Match thread v Eagles

[SaintPav]

Apart from scoring cheap goals what else does Cripps do?

[saintspremiers]

Wow that was the worst decision I have seen this year...

The guy that Dunstan should get 2-3 weeks suspension, but instead gets a free

Please stop using logic. It's not good for the health.

[CURLY]

We are getting a good run from the umpires we need to all learn the rules.

[mambo2706]

Great first half by Joey.

[SaintPav]

Some ppl say Gilbert is a top 5 player at the Saints or an elite AFL player.

I just don't get it

I don't remember anyone saying that. Ever.

Leave the guy alone. He's analy retentive. He can't help it.

[St Loxton]

The endevour and intensity is there, just lacking the polish and steadiness to finish off the forward thrusts.
Very proud so far. CMon boys.

[WinnersOnly]

Gees can anyone stick a tackle to stop WCE handballing it out when tackled.

[kosifantutti]

Who picked off the Eagle (Darling?) in the middle of the ground. Must have been 50m off the ball. About 11 minutes to go in the quarter.
Dempster and Fisher were both being booed later.

Edit. Should add that it wasn't shown, just the Eagle rolling around holding his midriff.

[perfectionist]

Umpiring dodgy, but we're giving it a red hot crack. Pity we'll never really know how it might have played out on an even keel.

Fair point, but it's not over yet. These things have a way of evening out if you stick at it.

Nick needs to step up. He seems to be "standing back" to let others have a go. No good. You are being paid son - go for it like it's your last game.

[Playon]

Have they been caught holding the ball yet? Even once? There's a few that Ive seen that should of been paid and in other weeks have been

[Junior]

Couple of stand out things in that half.

Our kicking inside fifty is a joke not up to league standard. Jack Steven in particular is killing us and his excellent work ethic.

The umpiring is as and as I have seen in four decades of watching the Saints, they are clueless.

[saintspremiers]

We are getting a good run from the umpires we need to all learn the rules.

Curly, finally that education session at AFL house is working for you.

Plugger has done a fine job in his new role.

[Toy Saint]

Murdoch is looking good, strong and clean

[kosifantutti]

Have they been caught holding the ball yet? Even once? There's a few that Ive seen that should of been paid and in other weeks have been

Three times.
One we had the advantage, one 90m out on the siren, the other one for Sinclair taking it out of the ruck.

[Grimfang]

Gees can anyone stick a tackle to stop WCE handballing it out when tackled.

Don't worry. They can just one-handed throw it at that point. Priddis seems to be a master at that. Haven't seem them get pinged for it yet.

[Scollop]

onya hughy

[saintspremiers]

Couple of stand out things in that half.

Our kicking inside fifty is a joke not up to league standard. Jack Steven in particular is killing us and his excellent work ethic.

The umpiring is as and as I have seen in four decades of watching the Saints, they are clueless.

What's wrong wigh Jack's kicking? Is there a tinge of OP going on which is limiting his leg power??

[SainterK]

Umpiring truly horrid.

That one again Dunstan, particularly horrendous.

[CURLY]

We are getting a good run from the umpires we need to all learn the rules.

Curly, finally that education session at AFL house is working for you.

Plugger has done a fine job in his new role.

No they've been good tonight just as the AFL requires.

[samuraisaint]

Our conversion inside the forward 50 just doesn't cut it. The field kicking forward of the centre square is not anywhere near where it should be. Eagles' defence is patched up and we should be able to hurt them if we get the ball in our forward line, but we're not. Our endeavour is good but our tackling needs to get better, or the players need a strength building program, so that we hurt them when we're tackiling them.

[Playon]

Have they been caught holding the ball yet? Even once? There's a few that Ive seen that should of been paid and in other weeks have been

Three times.
One we had the advantage, one 90m out on the siren, the other one for Sinclair taking it out of the ruck.

Guess Ive got my blinkers on, must off missed this weeks umpire reviews in what they pay

[Junior]

Couple of stand out things in that half.

Our kicking inside fifty is a joke not up to league standard. Jack Steven in particular is killing us and his excellent work ethic.

The umpiring is as and as I have seen in four decades of watching the Saints, they are clueless.

What's wrong wigh Jack's kicking? Is there a tinge of OP going on which is limiting his leg power??

Think he needs to learn to steady when he kicks, goes flat out.

[samuraisaint]

Apart from scoring cheap goals what else does Cripps do?

An extra 2 goals a game would be handy right about now, wouldn't it?

[Con Gorozidis]

Some ppl say Gilbert is a top 5 player at the Saints or an elite AFL player.

I just don't get it

I don't remember anyone saying that. Ever.

Was said on here during the week by one poster (cant remember who).
Also I found it funny when the club had a press conference when he returned from injury in rd 12 or whenever it was. Sorry but Gilbert doesnt warrant a press conference. I rate him as about our 10th best player. The guy is a good battler - similar to Geary.

[Hemi Baxter]

Perhaps it's a battlers' night. Our first half effort was outstanding.