News 2024 St.Kilda Media Thread

[Jay Beast]

Ive struggled with premature issues for sometime , but I was never that keen from the outset. Hopefully, Im wrong but time will tell I guess.

Brother, there is genuine value in having low expectations that's how we manage to stay Saints supporters.

 

[dougiemac]

I'm predicting a drop off in form for the hawks due to erratic coaching

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Give 'em the clap they deserve.

 

[hairy biker]

Couldn't find a thread for Eamon Armstrong, but an article from his local county paper on him (doesn't appear to be paywalled);

‘I’m heading down to the AFL as a professional and that is the attractive side for me’ | Meath Chronicle

TOM GANNON

www.meathchronicle.ie

Seems like a level headed guy, with a realisation of what lies ahead, but I get the impression of a fairly determined person as well who is not going to be overwhelmed by the move.

 

[Saints TV]

As 2024 comes to a close, I thought I'd do a special 5 Things We Learned video rounding out what I took away from the season.

 

[Tommy Wigs]

Couldn't find a thread for Eamon Armstrong, but an article from his local county paper on him (doesn't appear to be paywalled);

‘I’m heading down to the AFL as a professional and that is the attractive side for me’ | Meath Chronicle

TOM GANNON

www.meathchronicle.ie

Seems like a level headed guy, with a realisation of what lies ahead, but I get the impression of a fairly determined person as well who is not going to be overwhelmed by the move.

Thanks for sharing, a good read. And surprisingly for our recruiters … another good runner

 

[Saints TV]

St Kilda announce their financial results of the 2024 season, the boys hit the track for a special opening training session this Wednesday, and Jaimee Lambert takes out her second Saints AFLW best and fairest in a row.

 

[paddygunner]

Thanks for sharing, a good read. And surprisingly for our recruiters … another good runner

Similar to the quality of young men entering the draft you have to admire the maturity of these kids. He is breaking the recent trend where the Irish recruits such as Liam O'Connell and Oisin Mullen are a few years older in their 20s but this guy will be 18 leaving family and travelling half way round the world. Best of luck to him

 

[Saints TV]

Last week we looked at St Kilda's biggest strength.

This week, we dive into St Kilda's biggest weakness.

 

[dudeintheswamp]

Injury Update: Key forwards close in, draftee eyes full return in new year

St Kilda will head into the Christmas break with several players eyeing respective returns to full training by early 2025.

www.saints.com.au

 

[boulders]

 

[boulders]

Report: Saints to lock in SANFL ruckman as an SSP signing

“They’re going to lock in an SSP addition.”

www.sen.com.au

 

[dudeintheswamp]

#SteeleSaints preparing his microwave as we speak?

 

[Broski]

Travaglia taking on skipper's sage advice, Hill's advice for young Saint

Tobie Travaglia is learning from some of St Kilda's best as he embarks on his first season at the highest level.

www.saints.com.au

 

[Saints TV]

St Kilda will announce the signing of Harry Boyd imminently.

He has great tap work and mobility, making for a solid back up / partner to Rowan Marshall.

 

[saintmike65]

St Kilda will announce the signing of Harry Boyd imminently.

He has great tap work and mobility, making for a solid back up / partner to Rowan Marshall.

Handy VFL player possibly…good luck to him but doubt he’ll debut unless Marshall’s unavailable!

 

[Mr Platinum]

St Kilda will announce the signing of Harry Boyd imminently.

He has great tap work and mobility, making for a solid back up / partner to Rowan Marshall.

The St Kilda Big Footy forum announced him several weeks ago

 

[True Believer]

Handy VFL player possibly…good luck to him but doubt he’ll debut unless Marshall’s unavailable!

Well he's probably just realised a childhood dream of getting onto an AFL list, so let's not knock each-other over in the rush to piss on his parade, yeah?

 

[dudeintheswamp]

Handy VFL player possibly…good luck to him but doubt he’ll debut unless Marshall’s unavailable!

What's the main knock on him?

 

[saintmike65]

What's the main knock on him?

I’ve watched him at training & seen some vision…in my opinion he’s not mobile enough, lacks athleticism & at only 198cm won’t have the reach to go with the bigger ruckmen…he’s strongly built but that’s it!
He’ll be like Cambell, mostly either play for Sandy or be an emergency

 

[pebblesofsand]

What's the main knock on him?

He's not "elite".

 

[Jayman15]

Jared Rivers on SEN 12/12

 

[stfan]

I’ve watched him at training & seen some vision…in my opinion he’s not mobile enough, lacks athleticism & at only 198cm won’t have the reach to go with the bigger ruckmen…he’s strongly built but that’s it!
He’ll be like Cambell, mostly either play for Sandy or be an emergency

Though at least with him being a full time player now at a professional level with better fitness advice and facilities, as well as him having more time, his running ability should improve over time.

Plus we as a club have a huge emphasis on improving running ability.

I am not saying it will become amazing, but it would be surprising he did not get better.


If he was perfect, he would not be available as a SSP. Nor would be be content to join us as a back up ruck which is why we would add him to our list if we do.

As a ruck though he is just entering his likely best years.

 

[The Jack]

I’ve watched him at training & seen some vision…in my opinion he’s not mobile enough, lacks athleticism & at only 198cm won’t have the reach to go with the bigger ruckmen…he’s strongly built but that’s it!
He’ll be like Cambell, mostly either play for Sandy or be an emergency

Is he an improvement on Punter?

 

[sammm]

Josh Battle replacement firming at St Kilda | Sporting News Australia

St Kilda's plans to replace key defender Josh Battle are emerging with Arie Schoenmaker putting himself forward as the early favourite.

www.sportingnews.com

 

[SteeleSaints]

Well the obvious has occurred the HS is running the Saints have signed Harry Boyd as an SSP. For me that is mitigated with the knowledge that we grabbed the best young ruckman (Dodson) in this years draft. When we started looking at Boyd I was concerned we would select him and over look others and not address our future rucking needs. As it has turned out we now have the best of both, a ready made hole filler and a kid who Dave Misson has said is a lot more advanced than we might think.

So yes my intitial reaction to Boyd was a bit 'chicken little', but I wanted the club to top up with as much young talent from this draft as possible and the club have over acheived in that regard. The adding of Boyd should put a rocket up Max Heath, as its time he took a big step or get pushed aside.