Riley Bonner picked up by Saints in pre-season draft

[CQ SAINT]

No more places

If Dan McKenzie wants to play anymore AFL football he needs to find another club and train there in the hope of being picked up.

Anyone hoping to gain a supplemental selection place by training at St Kilda needs to immediately rethink and find somewhere else to train.
St Kilda can't take them no matter how good they appear.

Now, is that a mistake? No Caminiti this year.

We need a list spot. Caminiti was contracted.

[Impatient Sainter]

Bonner can run and can kick, there is beyond a doubt an undeniable pattern forming.

I’m guessing RTB wants either NWM up on a wing or Sinclair more on ball, therefore looking at some options for run and delivery out of the back half.

Time to get super fit Hunter Clark!

I very much doubt we will see much of Hunter Clark at AFL level next year....

[Scollop]

Bonner can run and can kick, there is beyond a doubt an undeniable pattern forming.

I’m guessing RTB wants either NWM up on a wing or Sinclair more on ball, therefore looking at some options for run and delivery out of the back half.

Time to get super fit Hunter Clark!

I very much doubt we will see much of Hunter Clark at AFL level next year....

I think Clark will surprise the doubters like yourself. I don’t think he’ll be a consistent 30 possession per week player in 2024, but he’s going to be a regular in the seniors and one of our most important midfielders.

No more serious injuries please. And if he does have a good year in 2024, I reckon he’ll be even better in 2025.

[SaintPav]

Clark was starting mid this year and got a 2 year contract so I think Ross likes him.

[axcellence]

Just looking at his highlights:-

Some against Sydney
A really good one against Saints on Marvel - not sure but I think it was at a point the game was in the dead rubber zone
A lot of them against North

Overall, good highlights. He just needs to replicate against contending teams for that year. Otherwise, he ends up like a GOP he's been to date.

[happy feet]

Who would you rather running the ball at HB

A 2 x All Australian

Or a fringe player from Port

First wrong move from the club - he is not much chop - that much is known.

Very outside and no defensive capacity

I value your judgement. Let’s hope we might have another Mason Wood outcome.

[CQ SAINT]

Who would you rather running the ball at HB

A 2 x All Australian

Or a fringe player from Port

First wrong move from the club - he is not much chop - that much is known.

Very outside and no defensive capacity

I value your judgement. Let’s hope we might have another Mason Wood outcome.

Outside is ok. He has 93 games. His last 40 delivered 20p 4.5m 350m in a very strong and speedy midfield. Theres not too much wrong with that. Put him on a wing and let's see some more goals from 55m. Every goal of his career is a highlight. There aren't many, but they are beauties.

[cwrcyn]

Bonner cost us nothing.

He has actually played some good football. His kicking is elite and he's a smooth mover who's quick across the ground. Admittedly, he is poor one on one and is unlikely to involve himself in hard physical contests. Not everyone in football is a tough nut.

Mason Wood turned his career around by reinventing himself. Bonner's natural speed and agility gives him scope to the same.

Don't write the guy off. He's actually quite talented.

[Saintmike65]

When does preseason training start?

Training starts on Monday morning…I’ll do a training report for those of you that can’t make it!

[King Max]

Bonner holds the record for most goals scored in an AFL match in the Northern Hemisphere.

[bobmurray]

When does preseason training start?

Training starts on Monday morning…I’ll do a training report for those of you that can’t make it!

Do you know what time it starts Mike ?

[Saintmike65]

When does preseason training start?

Training starts on Monday morning…I’ll do a training report for those of you that can’t make it!

Do you know what time it starts Mike ?

Not at this stage but should find out over the weekend..will post when I find out.

[bobmurray]

When does preseason training start?

Training starts on Monday morning…I’ll do a training report for those of you that can’t make it!

Do you know what time it starts Mike ?

Not at this stage but should find out over the weekend..will post when I find out.

OK, thanks Mike.

[SaintPav]

Bonner seems to be having a good preseason according to training reports.

Does anyone know why he was delisted by Port?

[mad saint guy]

Bonner seems to be having a good preseason according to training reports.

Does anyone know why he was delisted by Port?

Seems like physicality and defensive work were the issues. Makes sense that he'd excel in the low pressure environment of pre season training. Definitely has skills and run

[CQ SAINT]

Rozee, Sinn, Butters, Boak, Wines, Horne-Francis, Charleson, Drew, Lorenz and Jackson
Might have something to do with it.

That a and few upgraded and overpriced talls might have tightened the TPP belt a little.

[Impatient Sainter]

Bonner might be ok but given the number of similiar players on the list, I am surprised we didn't look to rookie a ruckman or key defender eg Vigo Visenti, Emerson Jeka, Patrick Voss or similiar.

[Otiman]

I think we're more likely to play him as a link man on the wing than in the back 6.

Any reports from which group he operates in at training?

[skeptic]

Yeah, the vibe I get from Port fans is less about him being a poor player but more so being the most expandable of a group of similarly paid/rated players

[Otiman]

Yeah, the vibe I get from Port fans is less about him being a poor player but more so being the most expandable of a group of similarly paid/rated players

These are often the best win-win trades.