Saints chasing big names

[DJ Higgins]

News just in, every club is trying to land a big .

[tedtheodorelogan2018]

Two words...Gubby Allan. Keep an eye on it.

[kosifantutti]

We wanted a big name and ended up with Max King.

Fail!

[tedtheodorelogan2018]

And Max King could be our next Riewoldt. Still think Max is our best and most exciting prospect since Nick before a ball has been bounced.

[The_Dud]

Two words...Gubby Allan. Keep an eye on it.

I doubt even Jesus himself could convince star players to come to an AR coached team that’s languishing down the bottom of the ladder...

[DJ Higgins]

We wanted a big name and ended up with Max King.

Fail!

Bit harsh there. Max king is a draftee and may suck or may be a gun but give him a chance.to get on the park and see him play.

[asiu]

We wanted a big name and ended up with Max King.

Fail!

you’re not funny

maxwell campbell robert tuti king

(would that sate your need)

[Devilhead]

Anyway, watch this space folks. Its a 9 month story in the making.

Great ..... then come back in 9 months and let us know

[asiu]

so instead of
quietly quietly
smartly smartly
organising our side of the road

they send out Ted
to spill the beans

good work Ted

[sunsaint]

Anyway, watch this space folks. Its a 9 month story in the making.

Great ..... then come back in 9 months and let us know

yep we could all appreciate a holiday from Brunus edwardii

[SaintPav]

Go early, go hard, Ted.

[magnifisaint]

We wanted a big name and ended up with Max King.

Fail!

If that's meant to be funny that's a big fail and if not then I don't know what sort of drugs you're taking!

[happy feet]

We can chase all we like, but if we have another poor year then no stars will want to come to us. The OP is just pure unadulterated codswallop.

[Wayne42]

How well did Norf go when they employed Gubby in 2018 to help them land a big fish

[Freebird]

Not sure who is on the drugs but Max King is a small name - only has 7 letters

[sunsaint]

best i can do is
MaximilianMus König

[saint64]

Who are the big names being chased? Or is this post just a statement of the bleeding obvious?

[Vazelos]

What Is has been posted is what we are expecting.... It’s in their strategy we just didn’t nail the big fish yet but he we have done some heavy ground work...
We didn’t bring Gubby Allen in to the club to play tiddlywinks he has come in to nail a few free agents and I am certain he will deliver one in 2020 when our window will be open..
We need to deliver a 8-12 win season to show enough to a prospect we are heading in the right direction....
It’s plain obvious to me we are probably 2 elite midfielders away from being a strong team you need 2 to be a serious side.

[dragit]

More. will. come.to. light
It's. confirmed.
Players. are. very. open. to. moving
All. will. be. revealed
Watch. this. space.
Disbelieve. at. your. own. peril

[SydneySainter]

Aren't we already a destination club?

Less than 12 months ago we apparently were, according to Finnis anyway, but its apparently a cardinal sin to have a crack at a St. Kilda official on this forum, so I'll take his word for it.

So, if our CEO says we're a destination club, why do we even need Gubby?

[Zed]

No different than the last 5 years except this time we have Gubby to help sharpen our Pitch.

Biggest factor will still be our on-field performance.

Unless we finish in the 8 , no “big fish” in their prime is going to come to us.
Most likely we will pay significant overs for a risky proposition eg an injury prone potential star, a fading star whose best is behind them , or a troubled youngster who hasn’t reached his full potential.

[takeaway]

Gone very early Ted.

I would prefer 2 or 3 "medium fish" rather than one BIG fish, perhaps Kelly aside. As far as I am aware no BIG fish netted in recent times has helped the club to a flag, for example Franklin, Dangerfield, Treloar.
Might be better going down the Prestia, Nankervis & Caddy route rather than one costly big fish. Good to have Gubby, but I hope the "fish" are strategically targeted based on needs rather than chasing a big name.
Anyway, couldn't really care less at the moment.

[tedtheodorelogan2018]

Kind of agree Takeaway. We have plenty of good footballers and the young blokes will get better over the next 2-3 years....but we need real star power. A grade and AA kind of stuff basically. We have the $'s and ambition to burn in this arena.

I really can't see Simon Lethlean and Gubby Allan taking this area lightly in 2019. Can anyone? Watch this space. IMO, they are a really f****** deadly duo.

[tedtheodorelogan2018]

Kind of agree Takeaway. We have plenty of good footballers and the young blokes will get better over the next 2-3 years....but we need real star power. A grade and AA kind of stuff basically. We have the $'s and ambition to burn in this arena.

I really can't see Simon Lethlean and Gubby Allan taking this area lightly in 2019. Can anyone? Watch this space. IMO, they are a really f****** deadly duo.

[Aussie Jonestown]

Aiden Bonar ?