No Chance against Brisbane

rama35 · Post: # 569532Post **rama35** » Mon 19 May 2008 1:59pm

Well im sorry to say this and i really hope i am wrong,but at the moment we have no chance aginst Brisbane this weekend.
Call it from lack of depth or because of injuries but we cant win.
Brisbane seem to be playing for each other this year and i just dont think we have as a group,sure at times we have looked good but to be honest we have only beaten one decent team this year in Sydney,the other wins,carlton,essendon and richmond are teams that wont come close to making the eight.
Its been another disapointing season so far this year and im am starting to wonder if Ross Lyon does have the answers.
Good luck this week boys,you will need it.
Ramma35

meher baba · Post: # 569541Post **meher baba** » Mon 19 May 2008 2:15pm

"rama35"?

What are you: an Essendon supporter or a Saints supporter (or perhaps a Hindu fan of Robert Harvey)?

Ralphy · Post: # 569543Post **Ralphy** » Mon 19 May 2008 2:16pm

i think we have a chance against brisbane, there not that good.....it will be a great game and if roo is back then we might win

Lennon · Post: # 569546Post **Lennon** » Mon 19 May 2008 2:18pm

Roo won't (shouldn't) be back though. If they rush him back because they're panicking I will be pissed. He was already carrying an injury.

saintsrus · Post: # 569548Post **saintsrus** » Mon 19 May 2008 2:20pm

Crap, we are a big chance as said if Rooeys back, we are playing very well just not up forward, just not getting the chocolates

st_Trav_ofWA · Mon 19 May 2008 2:20pm

in a 2 horse race we are always a chance .. Bris are not super humans a full game effort will be needed to beat them but we are still a chance

saintspremiers · Mon 19 May 2008 2:27pm

If Roo plays we are a chance.

Gehrig will be dropped/retired, Leigh Fisher looks gone also (poor form), plus we may see Allen debut.

Bakes return may be handy against the run of Brisbane, that is if we see the Bakes of last year!

Rocket · Post: # 569556Post **Rocket** » Mon 19 May 2008 2:31pm

# Year Rd Team Score Versus Score Gnd Result Marg
1 2007 2
Bris Lions 15.12 (102) vs St Kilda 7.8 (50) Gab WON 52
2 2006 22
Bris Lions 7.15 (57) vs St Kilda 16.12 (108) Gab Lost -51
3 2005 1
Bris Lions 18.8 (116) vs St Kilda 13.15 (93) Gab WON 23
4 2004 1QF
Bris Lions 23.11 (149) vs St Kilda 10.9 (69) Gab WON 80
5 2004 21
Bris Lions 20.10 (130) vs St Kilda 13.7 (85) Gab WON 45
6 2002 11
Bris Lions 16.17 (113) vs St Kilda 7.10 (52) Gab WON 61
7 2001 14
Bris Lions 17.17 (119) vs St Kilda 9.8 (62) Gab WON 57
8 2000 21
Bris Lions 23.15 (153) vs St Kilda 8.15 (63) Gab WON 90

saint66au · Post: # 569557Post **saint66au** » Mon 19 May 2008 2:32pm

saintspremiers wrote:If Roo plays we are a chance.

Gehrig will be dropped/retired, Leigh Fisher looks gone also (poor form), plus we may see Allen debut.

Bakes return may be handy against the run of Brisbane, that is if we see the Bakes of last year!

Leigh Fisher played on Lockyer and kept him to 3-4 touches before he kicked that goal...no he didnt do much the other way but was not our worst by a long shot IMO

Grammy played on Leon davis if we want to point the finger at players seriously out of form. NO defensive pressure and is the priime offender of this "coralling rather than tackling" mentality

Buckets · Post: # 569561Post **Buckets** » Mon 19 May 2008 2:34pm

saint66au wrote:
saintspremiers wrote:If Roo plays we are a chance.

Gehrig will be dropped/retired, Leigh Fisher looks gone also (poor form), plus we may see Allen debut.

Bakes return may be handy against the run of Brisbane, that is if we see the Bakes of last year!
Leigh Fisher played on Lockyer and kept him to 3-4 touches before he kicked that goal...no he didnt do much the other way but was not our worst by a long shot IMO

Grammy played on Leon davis if we want to point the finger at players seriously out of form. NO defensive pressure and is the priime offender of this "coralling rather than tackling" mentality

I hate that sooooooo much just fricken tackle them. Good point on Gram no defensive side to his game may need to change position or find someone to replace him.

saintspremiers · Mon 19 May 2008 2:42pm

saint66au wrote:
saintspremiers wrote:If Roo plays we are a chance.

Gehrig will be dropped/retired, Leigh Fisher looks gone also (poor form), plus we may see Allen debut.

Bakes return may be handy against the run of Brisbane, that is if we see the Bakes of last year!
Leigh Fisher played on Lockyer and kept him to 3-4 touches before he kicked that goal...no he didnt do much the other way but was not our worst by a long shot IMO

Grammy played on Leon davis if we want to point the finger at players seriously out of form. NO defensive pressure and is the priime offender of this "coralling rather than tackling" mentality

fair call.....I still don't see much future in Fisher, but perhaps it's time for Gram to refocus in the magoos.

Perhaps he (and a few others) should learn what "manning up" means and when it's important.

"Zoning off" doesn't really cut the mustard, as it gives the opposition too much time to plan a counter-attack and run all over us.

PRESSURE THEM SAINTERS FFS!!!!!!!

EDIT: Just noticed the weather forecast for Brissie on Sunday is for showers and a top of 23.....not too bad considering the 1.10pm start.

Bring on some very heavy showers and wind!!!

Newman · Post: # 569576Post **Newman** » Mon 19 May 2008 3:14pm

I agree with Rama. I live in Brisbane - have seen us win at Gabba just once since Lockett moved on. We've lost practice games to Brisbane, night games, day games ... etc. and sad to say when we lose - we lose badly to Lions. I HOPE and really want to believe that we can beat Brisbane. But on form - and comparing to Brisbane's form, I give us very little chance. I hate saying that ... and no matter how 'positive thinking' my brain can get - it won't change a thing. The win will be up to 21 players in red, black and white giving their 100% all, playing smart and ... nullifying Brown!

St. Luke · Post: # 569586Post **St. Luke** » Mon 19 May 2008 3:29pm

I've blown the last 3 weeks in a row on tipping us in tight games. This is another tight game and while I thought we were "okay" against the Pies, Brisbane will give us HELL up there! I hope I'm wrong, but this week (the first time ever I've tipped against us) I'm tipping Brisbane

Where is the change going to come for us?? Our forward line needs something extra somewhere and at the moment we've lost whatever we had with Gehrig (cos he's just not up to it) and Roo (because he's not quite right and definately should not play! Certainly not up there anyway!) Our forward line is the most frustrating in the league at times, and right now isn't producing the results!!

Ralphy · Post: # 569593Post **Ralphy** » Mon 19 May 2008 3:37pm

St. Luke wrote:I've blown the last 3 weeks in a row on tipping us in tight games. This is another tight game and while I thought we were "okay" against the Pies, Brisbane will give us HELL up there! I hope I'm wrong, but this week (the first time ever I've tipped against us) I'm tipping Brisbane

Where is the change going to come for us?? Our forward line needs something extra somewhere and at the moment we've lost whatever we had with Gehrig (cos he's just not up to it) and Roo (because he's not quite right and definately should not play! Certainly not up there anyway!) Our forward line is the most frustrating in the league at times, and right now isn't producing the results!!

we need allen or mcevoy up there,

we need roo on the wing (look at richo)

plugger66 · Post: # 569595Post **plugger66** » Mon 19 May 2008 3:39pm

ralphysaints35 wrote:
St. Luke wrote:I've blown the last 3 weeks in a row on tipping us in tight games. This is another tight game and while I thought we were "okay" against the Pies, Brisbane will give us HELL up there! I hope I'm wrong, but this week (the first time ever I've tipped against us) I'm tipping Brisbane

Where is the change going to come for us?? Our forward line needs something extra somewhere and at the moment we've lost whatever we had with Gehrig (cos he's just not up to it) and Roo (because he's not quite right and definately should not play! Certainly not up there anyway!) Our forward line is the most frustrating in the league at times, and right now isn't producing the results!!
we need allen or mcevoy up there,

we need roo on the wing (look at richo)

Look at Buddy look at fev look at Bradshaw and Brown. You want roo on a wing when he is a natural forward and you want McEvoy in the forward line when he is a natural ruckman.

perfectionist · Mon 19 May 2008 4:01pm

Nick R will be with me in the stands. I'm taking up my dvd of round 22, 2005.

rama35 · Post: # 569616Post **rama35** » Mon 19 May 2008 4:03pm

meher baba wrote:"rama35"?
Im A Saint supporter Pal,i have followed them all my life,i just think we will stuggle this week!!! Talk to me next week if i am wrong,i will be the first to admit my mistake,ant you allowed to have an opinion on here!!!
What are you: an Essendon supporter or a Saints supporter (or perhaps a Hindu fan of Robert Harvey)?

Post: # 569677Post **n1ck** » Mon 19 May 2008 4:51pm

Always a chance.

mightysainters · Mon 19 May 2008 4:57pm

y do we have so many taggers who cant get the ball themselves? Baker, Fisher, Blake, Birss... surely we dont need this many... how r we supposed to win the game yes they limit their players but they get less of it too... Baker is the only decent player out of that bunch

saintsrokk · Post: # 569703Post **saintsrokk** » Mon 19 May 2008 5:23pm

saintsrus wrote:Crap, we are a big chance as said if Rooeys back, we are playing very well just not up forward, just not getting the chocolates

I Agree 100%

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Winmarvellous · Mon 19 May 2008 5:25pm

If we don't win our next three, we might as well pack it in and go for the draft picks while we can. Can't see us beating Brisbane, and our style of play isn't gonna ram our percentage down anyones throat, so I thinks our season is over. Top four is out of the question, and so too our chances of a premiership. I'd rather be abysmal for a couple of seasons and reap the rewards, than mired in mediocrity for many seasons to come. Just a shame that Harves won't be playiong finals footy for his last hurrah.

rexy · Post: # 569729Post **rexy** » Mon 19 May 2008 5:44pm

Think we are a big chance, Carlton let them get the ball very easily out of the middle however King and Gardiner will be much more competitive than Ackland and Kruezer and our midfield is the one area where we look o.k at the moment.

Jon Brown is a tough match up for us, Max will get Bradshaw I presume which probably means that Blake will get Brown and it will be Sam and BJs job to help out as 3rd man in. If they drop Mitch Clark into the forward line at stages like they did on Saturday then we will be really stretched. Our running backs are a real worry, the likes of Corrie, Hooper , Power etc rotate through the small forward spots and are elusive and accurate, we struggle with these guys as our small defenders are to loose and soft.

Up forward I think we will see either Kosi and Roo or possibly one of the young guys in Allen or McEvoy. Once again our smalls must create preassure on the ball when it is on the floor as their half backs were streaming forward last week and looked good, this is something we struggle with IMO, other teams find it very easy to get a loose man in the middle of the ground against us.

We are a big chance if we dont carry any passengers.

Out Gherig, Gramm, Dempster and Clarke
In Reiwoldt/Allen/McEvoy, Gwilt, Fergusson, Geary/Steven

iwantmeseats · Mon 19 May 2008 5:57pm

Couldnt even beat our way out of a wet paper bag this year. Why does everyone just glue the rose coloured glasses on and accept insipid crap football? Beyond me.

m_m · Post: # 569752Post **m_m** » Mon 19 May 2008 6:02pm

if we play like last week....then no chance

evertonfc · Post: # 569793Post **evertonfc** » Mon 19 May 2008 6:33pm

Always a chance.

But they are quick, move the ball well and generally work hard.

We don't like teams who do those things.

No Chance against Brisbane

No Chance against Brisbane

Pathetic record...if you can grab the $1.50!!