News 2024 St.Kilda Media Thread

[tomjoad]

Elocution lessons--------from Australians!!

I do love the Irish sense of humour.......

The irony is not lost on me...but one must not upset the locals. Especially when they're giving you free accomodation.

Who better to learn from, we're the masters of efficiency, we can compress an entire sentence into a single word... gotaciggiecarnt?

To which the Irish reply: Wha'da'fook?

 

[bergholt]

why ?

I believe he picked it up in Ireland.

Sounds like weird Irish! I guess having an Aussie mum messes it up.

 

[Armoooo]

The irony is not lost on me...but one must not upset the locals. Especially when they're giving you free accomodation.

To which the Irish reply: Wha'da'fook?

Whale oil beef hooked

 

[tomjoad]

Whale oil beef hooked

You've been to the Emerald Isle, haven't you?

 

[Ads734]

I was really impressed with O'Connel's first year.

I compare him to Darragh and Ray and he was way ahead of them. His attack and marking stood out. His kicking was as good as everyone around him so now its about finding the right role and more of the pill.

 

[tomjoad]

Sounds like weird Irish! I guess having an Aussie mum messes it up.

I think he's from Cork...which is right down the south.

No one knows what they're saying at all.

 

[tomjoad]

I was really impressed with O'Connel's first year.

I compare him to Darragh and Ray and he was way ahead of them. His attack and marking stood out. His kicking was as good as everyone around him so now its about finding the right role and more of the pill.

He had a year or so in WA as a kid didn't he? He's was at least familiar with the game from then. It'll stand to him if he keeps putting in the work.

 

[Nutsngum]

I think he's from Cork...which is right down the south.

No, one knows what they're saying at all.

My old co-worker was from Cork and he was pretty understandable 98% of the time.

 

[tomjoad]

My old co-worker was from Cork and he was pretty understandable 98% of the time.

They're different when they are all at home and the colloquialisms come out Personally I find them more or less understandable, they're certainly not as bad as the folk from Kerry, or some of the bog folk from the West. Other Irish folk take the piss out of them however. Mostly good natured...depending on the amount of alcohol consumed.
Unless they're from Dublin.
People from Dublin & Cork need to be physically separated at all times

 

[bakes10]

Anyone able to paste the full text from this article?

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/jack-macrae-reflects-on-2024-trade-to-st-kilda-and-the-fire-in-the-belly-over-returning-to-the-midfield/news-story/50fec6ed626ac2d044251aa7aad415aa?amp&nk=285f69560af84e0278c91ae88607b8e8-1729766002

Jack Macrae reflects on 2024 trade to St Kilda and the ‘fire in the belly’ over returning to the midfield​

Jack Macrae has spoken for the first time as a Saint, declaring he wants to return to the “peak” of his powers as an inside mid and revealing how he feels about the Dogs’ midfield moving past him.

New St Kilda recruit Jack Macrae says he wants to return to “the peak of my powers” in an inside midfield role at Moorabbin, adamant he is not a spent force at AFL level.

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[BrutThough]

Anyone able to paste the full text from this article?

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/jack-macrae-reflects-on-2024-trade-to-st-kilda-and-the-fire-in-the-belly-over-returning-to-the-midfield/news-story/50fec6ed626ac2d044251aa7aad415aa?amp&nk=285f69560af84e0278c91ae88607b8e8-1729766002

Jack Macrae reflects on 2024 trade to St Kilda and the ‘fire in the belly’ over returning to the midfield​

Jack Macrae has spoken for the first time as a Saint, declaring he wants to return to the “peak” of his powers as an inside mid and revealing how he feels about the Dogs’ midfield moving past him.

New St Kilda recruit Jack Macrae says he wants to return to “the peak of my powers” in an inside midfield role at Moorabbin, adamant he is not a spent force at AFL level.

…

New St Kilda recruit Jack Macrae says he wants to return to “the peak of my powers” in an inside midfield role at Moorabbin, adamant he is not a spent force at AFL level.

Macrae, 30, said there was no bad blood between him and Western Bulldogs despite finding it “really difficult” at times being dumped to the VFL and regularly made sub in 2024.

In his first interview since the trade for pick No. 45, Macrae said he was at peace with the Dogs’ decision to opt for “more speed and a different dynamic” in the midfield this year instead of throwing “the toys out of the cot”.

But the experience hasn’t shaken Macrae’s faith in his own ability, with the three-time All-Australian targeting an impactful return to the centre square at his new club.

“I know it would have been easier to cruise around at the Dogs and stay for the last few years, and there are no ill feelings there at all,” Macrae said.

“But there is definitely the fire in the belly and determination to get the absolute most out of the rest of my career.

“So, it wasn’t the easiest decision – to leave the club – but it was definitely the right one because I want to get back to the absolute peak of my powers of my football ability.

“I still feel like I have a lot to offer in that sense.”

Macrae said he had several conversations with new coach Ross Lyon post-season and was certain the club’s direction and game plan was “an exciting fit” for him.

In particular, the popular team member said he looked forward to teaching the next wave of Saints’ playmakers the tricks of the midfield trade.

“Just where they are at with their list, it’s obviously a young and exciting group,” he said.

“So they probably had a need for what I can bring with my strengths around the midfield side of things.

“The way the game is going it is such a strong transition-based game, it is contest-to-contest running.

“But also hopefully I can be a bit of a mentor with some of my experiences.

“I have played with some great players in a really strong midfield so I hope that can help grow others in that area.

“Their midfield really spiked late in the year so hopefully I can add to that. I feel like I have some really strong football still to play.”

Macrae, who helped lead the Bulldogs to the 2016 premiership in only his fourth season, will help replace Seb Ross and potentially Brad Crouch as he deals with a degenerative knee issue.

The running machine was eager to begin training next month after avoiding surgery every season across his 12 years at the top level.

And Macrae will play his 250th game in Round 1 after gathering seven touches as substitute in his last game for the Dogs in the elimination final thrashing from Hawthorn.

Regardless, Macrae said he will be forever grateful for his time at the Dogs, and was eager to maintain the right attitude when things got tough this year.

“It was hard, but the Bulldogs have got a strong midfield and then there was (Ryley) Sanders, Ed Richards coming through and (Harvey) Gallagher, a few players who offer a different dynamic to me,” he said.

“So it was nothing personal. The conversations I had with ‘Bevo’ were always upfront and honest.

“When I went to the VFL a few times it was important to me to have a strong mindset and be a really good leader because it can be easier to throw the toys out of the cot.

“I really wanted to show I could get on with it and be a real pro in those areas and I feel like I did that.”

 

[bakes10]

New St Kilda recruit Jack Macrae says he wants to return to “the peak of my powers” in an inside midfield role at Moorabbin, adamant he is not a spent force at AFL level.

Macrae, 30, said there was no bad blood between him and Western Bulldogs despite finding it “really difficult” at times being dumped to the VFL and regularly made sub in 2024.

In his first interview since the trade for pick No. 45, Macrae said he was at peace with the Dogs’ decision to opt for “more speed and a different dynamic” in the midfield this year instead of throwing “the toys out of the cot”.

But the experience hasn’t shaken Macrae’s faith in his own ability, with the three-time All-Australian targeting an impactful return to the centre square at his new club.

“I know it would have been easier to cruise around at the Dogs and stay for the last few years, and there are no ill feelings there at all,” Macrae said.

“But there is definitely the fire in the belly and determination to get the absolute most out of the rest of my career.

“So, it wasn’t the easiest decision – to leave the club – but it was definitely the right one because I want to get back to the absolute peak of my powers of my football ability.

“I still feel like I have a lot to offer in that sense.”

Macrae said he had several conversations with new coach Ross Lyon post-season and was certain the club’s direction and game plan was “an exciting fit” for him.

In particular, the popular team member said he looked forward to teaching the next wave of Saints’ playmakers the tricks of the midfield trade.

“Just where they are at with their list, it’s obviously a young and exciting group,” he said.

“So they probably had a need for what I can bring with my strengths around the midfield side of things.

“The way the game is going it is such a strong transition-based game, it is contest-to-contest running.

“But also hopefully I can be a bit of a mentor with some of my experiences.

“I have played with some great players in a really strong midfield so I hope that can help grow others in that area.

“Their midfield really spiked late in the year so hopefully I can add to that. I feel like I have some really strong football still to play.”

Macrae, who helped lead the Bulldogs to the 2016 premiership in only his fourth season, will help replace Seb Ross and potentially Brad Crouch as he deals with a degenerative knee issue.

The running machine was eager to begin training next month after avoiding surgery every season across his 12 years at the top level.

And Macrae will play his 250th game in Round 1 after gathering seven touches as substitute in his last game for the Dogs in the elimination final thrashing from Hawthorn.

Regardless, Macrae said he will be forever grateful for his time at the Dogs, and was eager to maintain the right attitude when things got tough this year.

“It was hard, but the Bulldogs have got a strong midfield and then there was (Ryley) Sanders, Ed Richards coming through and (Harvey) Gallagher, a few players who offer a different dynamic to me,” he said.

“So it was nothing personal. The conversations I had with ‘Bevo’ were always upfront and honest.

“When I went to the VFL a few times it was important to me to have a strong mindset and be a really good leader because it can be easier to throw the toys out of the cot.

“I really wanted to show I could get on with it and be a real pro in those areas and I feel like I did that.”

Sounds like we’ve got a keeper.

I mentioned it another thread that I reckon he could go another 5 years with his professionalism.

He’ll be part of our next push for a premiership.

 

[Saintos The ITK]

When I was a kid my mate Wally’s father Paddy was a ****en hard as nails tough ole piss soaked underground miner. We were all shit scared of him. The only words I ever heard him say to Wally were “focken git here Wally”

 

[Saintos The ITK]

Sounds like we’ve got a keeper.

I mentioned it another thread that I reckon he could go another 5 years with his professionalism.

He’ll be part of our next push for a premiership.

I love him already..

 

[Diehard Saint]

New St Kilda recruit Jack Macrae says he wants to return to “the peak of my powers” in an inside midfield role at Moorabbin, adamant he is not a spent force at AFL level.

Macrae, 30, said there was no bad blood between him and Western Bulldogs despite finding it “really difficult” at times being dumped to the VFL and regularly made sub in 2024.

In his first interview since the trade for pick No. 45, Macrae said he was at peace with the Dogs’ decision to opt for “more speed and a different dynamic” in the midfield this year instead of throwing “the toys out of the cot”.

But the experience hasn’t shaken Macrae’s faith in his own ability, with the three-time All-Australian targeting an impactful return to the centre square at his new club.

“I know it would have been easier to cruise around at the Dogs and stay for the last few years, and there are no ill feelings there at all,” Macrae said.

“But there is definitely the fire in the belly and determination to get the absolute most out of the rest of my career.

“So, it wasn’t the easiest decision – to leave the club – but it was definitely the right one because I want to get back to the absolute peak of my powers of my football ability.

“I still feel like I have a lot to offer in that sense.”

Macrae said he had several conversations with new coach Ross Lyon post-season and was certain the club’s direction and game plan was “an exciting fit” for him.

In particular, the popular team member said he looked forward to teaching the next wave of Saints’ playmakers the tricks of the midfield trade.

“Just where they are at with their list, it’s obviously a young and exciting group,” he said.

“So they probably had a need for what I can bring with my strengths around the midfield side of things.

“The way the game is going it is such a strong transition-based game, it is contest-to-contest running.

“But also hopefully I can be a bit of a mentor with some of my experiences.

“I have played with some great players in a really strong midfield so I hope that can help grow others in that area.

“Their midfield really spiked late in the year so hopefully I can add to that. I feel like I have some really strong football still to play.”

Macrae, who helped lead the Bulldogs to the 2016 premiership in only his fourth season, will help replace Seb Ross and potentially Brad Crouch as he deals with a degenerative knee issue.

The running machine was eager to begin training next month after avoiding surgery every season across his 12 years at the top level.

And Macrae will play his 250th game in Round 1 after gathering seven touches as substitute in his last game for the Dogs in the elimination final thrashing from Hawthorn.

Regardless, Macrae said he will be forever grateful for his time at the Dogs, and was eager to maintain the right attitude when things got tough this year.

“It was hard, but the Bulldogs have got a strong midfield and then there was (Ryley) Sanders, Ed Richards coming through and (Harvey) Gallagher, a few players who offer a different dynamic to me,” he said.

“So it was nothing personal. The conversations I had with ‘Bevo’ were always upfront and honest.

“When I went to the VFL a few times it was important to me to have a strong mindset and be a really good leader because it can be easier to throw the toys out of the cot.

“I really wanted to show I could get on with it and be a real pro in those areas and I feel like I did that.”

Picked up a player with very little injury history … that’d be close to a first.
Pretty bullish about acquiring Macrae. Think he can offer a lot.

 

[The Cobra]

Picked up a player with very little injury history … that’d be close to a first.
Pretty bullish about acquiring Macrae. Think he can offer a lot.

An AA professional who clearly wants to prove the Bulldogs wrong (despite the politically correct diatribe) & happy to teach the young guys coming through - really like this - got plenty to offer

 

[Jayman15]

The 14-club finals race... and brutal bottom four reality: Early verdict on every AFL club’s 2025 fate

Win-now team’s masterstroke; brutal bottom four reality: 2025 Verdict on every AFL side

www.foxsports.com.au

Just laughable & no in-depth understanding of how Saints were screwed over early in the 2024 fixture. FFS authors even have bombers contending for finals

ST KILDA - BOTTOM FOUR

The Saints made the most of their favourable fixture at the end of the 2024 season, winning five of their last six games - including a victory over Geelong in Round 23. That being said, the main question fans will be asking is ‘where was this at the start of the year?’ The club recruited ball magnet Jack Macrae during the trade period, but also lost Josh Battle

26

Josh Battle

Age

26

Ht

193cm

Wt

93kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.9

3star

K

9.0

3star

HB

3.9

3star

M

5.0

5star

T

2.4

4star

MG

196.8

3star

D

11.0

3star

K

7.3

3star

HB

3.8

3star

M

4.0

4star

T

1.8

3star

MG

142.8

3star

D

10.8

3star

K

6.2

3star

HB

4.6

4star

M

3.4

4star

T

2.0

4star

MG

175.6

3star

and reserve ruck Tom Campbell

38

Tom Campbell

Age

32

Ht

201cm

Wt

108kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

9.1

2star

K

4.2

2star

HB

4.8

3star

CL

1.6

4star

HO

17.0

5star

D

5.0

1star

K

3.0

1star

HB

2.0

1star

CL

1.0

3star

HO

2.0

5star

D

7.2

2star

K

4.2

2star

HB

3.0

3star

CL

1.2

4star

HO

13.2

5star

, now leaving all eyes on who they will take in the draft with Pick 7 and 8. Having won just one final since 2010, it’s hard to see their list rising suddenly to make finals; especially given the already fierce competition between clubs to make the eight. A breakout season from Max King

12

Max King

Age

24

Ht

202cm

Wt

100kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

7.3

2star

K

4.7

2star

HB

2.6

2star

M

2.7

3star

T

0.7

3star

G

1.4

5star

D

7.3

2star

K

4.7

2star

HB

2.6

2star

M

2.7

3star

T

0.7

1star

G

1.4

5star

D

8.0

2star

K

5.2

2star

HB

2.8

3star

M

2.8

3star

T

0.6

3star

G

1.4

5star

and a midfield with more flare could be the two things that shoot them up the ladder more than we predict.

 

[BrutThough]

The 14-club finals race... and brutal bottom four reality: Early verdict on every AFL club’s 2025 fate

Win-now team’s masterstroke; brutal bottom four reality: 2025 Verdict on every AFL side

www.foxsports.com.au

Just laughable & no in-depth understanding of how Saints were screwed over early in the 2024 fixture. FFS authors even have bombers contending for finals

ST KILDA - BOTTOM FOUR

The Saints made the most of their favourable fixture at the end of the 2024 season, winning five of their last six games - including a victory over Geelong in Round 23. That being said, the main question fans will be asking is ‘where was this at the start of the year?’ The club recruited ball magnet Jack Macrae during the trade period, but also lost Josh Battle and reserve ruck Tom Campbell, now leaving all eyes on who they will take in the draft with Pick 7 and 8. Having won just one final since 2010, it’s hard to see their list rising suddenly to make finals; especially given the already fierce competition between clubs to make the eight. A breakout season from Max King and a midfield with more flare could be the two things that shoot them up the ladder more than we predict.

Do these people realise almost this same list made finals 12 months ago? It shouldn't be hard imagining a list who has already made finals making it again.

Our list is as good as almost all their 'finals contenders'. Just a lazy media narrative these days that it's not.

 

[beside the seaside]

Do these people realise almost this same list made finals 12 months ago? It shouldn't be hard imagining a list who has already made finals making it again.

Our list is as good as almost all their 'finals contenders'. Just a lazy media narrative these days that it's not.

And Essendon are labelled a finals contender

 

[BrutThough]

And Essendon are labelled a finals contender

Following that media playbook that average big club = finals.