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I knew there was another reason as to why he didn’t wear pants …can’t pin it all on NealeHe's a modest man is our Daz
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Bring the pressure and group tackling intensity and ramp up the scores from turnover.
OUT: Rohan & O. Henry
Let’s try it.
OUT: Rohan & O. Henry
Let’s try it.
Kudos. You must be the only one. I remember the angst and the little league name calling from game days, and guilty as charged.
More power to Zuth, and a little thing that GFC is big on- development.
Hardie and VFL watchers need to keep that in mind. As Scott says, we're not morons.
It's not that far fetched; the following more or less sees us move to second - $31 is hardly lotto-like odds...
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Mate if the RBA dropped rates 2% beers at the footy would be $30 a pint by grand final day
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2024 season that's almost even odds
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Hey can your check the odds for Freo, Carlton, and North all winning?
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I was pretty vocal back then but you’re right it was a tough few years for him on this board before he filled out a little bit and cemented his spot
Easy to see why. Was forced to play as a key defender at VFL and would get monster's at times.
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It's just come to my attention that we've got another milestone on Saturday, and also from one of our much maligned players
Following Allen Christensen's move to Brisbane in 2014 in exchange for pick 21, we forwarded that pick to St Kilda for a then 23yr old utility, Rhys Stanley
After being overlooked for our round 1 clash in 2015, he was a late call up our round 2 match against Fremantle, making his debut in the Hoops at KP (photo below is from the Club's announcement of the late change & Rhys's debut)
He played only the 8 matches in his debut season, and just as he looked to be forming a ruck partnership with Blicavs, he went down with a season ending foot injury in our Rnd 12 match against Port Adelaide
Over the next 4 seasons he'd share the ruck duties with Zac Smith, and questions were often asked as to whom was our best #1 ruck option and how they really paired together. When Zac returned to the GC following the 2019 season, the ruck role again became Rhys's to take ownership of
Often the frustration of fans, Rhys could look the world beater against AA calibre rucks and a week later against a debutant bwould look like a player called up from the GDFL in desperation as he was made to look silly
On 24 September 22, Stanley achieved the ultimate success of an AFL premiership and in doing so he became the 22nd former St Kilda player to achieve that feat - more than the number of St Kilda premierships players (info in tweet below)
One would be forgiven if thinking that barely 6 weeks ago Rhys may not have reached this milestone as he found himself in the VFL while the coaches tweaked our senior midfield set up & what it could look like without Stanley or Conway
So while he's maligned, he'll forever be a premiership player - congrats to Rhys on 150 games in the Hoops
Following Allen Christensen's move to Brisbane in 2014 in exchange for pick 21, we forwarded that pick to St Kilda for a then 23yr old utility, Rhys Stanley
After being overlooked for our round 1 clash in 2015, he was a late call up our round 2 match against Fremantle, making his debut in the Hoops at KP (photo below is from the Club's announcement of the late change & Rhys's debut)
He played only the 8 matches in his debut season, and just as he looked to be forming a ruck partnership with Blicavs, he went down with a season ending foot injury in our Rnd 12 match against Port Adelaide
Over the next 4 seasons he'd share the ruck duties with Zac Smith, and questions were often asked as to whom was our best #1 ruck option and how they really paired together. When Zac returned to the GC following the 2019 season, the ruck role again became Rhys's to take ownership of
Often the frustration of fans, Rhys could look the world beater against AA calibre rucks and a week later against a debutant bwould look like a player called up from the GDFL in desperation as he was made to look silly
On 24 September 22, Stanley achieved the ultimate success of an AFL premiership and in doing so he became the 22nd former St Kilda player to achieve that feat - more than the number of St Kilda premierships players (info in tweet below)
One would be forgiven if thinking that barely 6 weeks ago Rhys may not have reached this milestone as he found himself in the VFL while the coaches tweaked our senior midfield set up & what it could look like without Stanley or Conway
So while he's maligned, he'll forever be a premiership player - congrats to Rhys on 150 games in the Hoops
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I’m really intrigued to see the crowd reaction for Harley this week he’s been getting booed every time we play a away this season, would be bloody funny if the crowd gives him a big cheer when he gets his first possession, considering he was a Geelong fan growing up and would undoubtedly request a trade to Geelong if he ever leaves the eagles
Geelong don't tend to boo anyone so can't see him getting booed at all. You're probably closer to the money in that he'll get a warm receptionI’m really intrigued to see the crowd reaction for Harley this week he’s been getting booed every time we play a away this season, would be bloody funny if the crowd gives him a big cheer when he gets his first possession, considering he was a Geelong fan growing up and would undoubtedly request a trade to Geelong if he ever leaves the eagles
Haha yes, I found it again the other day and made sure I put it somewhere I could find it easily. It's a ripper.I didn't forget that photo, I just couldn't find it
I spent ages trying to find it and couldn't... Stealing it now too add to my post
Anyone that boos in 18/19-year-old kid for zero reason would be a complete moron.I’m really intrigued to see the crowd reaction for Harley this week he’s been getting booed every time we play a away this season, would be bloody funny if the crowd gives him a big cheer when he gets his first possession, considering he was a Geelong fan growing up and would undoubtedly request a trade to Geelong if he ever leaves the eagles
I don't think he wants to play midfield. When StKilda offered him a big contract it was with the intention of turning him into a midfielder
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Reckon Ollie Henry and/or Gary Rohan like it more - if WCE is missing 2 key defenders, I'd imagine the players that'd likely normally go to our 3rd & 4th options up forward are suddenly having to step up to our main guys
Henry may suddenly not be getting double teamed and dealing with a defender like Wilkie
I know this isn't going to happen so don't all laugh at me. And yes it is silly in many ways...
BUT.
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Stanley this finals series is actually important for us this finals series, as unfortunately Conway gone for the season. Stanley last 3 weeks has been good
.. I wouldn't mind resting him this week against West Coast as his running on only fumes as his body is worn out. And we need to keep him preserved.
I wouldn't giving Furphy a crack, ( not that his earned it ) but would be good for his development and looking after Stanley.
I can remember we chucked Blitz in against Hawthorn on Easter Monday in his first game and would of been the last guy we would of picked but we didn't have any other ruckman
BUT.
Furphy
Stanley this finals series is actually important for us this finals series, as unfortunately Conway gone for the season. Stanley last 3 weeks has been good
.. I wouldn't mind resting him this week against West Coast as his running on only fumes as his body is worn out. And we need to keep him preserved.I wouldn't giving Furphy a crack, ( not that his earned it ) but would be good for his development and looking after Stanley.
I can remember we chucked Blitz in against Hawthorn on Easter Monday in his first game and would of been the last guy we would of picked but we didn't have any other ruckman
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