Saints v Roos Game Day Thread

[Saintmatt]

Reports now coming through that there were players against playing.

Wasn’t it something like 88% who voted to play last week? I would assume that means 12% didn’t want to.

could explain some of our non selections?

If you’re referring to Carlisle - no - he’s been dealing with a family crisis and for good measure ... had back spasms at training during the week.

[The OtherThommo]

Reports now coming through that there were players against playing.

I'm shocked!

[Devilhead]

Reports now coming through that there were players against playing.

Correct the team made a decision at the 6 min mark of the 3rd quarter

[Secret Kiel]

Reports now coming through that there were players against playing.

I'm shocked!

Yes and can you believe the corrupt twit that runs the NRL and racing industry in NSW is still selling the idea he is providing an essential service to the people.

[SaintPav]

Reports now coming through that there were players against playing.

Wasn’t it something like 88% who voted to play last week? I would assume that means 12% didn’t want to.

Brilliant.

[To the top]

The WA Premier in a wide ranging address this afternoon said WA were closing their border

So AFL was compromised from the time of that announcement

It would be interesting to get hold of the Financial Statements of the AFL, to see if it is a pack of cards

[Kilda]

We’ll learn a lot about us in the next 2 hours

And what did we learn? That St Kilda remains St Kilda?

[skeptic]

We’ll learn a lot about us in the next 2 hours

And what did we learn? That St Kilda remains St Kilda?

If Ratten is the guy, my hope is that the take home messages registered with him.

There was a lot to like in that first half both in our skills, endeavour and style but we ran out legs in the second whilst carrying 3 ineffective small forwards and lacked experience, leadership, composure and strength in the backline.

I take Barry’s point RE the defence holding up but I also think that the North talks looked imposing all day even when we had the run and our lack of a marking back hurt us.
Battle should have played if Carlisle wasn’t ready.

The question that remains for me is will Ratten adapt or will he follow the path of predecessor and stick to his guns no matter what

[Spinner]

Where were the leaders to slow the game down from mid way through the 3rd quarter when we were getting absolutely demolished through the middle?

Zac Jones kicking... worked heavily against us and he took a main lead through the middle the whole game... Rats couldn't get Seb Ross through there at all?

Really disappointing performance here - let's be honest... North had 1 on the bench for a whole half.

[Secret Kiel]

The WA Premier in a wide ranging address this afternoon said WA were closing their border

So AFL was compromised from the time of that announcement

It would be interesting to get hold of the Financial Statements of the AFL, to see if it is a pack of cards

Compromised before round 1 started. Well before WA shut its border, well before the bronze Aussie stormed Bondi Beach, well before we were fed the line the players were doing it "for the fans".

In the coming days the decision to play will look even more wreckless and dangerous than it did just before ball up to start the Tiges and Blues game.

This is going to be the first really horrible week as our economy completely crashes and many Australians en mass are told they don't have a job. Hopefully at the back end of this, losing jobs is considered a good outcome...as crazy as that sounds.

[Beno88]

I still can't get my head around our setup at stoppages and centre bounces. For almost the entire game we left not one, but two North Melbourne players free on the defensive side of the stoppage. North dominated the hitouts and used the loose men every single time. They didn't even have to look, they knew they were there. Hence we were murdered in the clearances, particularly in the second half. With 7 minutes to go we went man on man at the stoppages, and bingo! We won a few clearances, hit the front again, and then created a chance to win the match. How is it, that something that was so obvious from early in the second quarter was ignored by the coaching staff until it was too late? Those on the field and in the box were asleep at the wheel yesterday. Pathetic.

[freely]

So, Rotten's honeymoon lasted 2 quarters. Makes Timmy's 9 weeks look pretty special!

[skeptic]

So, Rotten's honeymoon lasted 2 quarters. Makes Timmy's 9 weeks look pretty special!

Far be it from me to write him off but as with any high risk approach, one lives and dies by the results.

Numerous forumites expressed concerns from the time the team was announced and to varying degrees per opinion they came into fruition

[asiu]

thats a muriel moment in the history of SS

lol at Rotten and Tims glorious history

good work

[Linton Lodger]

I'm wondering if the players found out during the game that the AFL were about to cancel or postpone the season.

Sure, Battle should've played ahead of Kent, but that had nothing to do with the loss, no excuse, we had them on toast up until midway through the third. The game should have been over by then.

North upped their intensity, which was to be expected and we didn't seem to have the energy to respond.

[Saintmatt]

I still can't get my head around our setup at stoppages and centre bounces. For almost the entire game we left not one, but two North Melbourne players free on the defensive side of the stoppage. North dominated the hitouts and used the loose men every single time. They didn't even have to look, they knew they were there. Hence we were murdered in the clearances, particularly in the second half. With 7 minutes to go we went man on man at the stoppages, and bingo! We won a few clearances, hit the front again, and then created a chance to win the match. How is it, that something that was so obvious from early in the second quarter was ignored by the coaching staff until it was too late? Those on the field and in the box were asleep at the wheel yesterday. Pathetic.

Because we have absolutely no on ground leadership in the middle. Everyone who thinks Ross should be the next Captain needs to remember this. Utterly useless as a midfielder ... totally bereft as a leader.

[The Fireman]

was there a post match by Ratt's ?

[saynta]

was there a post match by Ratt's ?

Yes, I watched it on afl.com

He was a bit pissed off.

[The Fireman]

was there a post match by Ratt's ?

Yes, I watched it on afl.com

He was a bit pissed off.

yeah tx I found it. well he's not as pissed off as I am

[Schillaci]

Exciting first half. North weren’t in the contest. We were controlling the play. Signs looked great and a big win was on the cards.
Let North in through not taking chances, they kicked a goal against the play, then two... got a whiff and we caved in a disgusting heap.
To lose that when they had 2 less fit men on the bench was truly terrible.
Another year of footy pain coming up ... no footy pain or Saints pain if we play again in 2020.

[Joffa Burns]

So, Rotten's honeymoon lasted 2 quarters. Makes Timmy's 9 weeks look pretty special!

Gold

Just when we thought that "The Cho"and his nickname had departed and could not be challenged, a new contender emerges. Win / Loss ratio will have a lot to do with how quickly this catches on or dies out.

[ace]

The WA Premier in a wide ranging address this afternoon said WA were closing their border

So AFL was compromised from the time of that announcement

It would be interesting to get hold of the Financial Statements of the AFL, to see if it is a pack of cards

Warren Buffett says you only know who has been swimming naked when the tide goes out.
Now we will see if the AFL and which clubs have been swimming naked.