Unofficial Preview Round 1: St Kilda vs Melbourne - Etihad Stadium; March 22/7:40pm

[Sunshine Saint]

All it does it put everyone on edge though.

Right now we have talk of it being Stanley, Fisher or Schneider. All very different players and all change our line up in different ways.

Posts like that just come across as "I know something you don't know!" and its ******* frustrating!

LWP don't you need a little more tension and excitement in your life? Or does barracking for the Saints give you enough of both?

 

[L_W_P]

LWP don't you need a little more tension and excitement in your life? Or does barracking for the Saints give you enough of both?

Its all about my Ultimate Footy fantasy league.

I need to know if I should cut/pick up certain players and not having them named does my head in

 

[Barrels]

Not this shit again. Either name the player or **** off.

Sick of all this drama building. It serves no purpose.

It's me. 'Hamill' hip (2 weeks)

Opposite here. Appreciate that it is to happen, but they obviously can't say anything. Better to know there is one coming, than know nothing at all.

Just give us the height and weight...

 

[Persevering Saint]

its not jack. very serious injury to the player concerned tho. I cant say who it is because its still on the dl.

I feel like I've hacked into the matrix...

 

[cooperrules]

I feel like I've hacked into the matrix...

i had info about a certain player i couldnt name and got smashed for it i wont do it again as its not fair on everyone. if you can name names theres no point in saying it.

 

[aussierulesrules]

I note that the HS describes Gilbo as being "6-7 weeks away" in their update on us in today's paper. Hope they're wrong about that!

 

[Sunshine Saint]

It's me. 'Hamill' hip (2 weeks)


Just give us the height and weight...

Uncle you would love the NT. When I lived on Bathurst Island north of Darwin, they used to weigh each passenger on scales on check in, before flying. Just your sort of place, where its all about the weight and height.

 

[Barrels]

Uncle you would love the NT. When I lived on Bathurst Island north of Darwin, they used to weigh each passenger on scales on check in, before flying. Just your sort of place, where its all about the weight and height.

They do that in China as well. Abso-freaking-lutely HILARIOUS watching all the lasses squirm...

 

[Curious George]

speaking of injuries there is a reasonably good saints player who is going to be put on the long term injury list before the season starts.

If it who I've heard it might be, I'd say TDL is looking more likely to get a game in rd 1!!

 

[sammm]

its not jack. very serious injury to the player concerned tho. I cant say who it is because its still on the dl.

then why say anything go off to another forum and say those things.

 

[Manimal_Dunstan]

Sounds like our boys were building sandcastles the other day guys but i can't give you the names or i might get is shit.

 

[blktreacle]

you're in the ball park there Georgey boy

 

[blktreacle]

next time I'll keep my lips seeled alroght guys

 

[Periphery]

If it who I've heard it might be, I'd say TDL is looking more likely to get a game in rd 1!!

you're in the ball park there Georgey boy

Well in that case I am going to guess that it is Schneider. This would make me very sad.

The only thing that would reduce the amount of sadness this creates is if they upgrade Eli or Minchi and play them instead of TDL.

 

[Armo #20]

I have no information on this but I was interested that Schneider was nowhere to be seen at family day Monday. Only others missing were Steven (virus) and Savage (NZ).

 

[Sheeza69]

If it who I've heard it might be, I'd say TDL is looking more likely to get a game in rd 1!!

Pencil in one goal & 8 - 10 possies if TDL get's a game...

My preference is a true re-build & to pump games into the Billings', Eli's & Minch's etc..
With one eye on 2016 & beyond, where's the upside in playing TDL who's now 26..!

 

[aussierulesrules]

Pencil in one goal & 8 - 10 possies if TDL get's a game...

My preference is a true re-build & to pump games into the Billings', Eli's & Minch's etc..
With one eye on 2016 & beyond, where's the upside in playing TDL who's now 26..!

That's a good point and if we had more of our full list to choose from I'd probably agree with that (unless Trent was ripping VFL games apart), but with us looking like missing so much experience for R1 I'd lean towards Trent, if he was going similarly well to the likes of Billings, Eli, or Minch. It would be pretty much like his last chance and if he doesn't really impress he could then be sent back to Sandy in a week or two for a Billings/Eli/Minch (who could then be rotated there for the remainder of the year), once we hopefully have Lenny and Joey back and maybe Gilbo and it would probably be the last we see of Trent.

Spewing for us and Schneids if he is in fact badly injured again. Sounded like he was killing it early in the preseason and was looking super-fit and sounded really keen. Hope it isn't true.

 

[Persevering Saint]

If it who I've heard it might be, I'd say TDL is looking more likely to get a game in rd 1!!

 

[aussierulesrules]

next time I'll keep my lips seeled alroght guys

I didn't have a problem with it. Sounds like there are others who didn't either.

 

[Periphery]

I didn't have a problem with it. Sounds like there are others who didn't either.

I agree. Keep it coming.

 

[Curious George]

Pencil in one goal & 8 - 10 possies if TDL get's a game...

My preference is a true re-build & to pump games into the Billings', Eli's & Minch's etc..
With one eye on 2016 & beyond, where's the upside in playing TDL who's now 26..!

I agree pumping games into the young guys but the first 2 rounds especially will help determine we're the club goes in a financial state, win and I'd say membership will rise from where its at, lose and people will keep dropping off and not attend as season goes on! I'd go for the experienced guys for that

 

[Sheeza69]

I agree pumping games into the young guys but the first 2 rounds especially will help determine we're the club goes in a financial state, win and I'd say membership will rise from where its at, lose and people will keep dropping off and not attend as season goes on! I'd go for the experienced guys for that

Once again theirs a flip side, just maybe playing Billings & Eli might get a few more supporter's through the turnstiles considering Eli's debut against the Doggies & Billings as pick 3.. Just maybe some supporters see TDL as part of the Watters era, & let's be honest theirs no X factor.. At least Billings & Eli we know have that X factor which lifts your teammates & excites the fans..

 

[Kilroy]

Hypothetically speaking of course, and much as I'd love to see Templeton or Billings play, the more realistic choice might be Ross on the bench, rotating with Saunders in the pocket. Both are "rovers" who love a contest, tackle fiercely, can kick straight and would be very keen to make a statement.
Siposs was in the action for Sandringham last outing, kicking a couple and laying tackles.
Haven't given up on Schneider pulling through. I imagine he's not enjoying the ice-baths but he'd be as keen as a schnauzer on heat.

 

[gringo2011]

TDL should go better without Milne hanging over him. I would give him 4 or 5 games with clear instructions and give him a go.

Time to send Fisher forward too.

 

[cooperrules]

pick a team that you think can get the job done that should be the priority. the importance of winning this game is going to shape our progression on and off the field.