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

[saintmike65]

He was pretty good last weekend. He started fast last year and dropped away. This year if that happens we have cover for him.

Yeah, I don't want Ross starting in general, but given it's the first match and Pou has only played their during the pre-season, they might try for the 'safe' option. Going forward ross is not in the best team, but the position we find ourselves in with injury, he

Any word on Phillipou and his hip? Did he train today?

He didn’t train today…just worked on the bike!
Butler, Sinclair, Windhager, Jones & Hayes trained

 

[JG22]

Any word on Phillipou and his hip? Did he train today?

Didn't see him on the track.

Sincs, Crouch & Windy (no contact hat) did.

 

[sunny3193]

I wonder if the Cats play Dangerfield given the W.o.E issues he has with both shoulders.

 

[PoppedCorn]

Any word on doogs?

 

[beside the seaside]

Any word on doogs?

4-6 weeks hamstring

 

[Cairnsman]

4-6 weeks hamstring

That sucks

 

[PoppedCorn]

Damn
Cheers for the catch up

 

[beside the seaside]

Saw a picture of Windy training today. Surely that makes him a lock for this game?

 

[Saint_Dos]

Saw a picture of Windy training today. Surely that makes him a lock for this game?

Would think a glove would cover him to play. Hands dont seem to keep players out for very long.

How has Crouch looked lately? Not on injury list but didnt play in either practice match. Will he be right to play?

 

[saintmike65]

Would think a glove would cover him to play. Hands dont seem to keep players out for very long.

How has Crouch looked lately? Not on injury list but didnt play in either practice match. Will he be right to play?

Crouch should be right to go

 

[Premium]

Still a bit worried about our midfield- it's a bit slow, and Geelong have a bit of pace in theirs from what I've seen the preseason.

If we win the ball we don't have to worry about there pace - we just need Steele and Crouch at the top of there game.

 

[beside the seaside]

Would think a glove would cover him to play. Hands dont seem to keep players out for very long.

How has Crouch looked lately? Not on injury list but didnt play in either practice match. Will he be right to play?

Looks like he was training today. Not even on the injury list so should play.

 

[sammm]

Would think a glove would cover him to play. Hands dont seem to keep players out for very long.

How has Crouch looked lately? Not on injury list but didnt play in either practice match. Will he be right to play?

He was doing a conditioning block. I hope that means he will be right to go.

 

[malevu]

Hewett gets a fine for an off ball straight arm, closed first punch to the jaw region of his opponent.

Obviously there was no risk of concussion..... hmmm!

 

[Barrels]

Hewett gets a fine for an off ball straight arm, closed first punch to the jaw region of his opponent.

Obviously there was no risk of concussion..... hmmm!
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You have been GIVEN money for snorting Neale.

 

[Ducky Tie]

Be interesting to see if Jones gets a game here. Feels like the perfect chance for him really. We know he's pretty good on the first game up, and we have a huge need for midfielders with Dow, Clark, Clark and possibly Phillipou/Windy out.

With several returning probably for round two, it feels like a bit of a free swing with Jones if it doesn't work out.

 

[saintmike65]

Be interesting to see if Jones gets a game here. Feels like the perfect chance for him really. We know he's pretty good on the first game up, and we have a huge need for midfielders with Dow, Clark, Clark and possibly Phillipou/Windy out.

With several returning probably for round two, it feels like a bit of a free swing with Jones if it doesn't work out.

It would be risk that the powers that be may not be prepared to take.
Jones has had an extremely interrupted preseason & didn’t play in either practice match.
Although Crouch didn’t play either, at least he played in the match sim & performed well.
Windhager, Phillipou and Sinclair will be an interesting watch next week at training!

 

[Otiman]

It's a long season, but every win is important.

Do you risk an underdone Jones when we're missing Sincs, Windy and Dow?

I wouldn't expect him to get selected when all 3 are fit.

 

[stfan]

Well after watching the Opening Round (well almost half of a round really!) it reinforced to be really competitive this season, and beyond, that some key qualities are speed of ball movement, accurate ball movement, running capacity and speed as well as great and aggressive team play.

I believe RTB and Co has the last two ticking along nicely.

With the first three, our 2024 list changes, plus those of the previous two years, have improved all three aspects.

This may give us the edge we need against the Cats even if we are missing some of our Best 22 players, including our best player in Sinclair.

Now Gresh had some good points, including clearance winning ability but he had lost pace and distance in his kicking, was not a good kick anyway and team play was a concept that he either could not grasp, or just did not have the ability to accurately assess what the best team option actually should be. Henry for what we need is un upgrade, and really suits how we St Kilda will need to play in 2024 if we want to make finals.


Henry, Bonner, Wilson, Dow, should all help to make us more competitive this year. We have some other exiting kids, but I suspect that they will have more impact from 2025 on. Though Garcia has been impressive. Wilson looks capable of being handy this season.

Moreso if NWM, Owens, Windy, Sharman, Byrnes and King can all continue to become better.

Stocker, I am not sure will get better , but in the here and now he provides a good and solid back option.

For 2024, if Membrey can rediscover his old form and his two practice matches suggests that he can, then that is going to be a good plus for this season.

 

[saintvic]

Does anyone have a link to how to synch saints fixture to my iPhone calendar please?

 

[Keystone agony]

Round 1 Side (May forget someone) just trying to guage for each side, so i come in peace

Battle - Cordy - Wilkie
NWM - Bonner - Sinclair (Stocker)

Hill - Steele - Wood (Byrnes)
ROMA - Crouch - Windhaeger (S.Ross)

L.Henry - Membrey - Pou (D.Wilson)
Owens - King - Higgins



H.Clark*
D.Howard*
Butler*
Webster*
Paton*

Assumed all unavailable

Id like to see Sinc as a full time mid, but maybe without a few defenders he is eased back there to start as Ross is a better cover in the midfield

Still think Zak Jones

3

Zak Jones

Age

29

Ht

182cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.8

4star

K

10.0

4star

HB

7.8

5star

M

3.4

3star

T

3.0

5star

CL

1.7

4star

D

19.1

4star

K

10.6

4star

HB

8.6

4star

M

3.4

3star

T

3.1

4star

CL

4.9

5star

D

7.0

2star

K

2.8

1star

HB

4.2

4star

M

1.0

1star

T

1.6

4star

CL

1.0

3star

at 28 would offer something? Isnt he tough, quick, agile, can play half back or onball, breaks lines and should be in the peak of his powers

 

[Ducky Tie]

Good to hear re Phillipou.

ST KILDA

Round 1: v Geelong at GMHBA, Saturday, 7.30pm

Injury concerns: Dual best-and-fairest winner Jack Sinclair

35

Jack Sinclair

Age

29

Ht

181cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

D/M

Career

Season

Last 5

D

16.5

4star

K

8.1

3star

HB

8.4

5star

M

3.1

3star

T

3.2

5star

MG

235.0

4star

D

15.0

4star

K

10.0

4star

HB

5.0

3star

M

4.0

4star

T

2.0

3star

MG

376.0

5star

D

12.0

3star

K

4.2

2star

HB

7.8

5star

M

1.6

2star

T

2.0

4star

MG

138.2

3star

remains touch-and-go to face Geelong and will need to get through training next week after a calf issue. Marcus Windhager is in the same boat after a hand injury. Young star Mattaes Phillipou should be good to go despite recent hip soreness.

Selection questions: The Saints look settled on playing a forward half that includes Tim Membrey

28

Tim Membrey

Age

30

Ht

188cm

Wt

92kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.2

3star

K

8.1

3star

HB

4.1

3star

M

5.8

5star

T

1.5

3star

G

1.8

5star

D

9.4

2star

K

6.5

3star

HB

2.9

2star

M

4.5

4star

T

1.3

2star

G

1.5

5star

D

9.6

3star

K

4.8

2star

HB

4.8

4star

M

3.2

4star

T

1.4

4star

G

0.6

3star

, 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 Mitch Owens as targets, leaving Anthony Caminiti on the outer. With Jimmy Webster

29

Jimmy Webster

Age

31

Ht

188cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

16.7

4star

K

10.0

4star

HB

6.8

4star

M

3.7

4star

T

2.0

4star

MG

288.1

4star

No current season stats available

D

9.2

3star

K

5.6

3star

HB

3.6

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

1.8

4star

suspended, Riley Bonner

36

Riley Bonner

Age

27

Ht

190cm

Wt

85kg

Pos.

D/M

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.2

4star

K

12.1

4star

HB

5.2

4star

M

4.3

4star

T

1.4

3star

MG

279.8

4star

D

12.3

3star

K

10.3

4star

HB

2.0

1star

M

3.5

3star

T

1.3

2star

MG

279.8

4star

D

21.4

5star

K

14.0

5star

HB

7.4

5star

M

5.0

5star

T

2.0

4star

will surely play.

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[Otiman]

I'd argue that whilst Sinclair is probably our best player (in 2023) he is not the most important player in the team.

Marshall, Steele and Wilkie are all far more important.

 

[Minga]

I'd argue that whilst Sinclair is probably our best player (in 2023) he is not the most important player in the team.

Marshall, Steele and Wilkie are all far more important.

Yup, between Bonner, Wood, NAS, Hill, Byrnes, Henry and possibly Wilson, we are covered for quick ball movement & spread across the ground.

 

[Minga]

I hope we smack these smug ****s on their shiny new ground

Haven’t won there since the 20th Century, would be a great start to the season