Match Thread Saints vs Hawks

[Impatient Sainter]

How poor a selection has Abbott been! He cant even beat OBrien in the ruck. Our defence is atrocious all have their heads up their backsides. Howard has been poor for weeks - I cant believe we didnt bring Roberton in for this game.

[CURLY]

Abbott’s not had a great first game for us so far

That’s because he’s not up to AFL standard. We are carrying two blokes in him and Marsh who are not up to it.

[shrodes]

Clean up the clearances and we will run all over them

[The_Dud]

This team kicked 7 goals against the worst team in the comp 5 days ago.

[George27]

Clearance/Ruck work of Hawthorn has been elite ... so much for our 3 ruck selection thus far ... and I thought 2 was one too many.

Marshall playing as key forward, but Abbott is giving absolutely nothing in the ruck. He needs to lift.

[The Fireman]

I said last week, there is always next year. Not so sure now. I’m devastated

[freely]

Abbott at the centre bounce, maybe better off with Costello

[SunnyErnest]

What the hell is Ratts thinking?

[George27]

Sorry folks - this is my fault. In my Father’s Day FaceTime meeting today with my family, I mentioned it was going to be a great day as the Saints should have a big win. You think by now I would have learnt. Mea maxima culpa

[SunnyErnest]

Kent no idea

[samuraisaint]

The directions should be to run and carry into the forward line, not bombing it long.

And if they do have to kick long, then at least kick it away from the defenders.

We should, SHOULD, be able to outscore them in the second quarter, but we have to pay Frawley, Gunston, Shiel and Breust more respect, and Abbott needs to settle down and just concentrate on trying to beat O'Brien in the ruck.

[George27]

Abbott at the centre bounce, maybe better off with Costello

No, Costello was too short. He could however comfortably play whatever role Kent is meant to be playing .

[saintkid]

Kent no idea

Slow and poor below his knees.

[The_Dud]

Are there still Geary defenders out there?

[samuraisaint]

Clearance/Ruck work of Hawthorn has been elite ... so much for our 3 ruck selection thus far ... and I thought 2 was one too many.

Marshall playing as key forward, but Abbott is giving absolutely nothing in the ruck. He needs to lift.

Put Ryder in the ruck and take the heat out of the match, would be my strategy.

[SunnyErnest]

So Ratts does have plan B. Kick it backwards all the time. We are f***ed

[shrodes]

Marshall taking marks King should be taking

[shanegrambeau]

I love Long!!
Holla a new full forward!
Except he misses!!

11 scores to 8 and we are losing!

[DJ Higgins]

Holler!!!

[saintbob]

It’s quite evident that Lonie’s team mates don’t trust or rate him, he has been open 3 or 4 times and they just ignore him

[shanegrambeau]

Three goals gone begging this quarter

[Jacks Back]

f*** we're boring now

[shanegrambeau]

That is Bradley Hill value for you!

[shanegrambeau]

That is Bradley Hill value for you!

[Devilhead]

Nice work by Hill