Preview Round 1, 2024: Geelong v St.Kilda - GMHBA Stadium, Saturday 16th March, 7:30PM AEDT *COLLARD, WILSON DEBUT*

[Holy Hunter Clark]

Would never catch me stooping down to Geelong's level

Make sure you wear the matching flannelette to go with it. I'm sure you have plenty in the cupboard

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[Holy Hunter Clark]

16 games lost since 2007

Shesh
Place is a fortress pretty much

We've won 13 games there since 1941 LOL
Last win was 1999
There's probably some posters on here who weren't born in 1999!

I was 9 months old.. is that close enough?

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[JG22]

Does anyone know what bay the away fans are in? Or do we get a cheersquad end now?

 

[gringo2011]

16 games lost since 2007

Shesh
Place is a fortress pretty much

We've won 13 games there since 1941 LOL
Last win was 1999
There's probably some posters on here who weren't born in 1999!

I remember seeing something that said Freo had been responsible for half of those losses or something crazy.

 

[RWBlyf]

Does anyone know what bay the away fans are in? Or do we get a cheersquad end now?

Away team area
Section: A16
Gate 8 or 10 Players stand

 

[SaintersUnite]

Surely Matty Allison gets a debut here????


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[SG34]

Our back line looks weak!

Can Mason Wood

32

Mason Wood

Age

31

Ht

192cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.2

3star

K

7.8

3star

HB

5.4

4star

M

4.0

4star

T

2.2

4star

CL

0.3

2star

D

8.3

2star

K

2.7

1star

HB

5.7

3star

M

1.7

2star

T

1.3

2star

CL

0.0

1star

D

15.8

4star

K

8.6

4star

HB

7.2

5star

M

4.6

5star

T

2.6

4star

CL

0.6

3star

be drafted into the backline? Val Perovic-like?

 

[Premium]

16 games lost since 2007

Shesh
Place is a fortress pretty much

We've won 13 games there since 1941 LOL
Last win was 1999
There's probably some posters on here who weren't born in 1999!

All teams have there day , I remember them in the 70s and 80s when they when they were known as the handbag team.
That's one thing St Kilda will never be linked too.

Let's just see what happens to them in the next few years , no Dangerfield 34 , Hawkins 36 , Stewart 31, Bilcavs 33, Cameron 31, Duncan 33, Tuohy 34, Guthrie 32 etc , great they are all still playing but being all over 30 they have had there day )- they will need plenty of depth which they don't have.

We have been waiting for them to for off the cliff for years and the time has arrived , they will be lucky to be around 10th at the end of the year if they are lucky.

People seem to be in awe how good they have been and the team has been fantastic but the cupboard bare and they are going to have to find a lot of players to fill positions.

 

[crinkoes]

It’s probably worth noting that Geelong are paying $1.50 to our $2.60 with bookies and based on tips on espn footy tips nationwide, 86% of people have picked Geelong to win.

So I’m certainly not expecting it to be an easy 3-4 goal win like many people on here. Particularly if Sincs doesn’t get up to play.

Will be more than happy with any sort of win. I was there in 98 and 99 as a Geelong based saints nuffy 9-10 year old when we won in consecutive years and have only been able to dream of doing it again for the last 25 years

 

[Parkysp]

I was there that day in 99. Dennis and KB weren't wrong about how dark it was. We were up behind the goals the way we were kicking. Could hardly see the other end of the ground in the last 10 mins. Bloody enjoyed giving it to the pompous Geelong supporters at the siren.

They are only worse now since they've won their premierships. Sat night would be a great time to finally end our drought down there with a bunch of kids running them ragged.

 

[SG34]

Seriously, does anyone have any ideas about out backline! ?

 

[Saints4ever]

Seriously, does anyone have any ideas about out backline! ?

Stocker Cordy Battle
Bonner Wilkie Wanganeen Milera
*Maybe Sinclair

 

[mighty_sainters]

Team defence, next man up.

Love that!

 

[Verdun66]

The only time I went to Kardinia Park was in 1987. I stood in the outer amongst the barest smattering of Saints fans, and watched us get flogged on a mud heap by 71 points.

Deep in the last quarter we had only kicked 2 goals, and Plugger hardly had a touch. He finally got the ball and slotted our third goal. What a day. Stayed to the bitter end. Thought it disloyal to leave.

One bloke caught my eye that day. Russell Jeffrey. Thought he looked a good player. Not long after I think he went to Brisbane. Pity.

Never fancied going back. So I am naturally fearful of this game. But hopeful….

 

[Saintbloke]

The only time I went to Kardinia Park was in 1987. I stood in the outer amongst the barest smattering of Saints fans, and watched us get flogged on a mud heap by 71 points.

Deep in the last quarter we had only kicked 2 goals, and Plugger hardly had a touch. He finally got the ball and slotted our third goal. What a day. Stayed to the bitter end. Thought it disloyal to leave.

One bloke caught my eye that day. Russell Jeffrey. Thought he looked a good player. Not long after I think he went to Brisbane. Pity.

Never fancied going back. So I am naturally fearful of this game. But hopeful….

Went there with a mate when we actually won- I think Winmar was playing, not sure what year. We went down a local pub after the game and were kept amused by Geelong supporters who couldn't believe they lost, but were all agreeing they played better on the day and it was only the umpire that got the Saints a win. Haven't been back since.

 

[beside the seaside]

Seriously, does anyone have any ideas about out backline! ?

Yes, it's our strongest area on the ground.

 

[Cairnsman]

All teams have there day , I remember them in the 70s and 80s when they when they were known as the handbag team.
That's one thing St Kilda will never be linked too.

Let's just see what happens to them in the next few years , no Dangerfield 34 , Hawkins 36 , Stewart 31, Bilcavs 33, Cameron 31, Duncan 33, Tuohy 34, Guthrie 32 etc , great they are all still playing but being all over 30 they have had there day )- they will need plenty of depth which they don't have.

We have been waiting for them to for off the cliff for years and the time has arrived , they will be lucky to be around 10th at the end of the year if they are lucky.

People seem to be in awe how good they have been and the team has been fantastic but the cupboard bare and they are going to have to find a lot of players to fill positions.

Same issue with Collingwood that the Collingwood friendly media haven't been highlighting all summer but rather talking about back to back.

In actual fact I think their age profile is older, they have 10 premiership players most of which are well over 30.

It's why I predicted the Pies to miss the 8.

It's why Geelong will probably miss again this year as they will need to start a rebuild also along with Collingwood.

 

[sammm]

Looks like a nice place to watch footy. Would be great if RSEA had the all clear to eventually build on the stand we have and play for premiership points there too. Marvel is a concrete block of nothingness.

I like Marvel. Great place to get to for the footy. I don't have a problem with it. but to each his own.

 

[Pakenhamsaint]

Does anyone know what bay the away fans are in? Or do we get a cheersquad end now?

Away cheersquad is now behind the goals in the Players Stand.

 

[LuckyBounce!]

I was there that day in 99. Dennis and KB weren't wrong about how dark it was. We were up behind the goals the way we were kicking. Could hardly see the other end of the ground in the last 10 mins. Bloody enjoyed giving it to the pompous Geelong supporters at the siren.

They are only worse now since they've won their premierships. Sat night would be a great time to finally end our drought down there with a bunch of kids running them ragged.

I was there too and I think we were kicking into a huge breeze in the last quarter aswell yet ran right over the top of them!

 

[CaptainRisky]

I was 9 months old.. is that close enough?

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Christ i feel old now , thanks buddy

 

[CaptainRisky]

St Kilda is the only one of Geelong's opponents to have scored a century and lost by a century - round 7 1989 Geelong 35.18-228 vs St Kilda 16.13-109 at Kardinia Park.

I was there that day , kinda weird feeling kicking 16 goals and still getting flogged

 

[The Punter]

St Kilda is the only one of Geelong's opponents to have scored a century and lost by a century - round 7 1989 Geelong 35.18-228 vs St Kilda 16.13-109 at Kardinia Park.

I was there that day , kinda weird feeling kicking 16 goals and still getting flogged

Geelong kicked a goal for every 19.75 disposals that year.

The team that kicked the most goals last year (Adelaide) averaged 26.23 disposals per goal.

 

[CaptainRisky]

Geelong kicked a goal for every 19.75 disposals that year.

The team that kicked the most goals last year (Adelaide) averaged 26.23 disposals per goal.

I raise you

In three matches in 1899, Geelong scored 51.53.359 vs St Kilda 3.16-34.

How depressing is that , thank f-ck I wasn't around then

 

[The Punter]

I raise you

In three matches in 1899, Geelong scored 51.53.359 vs St Kilda 3.16-34.

How depressing is that , thank f-ck I wasn't around then

Including the infamous 0.1.1 match