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[Dard Ball Get]

I’d like to think so but I just don’t see it, I’m thinking lockdown back pocket after Jimmy gives it away is his best fit.

Now that would be a fall from grace

 

[Ilovewindy]

Now that would be a fall from grace

Agreed. Not happening. Windy will be a midfielder. Would be massive waste of talent for him to end up as a back pocket. He’s too professional and motivated, got the midfield mentality. Just needs consistency

 

[Dard Ball Get]

Agreed. Not happening. Windy will be a midfielder. Would be massive waste of talent for him to end up as a back pocket. He’s too professional and motivated, got the midfield mentality. Just needs consistency

Thank you, Marcus. Absolute worst case is you’re a stopper as seen at times last year.

 

[Yawkey way]

Now that would be a fall from grace

I hope he proves me wrong but I just don’t see it with windy.

 

[ESPN8 The Ocho]

Think you’re underrating Windy. Have to remember he’s not got a clear run at it. Think his ceiling is Steele, worst case a solid B grader.

You’re correct, as usual.

 

[SaintSteele9]

I’d be getting Heath to take Doogs spot and get Keeler to ruck.
Keeler and Heath can interchange as required.

You wot m8

 

[SaintsSeptember]

Just saying St Kilda medical history isn’t great. Sam Gilbert broke his foot in the preseason. I thought he would be gone for a half season. They brought him back within a 8 week period. He played a few games then broke down again. And had another 6 week stint on the sidelines.

What on earth does medical history from 2014 have to do with anything at all?
Its like saying that based on history Japan doesn't like America because they bombed pearl harbour in 1941.

 

[SaintsSeptember]

It would seem as if the deck is already stacked against us with injury’s to key players. Given that what’s a pass, what are our realistic expectations ?.

I’m also amazed how many posters have Windhager as a lock in our best team, why ?. Being really fit isn’t worth much if you can’t play. I’m not sure what he is or where he plays, I know he can tag but other than that I’m struggling to place him.

He takes too long like Membrey to move the ball on and just seems the odd man out to me, his brother is super fit and cut as well and plays for dingley.

He gets more of the ball than ( for example ) Zac Jones, often winning it himself. He gets clearances.
Not sure why you think he can't play.

 

[Yawkey way]

He gets more of the ball than ( for example ) Zac Jones, often winning it himself. He gets clearances.
Not sure why you think he can't play.

Just gives me gop player vibes, needs a role.

 

[Veer Right]

I’d like to think so but I just don’t see it, I’m thinking lockdown back pocket after Jimmy gives it away is his best fit.

Beat me to it. Had this typed out before your post..

Tagger slash future Webster replacement imo.

Think we went over this a month or so ago fwiw.

 

[Sully111]

Think Windy just needs a decent run at it.

 

[sammm]

Just saying St Kilda medical history isn’t great. Sam Gilbert broke his foot in the preseason. I thought he would be gone for a half season. They brought him back within a 8 week period. He played a few games then broke down again. And had another 6 week stint on the sidelines.

wouldn't that have been with different doctors, trainers, rehab people. the club mustve learnt somethingover the years about not bringing players back too early

 

[t_94]

Agreed. Not happening. Windy will be a midfielder. Would be massive waste of talent for him to end up as a back pocket. He’s too professional and motivated, got the midfield mentality. Just needs consistency

I reckon he’s just ok unfortunately. Hopefully makes it as a tagger.

 

[Dard Ball Get]

Player Comparison
Marcus Windhager​	Name​	Jack Steele​
Saints​	Team​	Saints​
Defender, Midfield​	Position​	Midfield​
52​	Career Games​	181​
Sandringham Dragons​	Origin​	Belconnen​
May 16, 2003​	DOB​	December 13, 1995​
21yr 8mth​	Age​	Turned 21 in 2016​
185cm​	Height​	187cm​
85kg​	Weight​	90kg​
2021 National​	Last Drafted​	2014 National​
Round 3, Pick #47​	Pick #​	Round 2, Pick #24​
Saints​	By​	Giants​
2024​	Stats for Season​	2016​
15​	Games​	10​
8.9​	Kicks​	8.1​
9.1​	Handballs​	7.4​
18.0​	Disposals​	15.5​
2.3​	Marks​	4.1​
0​	Goals​	0.8​
0.1​	Behinds​	0.2​
5.1​	Tackles​	4.1​
0​	Hitouts​	0​
2.1​	Inside 50s​	2.3​
0.3​	Goal Assists​	0.5​
1.2​	Frees For​	0.6​
1.3​	Frees Against​	0.6​
8.9​	Contested Possessions​	5.4​
10.0​	Uncontested Possessions​	9.9​
11.7​	Eff, Disposals​	11.4​
65%​	Disp. Eff. %​	73.5%​
4.0​	Clangers​	1.6​
0.1​	Cont. Marks​	0.2​
0.1​	Marks I50​	0.4​
3.4​	Clearances​	2.0​
1.5​	Rebound 50s​	0.7​
0.7​	One Percenters​	0.5​
0.1​	Bounces​	0​
78.6​	TOG %​	73.5​
1.0​	Cent. Clear.​	0.5​
2.4​	Stop. Clear.​	1.5​
3.9​	Score Involve.​	4.9​
226.9​	Metres Gained​	180.6​
4.1​	Turnovers​	1.8​
2.5​	Intercepts​	1.5​
0.6​	Tackles I50​	1.0​
70.0​	AFL Fantasy​	71.6​
71.5​	Supercoach​	63.8​

 

[Sully111]

Windy looked more than ok against Daicos. Then if I remember rightly he got injured again.

I think there's plenty there to like.

 

[akaifu]

Think you’re underrating Windy. Have to remember he’s not got a clear run at it. Think his ceiling is Steele, worst case a solid B grader.

Could be better than Steele if he gets a clear run tbh. I liken him to Jai Newcombe even though it might be a bit ambitious - think his work ethic will take him a long way

 

[Dard Ball Get]

Could be better than Steele if he gets a clear run tbh. I liken him to Jai Newcombe even though it might be a bit ambitious - think his work ethic will take him a long way

Why you trying to horn me up at this late hour

 

[Nomis2933]

The more I consider our position, the more i think 2026 will be the year the De Koning boys (conveniently both OOC) will return home to their southern roots and get to play together. It will only cost us our FRDP for Sam, given any potential big $$$$ FA offer for Tom that Carlton couldnt match. I think thats the best off season play we can make that won't cost us our future, in a potentially dry 2025 draft. We likely loaded up with kids this season with an understanding the next draft/ trade period might be a different approach. Tom was seen with Gubby in a players box last year, and Tom cryptically said 'not whilst he is at Geelong' in an interview in December when discussing the potential for him to unite with Sam. Tom has 3 carlton teammates at StKilda and former schoolmate Hunter Clark to make him feel at home. It seems an easy sell. We will see in 9 months i suppose.

 

[akaifu]

The more I consider our position, the more i think 2026 will be the year the De Koning boys (conveniently both OOC) will return home to their southern roots and get to play together. It will only cost us our FRDP for Sam, given any potential big $$$$ FA offer for Tom that Carlton couldnt match. I think thats the best off season play we can make that won't cost us our future, in a potentially dry 2025 draft. We likely loaded up with kids this season with an understanding the next draft/ trade period might be a different approach. Tom was seen with Gubby in a players box last year, and Tom cryptically said 'not whilst he is at Geelong' in an interview in December when discussing the potential for him to unite with Sam. Tom has 3 carlton teammates at StKilda and former schoolmate Hunter Clark to make him feel at home. It seems an easy sell. We will see in 9 months i suppose.

I mean if we can get both De Konings + LDU/Brayshaw/Callaghan + Aleer and keep Nas then we're pretty farking set for the next 5-10 years

All just a pipe dream though, we'll probably get no one

 

[gringo2011]

Well we don't seem to have a very good record of finding quality mids as all we have drafted is HBF's over the years

We couldn’t draft any position for 15 years.

 

[gringo2011]

Just gives me gop player vibes, needs a role.

That’s how I saw Steele in his first couple of seasons. If he didn’t have tagging roles he ran to all the wrong spots.

 

[Remboy]

Why you trying to horn me up at this late hour

We don’t want you rolling out of bed during the night.

 

[dudeintheswamp]

Of course it was only one game but Marcus showed against the pies that he has the moves to make it in the midfield. As has been mentioned, he's another who has lacked continuity due to various injuries. Personally I'd say it's far too early to be writing him off as a back pocket.

 

[Train12]

Think Windy just needs a decent run at it.

This!

The above just needs to happen.

 

[botts]

Anyone hear David kings analysis on us this morning? I missed it