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gringo2011 said:
And in comparison to St Kilda

Elite- Sinclair and Wilkie
A- Steele, Marshall, Crouch, Battle, Wood, Hill, King
B- Ross, Higgins, Membrey, Billings, Butler, Dmac, Stocker, Webster, Clark, Howard, NWM, Owens
Developing- Poo, Owens, Windhager, Byrnes, Caminiti

We have a very deep list of good even talent but it doesn't have heaps of top end and need our kids to come on to move higher.
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Battle!!! 😂
 
gringo2011 said:
Elite- Sinclair and Wilkie
A- Steele, Marshall, Crouch, Battle, Wood, Hill, King
B- Ross, Higgins, Membrey, Billings, Butler, Dmac, Stocker, Webster, Clark, Howard, NWM, Owens
Developing- Poo, Owens, Windhager, Byrnes, Caminiti

We have a very deep list of good even talent but it doesn't have heaps of top end and need our kids to come on to move higher.
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where’s Cordy fit?
 

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It was only North Melbourne’s inability to give up a quality pick for Clark last trade period that kept him in a Saints jumper.
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Disagreeing with that line of the article, it wasn't inability, it was unwillingness. Pick 3 (4 - Wardlaw) for pick 9 (10 - Philipou) and Clark - steep, very steep but doable. That'll be an interesting trio to watch going forward - reckon they did us a favour by knocking that offer back!
 
goodie23 said:
Disagreeing with that line of the article, it wasn't inability, it was unwillingness. Pick 3 (4 - Wardlaw) for pick 9 (10 - Philipou) and Clark - steep, very steep but doable. That'll be an interesting trio to watch going forward - reckon they did us a favour by knocking that offer back!
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💯 saved us from ourselves
 
botts said:
💯 saved us from ourselves
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Meanwhile the North board considered our offer highway robbery.

Could've been a proper Sonny Weaver Jnr. situation, trading up and taking Philipou at 3 instead of grabbing him at 10
 
goodie23 said:
Meanwhile the North board considered our offer highway robbery.

Could've been a proper Sonny Weaver Jnr. situation, trading up and taking Philipou at 3 instead of grabbing him at 10
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North fans were delusional. I remember their board was so confident of getting Clark for nothing and making us look like mugs. It made me sick.
 
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where’s Cordy fit?
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stfan said:
Sandringham
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Sounds like a good place for him 🤪

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goodie23 said:
Disagreeing with that line of the article, it wasn't inability, it was unwillingness. Pick 3 (4 - Wardlaw) for pick 9 (10 - Philipou) and Clark - steep, very steep but doable. That'll be an interesting trio to watch going forward - reckon they did us a favour by knocking that offer back!
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Just as interesting as watching Clark, Battle and Long (now Hotton) against O’Meara. That deal just gets better by the year.
 

Former St Kilda defender Sam Fisher opens up about how jail, rehab helped turn his life around​

A former St Kilda star admitted life “hasn’t been easy” since he was freed from prison to complete a stint in rehab as he learns to embrace the power of vulnerability.

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Former St Kilda defender Sam Fisher said it took a long time for him to find the “courage” to admit he had a drug addiction.
Now he says: “I wish I had have done it sooner”.
Fisher, who was last year arrested and charged over his alleged role in a cross-border drug trafficking ring, has revealed he still struggled with his addiction even after a stint in rehab.
“There’s been times where it hasn’t been easy since coming out of rehab. Addiction doesn’t discriminate, it’s a disease,” he said.
But he said he won’t take the second chance to clean up his life for granted.
Speaking candidly on a panel for Good Bloke Society on Wednesday, Fisher had seemingly shed any sense of bravado once ingrained into previous generations of AFL superstars.
Instead, he had discovered – and embraced – a new power in being vulnerable.
“I’ve been in better positions in my life,” Mr Fisher, 40, quipped before delving into some of his darkest periods post-retirement from the game in 2016.
[PLAYERCARD]Sam Fisher[/PLAYERCARD] – affectionately known as ‘Chips’ – is rebuilding his life after last year’s shock arrest and stint in rehab. Picture: AFL Media

Sam Fisher – affectionately known as ‘Chips’ – is rebuilding his life after last year’s shock arrest and stint in rehab. Picture: AFL Media
“I can’t look too far ahead and I can’t look behind too far, all I can do is control what I can in the present moment and that’s doing the next best thing every day.

“I probably knew that I needed to go to a rehab before I ended up in jail. I didn’t have the courage to probably come out and admit that.”
It was May last year when the two-time Best and Fairest winner’s life was turned on its head. Detectives raided his Sandringham home as part of a wider investigation into an alleged cross-border drug trafficking ring, tipped off by their Western Australian counterparts.
Mr Fisher – affectionately known to fans and loved ones as ‘Chips’ – later admitted being a drug addict, reportedly using 30ml of GHB daily as well as methamphetamine.
He endured weeks of withdrawal in a jail cell before he was bailed to an Arrow Health facility in Woodend last July – an opportunity he refused to take for granted.
“I didn’t have the support network to probably come out and admit that I had a problem, which is where now with GBS I feel comfortable," Fisher said.
Former Saint [PLAYERCARD]Sam Fisher[/PLAYERCARD] (left) and then St Kilda Skipper Nick Riewoldt in 2017. Picture: AFL media

Former Saint Sam Fisher (left) and then St Kilda Skipper Nick Riewoldt in 2017. Picture: AFL media
“In a roundabout way, I wasn’t desperate enough to get to rehab but I ended up in jail and my only way to get out of jail was to end up in rehab.”
Released under strict bail conditions last October, Fisher has since landed part-time work with a telecommunications company and begun advocating for mental health.
At the time, he was lauded for his role model behaviour while at the facility.
“I’ve been given a great opportunity workwise … whose values are very similar to the GBS. “They support, they care. I couldn’t have aligned myself and been given a better opportunity.”
The All-Australian said he was committed to making the most of his recovery - but that doesn’t mean his demons hadn’t reared their ugly head in the months since.
“My parents have always said to me since, I just wish you could’ve told me or come to us sooner and we would’ve been able to knock this on the head before it got to this stage,” he said.

“There are tough points in my life going forward where I think it’s probably easier to numb those feelings again and go down the easy path, but I have the courage now to be able to tell my parents when I’m going through that,” Mr Fisher said.
Fisher, who played 288 games for St Kilda from 2004 to 2016, will soon stand trial in the County Court over allegations he trafficked illicit drugs between Melbourne and Perth.
Top defence barrister Dermot Dann previously said his client denied the allegations and would plead not guilty.

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“I’m going alright, I’ve still got a lot to get through,” Fisher said.
“But as I said before I can only control what I am doing right now in this present moment and that’s doing the next best thing every second of the day.”
 

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Former St Kilda defender Sam Fisher opens up about how jail, rehab helped turn his life around​

A former St Kilda star admitted life “hasn’t been easy” since he was freed from prison to complete a stint in rehab as he learns to embrace the power of vulnerability.

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May 11, 2023 - 3:02PM




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Sam Fisher charged with drug trafficking

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Former St Kilda defender Sam Fisher said it took a long time for him to find the “courage” to admit he had a drug addiction.
Now he says: “I wish I had have done it sooner”.
Fisher, who was last year arrested and charged over his alleged role in a cross-border drug trafficking ring, has revealed he still struggled with his addiction even after a stint in rehab.
“There’s been times where it hasn’t been easy since coming out of rehab. Addiction doesn’t discriminate, it’s a disease,” he said.
But he said he won’t take the second chance to clean up his life for granted.
Speaking candidly on a panel for Good Bloke Society on Wednesday, Fisher had seemingly shed any sense of bravado once ingrained into previous generations of AFL superstars.
Instead, he had discovered – and embraced – a new power in being vulnerable.
“I’ve been in better positions in my life,” Mr Fisher, 40, quipped before delving into some of his darkest periods post-retirement from the game in 2016.
Sam Fisher – affectionately known as ‘Chips’ – is rebuilding his life after last year’s shock arrest and stint in rehab. Picture: AFL Media

Sam Fisher – affectionately known as ‘Chips’ – is rebuilding his life after last year’s shock arrest and stint in rehab. Picture: AFL Media
“I can’t look too far ahead and I can’t look behind too far, all I can do is control what I can in the present moment and that’s doing the next best thing every day.

“I probably knew that I needed to go to a rehab before I ended up in jail. I didn’t have the courage to probably come out and admit that.”
It was May last year when the two-time Best and Fairest winner’s life was turned on its head. Detectives raided his Sandringham home as part of a wider investigation into an alleged cross-border drug trafficking ring, tipped off by their Western Australian counterparts.
Mr Fisher – affectionately known to fans and loved ones as ‘Chips’ – later admitted being a drug addict, reportedly using 30ml of GHB daily as well as methamphetamine.
He endured weeks of withdrawal in a jail cell before he was bailed to an Arrow Health facility in Woodend last July – an opportunity he refused to take for granted.
“I didn’t have the support network to probably come out and admit that I had a problem, which is where now with GBS I feel comfortable," Fisher said.
Former Saint Sam Fisher (left) and then St Kilda Skipper Nick Riewoldt in 2017. Picture: AFL media

Former Saint Sam Fisher (left) and then St Kilda Skipper Nick Riewoldt in 2017. Picture: AFL media
“In a roundabout way, I wasn’t desperate enough to get to rehab but I ended up in jail and my only way to get out of jail was to end up in rehab.”
Released under strict bail conditions last October, Fisher has since landed part-time work with a telecommunications company and begun advocating for mental health.
At the time, he was lauded for his role model behaviour while at the facility.
“I’ve been given a great opportunity workwise … whose values are very similar to the GBS. “They support, they care. I couldn’t have aligned myself and been given a better opportunity.”
The All-Australian said he was committed to making the most of his recovery - but that doesn’t mean his demons hadn’t reared their ugly head in the months since.
“My parents have always said to me since, I just wish you could’ve told me or come to us sooner and we would’ve been able to knock this on the head before it got to this stage,” he said.

“There are tough points in my life going forward where I think it’s probably easier to numb those feelings again and go down the easy path, but I have the courage now to be able to tell my parents when I’m going through that,” Mr Fisher said.
Fisher, who played 288 games for St Kilda from 2004 to 2016, will soon stand trial in the County Court over allegations he trafficked illicit drugs between Melbourne and Perth.
Top defence barrister Dermot Dann previously said his client denied the allegations and would plead not guilty.

More Coverage​

Ex-Saints star to fight drug chargesEx-Saint released from rehab after ‘role model’ stint
“I’m going alright, I’ve still got a lot to get through,” Fisher said.
“But as I said before I can only control what I am doing right now in this present moment and that’s doing the next best thing every second of the day.”
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Good on him. Shattered to hear the news when he got busted. It's sick what addiction can do to people. I hope he recovers 100%, he was my favourite to watch during our GF years under Lyon.
 
Mowman said:

Former St Kilda defender Sam Fisher opens up about how jail, rehab helped turn his life around​

A former St Kilda star admitted life “hasn’t been easy” since he was freed from prison to complete a stint in rehab as he learns to embrace the power of vulnerability.

Kaitlyn SmithKaitlyn Smith
Follow
@kaitlynsmthnews

3 min read
May 11, 2023 - 3:02PM




00:51
Sam Fisher charged with drug trafficking

Former AFL star Sam Fisher has been charged with trafficking large amounts of illicit drugs after a police raid.


Police & Courts​

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Former St Kilda defender Sam Fisher said it took a long time for him to find the “courage” to admit he had a drug addiction.
Now he says: “I wish I had have done it sooner”.
Fisher, who was last year arrested and charged over his alleged role in a cross-border drug trafficking ring, has revealed he still struggled with his addiction even after a stint in rehab.
“There’s been times where it hasn’t been easy since coming out of rehab. Addiction doesn’t discriminate, it’s a disease,” he said.
But he said he won’t take the second chance to clean up his life for granted.
Speaking candidly on a panel for Good Bloke Society on Wednesday, Fisher had seemingly shed any sense of bravado once ingrained into previous generations of AFL superstars.
Instead, he had discovered – and embraced – a new power in being vulnerable.
“I’ve been in better positions in my life,” Mr Fisher, 40, quipped before delving into some of his darkest periods post-retirement from the game in 2016.
Sam Fisher – affectionately known as ‘Chips’ – is rebuilding his life after last year’s shock arrest and stint in rehab. Picture: AFL Media

Sam Fisher – affectionately known as ‘Chips’ – is rebuilding his life after last year’s shock arrest and stint in rehab. Picture: AFL Media
“I can’t look too far ahead and I can’t look behind too far, all I can do is control what I can in the present moment and that’s doing the next best thing every day.

“I probably knew that I needed to go to a rehab before I ended up in jail. I didn’t have the courage to probably come out and admit that.”
It was May last year when the two-time Best and Fairest winner’s life was turned on its head. Detectives raided his Sandringham home as part of a wider investigation into an alleged cross-border drug trafficking ring, tipped off by their Western Australian counterparts.
Mr Fisher – affectionately known to fans and loved ones as ‘Chips’ – later admitted being a drug addict, reportedly using 30ml of GHB daily as well as methamphetamine.
He endured weeks of withdrawal in a jail cell before he was bailed to an Arrow Health facility in Woodend last July – an opportunity he refused to take for granted.
“I didn’t have the support network to probably come out and admit that I had a problem, which is where now with GBS I feel comfortable," Fisher said.
Former Saint Sam Fisher (left) and then St Kilda Skipper Nick Riewoldt in 2017. Picture: AFL media

Former Saint Sam Fisher (left) and then St Kilda Skipper Nick Riewoldt in 2017. Picture: AFL media
“In a roundabout way, I wasn’t desperate enough to get to rehab but I ended up in jail and my only way to get out of jail was to end up in rehab.”
Released under strict bail conditions last October, Fisher has since landed part-time work with a telecommunications company and begun advocating for mental health.
At the time, he was lauded for his role model behaviour while at the facility.
“I’ve been given a great opportunity workwise … whose values are very similar to the GBS. “They support, they care. I couldn’t have aligned myself and been given a better opportunity.”
The All-Australian said he was committed to making the most of his recovery - but that doesn’t mean his demons hadn’t reared their ugly head in the months since.
“My parents have always said to me since, I just wish you could’ve told me or come to us sooner and we would’ve been able to knock this on the head before it got to this stage,” he said.

“There are tough points in my life going forward where I think it’s probably easier to numb those feelings again and go down the easy path, but I have the courage now to be able to tell my parents when I’m going through that,” Mr Fisher said.
Fisher, who played 288 games for St Kilda from 2004 to 2016, will soon stand trial in the County Court over allegations he trafficked illicit drugs between Melbourne and Perth.
Top defence barrister Dermot Dann previously said his client denied the allegations and would plead not guilty.

More Coverage​

Ex-Saints star to fight drug chargesEx-Saint released from rehab after ‘role model’ stint
“I’m going alright, I’ve still got a lot to get through,” Fisher said.
“But as I said before I can only control what I am doing right now in this present moment and that’s doing the next best thing every second of the day.”
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people make mistakes... i really hope he can get the support he needs and put in the effort and determination to stay clean... equally i hope we as a club wrap our arms around him

he's one of ours and he was a fantastic player
 
sammm said:
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'A Saint at heart': The family behind Sinclair's rise from rookie to All-Australian

It's only fitting that Jack Sinclair's 150th career game coincide with Mother's Day; a perfect tribute to his mum, Kerrie, who's been with him through the highs, lows and everything in-between.
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What a brilliant story, it gave me goosebumps. Because he has been so consistenlty brilliant its easy for some to over look the impact he has on games. He is truly a superstar and is integral in our rise up the ladder. Congrats Sinc's on your 150th and lets hope there is another 150 to go!
 
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Stocker’s coach at the Saints is Ross Lyon. In 2021 Sayers said on radio he spoke to Lyon for 45 minutes when coach David Teague was sacked. It was more like four hours and Lyon was considered a shoe-in for the job.

But when Lyon was told he must submit to the process he walked — and was successfully headhunted by the Saints last year. Mathieson hinted at a process gone wrong.

“Ross (Lyon) wanted to come to Carlton and we had him,” he said.

“But because of one silly person on the board it didn’t happen. And if that person becomes president, well that will be the end of my association with Carlton, I can tell you that.

“That will be it. I can’t be bothered anymore.”

It ultimately became a choice between Adam Kingsley and Michael Voss, the man who was also interviewed in 2019 but missed out to caretaker David Teague.
 
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