NAB game against North Melbourne 20 Feb

[Bluthy]

Saturday, February 20
St Kilda v
North Melbourne
Norm Minns Oval, Wangaratta 2.05pm
EDT Fox Footy AFL Live App

Does anyone know how big our team can be for this game?

[longtimesaint]

Saturday, February 20
St Kilda v
North Melbourne
Norm Minns Oval, Wangaratta 2.05pm
EDT Fox Footy AFL Live App

Does anyone know how big our team can be for this game?

Each team is allowed eight on the interchange bench with no cap on rotations.

[sabras]

will this be live on the AFL app too? or just fox?

[Bluthy]

will this be live on the AFL app too? or just fox?

It said the AFL app on the saints page http://www.saints.com.au/season/2016-nab-challenge

Seeing as they gave the oldies Fisher, Demps, Joey and Gilbo a good run in the praccy game to blow out their cobwebs, I guessing they may rest these guys for this weekend and try out some of our other fringe players to see if someone jumps out and impresses.

[saintbrat]

Director of Coaching and Development Danny Sexton will take the reins in the Saints opening NAB Challenge game against North Melbourne this Saturday, while Senior Assistant Coach Adam Kingsley will lead the club in a fortnight’s time against Brisbane.

http://www.saints.com.au/news/2016-02-1 ... d-kingsley

[mambo2706]

will this be live on the AFL app too? or just fox?

You can get an AFL Live Pass free trial by entering promo code: NAB2016 on the AFL site

[saintbrat]

All three of St Kilda's NAB Challenge games will be broadcast live on Fox Footy.

SEN will cover all three games on the radio dial.

http://www.saints.com.au/news/2016-02-1 ... he-details

[saintbrat]

so
take your own blower vac


No rain coats needed but dust masks optional

[samuraisaint]

Can't see us even getting close to North. We are at least a year away from being able to compete with a top four side.
They always take the pre-season night series very seriously traditionally and we just have to many question marks on who is in our best 22. Just a practice match at the end of the day so don't be too disheartened if we get a hiding.

[saintspremiers]

I'm concerned we my not win a praccy match.

The only issue I have with these games in woop woop is that the grounds are up to standard.

[Beno88]

I'm concerned we my not win a praccy match.

The only issue I have with these games in woop woop is that the grounds are up to standard.

I'm pretty confident that the surface in Wangaratta would be significantly better than Etihad Stadium.

[Bluthy]

I'm concerned we my not win a praccy match.

The only issue I have with these games in woop woop is that the grounds are up to standard.

I'm pretty confident that the surface in Wangaratta would be significantly better than Etihad Stadium.

They could be battling this: http://www.9news.com.au/national/2016/0 ... wangaratta

[ripplug66]

I'm concerned we my not win a praccy match.

The only issue I have with these games in woop woop is that the grounds are up to standard.

I'm pretty confident that the surface in Wangaratta would be significantly better than Etihad Stadium.

Etihad is a fantastic surface.

[Con Gorozidis]

Anyone getting to the game? This is borderbarry territory?

[Bluthy]

They've named a young team http://www.saints.com.au/news/2016-02-1 ... ourne-team

Dempster gives a bit of experience and organising for the young backs. Likewise Steven for the mids.

[Life Long Saint]

Anyone getting to the game? This is borderbarry territory?

I'll be there...
My In-laws live in Mooroopna (near Shepparton) so my wife and kids can visit with them whilst I drive the 1:20 to the footy...

[Beno88]

I'm concerned we my not win a praccy match.

The only issue I have with these games in woop woop is that the grounds are up to standard.

I'm pretty confident that the surface in Wangaratta would be significantly better than Etihad Stadium.

Etihad is a fantastic surface.

Certainly didn't look that way yesterday morning. Must have been a concert there over the weekend or something.

[ripplug66]

I'm concerned we my not win a praccy match.

The only issue I have with these games in woop woop is that the grounds are up to standard.

I'm pretty confident that the surface in Wangaratta would be significantly better than Etihad Stadium.

Etihad is a fantastic surface.

Certainly didn't look that way yesterday morning. Must have been a concert there over the weekend or something.

I actually didn't mean this week, I'm meant when we play on it during the season. Have no idea at the moment.

[saintact7]

Anyone getting to the game? This is borderbarry territory?

I'll be there, driving down from Canberra,

As I did a few years back for the 'game' that the Bumbers didn't turn up to.

Apparently hot not wet this time, really looking forward to seeing the new boys and the development of other younger players like Paddy, Hugh, Jack B and Jack L.

Disappointed but not surprised that Roo, Joey and Armo are sitting out

Anyone know if any pre or post game functions are planned? Not sure if ther's a Saints supporter group up that but think there used to be.

[MC Gusto]

Is there any reason billy longer isn't in the team? Did he play the praccy match?

[The Fireman]

Nth by 50 ?

[borderbarry]

A lot of our very best players are missing, Roo, Joey, Gears, Billy Longer, Armo, Roberton, Sam Fisher. Will be a big effort if this young squad can get over North.

[Bluthy]

Is there any reason billy longer isn't in the team? Did he play the praccy match?

He didn't play the praccy. He had a shoulder reconstruction and hasn't been in full contact training. Gives Hickey first shot at proving he should be the ruck.

[tony74]

Billy is getting his arse run off him at training.

[samuraisaint]

I'm concerned we my not win a praccy match.

The only issue I have with these games in woop woop is that the grounds are up to standard.

Our second game is against Brisbane isn't it? Should win that.