I’ve just received word............

[SaintPav]

There’s nothing in this. Poster is a well known troll.

But, if we were to lose by 80+ points, then all bets are off.

[Joffa Burns]

This is huge news ....Ted can you confirm if true???

And how old are you exactly?

I’ll give you a clue and you can guess.

I’m old enough to recall you potting the Saints in 2008 stating we needed a total rebuild and we were going nowhere recruiting players such as Adam Schneider.

History shows we made the GF in 2009 & 2010 and whilst we didn’t bring home the chocolates I doubt we would have gotten to the GF if the club had done a total rebuild in 2008.

Also the Dempster / Schneider turned out to be as good as any I can recall, wasn’t it both for #26?

Now, what’s your guess?
My age that is

[twirlyhair]

This is huge news ....Ted can you confirm if true???

And how old are you exactly?

I’ll give you a clue and you can guess.

I’m old enough to recall you potting the Saints in 2008 stating we needed a total rebuild and we were going nowhere recruiting players such as Adam Schneider.

History shows we made the GF in 2009 & 2010 and whilst we didn’t bring home the chocolates I doubt we would have gotten to the GF if the club had done a total rebuild in 2008.

Also the Dempster / Schneider turned out to be as good as any I can recall, wasn’t it both for #26?

Now, what’s your guess?
My age that is

Did I say that? Really? Are you really sure? Hmmm , maybe fake news? Sounds to me that you are clutching at straws whilst you bully others ...

[darylcowie]

What nobody has raised amongst all of this conjecture about the coach is the fact that this scenario (albeit without Ratten waiting in the wings and the venue being Townsville vs Metricon Stadium) is exactly what Richo faced almost exactly 12 months ago.

Lose to Gold Coast and its bye bye Richo, so nothing has really changed for the better since then.

Even though we only beat the Suns by one point down here, I actually could see some improvement in our style of play and they played well against us too, so it was an entertaining game to watch.

Fast forward to the Blues game and it was back to 2018 and we would not have beaten any other team in the AFL.

That was the game that convinced me change is needed.

A pass mark for the team this season is 8 wins, regardless of who is coaching.

I had us beating Gold Coast 2x, Blues 2x, Dees at MCG, Freo here, Lions here and Dogs.

I now only feel confident about beating the Blues at the MCG for the rest of the season, but with a change of coach we might beat the Dees again, Dogs and Freo too!

Giving us 9 wins and something to build on for 2020.

[spert]

Not sure about rumours, but the club is probably in the North Melb situation- a club going around in circles, showing some hope, but not going anywhere results-wise. Sometimes that cycle needs to be broken in order to move forward.

[HighettMan]

What nobody has raised amongst all of this conjecture about the coach is the fact that this scenario (albeit without Ratten waiting in the wings and the venue being Townsville vs Metricon Stadium) is exactly what Richo faced almost exactly 12 months ago.

Lose to Gold Coast and its bye bye Richo, so nothing has really changed for the better since then.

Even though we only beat the Suns by one point down here, I actually could see some improvement in our style of play and they played well against us too, so it was an entertaining game to watch.

Fast forward to the Blues game and it was back to 2018 and we would not have beaten any other team in the AFL.

That was the game that convinced me change is needed.

A pass mark for the team this season is 8 wins, regardless of who is coaching.

I had us beating Gold Coast 2x, Blues 2x, Dees at MCG, Freo here, Lions here and Dogs.

I now only feel confident about beating the Blues at the MCG for the rest of the season, but with a change of coach we might beat the Dees again, Dogs and Freo too!

Giving us 9 wins and something to build on for 2020.

When we beat the Suns and are 6 & 6 I reckon that gives the club something to build on for 2019.

Pretty certain the vibe around the club is not about putting the cue in the rack already.

[Joffa Burns]

This is huge news ....Ted can you confirm if true???

And how old are you exactly?

I’ll give you a clue and you can guess.

I’m old enough to recall you potting the Saints in 2008 stating we needed a total rebuild and we were going nowhere recruiting players such as Adam Schneider.

History shows we made the GF in 2009 & 2010 and whilst we didn’t bring home the chocolates I doubt we would have gotten to the GF if the club had done a total rebuild in 2008.

Also the Dempster / Schneider turned out to be as good as any I can recall, wasn’t it both for #26?

Now, what’s your guess?
My age that is

Did I say that? Really? Are you really sure? Hmmm , maybe fake news? Sounds to me that you are clutching at straws whilst you bully others ...

Here you go twirlyhair, your posts from 2008 including the thread you commence about rebuilding.

And how pathetic playing the bullying card, you have a crack at me then sook about bullying when I point out your lack of understanding of the game



viewtopic.php?f=1&t=42761&p=568228#p568228

Have a look at todays Age...From 2005-07 we introduced 8 new players, the lowest in the comp. Brisbane on the other hand has introduced 26 new players and after winning three flags is now setting their sights on another one. If we don't introduce, mentor and play our draft picks, we will be going nowhere...picking up players such as C. Gardiner and Schnieder will not get us to where we want to go!

isn't Schneider only 23?

Yes, 23 and dropped by Sydney...he has a lot to prove and sfrom what I have seen of him so far I would rather see one of our draft picks get a chance...

Let's be honest, this team has had its chance to win a flag, and now the game has passed it by. Time to rebuild and plan aggressively for a flag in 4-6 years. With our best player in Harvey finishing, I believe it is also time for a few others to pack their bags. Thoughts?

[Special]

There’s nothing in this. Poster is a well known troll.

But, if we were to lose by 80+ points, then all bets are off.

Exactly.

How do trolls survive on this forum?

I thought it was run with an iron fist??

[SaintPav]

This is huge news ....Ted can you confirm if true???

And how old are you exactly?

I’ll give you a clue and you can guess.

I’m old enough to recall you potting the Saints in 2008 stating we needed a total rebuild and we were going nowhere recruiting players such as Adam Schneider.

History shows we made the GF in 2009 & 2010 and whilst we didn’t bring home the chocolates I doubt we would have gotten to the GF if the club had done a total rebuild in 2008.

Also the Dempster / Schneider turned out to be as good as any I can recall, wasn’t it both for #26?

Now, what’s your guess?
My age that is

Did I say that? Really? Are you really sure? Hmmm , maybe fake news? Sounds to me that you are clutching at straws whilst you bully others ...

Here you go twirlyhair, your posts from 2008 including the thread you commence about rebuilding.
And how pathetic playing the bullying card, your have a crack at me then sook about bullying when I point out your lack of understanding of the game



viewtopic.php?f=1&t=42761&p=568228#p568228

Have a look at todays Age...From 2005-07 we introduced 8 new players, the lowest in the comp. Brisbane on the other hand has introduced 26 new players and after winning three flags is now setting their sights on another one. If we don't introduce, mentor and play our draft picks, we will be going nowhere...picking up players such as C. Gardiner and Schnieder will not get us to where we want to go!

isn't Schneider only 23?

Yes, 23 and dropped by Sydney...he has a lot to prove and sfrom what I have seen of him so far I would rather see one of our draft picks get a chance...

Let's be honest, this team has had its chance to win a flag, and now the game has passed it by. Time to rebuild and plan aggressively for a flag in 4-6 years. With our best player in Harvey finishing, I believe it is also time for a few others to pack their bags. Thoughts?

LOL.

Gold.

What a hypocrite.

Great work, JB!

[SaintPav]

There’s nothing in this. Poster is a well known troll.

But, if we were to lose by 80+ points, then all bets are off.

Exactly.

How do trolls survive on this forum?

I thought it was run with an iron fist??

I believe someone was given a week's holiday.

[The Fireman]

This is huge news ....Ted can you confirm if true???

And how old are you exactly?

I’ll give you a clue and you can guess.

I’m old enough to recall you potting the Saints in 2008 stating we needed a total rebuild and we were going nowhere recruiting players such as Adam Schneider.

History shows we made the GF in 2009 & 2010 and whilst we didn’t bring home the chocolates I doubt we would have gotten to the GF if the club had done a total rebuild in 2008.

Also the Dempster / Schneider turned out to be as good as any I can recall, wasn’t it both for #26?

Now, what’s your guess?
My age that is

Did I say that? Really? Are you really sure? Hmmm , maybe fake news? Sounds to me that you are clutching at straws whilst you bully others ...

Here you go twirlyhair, your posts from 2008 including the thread you commence about rebuilding.
And how pathetic playing the bullying card, your have a crack at me then sook about bullying when I point out your lack of understanding of the game



viewtopic.php?f=1&t=42761&p=568228#p568228

Have a look at todays Age...From 2005-07 we introduced 8 new players, the lowest in the comp. Brisbane on the other hand has introduced 26 new players and after winning three flags is now setting their sights on another one. If we don't introduce, mentor and play our draft picks, we will be going nowhere...picking up players such as C. Gardiner and Schnieder will not get us to where we want to go!

isn't Schneider only 23?

Yes, 23 and dropped by Sydney...he has a lot to prove and sfrom what I have seen of him so far I would rather see one of our draft picks get a chance...

Let's be honest, this team has had its chance to win a flag, and now the game has passed it by. Time to rebuild and plan aggressively for a flag in 4-6 years. With our best player in Harvey finishing, I believe it is also time for a few others to pack their bags. Thoughts?

LOL.

Gold.

What a hypocrite.

Great work, JB!

lol doesn't look like fake news to me.......add lying to his repertoire
well done Joff ...outed another one.

[ListManager]

There’s nothing in this. Poster is a well known troll.

But, if we were to lose by 80+ points, then all bets are off.

What a pathetic statement! If you believe I’m a
troll then either prove it or shut up. If you do neither
then I will be reporting you to the Mods.

[st.byron]

There’s nothing in this. Poster is a well known troll.

But, if we were to lose by 80+ points, then all bets are off.

What a pathetic statement! If you believe I’m a
troll then either prove it or shut up. If you do neither
then I will be reporting you to the Mods.

If you want more credibility tell us a source for your OP.

[Enrico_Misso]

Wow there's some vivid imaginations in this thread.
... made up insider knowledge, subterfuge, lies, and a forensic historical analysis worthy of Poirot.

[SaintPav]

There’s nothing in this. Poster is a well known troll.

But, if we were to lose by 80+ points, then all bets are off.

What a pathetic statement! If you believe I’m a
troll then either prove it or shut up. If you do neither
then I will be reporting you to the Mods.

Projecting 101.

Classic.

[Trev from the Bush]

Is it just me or has Citywest returned from the grave?

[HighettMan]

There’s nothing in this. Poster is a well known troll.

But, if we were to lose by 80+ points, then all bets are off.

What a pathetic statement! If you believe I’m a
troll then either prove it or shut up. If you do neither
then I will be reporting you to the Mods.

If you want more credibility tell us a source for your OP.

You go first. Tell us who your ITK is feeding you info on Alan.

[twirlyhair]

This is huge news ....Ted can you confirm if true???

And how old are you exactly?

I’ll give you a clue and you can guess.

I’m old enough to recall you potting the Saints in 2008 stating we needed a total rebuild and we were going nowhere recruiting players such as Adam Schneider.

History shows we made the GF in 2009 & 2010 and whilst we didn’t bring home the chocolates I doubt we would have gotten to the GF if the club had done a total rebuild in 2008.

Also the Dempster / Schneider turned out to be as good as any I can recall, wasn’t it both for #26?

Now, what’s your guess?
My age that is

Did I say that? Really? Are you really sure? Hmmm , maybe fake news? Sounds to me that you are clutching at straws whilst you bully others ...

Here you go twirlyhair, your posts from 2008 including the thread you commence about rebuilding.

And how pathetic playing the bullying card, you have a crack at me then sook about bullying when I point out your lack of understanding of the game



viewtopic.php?f=1&t=42761&p=568228#p568228

Have a look at todays Age...From 2005-07 we introduced 8 new players, the lowest in the comp. Brisbane on the other hand has introduced 26 new players and after winning three flags is now setting their sights on another one. If we don't introduce, mentor and play our draft picks, we will be going nowhere...picking up players such as C. Gardiner and Schnieder will not get us to where we want to go!

isn't Schneider only 23?

Yes, 23 and dropped by Sydney...he has a lot to prove and sfrom what I have seen of him so far I would rather see one of our draft picks get a chance...

Let's be honest, this team has had its chance to win a flag, and now the game has passed it by. Time to rebuild and plan aggressively for a flag in 4-6 years. With our best player in Harvey finishing, I believe it is also time for a few others to pack their bags. Thoughts?

Oh Joffa boy. Enough time in your life to waste on trawling through mounds of posts from years ago? You don't think the same could apply to you too? I think you really need to reflect on what is important in your life right now. It will all come to an end soon and you will be able to say that you were good at digging up dirt on posters on SS! Nice one and keep at it champ. I do hope this keeps you enriched. Lol. Incidentally, your 'research' smacks on a petulant teenager..so again I ask...how old are you? All my love . XX

[WellardSaint]

Joffa Boy, you spent a lot of time going back 11 years to call out a poster.
A couple of things- twirlyhair is not a "he", it's a lady,
and her husband is stonecold, who apparently isn't Lazar Vidovic, but he did play for us
a couple of decades ago, not a ruckman though.

Maybe we could all stay on topic rather than try to score points against other posters-
we all follow the club, and we all have opinions.
Shouting doesn't make your opinion any stronger than another poster's opinion

[Joffa Burns]

This is huge news ....Ted can you confirm if true???

And how old are you exactly?

I’ll give you a clue and you can guess.

I’m old enough to recall you potting the Saints in 2008 stating we needed a total rebuild and we were going nowhere recruiting players such as Adam Schneider.

History shows we made the GF in 2009 & 2010 and whilst we didn’t bring home the chocolates I doubt we would have gotten to the GF if the club had done a total rebuild in 2008.

Also the Dempster / Schneider turned out to be as good as any I can recall, wasn’t it both for #26?

Now, what’s your guess?
My age that is

Did I say that? Really? Are you really sure? Hmmm , maybe fake news? Sounds to me that you are clutching at straws whilst you bully others ...

Here you go twirlyhair, your posts from 2008 including the thread you commence about rebuilding.

And how pathetic playing the bullying card, you have a crack at me then sook about bullying when I point out your lack of understanding of the game



viewtopic.php?f=1&t=42761&p=568228#p568228

Have a look at todays Age...From 2005-07 we introduced 8 new players, the lowest in the comp. Brisbane on the other hand has introduced 26 new players and after winning three flags is now setting their sights on another one. If we don't introduce, mentor and play our draft picks, we will be going nowhere...picking up players such as C. Gardiner and Schnieder will not get us to where we want to go!

isn't Schneider only 23?

Yes, 23 and dropped by Sydney...he has a lot to prove and sfrom what I have seen of him so far I would rather see one of our draft picks get a chance...

Let's be honest, this team has had its chance to win a flag, and now the game has passed it by. Time to rebuild and plan aggressively for a flag in 4-6 years. With our best player in Harvey finishing, I believe it is also time for a few others to pack their bags. Thoughts?

Oh Joffa boy. Enough time in your life to waste on trawling through mounds of posts from years ago? You don't think the same could apply to you too? I think you really need to reflect on what is important in your life right now. It will all come to an end soon and you will be able to say that you were good at digging up dirt on posters on SS! Nice one and keep at it champ. I do hope this keeps you enriched. Lol. Incidentally, your 'research' smacks on a petulant teenager..so again I ask...how old are you? All my love . XX

Thanks for the reply Twirlyhair.

So we agree my recollection of your comments back in 2008 were in fact accurate and I was not clutching at straws or purporting fake news - thanks for clearing that up.

I also thank you for the sage advice about what is important in life, that compiled with the petulant teenager and champ remark has really hit home and I’m going to reflect on this tonight and map out a future life plan that will give my existence real meaning.

Great to converse with you twirlyhair and I reiterate my appreciation of your sound advise.

In regard to the age, it’s your guess

Cheers!

[twirlyhair]

This is huge news ....Ted can you confirm if true???

And how old are you exactly?

I’ll give you a clue and you can guess.

I’m old enough to recall you potting the Saints in 2008 stating we needed a total rebuild and we were going nowhere recruiting players such as Adam Schneider.

History shows we made the GF in 2009 & 2010 and whilst we didn’t bring home the chocolates I doubt we would have gotten to the GF if the club had done a total rebuild in 2008.

Also the Dempster / Schneider turned out to be as good as any I can recall, wasn’t it both for #26?

Now, what’s your guess?
My age that is

Did I say that? Really? Are you really sure? Hmmm , maybe fake news? Sounds to me that you are clutching at straws whilst you bully others ...

Here you go twirlyhair, your posts from 2008 including the thread you commence about rebuilding.

And how pathetic playing the bullying card, you have a crack at me then sook about bullying when I point out your lack of understanding of the game



viewtopic.php?f=1&t=42761&p=568228#p568228

Have a look at todays Age...From 2005-07 we introduced 8 new players, the lowest in the comp. Brisbane on the other hand has introduced 26 new players and after winning three flags is now setting their sights on another one. If we don't introduce, mentor and play our draft picks, we will be going nowhere...picking up players such as C. Gardiner and Schnieder will not get us to where we want to go!

isn't Schneider only 23?

Yes, 23 and dropped by Sydney...he has a lot to prove and sfrom what I have seen of him so far I would rather see one of our draft picks get a chance...

Let's be honest, this team has had its chance to win a flag, and now the game has passed it by. Time to rebuild and plan aggressively for a flag in 4-6 years. With our best player in Harvey finishing, I believe it is also time for a few others to pack their bags. Thoughts?

Oh Joffa boy. Enough time in your life to waste on trawling through mounds of posts from years ago? You don't think the same could apply to you too? I think you really need to reflect on what is important in your life right now. It will all come to an end soon and you will be able to say that you were good at digging up dirt on posters on SS! Nice one and keep at it champ. I do hope this keeps you enriched. Lol. Incidentally, your 'research' smacks on a petulant teenager..so again I ask...how old are you? All my love . XX

Thanks for the reply Twirlyhair.

So we agree my recollection of your comments back in 2008 were in fact accurate and I was not clutching at straws or purporting fake news - thanks for clearing that up.

I also thank you for the sage advice about what is important in life, that compiled with the petulant teenager and champ remark has really hit home and I’m going to reflect on this tonight and map out a future life plan that will give my existence real meaning.

Great to converse with you twirlyhair and I reiterate my appreciation of your sound advise.

In regard to the age, it’s your guess

Cheers!

Hi Joffa. Thanks for your reply. I do really apologise if I have caused offense in any way. My mistake if I have. You don't deserve that. I think the point I made about wasting time in life was directed more at myself. Some say that twitter is the toilet of the internet...I think SS can be much further along than that at times. I have read over the years the most misogynistic, racist and offensive stuff written, and that tends to represent so much of what the internet and chat forums can do to people at times. So again I apologise if I too have fallen into the 'toilet' by offending you or anyone else. So for me, that's it for me and SS. If you enjoy it, then keep at it, but for me, I would rather go and read a good book or play with my kids. Life is too short. Go Saints...that is the one thing Im sure we can all agree on.

[vacuous space]

This week Richo overtakes Ross Lyon for third longest servest coach at the club. Next week he equals Grant Thomas as second longest serving coach. In two weeks, our longest serving coaches are: 1) Allan Jeans; 2) Alan Richardson. I find that absolutely staggering.

EDIT: It occurred to me immediately after posting that my choice of words was poor. Richo's likely already our second longest serving coach. He's only behind Lyon and GT on matches because he's never coached finals.

[The_Dud]

This week Richo overtakes Ross Lyon for third longest servest coach at the club. Next week he equals Grant Thomas as second longest serving coach. In two weeks, our longest serving coaches are: 1) Allan Jeans; 2) Alan Richardson. I find that absolutely staggering.

EDIT: It occurred to me immediately after posting that my choice of words was poor. Richo's likely already our second longest serving coach. He's only behind Lyon and GT on matches because he's never coached finals.

Scary, isn’t it...

[SaintPav]

Joffa Boy, you spent a lot of time going back 11 years to call out a poster.
A couple of things- twirlyhair is not a "he", it's a lady,
and her husband is stonecold, who apparently isn't Lazar Vidovic, but he did play for us
a couple of decades ago, not a ruckman though.

Maybe we could all stay on topic rather than try to score points against other posters-
we all follow the club, and we all have opinions.
Shouting doesn't make your opinion any stronger than another poster's opinion

Coming from you this is a bit rich.

However, I'm always happy to give someone who is looking to turn over a new leaf a chance. I'm not holding my breath though.

[Teflon]

If that decision really has been made, then we should make the change immediately.

No coaches tenure should rest on a single result - winning or losing vs the GC doesnt make a difference if Richo is the right man to lead our club forward. Either he is, or he isnt, and this weekend's game means no more or less than Round 1 of his first season, or any other single match in his time at our club.

So either the OP is making it up, or the decision has been made for a while, and it's just a matter of "optics" - and losing to the GC is a convenient platform for change. Same as losing to Carlton would have been, and losing to Port may have been enough if not for the food-poisoning debacle.

My personal opinion is that the latter is happening, and the Scott/Lethlean connection will be reunited in 2020, with the majority of our assistants staying on. I don't have any info, it's just my gut feel. Ratten will make a fine interim coach but I don't think he wants that gig permanently (at any club).

Great post totally agree
Rip the band aid off now ffs