Autopsy Round 23 Review - Saints second half demolishes the Kitty Cats

[Saintos The ITK]

I dislike the stickman jumper personally, way too red

I think it made it easier for the players to spot each other up.
Made it way easier to pick out our players on tv as well.

 

[Saintos The ITK]

A quick review some of the other team boards show the stickman jumper went down well with their supporters as well.
Maybe time to roll him out a bit more often.

 

[The Cobra]

Lethlean fired Trout and Richo, stood opposed to Ratts extension, promoted Toce, and Mission was an RTB hire. Gallager straightened our books leaving SOS with a lot of play money with.
But please continue the narrative..

Yep - definitely know he thought Ratts was a terrific guy but not an A grade coach with the nous to take us forward.

 

[g_TRAIN]

Hunter Clark was immense in the engine room in the second half. Was great to chat to him post-game and get a bit more detail on exactly what clicked to turn the game around.

To anyone who thinks Steele is a poor captain listen to the way Hunter speaks of him.

 

[Joffaboy]

As much as I dislike him as a player. He seems to be ripper bloke, great with the kids too.

As much as people are ripping on him, he made a great observation as the Saints got their roll on.
Said Saints were moving the Cats from side to side and they couldn't go with them and a lot were starting to walk.
His observations last night were good and I think very fair.

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[Hubnester]

In the final minutes Wilkie looked sore and proppy as hell. Was screaming to get him off as we had Dougs on the bench but he stayed out there the whole time. Hope it's nothing serious but he didn't look great.

Getting a few jobs done around the house now and will have arvo free to put the replay on soon

 

[Joffaboy]

Stocks cops in here at times but does the job when required.

An absolute heart and soul player IMO.

The Boss gives him a job.....and he does it.

Did the same against Heeney against the Swans, positioned himself well in the centre ball.ups and stopped Geelong walking it out, also got his own ball. Can do a good job in the mids and is an invaluable utility for Lyon.
That move by Lyon was the move of the night and allowed our mids to compete and get on better than even terms.

One of my favourites to be truthful.

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[Joffaboy]

In the final minutes Wilkie looked sore and proppy as hell. Was screaming to get him off as we had Dougs on the bench but he stayed out there the whole time. Hope it's nothing serious but he didn't look great.

Getting a few jobs done around the house now and will have arvo free to put the replay on soon

Cramp by the looks. Shook it off and 15 seconds later was running it out of defence.

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[dudeintheswamp]

I dislike the stickman jumper personally, way too red

Yep, they should do the back in black.

 

[Mr Pickles]

Enjoy your week Sainters.....last night was one for the "watch the replay 10 times" file.

That replay is getting filed away in the spank bank.

 

[Saints43]

Every little tap, smother, ball bounce that went right for them in the first half, turned for us with the intensity we applied from the first whistle.

So true.
Sometimes I watch games and the other team gets the bounce of the ball time after time and I think "lucky buggers "...
But that second half is a reminder that teams mostly make their luck. It's in their own control.

 

[Saints43]

Criminal if he doesn't get it and they give it to Xerri or something

Absolutely. If they give it to Xerri who won't finish top 5 in the b&f of the second worst team in the league.... jeez.

 

[snails13]

Goes without saying a legendary player but a prick of a bloke and even worse dull as dishwater.

Do you know Joel Selwood?

 

[Saints43]

Stocks cops in here at times but does the job when required.

An absolute heart and soul player IMO.

The Boss gives him a job.....and he does it.

I'm coming around to Stocker.
The Carlton stain is hard for me to ignore with him and Dow.
I know it's ridiculous and unfair already.

 

[KingJim]

A stirring come from behind victory. Some weeks I miss living in Melbourne!

Jones, kept us going in first half. Captain Steele, tackle machine and some crucial goals. Marshall hollered. Cal, the legend. Wilsooooon. Garcia for a quick spurt. Too many others to mention. Heading in the right direction boys.

 

[SaintsSeptember]

I'm coming around to Stocker.
The Carlton stain is hard for me to ignore with him and Dow.
I know it's ridiculous and unfair already.

I've decided that Stocker can do just about anything better than Paton can, and is a year younger. I don't think both will survive the end of year cull.

 

[D2D3]

I dislike the stickman jumper personally, way too red

Looks like a training jumper imo

 

[my name was taken]

I never watch this show but today I did, Sunday footy show just airing in WA so might be late to the party but all the media for our match was "pointless victory" and "false hope" for next season and then talking about Geelong's top 2 hopes gone.

Same clowns would harp on about culture at a football club, and pumping up youth experience and backing yourself in. What was the alternative? Tank? They would crap on about that too. Its round 23 and a weekly show still says "yeh but the first 8 rounds". Wish they would elaborate on what performance is acceptable when you aren't eligible for finals, forfeit? What about the fans that turn up to the games, **** them right.

Better analysis on the main board of big footy, about 5 brain cells between the panel. Send it the way of the other iteration of the show - nothing of value left.

 

[Leap of Faith]

Do you know Joel Selwood?

I can’t stand Joel Selwood. Played his entire career in a top side without ever knowing struggleville. Consequently when things didn't go his way on the field he was a whinging little bitch. His ducking and playing for frees was one thing, his entitled whining when he wasn’t winning was worse. F*** him.

 

[Michael Goodinski]

What did Ross do at HT?

RTB brought back the aliens who'd been kept on ice since the second half against Richmond in gather round.

Swapped them in at half time and you all know the rest. You know it makes sense. The truth is out there. Cue X-Files theme music.

 

[Michael Goodinski]

I never watch this show but today I did, Sunday footy show just airing in WA so might be late to the party but all the media for our match was "pointless victory" and "false hope" for next season and then talking about Geelong's top 2 hopes gone.

Same clowns would harp on about culture at a football club, and pumping up youth experience and backing yourself in. What was the alternative? Tank? They would crap on about that too. Its round 23 and a weekly show still says "yeh but the first 8 rounds". Wish they would elaborate on what performance is acceptable when you aren't eligible for finals, forfeit? What about the fans that turn up to the games, **** them right.

Better analysis on the main board of big footy, about 5 brain cells between the panel. Send it the way of the other iteration of the show - nothing of value left.

And guess who led the charge with that rubbish? The Norf Melbourne tragic, the purple-headed muppet Damian Barrett, who is as good at journalism as his sitstain club is at football.

For those who don't know the origin story of that corkhead's nickname, it has nothing to do with his explanation that he was once caught dyeing his hair purple.

The real story, from one of his colleagues at the time, was that he was the office d*ckhead, hence the description of him resembling a purple-headed penis.

Appropriate, don't you think? I just thought I'd clear that up, in case anyone was wondering.

 

[Bushy70]

I dislike the stickman jumper personally, way too red

I love it. I got my kids a set with Eli Tempeltons number on the back after he kicked a few….. They come in handy these days too.

 

[Diehard Saint]

I have some overarcing thoughts on that game, and the end of the seaosn coaching.

Firstly, attempting to win these games imo is essential for so many reasons as is the way we have played in 80% games. Minus the BL blow out and some of the game in the middle of the year I think even if we have played like crap we have kep trying in most games. Specificlly the second half of the year though, we have really tried to just compete untill the end, PA, BL etc etc.

Learning to be competetive and knowing how to win, especially against quality sides is what builds beleif in young groups.

Ie Pou against Sydney
Windy against Pies,
Owens last year,
Wilson vs Geelong
Garcia vs Geelong.

Each one of these under Ross is a massive deal imo. Especially at the end of the year. DW about the picks. Toce showed you don't need the top top picks.

Dalrympal will do what he can but a base of
Naz,
Pou,
Owens,
Sharman,
Wilson
Windy
is not only talented but ultra competitive, similar to all the Swans youngsters who come through. ParticularlyWindy and Pou are super competitors.

I just see the value in guys like Garcia and Wilson playing in a win like that instead of being uncompetitive.

On Coops, although I think him playing all over the shop negatively effected his breakout or delayed it, I think that playing on the wing/defence has really given him some valuable tricks that will come in handy. His ability get back in defence and use his leap and skill is invaluable. Another rookie pick.

In a very eve year losing too many close games hurt us but we are not that far off.
Add in Max and replace Battle and we are much much better placed.
We are still the second best defensive team. Remember that. We backed it up after last year. That is not done by accident.

Going forward to next year.

I want to see Keeler play next week give him a taste he could be the missing piece to take Ro to the next level.
Owens needs to be developed purely as a mid, maybe needs to slim down.
Clark needs to be injury free and play 75% game time.
Arie needs to replace Battle
Wilson to move inside, adds some much needs pace.
Cooper needs to start next to Max next year,
Garcia to have the Pou treatment.
Henry, Re Clark


Webster Howard Clark
Sinclair Wilkie Naz
Wood Windhager Wilson
Owens Sharman Higgins
Butler King Henry
Marshal Steele Pou

Hill Keeler Byrnes Dow/Hugo /Skunk

Great post.
But you forgot Hastie
And Stocker, who I think can offer a lot to the team. Also competitive as anything.

 

[Ricmel]

To anyone who thinks Steele is a poor captain listen to the way Hunter speaks of him.

I think the common factor in most of our wins this year has been Jack has played well. He's had a pretty good season after a bit of a slow start.

 

[Diehard Saint]

I think it made it easier for the players to spot each other up.
Made it way easier to pick out our players on tv as well.

It’s quite an aggressive looking jumper with those big bold red and black panels.
Still prefer home and candy stripe, but there’s something about it.
And the Stickman is a lighthearted touch.