Preview Round 4, 2023: St.Kilda v Gold Coast - Marvel Stadium, Saturday 8th April, 7:30PM AEST

[jh38]

I don't want to get ahead of myself, but does anyone else get the feeling that the perfect storm is brewing for the game against the Pies? They'll have no ruck and they're coming off a very long break, possibly too long. If we can get through the Suns game relatively unscathed then it might be on the cards.

 

[Diehard Saint]

I don't want to get ahead of myself, but does anyone else get the feeling that the perfect storm is brewing for the game against the Pies? They'll have no ruck and they're coming off a very long break, possibly too long. If we can get through the Suns game relatively unscathed then it might be on the cards.

The other good thing about it is the neutral ground.
And that NAS and Pou are going to want to play well at home.
Here’s hoping…..for personal reasons I would just love to beat them, even by a solitary point.

 

[#gosaintas]

Swallow’s 200th too I think.

that was last week

 

[Gavinmitchell11]

I think this game will be very hard to win tbh.
It’s pretty crucial though, the injuries are going to take a toll soon and banking another win would be great.

 

[Tommy Wigs]

It's amazing a kid of his size to have that step and speed to follow up and lay tackles, it's like have a 192cm goal sneak

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How about a less fat and less paedo Stringer?

 

[MordySaint]

Actually, it’s at Marvel - which I assume you meant.

I’ll be there. Loving what I’m seeing ( of course) but I still think it’s natural, and self- protective to be realistic. I have faith in Ross but 1/4 of this team is really young, and will tire.

This are no “should” wins, in the past it’s the game like this we have dropped.

The benefits to being 4 zip are remarkable, so just trying to keep a lid on my emotions.

I keep remembering 8-3 last year, and so I’m not fully all in yet for finals this season. I wanted RTB back at the club from even before it became a thing, so I am rapt about and do realise however that the future is far brighter than it’s been for a decade.

Yeah, I'm getting my grounds names completely haywire the last couple of days. Have edited it to stop looking like a complete nufty.

You are right, no game is a "should" win anymore. Every team has quality footballers and can match it on any day with anyone.

I just think our systems are 5% better than the Suns, plus it's at home.

Our future is extremely bright at the moment, Moorabbin just looks amazing.... a testament to the Finnis era. The club is finally back in St Kilda people's safe hands and I'm really buoyant about our future.

 

[Tommy Wigs]

Yeah we do.

Watch this, especially at 50 seconds into it:



Everyone forgets just how elite hamill was. It was a massive blow to us that he was crippled in his prime

Interesting. Except Mitch is 10 times the player on the deck / movement. So, basically will be a superstar

 

[MordySaint]

I’d be more nervous if the game was at Metricon stadium.

Well we are pretty lucky its not at Porter Davis stadium.

 

[Barrels]

Yeah we do.

Watch this, especially at 50 seconds into it:



Everyone forgets just how elite hamill was. It was a massive blow to us that he was crippled in his prime

Maybe his nearly namesake Rod Owen.

The only issue I have with both of these… who are great comparisons… is both we’re out and out forwards.

Neither played or was suited to midfield.

 

[The_Steadier]

The only issue I have with both of these… who are great comparisons… is both we’re out and out forwards.

Neither played or was suited to midfield.

To be fair we haven't really seen owens play as a mid since he had a growth spurt and went all hulk mode.

He might (from now on) be best suited to being a permanent forward.

 

[BrutThough]

To be fair we haven't really seen owens play as a mid since he had a growth spurt and went all hulk mode.

He might (from now on) be best suited to being a permanent forward.

His VFL form in the midfield was very impressive and equaled the best games our other mids produced in there.

 

[Hayes4PM]

Do you guys all stalk each other in real life or something? Did plugger push his stalking too far? What are the stalk faux pas I should be avoiding?

I have so many questions

 

[The_Steadier]

Interesting. Except Mitch is 10 times the player on the deck / movement. So, basically will be a superstar

Hamill was no slouch on the deck

 

[ScrappyDo]

With the layers that will be filtering in over the next 6 weeks, we'll be playing finals if we win this week.

Yes if form holds we should book 12 wins minimum. If the returning seniors can boost our scoring then top 4 is not out of the question but:



















StKilda.

 

[The_Steadier]

His VFL form in the midfield was very impressive and equaled the best games our other mids produced in there.

He's put on a fair bit of height and size since then from what I understand?

 

[bird_man]

He's put on a fair bit of height and size since then from what I understand?

Since last year?

 

[DougalHoward]

He's put on a fair bit of height and size since then from what I understand?

No he's the same height as when he was drafted

If you look at the team photo he's clearly shorter than Jack Hayes and Josh Battle

 

[Remboy]

He's put on a fair bit of height and size since then from what I understand?

His growth spurt was from the start of his first year in the under 18s to the end of his second year. Wouldn’t have grown much in the last 12 months.

 

[George]

As long as we contain the impact of Witts and Rowell to a manageable level we should hold them at arms length and win by 4 plus goals. I can’t see RTB allowing the group to take the foot off the pedal. GC also due for a letdown after last weeks win against the Cats.

Thanks for a tip this week. I've put my collection of Porter Davis homes on it.

 

[Sully111]

To be fair we haven't really seen owens play as a mid since he had a growth spurt and went all hulk mode.

He might (from now on) be best suited to being a permanent forward.

I can see him tearing opposition midfields apart

Can't wait to have a look at him in there.

 

[triggering bro]

Mitch Owens plays very similar to Rob Eddy. No wonder RTB loves him!

 

[The_Steadier]

No he's the same height as when he was drafted

If you look at the team photo he's clearly shorter than Jack Hayes and Josh Battle

I stand corrected.

Maybe a better comparison for owens (who gringo just mentioned in another thread about keeler) is goodes.

Hybrid forward/mid- ruck at times too.

Owens could do a lot worse than follow goodes performances!

 

[Squirtles]

 

[MOLTEN GANGLANDS]

Hamill was no slouch on the deck

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yeah hamill was a bull on the deck, one of the best contested deck ball winners i've seen pull on the jumper, fake news from twiggs

 

[Hayes4PM]