Saints are the real deal

[saynta]

Yeah, I know we lost but a bit more composure in front of goals in the 4th and we win.

A full Saints team will go deep into September IMHFO that is.

[B.M]

Happy with the loss?

[stkfc1]

Agree.
We weren't great tonight night but the system works so well we still nearly pinched it. Against one of the best teams in it.
We start getting our good players back and we dont loose anymore and we're in it up to our eyeballs.

We won't loose too many games this year if we keep playing the way we are.

[saynta]

Happy with the loss?

No , of course not.

[The_Dud]

Next week will be the real test, should win, a loss will hurt.

[The Fireman]

Happy with the loss?

i'm not happy with the loss but I still think we are the real deal
what about you BM

are we the real deal ?

[MC Gusto]

Next week is critical. I’m ok with today. A few things went against us, we lacked a bit of composure and we still have some good cattle out due to injury. Not bad all things considered

Got to beat the blues - just have to

[mr six o'clock]

Our bubbles been burst
Hopefully we'll learn a few things
Massive game next week
Carlton will be up for it

[markp]

We will beat carlton.

[B.M]

No - we are not anything yet

You’re not anything until you’ve won 13+ in a season

[Sainter_Dad]

We will beat carlton.

Carlton still favorites by 5.5 points

[CQ SAINT]

No - we are not anything yet

You’re not anything until you’ve won 13+ in a season

Yeah I agree. The whole league is s*** at the moment, not one good team amongst them.

[SaintPav]

Screw honourable losses.

[CQ SAINT]

Screw honourable losses.

We were beaten, we didn't lose.

[meher baba]

We lost to what is currently the best team in the comp, but stood up strongly right to the end. We came within a fingernail of a tie.

Along with Steele and Sinclair and to some extent King, other players on our list are starting to get sprinkled with stardust by the AFL world: I'm thinking Wood, Wilkie, Crouch, Higgins and Owens. And some others coming from a bit further back did themsleves proud last night: Clark, Byrnes and Stocker among others. And Phillipou and Caminiti are still looking dangerous and exciting.

The only big disappointments last night for mine were Gresham, Hill and Marshall. IMO Cordy and Butler played their roles better than many on here will credit. And the much-maligned Howard helped to keep us in the game IMO.

[desertsaint]

thought hill was okay. not his best game, but serviceable. Same with Roma - dominated as expected - hard to hit our mids if they allow themselves to be outpositioned - which happened time and time again. Gresh - woeful. I'd have Steele in as a straight swap. Membrey likely in for Cami if the latter gets unfairly rubbed out (as he will).

[bakes]

If Owens dropped his shoulders and gets a Selwood speciality 'too high' with 5 seconds left, it could have been a draw.

We are the 'real deal' for commitment and game plan. Just need some more talent that can execute under pressure.

[samuraisaint]

A game against Collingwood is a great leadup to a game against Carlton.
Big crowd, pretty good team, pressure. Yep, the boys should be tuned up and prepped for the game Sunday.

[B.M]

Marshall disappointing?!

37 HO
25 possessions
7 Marks
5 tackles
8 clearances

If that’s a poor game, I played a lot of poor games!!!!

[The_Dud]

Marshall disappointing?!

37 HO
25 possessions
7 Marks
5 tackles
8 clearances

If that’s a poor game, I played a lot of poor games!!!!

Under the circumstances it was a poor/average game, as he should have dominated.

Marshal had 32 hit outs, Frampton had 27.

[B.M]

Frampton is 200cm and is a good athlete

Played as a second ruck for Adelaide

He’s no stranger to it

Should Marshall have got 50HOs and 40 possessions


IMO we should’ve played Campbell - who I reckon will play next week!

[cwrcyn]

We're not quite there yet, but we're getting closer.

Still a couple of players short. We still need a quick dynamic midfielder who can play inside and outside, and a forward/ ruck. I know it could be Hayes, but he's only 194cm.

Caminiti, Owens, Wanganeen-Milera, Windhager, Byrnes , Bytel, King, can all get better

[saynta]

We're not quite there yet, but we're getting closer.

Still a couple of players short. We still need a quick dynamic midfielder who can play inside and outside, and a forward/ ruck. I know it could be Hayes, but he's only 194cm.

Caminiti, Owens, Wanganeen-Milera, Windhager, Byrnes , Bytel, King, can all get better

Hotton and Keeler. There you go, done.

[thejiggingsaint]

Happy with the loss?

One can be unhappy with the loss, but take comfort/consolation from the PERFORMANCE

[The Fireman]

Happy with the loss?

One can be unhappy with the loss, but take comfort/consolation from the PERFORMANCE

Spot on

I’m afraid some on here are looking for quartz amongst the gold