Match Thread Saints v Giants Round 6 2022

[skeptic]

So they have confirmed an ACL already for Hayes? That's soured the night. Was really hoping otherwise.

Apparently the club medicos called it almost immediately

Obviously no scan yet but my understanding is you can feel it if u know what you’re doing so they’re obviously confident

[Bowey Boy]

Pizza has been delivered.

[The_Dud]

Hill turned that game

4 effective disposals in the second half.

Personally I expect more, but then again I might just be biased…

[The_Dud]

Impressive win by the boys with the rucks out. Also keeping Toby Greene to a low impact was very well done by our backline. Not a sexy win, but definitely good for the confidence. Is Heath a chance or will it be Paddy and Campbell?

I'd guess Paddy & Campbell against Port, a hard team need to be pounded & a the foot needs to stay on their throat.

Marshall sounded pretty confident he’ll play next week

[Ghost Like]

So they have confirmed an ACL already for Hayes? That's soured the night. Was really hoping otherwise.

Apparently the club medicos called it almost immediately

Obviously no scan yet but my understanding is you can feel it if u know what you’re doing so they’re obviously confident

Very sad for him. He was a great, a very smart get by the club. I wish him the very best of recoveries.

[CURLY]

Hill turned that game

4 effective disposals in the second half.

Personally I expect more, but then again I might just be biased…

The left foot kick to Higgins got us going. Not many players would pull that kick off.

Tagged all night.

[WellardSaint]

If Hayes was signed only for this year, the club needs to offer him another for next year asap, to reward his attitude and his workrate, and potential.
It will give him certainty going forward and take a big weight off his shoulders.

[saintkid]

So they have confirmed an ACL already for Hayes? That's soured the night. Was really hoping otherwise.

Apparently the club medicos called it almost immediately

Obviously no scan yet but my understanding is you can feel it if u know what you’re doing so they’re obviously confident

Yes you're correct with what you say. I was wishfully thinking that it was not that clear and the scans were needed.
There's a lot of upside to Hayes and he had a lot to offer in terms of team structure this season.

[Teflon]

It’s ok to be critical when they don’t turn up but credit where it’s due that was a guts win
Fri night against a side who had their backs to the wall (they simply play as a team of individuals GWS) the game largely not played in our style and we lose both rucks AND find a way to grind it out. Good sides win when they don’t play their best thsts a good sign

As Roo said - the test will come against Dees/Cats but we should fear no one , take the game on as this side has done all that’s been asked of it.

Gutsy win.

[SaintJohno]

Impressive win by the boys with the rucks out. Also keeping Toby Greene to a low impact was very well done by our backline. Not a sexy win, but definitely good for the confidence. Is Heath a chance or will it be Paddy and Campbell?

I'd guess Paddy & Campbell against Port, a hard team need to be pounded & a the foot needs to stay on their throat.

Marshall sounded pretty confident he’ll play next week

He did for sure, I'd be tempted to give him a rest with Paddy back, two consecutive corkies in the same spot can't be good. A rest might be the right move? I'm sure those in the know will choose wisely.

[Cordz2]

Hats off to Ratten and his team. Great tactical response to adversity. Excellent stuff!

+1

[Ghost Like]

Leon Cameron believes whatever the Giants did "worked for 75% of the game" and hopes they continue that.

Leon needs to swipe right on Richo.

[bangaulegend]

IMO against the odds team morale lifting win backs to the wall but got the job done . Go Sainters !!!

[shanegrambeau]

Hill turned that game

4 effective disposals in the second half.

Personally I expect more, but then again I might just be biased…

Hill is one of the key reasons why we are good, this year and recently in general..
Low stats this and last week..matters not..
Cuts through lines like a knife..
Can't speak for next week..up to now..Fantastic.

[B.M]

Hill was ordinary tonight

But HF is like that - especially in a stoppage game

You don’t get 20-25 each week, just doesn’t work that way

Which is why JB is so underrated

[Trev from the Bush]

Wins like that give the team more than just four points. It gives the players knowledge, not just belief, they can overcome adversity.

[WellardSaint]

I'd rest Marshall.
Flying to Cairns with a corky?
Plane trip not good for a tall man with corky, sitting for a few hours, unless he wears compression stockings like soccer players do on a plane.
Last year he played through injury and it got worse.
Give him time to rehab.
Can't afford to lose him

[The Fireman]

i think we are a deal....
the real deal.

[shanegrambeau]

For Marshall;

Intercapital Daylight Melbourne to Sydney,
Brisbane Limited Sydney to Brisbane
Sunlander Brisbane to Cairns

can't go wrong

Holla a train

[Goose is king]

Missed the game and haven’t watched the replay yet. Where did Long play

[skeptic]

Missed the game and haven’t watched the replay yet. Where did Long play

I think he spent the majority of his time down back

Was really lively early and had a few big tackles

Didn’t see him much in the 2-3 quarters and bobbed up a bit more in the last

Happy with his game

[saynta]

A lot of shite comes out of Canberra, including the standard of football being played tonight.

No, the shite coming out of Canberra is just the pollies returning to their home states.

[saynta]

Umpire just cheated

Everyone just saw a umpire caught cheating.

OMG how could that be justified? What a farce the AFL has become. No damn common sense anymore.

Since when did an umpire change his mind after a player questioned his decision.

Players need to learn to stop doing it or it's 50 meters.

Oh please. Was just blatant rubbish

You need to learn the new rules Curly, it's that simple.

If that’s 50 we may as well stop games and award a winner at the toss. The rule is demonstrive or abuse. No abuse not demonstrative.

He just stuffed up then made it worse.

Flynn free and goal incorrect

Ward 50 and goal incorrect

All week they’ve been told they’re not allowed to question/dispute the umpires decision.

I thought you were told to stop spamming the thread with your rubbish?

You’re spamming just as much by taking up the fight every f@&$ time. You’re boring The thread.

Yep, ain't that the truth. f****** boring. Better to be commenting on the game, rather than putting s*** on a fellow poster.

[saynta]

go saints. doing very well despite the usual critics on here.