Welcome Mattaes Phillipou

[Sanctorum]

I can't recall ever being so impressed with such a young recruit, shows maturity well beyond his years.

It's quite apparent he has a very strong footy pedigree with both his father and grandfather playing many games in SANFL.

That he was rated #2 prospect by one commentator shows how lucky St Kilda was that he slipped down to pick 10 last night:

https://www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/id/ ... ather-sons

It is quite possible that like Windhager, Phillipou will prove to perform at a much higher ranking than some who were drafted ahead of him.

I'm not at all concerned by the view of some that he is over-confident, quite the opposite, I regard his self-assurance and belief in his own abilities to succeed as an indication that he will not take a backward step to achieve his goals. Yes he needs to prove that he can walk the talk, I'm sure he will!

[ace]

Not the kids fault

MacKenzie already taken
Hawthorn poohing in our patch AGAIN.

I hope they all die from contaminated soil at their new site.

[Banger9798]

[Banger9798]

Love this kid already

[samuraisaint]

He is bottom age, so a big move

Remember these are very young kids so to expect domination at AFL level from day 1 is not realistic

The skill will be there but they have to grow into their bodies such that they can compete against men who are very well seasoned

As I said, his Grandfather, Peter, was very polished - from his days at Henley High, who had a pretty fair side at the time. Henley High was our local public high school so I knew plenty who went there - and still do

I have just been reminded that Henley High were unbeaten one year with Peter in the side including winning their annual match against Blackburn High (yes, Victoria) for the first time in 4 years

The team photo and the School Magazine write up from the time have been sent to me would you believe

There always seems a reason for being reminded of life events - now who St Kilda have drafted is the catalyst to light up my phone

Henley - near Grange?

I was there in the mid sixties too.

So was Ronnie Biggs!

[bigcarl]

Very confident kid. That can’t be a bad thing.

[ace]

He called our home ground Etihad.

Delist.

I wouldn’t be too worried. I still call it Colonial.

Who cares neither Marvel, Etihad or Colonial contribute any sponsorship to St Kilda.
That's why I call it by its true name "Docklands"

[ace]

He called our home ground Etihad.

Delist.

I wouldn’t be too worried. I still call it Colonial.

Me....the dome.

I'm still trying to learn how to pronounce Wurundjeri

Give it time, 250 years ago no-one knew how to spell Wurundjeri

[mr six o'clock]

Didn't Ross's hugs get him trouble at freo ?

[desertsaint]

i'd forgotten i even had an instagram account til i clicked that and saw a million notifications.
lad looked impressed - thank god we're a step up from the former woodpeckers.

[asiu]

Give it time, 250 years ago no-one knew how to spell Wurundjeri

thats true

but at least we knew how to find water
'n didn't have to beg the nobel savage for help

dont start ****

[Vortex]

He called our home ground Etihad.

Delist.

I wouldn’t be too worried. I still call it Colonial.

Me....the dome.

I'm still trying to learn how to pronounce Wurundjeri

Give it time, 250 years ago no-one knew how to spell Wurundjeri

That's not bad coming from a poster who has multiple bans for racism.

[asiu]

300 years ago
your lot were hanging your women




we had lived in societies that allowed no orphans
and no lonely old people
for 50 thousand years

250 years ago
your lot turned up here
and started hanging black fellas

and stealing our Country


your type should be on your **** knees
praying your graced forgiveness

[Banger9798]

Geez this thread has taken a turn.

It's supposed to be about Welcoming Mattaes ....

[asiu]

sorry bout that

my responsibility
my apologies

i'm giving myself a 24 hour holiday

but i retract nothing

sorry again

see ya's tomorrow

[George27]

Getting back to the topic at hand , I heard Mattaes interviewed on RSN this morning . For what it is worth ( and accepting that oratory does not make a footballer ) , he was super-impressive. Great attitude. Most significantly, was very happy to talk up his fellow SA draftee Isaac Keeler .

[Ghost Like]

Geez this thread has taken a turn.

It's supposed to be about Welcoming Mattaes ....

Yep, quite bizarre in what was a genuinely positive thread. Appreciate your self imposed 24 hour rest ASIU. I hope all is OK.

[Sainter_Dad]

Hey ASIU - I do not know if it was intentional - but I read your name As I U - "As I am - Also are U" LOL - Unity personified!

[The Fireman]

sorry bout that

my responsibility
my apologies

i'm giving myself a 24 hour holiday

but i retract nothing

sorry again

see ya's tomorrow

yeah but those women probably weren't doing the dishes......ok now need a place to hide

[samoht]

Here's a pre-draft chat/interview

[Sainter_Dad]

Here's a pre-draft chat/interview

And here it is again!

[Teflon]

Here's a pre-draft chat/interview

Love that
The kids great
Yes he believes in himself but he’s not cocky he’s just confident and that’s great no point being a shrinking violet in AFL
What I really got from that was he’s driven to not only get the best out of himself but to bring team mates with him that’s leadership think as he matures he’ll command a certain level of respect and IF he reaches his potential..lookout
Also loved his attitude to loyalty- refreshing how he views a move interstate “for the opportunity it is”
Great attitude
Pumped.

[asiu]

righteo then
i'm back

You didn't deserve the holiday gaz, self imposed or not. Casual racism masked as a joke is still racism. Call that s*** out.

Don't worry about Ace
Just a waste of space
Hung up on race
Basket case.

Who needs a bop in the face!!!!

Once again, the 'ace' just couldn't help himself.
Maybe he could have also added that 250 years ago... no one knew how to spell 'Australia'.

i'll chase this grubby futher mucker
till the end of the age

'n luckily , thats just about upon us

the time for ripping into our countrys first people
IS OVER

grow the **** up

if you people here
don't or wont back me in ... i leave

Hey ASIU - I do not know if it was intentional - but I read your name As I U - "As I am - Also are U" LOL - Unity personified!

yes

of course , it's intentional

it's REALITY


ps

thanx Vortex
... at least you saw it for what it was

[saynta]

Racism is a two way street. Pity that people who are quick to call others racist don't see that.

[Vortex]

righteo then
i'm back

You didn't deserve the holiday gaz, self imposed or not. Casual racism masked as a joke is still racism. Call that s*** out.

Don't worry about Ace
Just a waste of space
Hung up on race
Basket case.

Who needs a bop in the face!!!!

Once again, the 'ace' just couldn't help himself.
Maybe he could have also added that 250 years ago... no one knew how to spell 'Australia'.

i'll chase this grubby futher mucker
till the end of the age

'n luckily , thats just about upon us

the time for ripping into our countrys first people
IS OVER

grow the **** up

if you people here
don't or wont back me in ... i leave

Hey ASIU - I do not know if it was intentional - but I read your name As I U - "As I am - Also are U" LOL - Unity personified!

yes

of course , it's intentional

it's REALITY


ps

thanx Vortex
... at least you saw it for what it was

It would be good to hear from the moderators in Kosi and St Byron on the issue of the SS racism policy.

Ace has been for a very long time now been able to openly persecute his vile racist hatred without consequences.

He was recently given a one week ban for racism and it wasn't recorded but sits on 2/3 bans so should have received a permanent ban. I enquired with Kosi as to why he wasn't given the permanent ban....I will let Kosi provide details around this as it was a private conversation.

The racist post by Ace in this thread was reported and St Byron closed out the report without taking any action against the racism by Ace. It would also be good to hear from St Byron about his non action.

Rasism has been tolerated by SS moderators over a very long time and as previously suggested the board rules need to be updated in line with community standards and moderated accordingly.

Ace should be given his permanent ban for his latest racist post.