3AW Rumour File ...

[freely]

I wasn't thinking so much of the number of players out as the stories around them. Every one a tear-jerker. Though obviously, none of them dead yet. Nor eaten. And, as someone on here says, we do have a crest.

[Jacks Back]

The next coach - once Richo goes (let's not forget that getting rid of coaches is what we are champions at, at St Kilda) - will only do better if we have a better run with injuries - and if our recruiting improves.

And if our development improves.

[saynta]

https://www.saints.com.au/news/2019-05- ... ai-mission


"Finnis described speculation that coach Alan Richardson could be pushed out in favour of Brad Scott ‘distasteful’.

"We are really pleased with our coaching program at present, which is led strongly by Alan," Finnis said.

"With the challenges we've had with our personnel and our availability of senior players, we have often fielded one of the least experienced teams in the competition.

"We understand that there will always be speculation around coaches, but in reality we are five and five, and have played a consistent brand of footy and demonstrated a game-style that stacks up against the best teams in the league.

“Absolutely there is work to do and improvement to come, but our coaching group is doing a great job with taking a big step forward from last year.”

One of those players missing has been four-time best and fairest Jack Steven, who is out indefinitely with a mental health issue, but Finnis predicted the onballer could be back at Moorabbin soon enough.

"Jack's communication with the club this week was really positive. I think we'll see him back around the club in coming weeks and at the end of the day, we're still focusing on his health first and foremost, and football will become a secondary factor," Finnis said."

[tedtheodorelogan2018]

Looks like Alan is staying. They are really pleased.

Great to see Jack back soon possibly.

Good to hear from Finno too.

[samoht]

The next coach - once Richo goes (let's not forget that getting rid of coaches is what we are champions at, at St Kilda) - will only do better if we have a better run with injuries - and if our recruiting improves.

And if our development improves.

Not all players will develop to become champions (or even make it) - this is true at every club.

Everything is set up - we now have great facilities and great assistant coaches - so there's no excuses for the odd players who don't fulfill their potential - and if you follow the players that have left us (under Richo), they haven't set the world on fire elsewhere.

Steele even singled out and credited Richo for his rapid development in his breakout year. Interestingly, he didn't mention any assistant coaches.

Nothing wrong with the way Battle, Steele, Roberton, Membrey, Marshall, Ross, etc.., etc, etc, have developed and/or are developing. Battle and Marshall, you could safely say, haven't reached their ceiling yet, and are already doing great - and are obviously happy being at the Saints.