CLASSY, Saints Fans, CLASSY !!

Eastern · Post: # 633405Post **Eastern** » Mon 01 Sep 2008 8:34pm

The true class of the Saints faithful showed through at the end of yesterday's game. Almost ALL of the Cheersquad & the Moorabbin Wing Invaders who took up camp beside the CS stayed and showed respect to the Essendon players who are bowing out of the game.

This was a whole lot more than the large number of Essendon fans who started filling the aisles just after 3/4 time !!

Liam_G · Post: # 633418Post **Liam_G** » Mon 01 Sep 2008 8:44pm

I couldn't imagine leaving before applauding the retirees. I was in Aisle 23, so had to wait for them to come around 3/4 of the ground, and the majority in that area stayed and applauded and showed much respect.

It would not be an easy thing, playing football at the highest level, and I think the majority of football fans know that and will always give those players retiring the respect they deserve. I'll do it for the opposition, and I'd be disappointed if the opposition didn't do it for a retiring Saints player.

Armoooo · Post: # 633429Post **Armoooo** » Mon 01 Sep 2008 8:49pm

I was thinking the same thing during the day.

I also thought it was a great sight seeing the Essendon players getting that chant off the ground, it was good loyalty, however with 16 flags it wouldn't be too hard to stay loyal for a couple of years should it

I was delighted to be able to see Rama's last game, one of the most inspiring players to ever put on a pair of boots for mine...

I just wish I didn't have to clap for Mal

Saints Premiers 2008 · Mon 01 Sep 2008 8:49pm

do unto others

we expect a team in september to do it to us unless we win the damn thing - then the opposition can piss off the field and allow the great man the ultimate pleasure

Ackland St. Blues · Mon 01 Sep 2008 8:50pm

It was a credit to St.Kilda and their supporters. Kudos.

Something that a club like Hawthorn could learn from (Riccuito and his last game).

Cheers

Dis Believer · Mon 01 Sep 2008 8:51pm

WE stayed. Had great AFL reserve seats about 4 rows behind the Essendon bench so the boys virtually did a full lap before they came past us, but wouldn't have dreamed of leaving without giving due respect to Rama - big heart and a real role model.

Always easier I guess when you've just been dishing out high fives for making the top four....

saint66au · Post: # 633458Post **saint66au** » Mon 01 Sep 2008 9:13pm

Yep...got to give Rama a Hi-5/handshake as he went past Aisle 23..noticed he was wearing the yellow wristband too

Looked great on the telly too..a sea of Saints fans at that end showing their appreciation

jonesy · Post: # 633506Post **jonesy** » Mon 01 Sep 2008 10:11pm

There were more saints there at the end than Bombers. All were clapping. Then this ungrateful sour bad loosing trolop next to us yelled "Come on Geelong!! " as she left,whilst Saints fans were clapping off opposition players.

It's great that they'll be bottom 4 again next year

SENsei · Post: # 633529Post **SENsei** » Mon 01 Sep 2008 10:41pm

I was listening at the time on SEN as I had a previous commitment and Dermie and Eddie were absolutely rapt with the way our supporters and players went about showing their respects.

Top class.

Saint Bev · Post: # 633604Post **Saint Bev** » Mon 01 Sep 2008 11:31pm

At least we can hold our heads high and show respect. More than I can say for that lot, who did nothing but abuse us and boo Roo. Always have been the scum of the earth.

goodie · Post: # 633802Post **goodie** » Tue 02 Sep 2008 11:27am

Well, part of the reason I stayed was I wanted one of the footies the boys were giving out to the crowd (missed out again).

But Rama, Peverill and Johnson all deserve a send-off.

Selhurst Saint · Tue 02 Sep 2008 11:32am

It was amazing to see Essendon supporters leaving during the last quarter. It was something I couldn't comprehend.

Not only that, but the Essendon members area on level 1 was quite empty from the start.

Just shows that the true test of loyalty is when a club is going through difficult times, not when it is flying.

Well done Saints.

St. Luke · Post: # 633841Post **St. Luke** » Tue 02 Sep 2008 12:14pm

Liam_G wrote:I couldn't imagine leaving before applauding the retirees. I was in Aisle 23, so had to wait for them to come around 3/4 of the ground,

I was in aisle 25 and had to wait much the same time. It was only respectful to cheer those blokes off.

I've got a lot of time for Rama and everything he's been through.

Otiman · Post: # 633853Post **Otiman** » Tue 02 Sep 2008 12:27pm

Selhurst Saint wrote:Just shows that the true test of loyalty is when a club is going through difficult times, not when it is flying.

Still, paid up members money still gets to the club regardless of whether or not you turn up to the game.

Hurricane · Post: # 633854Post **Hurricane** » Tue 02 Sep 2008 12:30pm

Its only right that we show respect to retiring players. The respect was well earned after all.

Cant expect to much from the Essendon fans really. Now they have a taste of being down they apparently dont like it that much (which I spose is fair enough) but its an absolute disgrace they didnt stick around to honor their retiring legends.

HANG YOPUR HEADS IN SHAME ESSENDON FANS

BANG BANG

B W and R all over · Tue 02 Sep 2008 12:51pm

And also, credit where it's due, I know this was mentioned in passing, but while we praise ourselves for showing class, well done on the Crows players giving Harves a guard of honour after his last home game.

Would have been the last thing they'd feel like doing after getting thrashed (and as it turned out - losing a top four spot).