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Darcy Wilson’s father on his son’s debut, and overseeing his development with Murray Bushrangers​

Darcy Wilson was in a strange situation last year with his father running his side’s talent pathway. His father opens up on his son’s eye-catching debut and having to take a back seat.

The Wilson family was beaming with pride watching the promising St Kilda debut of their son Darcy on Saturday night.
Coming off a strong summer, the running machine tallied 11 disposals and kicked two important goals, including one at the death to put the Saints within a goal.

But his father Mick didn’t quite catch his landmark moment.

“The first goal I didn’t even realise it was him, up the other end of the ground but everyone was pretty excited about his first goal,” Wilson said with a laugh.

“He ran pretty hard I think … lucky to get on the end of a couple of goals so that was good.”

Mick is no stranger to watching his son play. As Murray Bushrangers’ talent manager, he saw Darcy’s exciting draft year up close and personal.

A legend of the Wangaratta Rovers Football Club in the past, Mick was always mindful of being too involved in his son’s development, keeping his distance as he allowed the Bushrangers’ other coaches to take the lead with his son.

“I’ve pretty much done that for the last four or five years and he’s had some pretty good coaches and hasn’t needed to have me around, that’s for sure,” Mick said.

“It’s a pretty rapid six months. Six months ago he was playing in front of 50 people and then a full house at Kardinia Park tonight is a very, very steep curve. But he’s worked really hard. And it’s something he’s been working towards for a long time.

“He’s got a pretty disciplined work ethic, but he’s also been surrounded by really good people. He’s had some really good coaches through his junior years and I know that he’s pretty determined to keep getting better.”

Mick said Darcy’s round one debut was a credit to coach Ross Lyon and this Saints teammates, who have made the Wangaratta product feel right at home.

“I think it is more the club than Darcy. The coaching group and the way Ross has set everything up has really supportive Darcy extremely well on and off field,” Mick said.

“His teammates have been sensational, from what he tells us he’s fallen in love with the people at the club and that’s super important.”

 

AFL facilitates St Kilda’s request to host Spud’s Game at MCG to better promote marquee clash​

The Saints are keen to present Spud’s Game as the latest marquee fixture on the AFL calendar, and to do so, have joined with the AFL to put mental health in the spotlight.

St Kilda’s commitment to transforming Spud’s Game into a true blockbuster played on the biggest stage has incurred a $100,000 break fee for removing a home game from its Marvel Stadium contract.
The Saints will host Collingwood at the MCG on Thursday night in a match that will place the national spotlight on mental health and help raise funds for the Danny Frawley Centre.

Close to 70,000 fans could attend the marquee match – more than double the 28,985 that attended Spud’s Game against Brisbane Lions last year.

The Saints lodged a late fixture request with the AFL to host the Magpies at the ‘G.

The AFL owns Marvel Stadium and, while the league was able to facilitate the request, waiving the $100,000 fee would’ve set a dangerous precedent.

But the Saints have been thrilled with the league’s support and have secured indie rock band The Temper Trap to play at 7pm as pre-match entertainment.

“We’re really excited to be hosting a home game at the MCG tomorrow night,” acting Saints boss Carl Dilena said.

“It is a fantastic opportunity for the club, its supporters and the Danny Frawley Centre as we look to raise greater awareness for Spud’s Game.

“We’re incredibly proud of our home of Marvel Stadium, however the venue capacity at the MCG allows us to welcome more fans to the stands and also places mental health on the biggest stage we have in this country.

“The AFL has been, and continues to be, an incredibly supportive and important partner for us.

“Since the inception of Spud’s Game, the AFL has assisted with extensive promotion, operations and funding assistance, while also providing support and flexibility with commercial arrangements for the match which sit outside of fundraising efforts.

“Their support has enabled us to maximise this game and we know this year’s event will be all the better for their contributions.”

Australian music icon Pete Murray will also perform his hit Better Days.

The fundraising will help enhance the Danny Frawley Centre at Moorabbin, which is a state-of-the-art mental and physical fitness facility.

It also honours the life of Danny Frawley, a St Kilda champion who captained the club from 1987-1995.

The AFL also praised St Kilda’s dedication to the charity.

“St Kilda’s annual Spud’s Game does amazing work in raising awareness of mental health initiatives and to further support, at St Kilda’s request, the AFL allowed the fixture to be played at the MCG to allow the club to welcome more fans to the stands and also place mental health on the biggest sporting stage in this country,” spokesman Jay Allen said.

“The AFL continues to be incredibly supportive of Spud’s Game, honouring the late, great Danny Frawley’s legacy and driving awareness for the Danny Frawley Centre and fundraising efforts.

“AFL CEO Andrew Dillon will be part of the pre-game activity ahead of tomorrow’s night match at the MCG.”

 
BrutThough said:

AFL facilitates St Kilda’s request to host Spud’s Game at MCG to better promote marquee clash​

The Saints are keen to present Spud’s Game as the latest marquee fixture on the AFL calendar, and to do so, have joined with the AFL to put mental health in the spotlight.

St Kilda’s commitment to transforming Spud’s Game into a true blockbuster played on the biggest stage has incurred a $100,000 break fee for removing a home game from its Marvel Stadium contract.
The Saints will host Collingwood at the MCG on Thursday night in a match that will place the national spotlight on mental health and help raise funds for the Danny Frawley Centre.

Close to 70,000 fans could attend the marquee match – more than double the 28,985 that attended Spud’s Game against Brisbane Lions last year.

The Saints lodged a late fixture request with the AFL to host the Magpies at the ‘G.

The AFL owns Marvel Stadium and, while the league was able to facilitate the request, waiving the $100,000 fee would’ve set a dangerous precedent.

But the Saints have been thrilled with the league’s support and have secured indie rock band The Temper Trap to play at 7pm as pre-match entertainment.

“We’re really excited to be hosting a home game at the MCG tomorrow night,” acting Saints boss Carl Dilena said.

“It is a fantastic opportunity for the club, its supporters and the Danny Frawley Centre as we look to raise greater awareness for Spud’s Game.

“We’re incredibly proud of our home of Marvel Stadium, however the venue capacity at the MCG allows us to welcome more fans to the stands and also places mental health on the biggest stage we have in this country.

“The AFL has been, and continues to be, an incredibly supportive and important partner for us.

“Since the inception of Spud’s Game, the AFL has assisted with extensive promotion, operations and funding assistance, while also providing support and flexibility with commercial arrangements for the match which sit outside of fundraising efforts.

“Their support has enabled us to maximise this game and we know this year’s event will be all the better for their contributions.”

Australian music icon Pete Murray will also perform his hit Better Days.

The fundraising will help enhance the Danny Frawley Centre at Moorabbin, which is a state-of-the-art mental and physical fitness facility.

It also honours the life of Danny Frawley, a St Kilda champion who captained the club from 1987-1995.

The AFL also praised St Kilda’s dedication to the charity.

“St Kilda’s annual Spud’s Game does amazing work in raising awareness of mental health initiatives and to further support, at St Kilda’s request, the AFL allowed the fixture to be played at the MCG to allow the club to welcome more fans to the stands and also place mental health on the biggest sporting stage in this country,” spokesman Jay Allen said.

“The AFL continues to be incredibly supportive of Spud’s Game, honouring the late, great Danny Frawley’s legacy and driving awareness for the Danny Frawley Centre and fundraising efforts.

“AFL CEO Andrew Dillon will be part of the pre-game activity ahead of tomorrow’s night match at the MCG.”

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Dangerous precedent? What a sycophantic Sir Humphrey suggestion.

Sir Humphrey Appleby: Minister, if you block honours pending economies, you might create a dangerous precedent.
James Hacker: You mean that if we do the right thing this time, we might have to do the right thing again next time. It seems on that philosophy, nothing would ever get done at all.
 
goodie23 said:
Dangerous precedent? What a sycophantic Sir Humphrey suggestion.

Sir Humphrey Appleby: Minister, if you block honours pending economies, you might create a dangerous precedent.
James Hacker: You mean that if we do the right thing this time, we might have to do the right thing again next time. It seems on that philosophy, nothing would ever get done at all.
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Timeless show that one.

Moorabbin Ghost said:
A shame he turned out to be a conspiracy theory moron.
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Lemme guess, Covid denying?
 

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Jack Steele SEN AFL nation 21/3:

 
hangdog said:
Far out, medium impact? is that the "potential to cause" they so selectively use?
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By selectively, assume you mean whenever it's us
 

SAINTS’ BOLD TRIFECTA​

St Kilda president Andrew Bassat’s bold decision to sign and then sack Brett Ratten was the right one. The club’s bold decision to pay the AFL $100,000 to take Spud’s Game from Marvel Stadium to the MCG was the right one. Coach Ross Lyon’s bold decision to axe Brad Crouch – he had not played state-league football since a run in the SANFL on return from a hamstring tear in 2017 – was the right one. Marcus Windhager attended four centre bounces in round 1 and, with Crouch gone, attended 25 in round 2. Wearing Spud’s old No.2 jumper, Windhager went head-to-head with Tom Mitchell and Nick Daicos and went whoosh past Crouch with 24 disposals, 16 contested possessions, seven clearances, seven score involvements and six tackles. Former Saints football boss Geoff Walsh said in 2022: “This might sound abrasive and the Saints fans might get upset but … I think the competition would say there’s been a degree of irrelevance”. In just 18 months the Saints have redeemed their relevance, and a home win in front of 70,000 against the reigning premier proves that.

STAT OF THE SEASON​

Did some digging on Jack Higgins after he kicked 4.1 against Collingwood. Higgins’ first three goals were all unmissable and then – with his confidence sky high – he slotted the sealer from beyond the boundary. Admittedly it wasn’t a set-shot from 45m that required deep breaths to not overthink the situation, but if this stat does not prove that football is largely played between the ears then nothing will. Higgins has kicked 126.93 in his career. When his first score in a match has been a goal, he has kicked 92.27 (77.3 per cent). When his first score has been a behind, he has kicked 34.66 (34 per cent). Last year’s AFL average was 48.1 per cent and nobody kicked it straighter than Nick Larkey (77 per cent). What a wild swing for the loveable little Saint.

 
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