Official Thread - NAB Cup Round 1 - *LIVE* Updates/Scores

[Oh When the Saints]

Charlie Gardiner 20 disposals and 10 marks playing CHF.

Who needs Riewoldt?

[markinUSA]

Montagna has ball, but has a lot of Tiges around him. The toiges tae it away. But both Gardiner and King are there... and S. Fisher gets it. Back to King, back to Fisher. S. Milne in back pocket, goes to max Hudgton. He goes to Kosi. We are kickign short, to Montagna. Tempo football. To Allen through his fingers. Throw in at half forwrad. Tiges get it. Went through a number of hands, but now 55m out from Saints goal. Kicking to Lockett end. Steven King again dominates. Slams it to Montagna, Kosi almost gets it, but its already a point. It was a great try by Montagna.

[markinUSA]

Boundary throw in now. King, playing in front, to Dal Santo. Players pile on him.

score 70 to 105.

Saints work ball to boundary line. Tippendale tries to pinch it, Newman tries to break tackle, but Charlie gardiner does great, tackles, and gets ball, runs, bounces... brilliant goal. He has had a terrific night for teh Saints. 21 possessions. 1 goal 1.

[markinUSA]

C gardiner has played 89 minutes out of 98.

He is the highest possession getter for the Saints.

[DJKCR]

Doing a great job Markin I am stuck working offshore and can't stream live radio out here Thanks.

[markinUSA]

King is donig really well, gets it out into forwrad line. Kosi has it. To Jones, to Birss. But he can't hand on. Free kick advantage... intercepted by harvey. Fumble by Gardiner.

McMahon turns it over... Eddie kicks, but into McMahon. Takes it into Richmonds half forward line. Cartlidge to hamlyn, squeezed kick out, drifts out for a behind.

Richo limps off field. Injured? Commentators don't know.

23 mins gone in final quarter

[Sawf]

Nice work markinUSA, I'm sitting at work in London with one eye on your commentary and the other on the Aus v SL score!

Cheers!

[markinUSA]

Fiora kicks to HF line. Foley gets crumb. Kick to Tippendale. Tuck gets it and does a throw... so Rix has it.

71 to 111 is score.

Rix kicks it high... target is gardiner. Doesn't get it. Pressure and ball is in contest. Whistle is gone again... called it back. Ball is in centre square now. Looks like ball will go to Tigers. Tippendale... time clock is ticking away.

Siren sounds...

We've won!!!!

[Devilhead]

Game Over - No Injuries - extremely happy - well done boys against a virtually full strength Tigers line up

[markinUSA]

Thanks everyone for your kind words.

111 to 71 final margin 40 points
3 goals to Gerhig and Milne
2 to Kosi and others.

[markinUSA]

Saints had wonderful pressure in forward line.
The ability to support and help each other, to play as a team, was great. Between 1-4 people giving support, and giving options, for everyone.

[On the Bench]

Thanks "Markin"

Nothing like a win to make you feel warm and fuzzy.

From Markin's description we seem to have a more direct and aggressive game plan.

Looking forward to the season

[MC Gusto]

sounds like the clarkes have had a good start to the season. watch raph prove his doubters wrong this season..

[Saints Premiers 2008]

cannot complain...11 best team players beat a full strength 22

best of all gardi had a bit to say at the end...the boy is coming good...heaps of man love there

king looked bloody good though...there is a lot to like about the new duo plus kosi who was playing more a full forward role with fraser leading to the left...

and if charlie can keep that form going throughout a full year we have ourselves a good 3rd tall...the forwardline as another dimension and its a seemingly decent one

the kids showed a bit which is all you can ask...the second tiers showed grunt, attitude and fire...pircha in particular got pissed off a few times which was good to see

[markinUSA]

Well, the one thing my comments haven't really piked up on has been the game of C. Jones. I heard his name often... I would like to hear from others how he did. People have often raised questions over his disposals, so I'd like to hear about that. But you know, he got a lot of the ball, and he also seemed to be a real presence. They commented a number of times that he had bulked up during the off-season. Which is good, considering he had such a badly broken collarbone last year.

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C. Gardiner 21 possessions 10 marks.
C. Jones 21 possessions. Played almost entire game.
L. Montagna 17 possessions 63 minutes

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important: INTERVIEW WITH MONTAGNA


"It's good to start with a win" he said. Attitude of boys" We spent a lot of time in the preseason working on our structures, and the pressure. That was really important without out best player tonight. The boys were super on pressure tonight, but that got us over the line. We really focused on turnovers too.

We've worked a lot on structures, and calls, and when you have 2 experienced ruckmen it really makes a difference.

(Young players did well question)

Those young guys are some of our fittest players. Geary, might be a spot for him with Baker out.

Jones, Miles and someone else mentioned favourably by Montagna.

Fraser more than happy to take a more back seat role this year.

Question about Raph Clarke: highly rated by players and staff key is consistency.

Question on Nick riewoldt: not too serious, just a little bit sore, still 5 -6 games to go. they just want to nurse him and be right for round 1.

[DJKCR]

Thanks again "markinUSA" can't wait to get ashore in another two weeks and actually watch the match.

[markinUSA]

My pleasure... it's now 6am, and typing this stuff both helps me get excited and also keeps me up!

[markinUSA]

I thought Montagna's comments post-game were interesting (especially re: young players, Geary taking Baker's place while out suspended) and also how they have been working on a bunch of new calls and structures, expecting to win more ruck contests. great stuff!

[Saints Premiers 2008]

miles was really impressing imo in a max type of role...third man up/sole spoiler...he does not get alot of it but he was able to influence contests which is desireable...

[markinUSA]

Well, I am thrilled. Footy is back, and we've got a win. Does it get any better than that???

[saintm]

Thanks for the radio links Snakeman66.

Only came in at the end of the MMM commentary. Does anyone know if Aaron Hamill is a permanent member of their commentary team this year or was this a one off.

As I said, I only caught the end of their summary, which featured Aaron and Kosi lightheartedly having a go at each other.

[Batnoe]

Great watching Charlie Gardiner

Great pick up, i think he is that player that we need on the HFF,


Good to have some ruckmen, Clinton Jones, fantastic even with his kicking and disposal

Why dont people like Jason Blake- Courageous, always gives his all, worthy of playing AFL footy

[sawks]

just got in - some quick thoughts from seeing the game live

well balanced side despite the injuries

quality of the opposition wasn't great

dal santo - a class above anyone else out there, so much time and vision. he stands out like the proverbial at this time of the year

clinton jones - could be a useful player if he keeps this up

charlie gardner - worked hard all night, hungry and it paid off

kosi - did it all end to end, shame about his kicking

king - very handy pickup, composed

xavier & joey - both ready to take a big step up, we're looking well served with talented players in their mid 20s

[Saints Premiers 2008]

Great watching Charlie Gardiner

Great pick up, i think he is that player that we need on the HFF,


Good to have some ruckmen, Clinton Jones, fantastic even with his kicking and disposal

Why dont people like Jason Blake- Courageous, always gives his all, worthy of playing AFL footy

agree apart from jb's endoresment...if we have a best 22 i dont see a place in it for him

[stinger]

Great watching Charlie Gardiner

Great pick up, i think he is that player that we need on the HFF,


Good to have some ruckmen, Clinton Jones, fantastic even with his kicking and disposal

Why dont people like Jason Blake- Courageous, always gives his all, worthy of playing AFL footy

agree apart from jb's endoresment...if we have a best 22 i dont see a place in it for him

got news for you..