Round 2 v Gold Coast, Sunday Evening @ Etihad Stadium

[sammm]

Wonder if the team is young enough for people now & enough kids being played!

Newnes – 0
Milera – 1
Simpkin – 2
Ledger – 2
Ledger – 2
Cripps – 5
Stanley – 10

Then theres these guys under 54 games.


Steven – 31
Armitage – 51
Geary – 53
McEvoy – 54


Thats 11 of 22 that have less then 54 games experience

other then the fact that you have ledger in twice. i think its great.

11 out of 22 players under 60 games, is quite alot. and against GC thats what we should be doing. Unlike last last year against Gold coast.

 

[stkildathunda]

other then the fact that you have ledger in twice. i think its great.

11 out of 22 players under 60 games, is quite alot. and against GC thats what we should be doing. Unlike last last year against Gold coast.

nice pick up! Wonder if im missing someone then..... Must be 10 of 22 since named Ledger twice!

 

[CHBench]

B: Jarryn Geary, Sam Gilbert, Jason Blake
HB: Jamie Cripps, Sam Fisher, Sean Dempster
C: Nick Dal Santo, Lenny Hayes, Brendon Goddard
HF: Jack Steven, Nick Riewoldt, Terry Milera
F: Stephen Milne, Justin Koschitzke, Rhys Stanley
R: Ben McEvoy, Clint Jones, Leigh Montagna
I: Tom Simpkin, David Armitage, Tom Ledger, Jack Newnes

EMG: Farren Ray, Beau Wilkes, Nick Winmar

Rnd 19, 2011 vs GC
B: Dean Polo, Zac Dawson, Raphael Clarke
HB: Brendon Goddard, Sam Fisher, Sean Dempster
C: David Armitage, Nick Dal Santo, Jason Gram
HF: Brett Peake, Justin Koschitzke, Sam Gilbert
F: Stephen Milne, Ryan Gamble, Adam Schneider
Foll: Ben McEvoy, Clinton Jones, Leigh Montagna
I/C: Jarryn Geary, Jack Steven, Farren Ray, Tom Lynch
Emg: Steven Baker, Jason Blake, Tom Simpkin

Compared to the Rnd 19 team that played the GC last time..

Out: Lynch, Polo, Dawson, Clarke, Ray, Gram, Peake, Gamble, Schneider
In: Riewoldt, Hayes, Blake, Ledger, Simpkin, Cripps, Milera, Stanley, Newnes

Aside from Schneider, those outs are the much maligned St Kilda 'bottom 6'

 

[stkildathunda]

THE changing of the guard at St Kilda may have started with regulars Farren Ray, Brett Peake and Dean Polo dumped for the clash against Gold Coast and replaced with a trio of youngsters.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/afl/thr...ainst-gold-coast/story-fnctrk3q-1226318661861

Wow didnt realize getting suspended meant you were "dumped" by the club!!

 

[sammm]

Rnd 18, 2011 vs GC

B: Dean Polo, Zac Dawson, Raphael Clarke
HB: Brendon Goddard, Sam Fisher, Sean Dempster
C: Farren Ray, Nick Dal Santo, Jason Gram
HF: Brett Peake, Nick Riewoldt, Sam Gilbert
F: Stephen Milne, Justin Koschitzke, Jack Steven
FOLL: Ben McEvoy, Clinton Jones, Leigh Montagna
I/C: David Armitage, Jarryn Geary, Adam Schneider, Ryan Gamble
EMERG: Andrew McQualter, Tom Lynch, Tommy Walsh

Compared to the Rnd 18 team that played the GC last time..

Out: Polo, Dawson, Clarke, Ray, Gram, Peake, Gamble, Schneider
In: Hayes, Blake, Ledger, Simpkin, Cripps, Milera, Stanley, Newnes

Aside from Schneider, those outs are the much maligned St Kilda 'bottom 6' (which is really 7, but you know..)

for that game, most people were quite upset with lyon that both walsh and lynch did not get into the team.

 

[ChrisFooty]

I really like the look of this team.

 

[hayes]

Wonder if the team is young enough for people now & enough kids being played!

Newnes – 0
Milera – 1
Simpkin – 2
Ledger – 2
Cripps – 5
Stanley – 10

Then theres these guys under 54 games.


Steven – 31
Armitage – 51
Geary – 53
McEvoy – 54


Thats 10 of 22 that have less then 54 games experience

Really exciting. Whether we win or not is almost irrelevant to me these days, it's just nice to see these young guys given a go.

Pretty tallish backline with both Blake and Simpkin in there. Wonder if there'll be a late change?

 

[Defacto]

i am really looking forward to this game.

ledger, simpkin, newnes.

add to that stanley, milera, cripps, geary!!!

really excited!!!

 

[Ducky Tie]

Rnd 18, 2011 vs GC

B: Dean Polo, Zac Dawson, Raphael Clarke
HB: Brendon Goddard, Sam Fisher, Sean Dempster
C: Farren Ray, Nick Dal Santo, Jason Gram
HF: Brett Peake, Nick Riewoldt, Sam Gilbert
F: Stephen Milne, Justin Koschitzke, Jack Steven
FOLL: Ben McEvoy, Clinton Jones, Leigh Montagna
I/C: David Armitage, Jarryn Geary, Adam Schneider, Ryan Gamble
EMERG: Andrew McQualter, Tom Lynch, Tommy Walsh

Compared to the Rnd 18 team that played the GC last time..

Out: Polo, Dawson, Clarke, Ray, Gram, Peake, Gamble, Schneider
In: Hayes, Blake, Ledger, Simpkin, Cripps, Milera, Stanley, Newnes

Aside from Schneider, those outs are the much maligned St Kilda 'bottom 6' (which is really 7, but you know..)

Wasn't Riewoldt suspended for the Gold Coast game last year? Back to this team, it's very inexperienced but I much prefer it to last weeks team.

 

[CHBench]

You're right, im not having a good run lately.

Lynch for Riewoldt was the change.


Reckon the sub will come down to Armo and Newnes, not really a fan of debutants running on for their first go when the game is hot though.

 

[Darkhour]

changes this week look good.. at least theres something else to look forward to rather than just winning.. really hope the youngsters tear it up!!

 

[Plugger35]

Happy with that bench, all younger players and it will be interesting to see Newnes in action for the first time, he must be quite highly rated to be included so early in his first year.

 

[Strahany]

Not all too surprising that Newnes was selected, considering how we fared last week. I'm not discounting the rest of this abilities, but he was drafted almost purely on his kicking. He's a lovely kick and should make for a great addition this week.

 

[maanco]

checck this out

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.ne...5996_100000188189131_1853362_1126328724_n.jpg

 

[Look2Me4Guidance]

Jack Newnes' first ever tweet was to me. So when he dominates, I have legitimate dibs on him being my man.

 

[StFly]

Jack Newnes' first ever tweet was to me. So when he dominates, I have legitimate dibs on him being my man.

Almost a shame the changroom passes were for 2 games later, or you could stalk him properly to claim him.

 

[sainter]

Good luck Jack!

Great to see some of the class of 2011 getting a chance so early, especially one graduating from the U/18's.

 

[saintsrfreak]

It was exciting hearing about Newnes' leadership abilities and similarities to Lenny in the off season, it's great that he's getting a game so early.
Good luck Jack!

 

[FlyingSledghamer]

Wow, I'm even more excited now. Way to go with selecting the kids Watters.
I can't wait for Sunday. Been a long time.

 

[aussierulesrules]

Given one of the main complaints about last weekend (other than the umpiring) was the contested ball, Newnes might very well get a shot this week. He and Ledge are the best candidates in that category by quite a distance,

Is he good in that area? I thought he was better known for his run and carry and kicking?

Expecting Kosi to kick 5 in the first quarter in this game... and therefore 5 for the match.

I LOLed!

 

[Squizz]

Newnes has been playing off half back (haven't seen him on ball at all). Despite being impressed, I'm surprised they've picked him (as he's very slight). Although I guess a game against one of the less experienced teams might be the thinking.

Quite unobtrusive (he's not a dasher), just does a job and accumulates possessions. Haven't really noticed him make an obvious mistake yet (in when to mark, punch, tackle etc) which is remarkable for a first year player. Includes his kicking - consistently hits it clean and seems to make good decisions under pressure. This will be a big step up and fascinating to see whether he adjusts just as quickly (as he has from U18 to VFL).

 

[Baker10]

If we loose this game?? where does it leave us for the future and for watters??
and if riewoldt cant make an impact is it too early to say his best is well past and he cant handle the modern game???

 

[CHBench]

Any crowd predictions? Easter Sunday + worst timeslot + 0 opposition supporters + bad loss.


Cracking 20 thou would be an achievement.

 

[stkildathunda]

Any crowd predictions? Easter Sunday + worst timeslot + 0 opposition supporters + bad loss.


Cracking 20 thou would be an achievement.

17,764 i reckon. Going to be piss poor turnout.

 

[StFly]

I have plans to go, but as plans are fragile things, it depends if I get railroaded by family matters in the end if I do or not. But then, I do not see the problem with the timeslot when there is a public holiday & game on the Monday.