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Friday night's grand final re-match at the MCG will attract a massive crowd and it will be a major challenge for the Saints. Geelong remains the top side but St Kilda has been impressive, holding second spot despite Nick Riewoldt's ongoing absence.
"We're 9-3, but we haven't been as convincing, there's no doubt about that," Lyon said.
"Everyone sees Geelong as the benchmark team, the premiership team and we're all still chasing them.
"Last year, there was a view we may (have) caught up, but I don't think anyone thinks that now.
"Everyone thinks we're going to have a really red-hot go and compete, but I'm not sure anyone thinks we can beat them, bar ourselves.
"Everyone was tipping they might slide, they've really put a sign up saying 'we're here and we're here to stay for a while' - it's still the biggest challenge in football."
I am not so concerned about winning, as I am about a consistent 4 quarter effort...if we play hard and tough, don't take a backwards step and lose by under 3 goals, I will accept that....
Having said all that, I think we can win, and I damn sure hope we do!
My dream night -
S. Milne kicks five, including the sealer.
J Koschitzke marks strongly, terrorises Cats back-line, kicks four.
G Ablett and P Chapman BOTH pinged for holding the ball on multiple occasions.
A Schneider held by the jumper and paid a free in goalsquare.
Podsiadly kicks what looks like a dubious goal, but the goal umpire signals
a point, saying "No No No, I clearly saw it graze the goalpost, after all that's what I'm paid for".
Dal Santo 35 touches, incl 6 goal assists - C Ling 7 touches.
M Gardiner takes mark of the year over C Mooney.
That's about it.
philtee wrote:My dream night -
S. Milne kicks five, including the sealer.
J Koschitzke marks strongly, terrorises Cats back-line, kicks four.
G Ablett and P Chapman BOTH pinged for holding the ball on multiple occasions.
A Schneider held by the jumper and paid a free in goalsquare.
Podsiadly kicks what looks like a dubious goal, but the goal umpire signals
a point, saying "No No No, I clearly saw it graze the goalpost, after all that's what I'm paid for".
Dal Santo 35 touches, incl 6 goal assists - C Ling 7 touches.
M Gardiner takes mark of the year over C Mooney.
That's about it.
ill be happy with a win and no injurys
"The team that wins in the most positions and makes the least amount of mistakes, usually wins the game." -- Allan Jeans
Top 4 possie with a fully fit squad is what I want this year (edit: after round 22!). Last year showed us that it means nothing to win a match vs Geelong mid year.
Strength through Loyalty
Go those mighty Sainters!!
philtee wrote:My dream night -
S. Milne kicks five, including the sealer.
J Koschitzke marks strongly, terrorises Cats back-line, kicks four.
G Ablett and P Chapman BOTH pinged for holding the ball on multiple occasions.
A Schneider held by the jumper and paid a free in goalsquare.
Podsiadly kicks what looks like a dubious goal, but the goal umpire signals
a point, saying "No No No, I clearly saw it graze the goalpost, after all that's what I'm paid for".
Dal Santo 35 touches, incl 6 goal assists - C Ling 7 touches.
M Gardiner takes mark of the year over C Mooney.
That's about it.
With Podsiadly and Chapman anchoring mydream team's forward line, I'd like us to win, but for them to still rack up the points. And 40 touches for Goddard, who's my draem team captain.
Blindly delusional optimist. Fan of the Blake.
"If anyone disagrees with anything I say, I am quite prepared not only to retract it, but also to deny under oath that I ever said itâ€
many things I liked about Ross's press conferance today
his Joy at seeing Nick on the track
his fear at seeing Nick on Track- ( how many of us will be holding our breath when he takes those first big strides in competition)
his recognition of TEAM
his love of his ' boys'
his comfort in his process
his awareness of the Club and Supporters
his ability to subtly say- Ok we know no one believes in us... But we're here and now ready to give it a shot- and we're closer than others.
philtee wrote:My dream night -
S. Milne kicks five, including the sealer.
J Koschitzke marks strongly, terrorises Cats back-line, kicks four.
G Ablett and P Chapman BOTH pinged for holding the ball on multiple occasions.
A Schneider held by the jumper and paid a free in goalsquare.
Podsiadly kicks what looks like a dubious goal, but the goal umpire signals
a point, saying "No No No, I clearly saw it graze the goalpost, after all that's what I'm paid for".
Dal Santo 35 touches, incl 6 goal assists - C Ling 7 touches.
M Gardiner takes mark of the year over C Mooney.
That's about it.
I dont think your asking too much philtee! I see all those coming true!
