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Pleasing Stat
Leigh Matthews, commentating on the radio when praising the Saints, pointed out that it is a rare stat for every one of the 22 players to get 10+ possessions like we did against Essendon on Saturday.
However it was the second week in a row for us. The starting 22 players all gained 10+ possessions against West Coast too.
Incidentally on AFL360 last night, there was a lengthy opening segment on our match last Saturday. But not one word of praise about how well the Saints played or comment about any of our players, just condemnation of Essendon. I have never had any respect for Mark Robinson as a journalist and this just confirms my feelings.
However it was the second week in a row for us. The starting 22 players all gained 10+ possessions against West Coast too.
Incidentally on AFL360 last night, there was a lengthy opening segment on our match last Saturday. But not one word of praise about how well the Saints played or comment about any of our players, just condemnation of Essendon. I have never had any respect for Mark Robinson as a journalist and this just confirms my feelings.
Last edited by StPeter on Tue 30 Jul 2024 7:27pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: Pleasing Stat
Not true. He did praise us several times but obviously, most of the discussion and the heat was on Essendon.StPeter wrote: ↑Tue 30 Jul 2024 7:17pm Leigh Matthews, commentating on the radio when praising the Saints, pointed out that it is a rare stat for every one of the 22 players to get 10+ possessions like we did against Essendon on Saturday.
However it was the second week in a row for us. The starting 22 players all gained 10+ possessions against West Coast too.
Incidentally on AFL360 last night, there was a lengthy opening segment on our match last Saturday. But not one word of praise about how well the Saints played or comment about any of our players, just condemnation of Essendon. I have never had any respect for Mark Robinson as a journalist and this just confirms my feelings.
If we were a finals chance they'd definitely have to spend time on us but we're close to zero chance of making the top 8.
At this late stage in the year the focus is finals. Those who are in the race for top 4 and those trying to secure 7th and 8th spot.
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Re: Pleasing Stat
He wasn't the only one. A lot of know nothing dipsticks if you ask me.StPeter wrote: ↑Tue 30 Jul 2024 7:17pm Leigh Matthews, commentating on the radio when praising the Saints, pointed out that it is a rare stat for every one of the 22 players to get 10+ possessions like we did against Essendon on Saturday.
However it was the second week in a row for us. The starting 22 players all gained 10+ possessions against West Coast too.
Incidentally on AFL360 last night, there was a lengthy opening segment on our match last Saturday. But not one word of praise about how well the Saints played or comment about any of our players, just condemnation of Essendon. I have never had any respect for Mark Robinson as a journalist and this just confirms my feelings.
Although, surprisingly Garry Lyon did a bit actually praising the saints .
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Re: Pleasing Stat
Kane actually said that for one of the few times this year he actually got to watch us live and that he thought our ball movement was fantastic and that we were playing like a good team.
Most people have admitted that we had the system - just not the connect to convert forward entries into scores.
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Re: Pleasing Stat
That would be the Kane calling for Bevo to be sacked not so long ago and liked impuning Ross. The "shock" commentator whose act is pretty tired and unshocking now.