to the senior list.

Marshall is already on the senior list, but you're right about Pierce.

They are both rookies -Marshall hasn’t been upgraded yet.

Marshall signed a two year deal in April

http://www.saints.com.au/news/2018-04-1 ... ll-matters

[saintbob]

Hopefully we start moving blokes like Weller, Newnes, Lonie and Longer out for draft picks

[fugazi]

thinking about joining Walt Disney and being cryogenically frozen to be revived in 5 yrs time..because the next few or more will be too painful for words.

Better make it 10