Match SIM squad & Match Thread v Melbourne 24/02/23

[Jacks Back]

It looks like everyone is playing that isn't injured. Will be interesting to see how the forward line sets up even if it is a bit of slap and tickle.

Match simulation squad | St Kilda v Melbourne
1. Nick Coffield
4. Jade Gresham
5. Brad Crouch
6. Seb Ross
7. Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera
8. Bradley Hill
9. Jack Steele
10. Mitch Owens
11. Hunter Clark
13. Ryan Byrnes
14. Liam Stocker
15. Jack Billings
16. Dan Butler
17. Marcus Windhager
19. Rowan Marshall
20. Dougal Howard
21. Zaine Cordy
22. Jack Higgins
23. Jack Bytel
25. Mattaes Phillipou
26. Josh Battle
27. Oscar Adams
29. Jimmy Webster
31. James Van Es
32. Mason Wood
33. Ben Paton
34. Tom Highmore
35. Jack Sinclair
38. Tom Campbell
42. Max Heath
43. Cooper Sharman
44. Callum Wilkie
45. Jack Peris
47. Anthony Caminiti

Sandringham-listed players

24. Darby Hipwell
30. Anthony Seaton
36. Will Dunne
37. Riley Virtue
39. Ben Mansfield
40. Finlay Bayne
41. Tom Blamires
46. Blake Watson
48. Ollie Lowe
49. Tyson Milne

[Beno88]

So those not playing are...

Zak Jones - Achilles (3-4 weeks)
Max King - Shoulder (6-8 weeks)
Jack Hayes - Foot (6-8 weeks)
Tim Membrey - Knee (1-2 weeks)
Matthew Allison - Foot (12-15 weeks)
Daniel McKenzie - Calf (Indefinite)
Leo Connolly - Unknown?
Olli Hotton - Back (12-15 weeks)
Isaac Keeler - Knee (6-8 weeks)
Angus McLennan - Back (12-15 weeks)

[DJ Higgins]

So those not playing are...

Zak Jones - Achilles (3-4 weeks)
Max King - Shoulder (6-8 weeks)
Jack Hayes - Foot (6-8 weeks)
Tim Membrey - Knee (1-2 weeks)
Matthew Allison - Foot (12-15 weeks)
Daniel McKenzie - Calf (Indefinite)
Leo Connolly - Unknown?
Olli Hotton - Back (12-15 weeks)
Isaac Keeler - Knee (6-8 weeks)
Angus McLennan - Back (12-15 weeks)

When you see it like that it really hits home how many we have out. Not saying they are all starters but ten out and half of them won’t be eligible until at least May is not great news

[Banger9798]

Given it has been 5 months since a footy was kicked in anger, it is a disappointingly long list

[nostalgicsaint]

5 out who have claims of being best 22.

Not ideal but not a disaster either. I'd suggest most of the year most clubs have 3-7 out any given week. (made up statistic with no research)

Hopefully we dont get any more before round 1.

[CQ SAINT]

Jones and Mackenzie have contributed when playing, but them injured is nothing new and they may have to make way for development anyway.
Milera and Windhager have impacted and are coming on, in the meantime.
King is a huge loss and Membrey was a precautionary decision. If they come back fit, not much will be impacted.

[saynta]

https://www.saints.com.au/news/1274105/ ... -on-friday

[realdeal]

5 out who have claims of being best 22.

Not ideal but not a disaster either. I'd suggest most of the year most clubs have 3-7 out any given week. (made up statistic with no research)

Hopefully we dont get any more before round 1.

I dare say it is a disaster. You are correct, most teams have 3-7 injured any given week, however they don't start with 10 at this stage (many of which are long term). Unless we get no new injuries over the next 2mths we're going to be chasing our tail all season.

How many times do you hear clubs/players talk about their preseason and having an injury free run determine a good/bad season.

D-Mac still listed 'indefinate' !? What's going on there?

[darylcowie]

Yes it's a huge disaster, almost tragic actually.
In fact it really makes what is happening in Ukraine, Syria and Turkiye pale into insignificance!
Seriously, this was always going to be a game-olan development year.
We are going to tread water mid ladder until 2025, when the youngs uns start to develip and impact results regularly.

[realdeal]

Yes it's a huge disaster, almost tragic actually.
In fact it really makes what is happening in Ukraine, Syria and Turkiye pale into insignificance!
Seriously, this was always going to be a game-olan development year.
We are going to tread water mid ladder until 2025, when the youngs uns start to develip and impact results regularly.

Comparing a little footy season with genocide and major world catastrophes. Surely intelligent st.kilda supporters can comprehend the difference between levels of disaster.

This year is definitely a development/ transistion year, ala RTB first year in 2007, but for those hoping to compete for the premiership this year then yes you could call these injuries a disaster.

[SaintWiki]

According to the telecast Tom Campbell is out due to his child having a baby today.

[cps]

What time are they starting?

[bobmurray]

According to the telecast Tom Campbell is out due to his child having a baby today.

I thought it was his wife having the baby

[Jacks Back]

We haven't touched it since the first bounce

[Otiman]

See how we react but we are leaving too much space in the D50. Not much to say so far other than that.

[The Fireman]

anyway of watching it ?

[bobmurray]

Cordy goals.

[Otiman]

anyway of watching it ?

Kayo

[bobmurray]

anyway of watching it ?

Foxtel

[The Fireman]

tx bob im right onto it

[Jacks Back]

Nothing new I can see so far at the end of the 1st period. Goals to Byrnes and Cordy.

[saynta]

According to the telecast Tom Campbell is out due to his child having a baby today.

[footynut]

1st Period

We're leaving a lot of open space & free players straight in front 30-60 out

Seem to lack movement in transition

Getting sucked into the contest. Melb have lots of outlets

[Sebastian Tombs]

anyway of watching it ?

Foxtel

its like we have gone back to the late 90s and are watching ch31

[Devilhead]

Standard late goal to the opposition in the last 30 secs

Melbourne have taken multiple marks inside their forward 50 and not sure if we have taken one