Autopsy Round 7, 2022: St.Kilda v Port Adelaide

[joydivision22]

Blame admin, blame coaching, blame conditions not suiting game style, blame umpires, blame culture, blame goal kicking but we should have won this game no matter what.

We panicked and gave up trying to pick the ball up, instead kicking it 12m forward of the ground on too many occasions where there would be an opponent scoop it up and gain back possession.

A good side doesn’t lose from there, we’re not a good side, not yet anyway.

Must beat Melbourne or Geelong now to keep sight of top 4..

 

[luca77]

I think the rule should be if you sub a player out for whatever reason they are deemed ineligible for selection next week (whether due to concussion protocols or otherwise). Would go a long way to putting an end to any actual or perceived manipulation of the rule.

Yeah, I thought that was the plan originally.

 

[stfan]

NWM is going to be a freak though, he has the balls to make risky kicks and seems to understand his role right now.

Needs to get a goal ASAP though imo.

How NWM played tonight was the biggest plus for us tonight.

It really stamped that he can play.

In particular tonight it was how he moved. Tonight I think he showed that he is getting really comfortable at this level.

 

[Ephemeral Hope]

Completely agree!

Favourite words to hear. You should post more often.

 

[Max the great]

I knew we would **** this up. First half was unbelievable how much we were the better team.. Bury them and then pannick and sit on the back foot. Insanely weak weak effort

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[puppy_dog7]

Quintessential saints footy. Brought out all the greatest hits.

Solid set.

How was dougal ******* around in the backline. Couldn't even kick down the line.

Doug’s can honestly have a rest after that putrid effort of trying to turn Marshall inside out only to kick it into his face. Worst thing I’ve seen

 

[Sully111]

F*ck Cairns.

It's an absolute joke to play there. You're not going to achieve much with 36 men chasing a cake of soap around.

Wake up St Kilda. The way forward is to play good footy and beat teams that are going poorly on your home deck. Not to go to China or Cairns.

Such a momentum killer for a season that was going so well.

Had to be an extremely taxing game to play in.

NWM is going really well. Ben Long

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Ben Long

Age

27

Ht

186cm

Wt

81kg

Pos.

D/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.9

3star

K

6.2

2star

HB

4.7

3star

M

3.3

3star

T

2.7

4star

MG

166.8

3star

D

12.8

3star

K

6.7

3star

HB

6.2

4star

M

3.3

3star

T

2.3

3star

MG

129.0

2star

D

13.4

4star

K

6.8

3star

HB

6.6

4star

M

3.2

4star

T

3.2

5star

MG

223.0

4star

is playing better that ever.

Gresh needs to get his team first hat on. Reminds me of Butler a few years ago. Selfish.

 

[Monika72]

we sure know how to embarrass ourselves

We just love to find new ways of losing.

 

[EskimoPAFC]

Wanganeen-Milera did some really nice things. You guys have a genuine player on your hands in a couple of years.

 

[dudeintheswamp]

Forgotten amongst the shite result was the pleasing game of Ben Long

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Ben Long

Age

27

Ht

186cm

Wt

81kg

Pos.

D/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.9

3star

K

6.2

2star

HB

4.7

3star

M

3.3

3star

T

2.7

4star

MG

166.8

3star

D

12.8

3star

K

6.7

3star

HB

6.2

4star

M

3.3

3star

T

2.3

3star

MG

129.0

2star

D

13.4

4star

K

6.8

3star

HB

6.6

4star

M

3.2

4star

T

3.2

5star

MG

223.0

4star

. We know he hits contests hard but tonight he was also quite assured with the ball. Has had a good few weeks.

Liked his game a lot.

 

[Grav]

So the boys had a nice little holiday in Cairns, sightseeing, watching local footy, even had fun at some bloody adventure park. The club wants to lighten it up, then do it in the off season, I’m bloody sure no one on here gets those privileges from their work places.

 

[Saintbloke]

We all know bad kicking is bad football, but I still think after last night that Hinkley was pro-active in getting PA back into a winning position and Ratts was caught with his pants down after half time.

 

[snails13]

Worst game I've ever watched. Seriously. And Port need to be investigated for their abuse of the sub rule. AFL said any team found abusing it would have the four points revoked. This is the second time against us that they've activated their medical sub with no apparent injuries in a very close game. And last year when they did, the subbed player played the next week.

Did that cost us the game?

 

[snails13]

on the bright side. Heath, Owens, Byrnes, Bytel will be getting a game after the putrid performances this week

Doubt it.

 

[lewdogs]

It was a shocking game to watch, to be honest I don't think it was really a performance issue aside from the goal-kicking. We've been due to have goal-kicking cost us a game, have gotten away with a few so it's not surprising to see it finally cost us a win.

I still think we should have won the game, just look at the scoring shots.

The conditions were basically the worst you'll see, I get the reasoning for selling the game to Cairns and wanting to build something up there but the game should be played in July. I lived near Broome and the conditions around this time of year could be disgusting, in July it would be cool at night and dry absolutely beautiful conditions for footy, I imagine Cairns would be similar.

Just my opinion but I think it's over the top to label the club a joke, weak, season over etc. We will win and lose games all year, we are 5-2 and still in a great position. I can't see us beating Melbourne but see no reason why we can't win the next two or three after that.

The big question mark is how much the game will have taxed us physically. Jones, Billings, Marshall all back next week will help.

One last thing, going with the two rucks was an error. The conditions didn't suit it. Having said that we desperately missed Marshall who is very handy in these types of conditions.

Onwards and upwards, put this one behind us and sort out the goal-kicking please.

 

[Grav]

Farrrrr… King and his approach to goal is like playing russian roulette, get someone in there & make him settle or.. or…Or send him back to Sandringham until he learns to do what he is paid to do, kick goals.

 

[snails13]

Good riddance to that prick Finnis. So tired of farming out home games. What I watched tonight on that swamp wasn't footy. We play those chumps at Marvel and that's a

? Play North Melb instead.

Play in Mildura nex

 

[snails13]

Oh my god. Gotta beat Melbourne now.


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15 games to play,gotta win 8,simple.

 

[snails13]

A suspect kick in Roughead is teaching suspect kids in King and Higgins kick set shots, enough said

Everybodies grandmother should be able to kick over the top of the goal umpires head from 20 metres out

 

[lewdogs]

Some top shelf melts in here last night.

 

[austinnn]

We really do need a Herbatron to do something like those Essington videos. Takes the pain away being able to laugh to some tunes

I do believe anyone can post a video on YouTube. Be the change you want to see.

 

[Balmira]

Did that cost us the game?

I would argue that was one of two factors, the other being our inaccuracy. The reality is, they replaced a forward who was playing a pretty terrible game and had the lowest disposal efficiency on their team with a fresh midfielder in the fourth quarter. Even just having the fresh legs, being able to get to contests etc is a huge difference.

Only mentioned it because this is twice Port have done the same thing against us, and according to others here they do it constantly. It very well could have won them the game yesterday. It should be investigated at the very least.

 

[Grav]

If you can’t laugh you cry

Can see Monday’s headlines now.

 

[Sun Ra]

Bring back the place kick

Yes indeed. Bring the ghost of Bill Mohr back to the club to teach Max the place kick. Maybe try a seance ?
"Bill.......is that you ?, can you give us a sign ???"

 

[bird_man]

Very disappointing loss

4 goals 18 is poor in any conditions and cost us the game

Time to move on though. I'd have taken 5 and 2 at the start of the year

Marshall, Jones and Billings to return next week hopefully

Clark to return the following