News 2018 St Kilda Media Thread

[PoppedCorn]

Who from the afl rates blues list above ours?
We had a worse draw and sit higher.....and flogged em, with injures!!

And our list is worse?
If it is then their coach needs to go not ours lol

 

[Diehard Saint]

Diehard....what was said on this subject?

No real details, but that afl were unhappy that we still supposedly had such a large one.

Someone did quote Matthew Lloyd saying that sacking the coach would possibly cost less than the loss of members and sponsors if we kept him.

 

[Pakenhamsaint]

No real details, but that afl were unhappy that we still supposedly had such a large one.

Someone did quote Matthew Lloyd saying that sacking the coach would possibly cost less than the loss of members and sponsors if we kept him.

I do wonder if the public clubbing we got at the start of the year had anything to do with it?

 

[Diehard Saint]

I do wonder if the public clubbing we got at the start of the year had anything to do with it?

Remind me what you are talking about? I can’t remember.

 

[Pakenhamsaint]

Remind me what you are talking about? I can’t remember.

At the start of the year Gil and the AFL told us to get our house in order.

 

[Saint Watto]

No real details, but that afl were unhappy that we still supposedly had such a large one.

Someone did quote Matthew Lloyd saying that sacking the coach would possibly cost less than the loss of members and sponsors if we kept him.

Thanks for that Diehard....I suspect that we won't make any sort of dent in our debt after this horrid year.

It'll be very interesting to see what impact the new stadium deal has on our bottom line.

Also of interest will be our cashflow situation.

 

[Saint Watto]

At the start of the year Gil and the AFL told us to get our house in order.

Yowza…….at the start of the season Gil tells us to get our house in order.

It's a new season...optimism is high!

What could possibly go wrong ?

 

[Mowman]

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/...e/news-story/baf751183f7fd8bda92c5affef95d5a6

 

[hayes2riewoldt]

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/...e/news-story/baf751183f7fd8bda92c5affef95d5a6

I really hate pay walls. What are they saying about Thompson? Any updates on board situation?

 

[Mowman]

T KILDA football director Andrew Thompson is set to resign as the embattled Saints prepare for major off-season upheaval.

It has emerged that retired stars Nick Riewoldt and Leigh Montagna have been recently sounded out about returning to assist the club.

As St Kilda reviews every facet of its failing football program, Brett Ratten is firming to join Alan Richardson’s coaching team in 2019.

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The highly-respected Hawthorn assistant and ex-Carlton coach has spent six seasons honing under four-time premiership coach Alastair Clarkson the tactical acumen the Saints are desperate to add.

Saints forwards coach Rohan Welsh, midfield coach Simon McPhee and defensive coach Lindsay Gilbee have already been moved on.

Veteran football boss Graeme “Gubby” Allan is also being considered to head up a revamped recruiting department alongside newly-appointed list boss James Gallagher.

Thompson, who played 221 games for the Saints, has served on the St Kilda board since 2007 and overseen a decade of decision-making in the football department.

Saints coach Alan Richardson’s job has been declared safe for now. Picture: Getty Images
Close to league chief Gillon McLachlan, Thompson led the 2014 review that triggered the sacking of coach Scott Watters.

Ex-Saint Dean Anderson will remain on the Peter Summers-led board with a second retired player to be added in coming months.

Speculation is growing that Summers will also step down as part of an imminent board reshuffle.

Other Saints directors include Andrew Bassat, Jack Rush, QC, Russell Caplan, Liz Dawson, Danni Roche, Paul Kirk and chief executive Matt Finnis.

While football boss Simon Lethlean has backed Richardson to keep his job, heavy losses against Hawthorn and North Melbourne in the final two games could yet force St Kilda’s hand.

Fourteen of St Kilda’s 15 defeats this season have been by more than 24 points.

They will miss the finals for a seventh-straight season — two under Watters and five under Richardson.

Retired Saints stars Leigh Montagna and Nick Riewoldt are believed to have been sounded out to return to the club. Picture: Getty Images
The Saints have declared an interest in Sydney premiership star Dan Hannebery, rising West Coast free agent Scott Lycett and injury-plagued Geelong forward Daniel Menzel.

Richardson last week declared his club would be big players in the off-season.

“We want to be bold and aggressive,” Richardson said.

“We want to make sure we’re leaving no stone unturned to win our second flag.”

But coaching great Mick Malthouse launched a withering weekend attack on St Kilda’s recruiting philosophies, saying the club’s interest in Hannebery was misguided.

“His body is gone,” Malthouse said.

“He is an old 27-year-old. He would be one of the last players I would pick.

“It’s a typical reaction from to the Saints, and you get so disappointed with their selections at times.

“You think it’s been a long time since 1966 to win a premiership.

“What has taken place? Is this (Hannebery interest) going to be a repeat of making a bad move?”

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https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/v...t/news-story/02f322f84e4fc51dcbc63519f513b1b6
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/...8/news-story/2a999f244d94500ff63024f101f5c4aa
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/l...d/news-story/1ae203603ec4b27ca3a618a82b6ec1ef

 

[Verdun66]

ST KILDA football director Andrew Thompson is set to resign as the embattled Saints prepare for major off-season upheaval.

It has emerged that retired stars Nick Riewoldt and Leigh Montagna have been recently sounded out about returning to assist the club.

As St Kilda reviews every facet of its failing football program, Brett Ratten is firming to join Alan Richardson’s coaching team in 2019.

etc etc

 

[gringo2011]

That tells us a lot about the coaching and player development.

This is what has to rectified. Immediately.

It shows that Trout was disastrous and Pelican before him. The two of them destroyed our list through average trades and poor drafting.

Compare the 2014 draft for Melbourne and St Kilda

Saints take Paddy, Hugh, Mc Kenzie and Lonie.

Melbourne get Petracca, Brayshaw, Neil- Bullen and Oscar Mc Donald.

They got 2 high level players who are potential stars, Neil- Bullen is a solid B and Oscar Mc Donald is best 22 tall with further scope to develop. We got a FF who might make it, a delister in Goddard, a potential good player in Mc Kenzie and Lonie who we tried once to off load and is uncontracted despite playing okay recently.

That was a draft hand that should have got at least one high level player. De Goey looks the pick of the top 10 at this point but Brayshaw closing on him.

 

[Saint Watto]

T KILDA football director Andrew Thompson is set to resign as the embattled Saints prepare for major off-season upheaval.

Move on.....nothing to see here!

 

[Saint Watto]

T KILDA football director Andrew Thompson is set to resign as the embattled Saints prepare for major off-season upheaval.

Thanks for posting Mowman…...it's a good read.

Just another day at RSEA Park.

 

[hayes2riewoldt]

Summers has to go

 

[Masquerade]

I really hate pay walls. What are they saying about Thompson? Any updates on board situation?

Masquerade to the rescue.

http://outline.com/tvvbmh

EDIT: Whoa! You can tag yourself. That is simultaneously the coolest and most useless feature on this site.

 

[gringo2011]

Who from the afl rates blues list above ours?
We had a worse draw and sit higher.....and flogged em, with injures!!

And our list is worse?
If it is then their coach needs to go not ours lol

It's the age that holds them back. They have the most first round picks of any side in history this year. They have three genuine guns under 25 in Docherty, Curnow and Cripps. All three are elite.

We have Gresham who might be. Last year Roberton was probably our best player, he's possibly gone. Carlton chose to go backwards by letting go of Gibbs, Docherty going down compounded the situation.

 

[Stewart66]

T KILDA football director Andrew Thompson is set to resign as the embattled Saints prepare for major off-season upheaval.

It has emerged that retired stars Nick Riewoldt and Leigh Montagna have been recently sounded out about returning to assist the club.

As St Kilda reviews every facet of its failing football program, Brett Ratten is firming to join Alan Richardson’s coaching team in 2019.

BUMP BAN: SEASON OVER FOR SAINTS DEFENDER

INJURY CURSE: THE UNLUCKIEST PLAYERS IN THE AFL

COSTLY DEFEATS: THE LOSS THAT COST YOUR CLUB MOST

PRIVATE MEETING: GAFF DELIVERS APOLOGY AND FLOWERS

The highly-respected Hawthorn assistant and ex-Carlton coach has spent six seasons honing under four-time premiership coach Alastair Clarkson the tactical acumen the Saints are desperate to add.

Saints forwards coach Rohan Welsh, midfield coach Simon McPhee and defensive coach Lindsay Gilbee have already been moved on.

Veteran football boss Graeme “Gubby” Allan is also being considered to head up a revamped recruiting department alongside newly-appointed list boss James Gallagher.

Thompson, who played 221 games for the Saints, has served on the St Kilda board since 2007 and overseen a decade of decision-making in the football department.

Saints coach Alan Richardson’s job has been declared safe for now. Picture: Getty Images
Close to league chief Gillon McLachlan, Thompson led the 2014 review that triggered the sacking of coach Scott Watters.

Ex-Saint Dean Anderson will remain on the Peter Summers-led board with a second retired player to be added in coming months.

Speculation is growing that Summers will also step down as part of an imminent board reshuffle.

Other Saints directors include Andrew Bassat, Jack Rush, QC, Russell Caplan, Liz Dawson, Danni Roche, Paul Kirk and chief executive Matt Finnis.

While football boss Simon Lethlean has backed Richardson to keep his job, heavy losses against Hawthorn and North Melbourne in the final two games could yet force St Kilda’s hand.

Fourteen of St Kilda’s 15 defeats this season have been by more than 24 points.

They will miss the finals for a seventh-straight season — two under Watters and five under Richardson.

Retired Saints stars Leigh Montagna and Nick Riewoldt are believed to have been sounded out to return to the club. Picture: Getty Images
The Saints have declared an interest in Sydney premiership star Dan Hannebery, rising West Coast free agent Scott Lycett and injury-plagued Geelong forward Daniel Menzel.

Richardson last week declared his club would be big players in the off-season.

“We want to be bold and aggressive,” Richardson said.

“We want to make sure we’re leaving no stone unturned to win our second flag.”

But coaching great Mick Malthouse launched a withering weekend attack on St Kilda’s recruiting philosophies, saying the club’s interest in Hannebery was misguided.

“His body is gone,” Malthouse said.

“He is an old 27-year-old. He would be one of the last players I would pick.

“It’s a typical reaction from to the Saints, and you get so disappointed with their selections at times.

“You think it’s been a long time since 1966 to win a premiership.

“What has taken place? Is this (Hannebery interest) going to be a repeat of making a bad move?”

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Michael Malthouse haha ....Daisy Thomas .. back to shuffle board mate

 

[Stewart66]

It's the age that holds them back. They have the most first round picks of any side in history this year. They have three genuine guns under 25 in Docherty, Curnow and Cripps. All three are elite.

We have Gresham who might be. Last year Roberton was probably our best player, he's possibly gone. Carlton chose to go backwards by letting go of Gibbs, Docherty going down compounded the situation.

Gringo mate take it easy with Carlton are good we are bad stuff.

They ain’t bottomed out Simpson , Kreuzer , Murphy , Rowe , Thomas ....all done and they are holding them
together .

Stkilda have had bad year but fair dinkum Carlisle Steele Membrey Billings Steven Ross

Would walk into their team , Caroline Wilson give me a break she only knows how to be the grim
reaper on Schoolgirl stories that’s her calling.

 

[Mikka84]

T KILDA football director Andrew Thompson is set to resign as the embattled Saints prepare for major off-season upheaval.

It has emerged that retired stars Nick Riewoldt and Leigh Montagna have been recently sounded out about returning to assist the club.

As St Kilda reviews every facet of its failing football program, Brett Ratten is firming to join Alan Richardson’s coaching team in 2019.

BUMP BAN: SEASON OVER FOR SAINTS DEFENDER

INJURY CURSE: THE UNLUCKIEST PLAYERS IN THE AFL

COSTLY DEFEATS: THE LOSS THAT COST YOUR CLUB MOST

PRIVATE MEETING: GAFF DELIVERS APOLOGY AND FLOWERS

The highly-respected Hawthorn assistant and ex-Carlton coach has spent six seasons honing under four-time premiership coach Alastair Clarkson the tactical acumen the Saints are desperate to add.

Saints forwards coach Rohan Welsh, midfield coach Simon McPhee and defensive coach Lindsay Gilbee have already been moved on.

Veteran football boss Graeme “Gubby” Allan is also being considered to head up a revamped recruiting department alongside newly-appointed list boss James Gallagher.

Thompson, who played 221 games for the Saints, has served on the St Kilda board since 2007 and overseen a decade of decision-making in the football department.

Saints coach Alan Richardson’s job has been declared safe for now. Picture: Getty Images
Close to league chief Gillon McLachlan, Thompson led the 2014 review that triggered the sacking of coach Scott Watters.

Ex-Saint Dean Anderson will remain on the Peter Summers-led board with a second retired player to be added in coming months.

Speculation is growing that Summers will also step down as part of an imminent board reshuffle.

Other Saints directors include Andrew Bassat, Jack Rush, QC, Russell Caplan, Liz Dawson, Danni Roche, Paul Kirk and chief executive Matt Finnis.

While football boss Simon Lethlean has backed Richardson to keep his job, heavy losses against Hawthorn and North Melbourne in the final two games could yet force St Kilda’s hand.

Fourteen of St Kilda’s 15 defeats this season have been by more than 24 points.

They will miss the finals for a seventh-straight season — two under Watters and five under Richardson.

Retired Saints stars Leigh Montagna and Nick Riewoldt are believed to have been sounded out to return to the club. Picture: Getty Images
The Saints have declared an interest in Sydney premiership star Dan Hannebery, rising West Coast free agent Scott Lycett and injury-plagued Geelong forward Daniel Menzel.

Richardson last week declared his club would be big players in the off-season.

“We want to be bold and aggressive,” Richardson said.

“We want to make sure we’re leaving no stone unturned to win our second flag.”

But coaching great Mick Malthouse launched a withering weekend attack on St Kilda’s recruiting philosophies, saying the club’s interest in Hannebery was misguided.

“His body is gone,” Malthouse said.

“He is an old 27-year-old. He would be one of the last players I would pick.

“It’s a typical reaction from to the Saints, and you get so disappointed with their selections at times.

“You think it’s been a long time since 1966 to win a premiership.

“What has taken place? Is this (Hannebery interest) going to be a repeat of making a bad move?”

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This is the bullshit that I’m so worried about. Summers honestly believes we have a great list, great coaches and scratches his head as to why we’re at the bottom of the ladder. At first I thought he was just protecting his terrible decisions, but after the year went on and I asked the same questions - the same answers were regurgitated. The best thing that can happen is he steps down once the final siren has gone on our last game. He has no idea how to oversee a football club and one of the main reasons we’re in this mess.

I’m championing Basset to step up, but unsure he’ll take it due to commitments. Hard nosed campaigner that will make the tough calls. Not a fan of Richo and has been the strongest for action. I just hope it happens i time to start the new year fresh.

The more you hear about Rattan the better it gets. Richo doesn’t like him and they didn’t get along at Carlton. Well knock me down with a sledgehammer, that’s the best reference a candidate could have.

 

[pebblesofsand]

This is the bullshit that I’m so worried about. Summers honestly believes we have a great list, great coaches and scratches his head as to why we’re at the bottom of the ladder. At first I thought he was just protecting his terrible decisions, but after the year went on and I asked the same questions - the same answers were regurgitated. The best thing that can happen is he steps down once the final siren has gone on our last game. He has no idea how to oversee a football club and one of the main reasons we’re in this mess.

I’m championing Basset to step up, but unsure he’ll take it due to commitments. Hard nosed campaigner that will make the tough calls. Not a fan of Richo and has been the strongest for action. I just hope it happens i time to start the new year fresh.

The more you hear about Rattan the better it gets. Richo doesn’t like him and they didn’t get along at Carlton. Well knock me down with a sledgehammer, that’s the best reference a candidate could have.

That's strange - I read it and thought it said we were getting Ratten, Allan and were going to be aggressive in the trade/draft period, that some board members were standing down and the Chair was looking at resigning.

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[Saint Watto]

Just saw the headline in the online Hun...

"St.Kilda's 18 mistakes since 2011"

Just when you thought the media couldn't run another story about us...…….

 

[Mikka84]

That's strange - I read it and thought it said we were getting Ratten, Allan and were going to be aggressive in the trade/draft period, that some board members were standing down and the Chair was looking at resigning.

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Summers standing down not the only solution. Rattan not guaranteed, we were aggressive last years trade period and nothing happened, again.

All words at this point. Except Summer has informed the board he’s stepping down.

 

[Stewart66]

Move on.....nothing to see here!

Keyser Soze

 

[Saint Watto]

Keyser Soze

And in a flash...…..