Ok - the Hawks havent lived up to expectations thus far. But no doubt they will come out 100% this week and they are one of the AFL heavyweights.
So this week is the first true test for the mighty sainters. We have Gwilty and Schneids out (2 of our top 10- players) but besides that no excuses.
I really hope we are very competitive . Will show us where we sit.
This week - first big test
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Re: This week - first big test
First big test......haven't we already failed a couple of little tests...
They're all tests....unforunately
They're all tests....unforunately
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bobmurray wrote:First big test......haven't we already failed a couple of little tests...
They're all tests....unforunately
Well we were a bit underdone against the Power and the whole Ross thing psyched us out against the Dockers. So no excuses this week.
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No we were poor against the power and handed Freo the win on a platter
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The slippery conditions should suit us more than the Hawks. Looking forward to a great contest, with the boys giving 100% effort. As usual, "delivery" into the forward line will make or break us !
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Re: This week - first big test
bit underdone = poorst_Trav_ofWA wrote:No we were poor against the power and handed Freo the win on a platter
psyched out = handed on a platter
so i agree with u. im just putting a positive spin!
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i really hope so. their fans were so cocky over summer.felix wrote:Hawks to give up 20 point half time lead and lose by 6 goals, coach furious, fans rabid, media all over it. Sliding on down the ladder.
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A bit underdone? We had the best preseason for four years and virtually no injuries.Con Gorozidis wrote:bobmurray wrote:First big test......haven't we already failed a couple of little tests...
They're all tests....unforunately
Well we were a bit underdone against the Power and the whole Ross thing psyched us out against the Dockers. So no excuses this week.
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bit underdone on game practice (we missed one) and considering we have a new coach and a slightly tweaked game plan we probably werent going to be cherry ripe straight up.Bernard Shakey wrote:A bit underdone? We had the best preseason for four years and virtually no injuries.Con Gorozidis wrote:bobmurray wrote:First big test......haven't we already failed a couple of little tests...
They're all tests....unforunately
Well we were a bit underdone against the Power and the whole Ross thing psyched us out against the Dockers. So no excuses this week.
i also rate schneider and gwilt in our top 10. so our injury situation is pretty good but not perfect.
either way this week is the first time all year we have played a team considered a genuine finalist. so there. argue that one BS!
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Big test for Scott Watters we have cattle he just has to get them up and playing in the right spot.
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Re: This week - first big test
Bernard Shakey wrote:A bit underdone? We had the best preseason for four years and virtually no injuries.Con Gorozidis wrote:bobmurray wrote:First big test......haven't we already failed a couple of little tests...
They're all tests....unforunately
Well we were a bit underdone against the Power and the whole Ross thing psyched us out against the Dockers. So no excuses this week.
Except Gram, Gwilt, Clarke, Schnieder and we didn't win a game preseason,Wangaratta, but on the whole it was our best.
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We lost to Port for goodness sake. It was a disgrace.gringo wrote:
Except Gram, Gwilt, Clarke, Schnieder and we didn't win a game preseason,Wangaratta, but on the whole it was our best.
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Re: This week - first big test
Betting this morning still has the Hawks at around $1.30 and the Saints around $3.70.
All the margin betting markets are pointing to a 4-goal victory by Hawthorn, so it would be nice to see that
expectation overturned.
All the margin betting markets are pointing to a 4-goal victory by Hawthorn, so it would be nice to see that
expectation overturned.
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Re: This week - first big test
If I was a Hawks supporter I would be a little worried that everyone expects them just to bounce back. No one has given the Saints a chance.
As a Saints supporter I reckon we will lose by 5-7goals...
As a Saints supporter I reckon we will lose by 5-7goals...
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Re: This week - first big test
Can't see us winning,but with Lenny Hayes in the side I can't see us getting thrashed either.
One of there mates lost there father during the week who was well known within the group,I expect us to come out breathing fire
One of there mates lost there father during the week who was well known within the group,I expect us to come out breathing fire
Bring back the Lockett era
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I'm putting $20.00 on the saints 1-39 paying $4.00. I can't beleive every-one has written us off. I think we match up very well against them. Were we will win the game is in the centre getting the ball out fast to the forwards I do not think their backline is strong enough against our forward pressure. If we tackle hard in forward line and put them under pressure players like Schoenmaker and Boumann will turn the ball over.