Bill Slater...

[leighsaintsince66]

Well done Saints. I wonder if Molly played a role in getting Billy to Moorabbin? Regardless, Slater is an absolute legend and should be a great asset to St.Kilda, both on and off the field.

[WellardSaint]

Just as I predicted.

sure you did.
A search of all your posts,
has your last one in late July.
No mention in that post.

So either you're lying, or you have another nic
that you used to predict this

[st.byron]

Just as I predicted.

sure you did.
A search of all your posts,
has your last one in late July.
No mention in that post.

So either you're lying, or you have another nic
that you used to predict this

Methinks Cowboy is tongue in cheek much. Perhaps alluding to other posters who wannabe ITK.....

[satchmo]

Just as I predicted.

sure you did.
A search of all your posts,
has your last one in late July.
No mention in that post.

So either you're lying, or you have another nic
that you used to predict this

Methinks Cowboy is tongue in cheek much. Perhaps alluding to other posters who wannabe ITK.....

Cowboy is the mother of all ITKs

[bigcarl]

He tipped this

[bigcarl]

Great get by the club. Slater is a legend and one of league’s all time greats

[cowboy18]

Just as I predicted.

sure you did.
A search of all your posts,
has your last one in late July.
No mention in that post.

So either you're lying, or you have another nic
that you used to predict this

Methinks Cowboy is tongue in cheek much. Perhaps alluding to other posters who wannabe ITK.....

Cowboy is the mother of all ITKs

I'm pretty much king of the OTKs. Perhaps we should have a thread for those of us who adopt a Sgt Schultz approach to trading/game plans/footy generally?

The post was a consequence of a perfect storm of surprise (I had no idea it was in play), pleasure (I think it's a fantastic left field opportunity for the club) and merlot (that sort of speaks for itself).

[cowboy18]

He tipped this

That was the first thing that crossed my mind! Great minds etc. etc.

[satchmo]

Just as I predicted.

sure you did.
A search of all your posts,
has your last one in late July.
No mention in that post.

So either you're lying, or you have another nic
that you used to predict this

Methinks Cowboy is tongue in cheek much. Perhaps alluding to other posters who wannabe ITK.....

Cowboy is the mother of all ITKs

I'm pretty much king of the OTKs. Perhaps we should have a thread for those of us who adopt a Sgt Schultz approach to trading/game plans/footy generally?

The post was a consequence of a perfect storm of surprise (I had no idea it was in play), pleasure (I think it's a fantastic left field opportunity for the club) and merlot (that sort of speaks for itself).

Don't be coy. I'm pretty sure that you predicted that rixwouldn'trockrux well before the rest of us did the math.

[saintspremiers]

Great appointment. Shame it’s only 2 days a week. He can take Spud’s spot.

Now bring on the new players!

[saynta]

"Recently-retired Melbourne Storm superstar Billy Slater will be heavily involved with the Saints’ leadership and development programs through a newly-created role."

so leadership and development - not tackling coach as people have alluded to - and part time.

"Slater has been part of former Collingwood captain Nick Maxwell's leadership program at the Melbourne Storm in recent years and will implement his own agenda at the Saints.

There is also the potential of Slater including tackling coaching in his part-time capacity, with his time at Moorabbin expected to be around two days a week.

Confirmation of his deal at the Saints is expected to be confirmed by the club in coming days.

The Saints have been open with their need to add more resources to the club's football staff."

From AFL.com

[tedtheodorelogan2018]

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2018/10/11/ ... -st-kilda/

Again, Simon Lethlean is a go getter.

[Joffa Burns]

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2018/10/11/ ... -st-kilda/

Again, Simon Lethlean is a go getter.

Agreed, whether it proves a successful initiative or not, you have to acknowledge the effort to attract an elite athlete from a winning environment to the club.

Good work by the saints.

Perhaps we can get Bill to pull on the jumper as a category B recruit? Will get some AFL funding for sure.

[Sainternist]

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2018/10/11/ ... -st-kilda/

Again, Simon Lethlean is a go getter.

He sure is. Loves to sew his royal oats wherever he goes.

[Sanctorum]

As a ex Victorian and now proud Queenslander I am absolutely delighted to see Billy Slater throw his considerable skill sets behind the St Kilda wheels. One of the side benefits is that Slater's highly respected profile should bring a lot of die hard NRL supporters to support the Saints both on and off the field, so it is also a big plus for the marketing of our club.

This appointment, together with the recruitment of Hannebery, Ratten and Lade, with more to come, should ensure the team will play with greater cohesion, superior skill levels and unrelenting intensity to progress up the ladder next year......Bring It On!!!

[kosifantutti]

Unfortunately, there is a little bit of truth in this:

[bigred]

https://www.facebook.com/stkfc/videos/1333153673488030/
This guy..

[wally]

I'm pretty sure the Qld and Sydney sides use the rugby league to help in tackling.
Hopefuly Slater will do some tackling coaching also

[Mr Magic]

is this appointment the one some posters were hinting at happening after Grand Final weekend?
A legend who was still involved with a club playing in the Grand Final.

[saynta]

is this appointment the one some posters were hinting at happening after Grand Final weekend?
A legend who was still involved with a club playing in the Grand Final.

Billy fits the bill.

[sunsaint]

is this appointment the one some posters were hinting at happening after Grand Final weekend?
A legend who was still involved with a club playing in the Grand Final.

Billy fits the bill.

yeah but Sam Mitchell would have fitted it better

[Stephen Theodore]

No idea what we're paying Billy, but he's already paid for himself.

Close to the lead sport story on Channel Seven Brisbane.

Put it this way the only time you here anything about our club up here is when they're playing either of the two QLD teams, otherwise nil exposure.

A real positive story that half of Qld watched about our club

[Stephen Theodore]

.....and lead sports story on ABC Queensland news.

Just captured the other half of QLD viewers

[saintsRrising]

Well this appointment gets BIG TICK from me.

Team ethos
Team workrate
Team first in everything
Leadership

Should all get a lift with Billy at the club.

With an expected improvement in tackling as an extra bonus.

Plus will help with sponsors, gaining members and a number of other offield areas.

And lastly having Billy should help the Saints to get their mojo back. He will have all at the club walking taller.

[tedtheodorelogan2018]

Slater just on his own and his actual appointment will draw in attention, interest, dollars, sponsors, etc. for the club. Well done to Simon Lethlean.