What did we learn today

plugger66 · Post: # 769094Post **plugger66** » Sun 05 Jul 2009 9:36pm

I learnt that the 2 best sides are very very close in ability and if bothe make the GF then luck either way may decide the GF. before today I would have thought the Cats may have a reasonable advantage but today makes it about as even as you can get.

I also learnt or should have known it anyway that Lenny is a superstar but just lacks a little courage.

Mr Magic · Post: # 769098Post **Mr Magic** » Sun 05 Jul 2009 9:38pm

plugger66 wrote:I learnt that the 2 best sides are very very close in ability and if bothe make the GF then luck either way may decide the GF. before today I would have thought the Cats may have a reasonable advantage but today makes it about as even as you can get.

I also learnt or should have known it anyway that Lenny is a superstar but just lacks a little courage.

I think our players learned today that they are competitive with Geelong - something we haven't been for a couple of years.

mullet · Post: # 769099Post **mullet** » Sun 05 Jul 2009 9:39pm

I learned that our patience shown in Michael Gardiner was well worth it

maverick · Post: # 769122Post **maverick** » Sun 05 Jul 2009 9:44pm

I think we learnt more than the Cats, the basic thing we achieved was the knowledge that they can be beaten.

Their very best played well today I thought, and they came up short. Yes Stevie J wasn't there but, we had more out IMO, we will be better than that, and without injuries I am now quite confident we can do it this year.

More confident than I have ever been, in any year bar 2005.

Schillaci · Post: # 769125Post **Schillaci** » Sun 05 Jul 2009 9:45pm

The 2009 Premiership is within our grasp. We are good enough to beat everyone.

plugger66 · Post: # 769129Post **plugger66** » Sun 05 Jul 2009 9:45pm

maverick wrote:I think we learnt more than the Cats, the basic thing we achieved was the knowledge that they can be beaten.

Their very best played well today I thought, and they came up short. Yes Stevie J wasn't there but, we had more out IMO, we will be better than that, and without injuries I am now quite confident we can do it this year.

More confident than I have ever been, in any year bar 2005.

Hope that isnt an omen.

claystreet · Post: # 769131Post **claystreet** » Sun 05 Jul 2009 9:46pm

That the Blake is in our best 22

Legendary · Post: # 769133Post **Legendary** » Sun 05 Jul 2009 9:47pm

We learnt that St Kilda and Geelong are pretty even sides, and that there is not much separating them.

As plugger66 says, it may come down to a couple of moments either way to decide a match later in the year.

We did learn that what the Saints are doing in terms of their structure, their personnel, their tactics and their attitude is spot on.

#1GILL · Post: # 769138Post **#1GILL** » Sun 05 Jul 2009 9:47pm

I learnt we are definetly a chance. People can say no Johnson and no Ottens all they like but the fact is we had Max missing who would tear Johnson a new arse hole everyday of the week and King who can hold his own against Ottens.

C'MON SAINTERS!! WE CAN DO THIS!

maverick · Post: # 769144Post **maverick** » Sun 05 Jul 2009 9:49pm

plugger66 wrote:
maverick wrote:I think we learnt more than the Cats, the basic thing we achieved was the knowledge that they can be beaten.

Their very best played well today I thought, and they came up short. Yes Stevie J wasn't there but, we had more out IMO, we will be better than that, and without injuries I am now quite confident we can do it this year.

More confident than I have ever been, in any year bar 2005.
Hope that isnt an omen.

Me too....

Sainterone · Post: # 769149Post **Sainterone** » Sun 05 Jul 2009 9:52pm

We learned that if Roo or Big Gardi is gonna take a specky in front of goal - that we don't get in their way....

What a start to the match with that Roo mark / goal...

...and what an end - an imposing Gardi launches himself and just smashes the pack - and then goals.

AWESOME.

perfectionist · Sun 05 Jul 2009 9:55pm

I confirmed my "OPINION" that we are better than Geelong. Our threat this year will not be from them, which is not to say that they are not a fantastically skilled and coached side. It's just that we are on the away up and they are on the way down. But. There is still danger on the horizon, and it wears red, white and...blue. If today's game was big, there will be another in a few weeks time that will almost match it on the day but will be more important in the long run [OPINION].

Solar · Post: # 769241Post **Solar** » Sun 05 Jul 2009 10:32pm

I learnt that this teams full of heart, courage and they play for each other.

Never been so proud of this club, it was first class and now we need to work our butt off to win those big moments come finals time

felixleo · Post: # 769242Post **felixleo** » Sun 05 Jul 2009 10:34pm

As Maverick said we learnt we can beat them.

SaintDebi · Post: # 769246Post **SaintDebi** » Sun 05 Jul 2009 10:35pm

I learned that we are clear ladder leaders, and deservedly so.

Hurricane · Post: # 769249Post **Hurricane** » Sun 05 Jul 2009 10:38pm

That Clint Jones, Andrew McQualter and Zac Dawson are 3 of the most improved players in the entire competition.

And that Chapman was WRONG after all

BANG BANG

Sainterone · Sun 05 Jul 2009 10:39pm

Oh to be a sainter in geelong this week....

SaintDebi · Post: # 769255Post **SaintDebi** » Sun 05 Jul 2009 10:42pm

Sainterone wrote:Oh to be a sainter in geelong this week....

I plan to enjoy it big time!

Sainterone · Sun 05 Jul 2009 10:52pm

I reckon your enjoyment could last a while.....

No1_Saint · Post: # 769618Post **No1_Saint** » Mon 06 Jul 2009 3:11am

We learned that the Saints are great.

MACEwasACE · Post: # 769653Post **MACEwasACE** » Mon 06 Jul 2009 7:13am

I learnt that Sam Gilbert could be our next Superstar.

He was just everywhere in the back line. Silky, evasive and totally in control. Great game Sammy.

matrix · Post: # 769656Post **matrix** » Mon 06 Jul 2009 7:17am

learnt?

scarlett is a f*** wit
ablett is a sook
gilbert is a friggin gun
hayes is still the hardest working legend
that u could throw a blanket over about four sides , and either of em could wiin a flag
that people in here that bag blake have no idea
mcevoy is still a fair way off (can he jump??)

fugazi · Post: # 769736Post **fugazi** » Mon 06 Jul 2009 10:34am

That we'll need to find a tag for Chapman in September....Dempster could be that man

saint66au · Post: # 769745Post **saint66au** » Mon 06 Jul 2009 10:44am

..anyone who wants Andrew McQualter out of the side needs to be summarily boiled in oil

Marcus1232 · Mon 06 Jul 2009 10:46am

MACEwasACE wrote:I learnt that Sam Gilbert is a superstar

He was just everywhere in the back line. Silky, evasive and totally in control. Great game Sammy.

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