Preview Round 24, 2023: Brisbane v St.Kilda - Gabba, Saturday 26th August, 4:35PM AEST

[Armitage2Riewoldt]

Melb won’t win they already making up story’s of how the team is all sick, they will lose on purpose to play pies at mcg book mark it

Crazy that every position 1-4 and 5-8 is up for grabs and has huge ramifications for the finals.

Who knows what games we end up with.

 

[Bertha]

If they don't want to rest Marshall then at least bring in Campbell, Hayes or Heath, to give him a decent chop out.

Gee, it's a tough side to crack if you kick 6 in the twos and can't get a look in.

 

[CaptainRisky]

Rest Ro and Max also potentially Wood (although it might weaken us too much, and he is in fine form, also don't know who you would bring in...Byrne's maybe?) bring in Campbell (who is capable) and Hayes (give him a game before finals against great opposition to bring him up to speed)
Not opposed to giving Coff a game. Maybe sub.
We should be playing to win. I don't think the changes - though obviously a downgrade - would impact the actual system too much.

One min you say rest 3 of our best players and next min its should be playing to win , cant see how that works

 

[bird_man]

For context, our losses this season have been by 6, 7, 52, 10, 20, 28, 21, 26 and 19. Something more than 5 goals would appear unlikely.

We haven’t played Brisbane in Brisbane though. Out of the 11 games at the GABBA this year they have won 7 by 5 or more goals

 

[sunny3193]

For context, our losses this season have been by 6, 7, 52, 10, 20, 28, 21, 26 and 19. Something more than 5 goals would appear unlikely.

Guess who picked the 52 point loss to attend?

 

[The Punter]

Guess who picked the 52 point loss to attend?

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Sorry mate. For my interstate trip this year I went to the SCG. It was wonderful.

 

[sunny3193]

Sorry mate. For my interstate trip this year I went to the SCG. It was wonderful.

The Barossa was fun anyway….

 

[Tommy Wigs]

We haven’t played Brisbane in Brisbane though. Out of the 11 games at the GABBA this year they have won 7 by 5 or more goals

Yep - and the way they score. Could be in it until the last 10 mins and a five goal margin could still happen.

 

[malevu]

My wish list this week in order of preference.

No significant injuries.
Saints Win.
Saints competitive loss
Melbourne win

 

[stfan]

Melb won’t win they already making up story’s of how the team is all sick, they will lose on purpose to play pies at mcg book mark it

Melb play AFTER the Port game result will be known.

If Port win, then Melb cannot get above them, so will stay 4th unless Lions lose.


If Lions lose, then Dees could go above them, but we will not care in they win or lose as we will have locked in a home final.

 

[The Punter]

All ignoring the ultra-competitiveness of professional sportspeople.

 

[Saintos The ITK]

Would definitely be giving Coff Hayesy and Billing’s a game so they don’t go in too cold to finals if required.
Good ins no matter what.
Still guaranteed the win.

 

[ScrappyDo]

Hayes and TC for Seb and Marshall. Hunter sub. Just give them a taste in case their needed.

 

[SaintersUnite]

Guess who picked the 52 point loss to attend?

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Same, and the Pies game… yay for being a South Aussie


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[SaintersUnite]

Find it funny how some think bringing in Hayes or Coffield would be silly and we should go all out to win. Who’s to say we don’t improve with them in the side? They’re not slouches.


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[tomjoad]

One min you say rest 3 of our best players and next min its should be playing to win , cant see how that works

I don't know if what I'm suggesting would work at all. Just throwing out ideas, but just for s*it's and giggles here we go
We've proven that our forward line can function okay without Max. Hayes has a presence up forward...and I'd like to see him have a run in a real game.
Ro is obviously much harder to cover, and is in great touch, but it would be great to have him fresh and rested for finals. Campbell is capable without being brilliant.
Wood, I'm reluctant to rest at all...but was just spitballing, in a similar position to Ro in that I think a game out might make him better for finals. I don't think we have any cover for him though.
I want to win every game, because I want to win...but want to win finals more.

 

[stfan]

I don't know if what I'm suggesting would work at all. Just throwing out ideas, but just for s*it's and giggles here we go
We've proven that our forward line can function okay without Max. Hayes has a presence up forward...and I'd like to see him have a run in a real game.
Ro is obviously much harder to cover, and is in great touch, but it would be great to have him fresh and rested for finals. Campbell is capable without being brilliant.
Wood, I'm reluctant to rest at all...but was just spitballing, in a similar position to Ro in that I think a game out might make him better for finals. I don't think we have any cover for him though.
I want to win every game, because I want to win...but want to win finals more.

I think Hayes is worth a shot too. BUT not for Max. Plus you actually need to see if he can gel with Max, and play well in a role that supports him.

I would make the Poo (or Billings) the Sub and bring Hunter into the 22.

Hayes prior to joining us showed that he is a big game player. This game can test him out to see if he is fit and match fit enough.

 

[tomjoad]

I think Hayes is worth a shot too. BUT not for Max. Plus you actually need to see if he can gel with Max, and play well in a role that supports him.

I would make the Poo (or Billings) the Sub and bring Hunter into the 22.

Hayes prior to joining us showed that he is a big game player. This game can test him out to see if he is fit and match fit enough.

I was just thinking about Max's shoulder and soreness, because you know that the opposition are going to try and target it at some stage. Brisbane playing for a home final...it wouldn't surprise me at all to see them test it.
I get your point though about Hayes & Max, and even Membrey. In fact it would help both Max and Ro...who could rest forward a little more, with both the big boys protecting Max a bit.

 

[TheNewEnsign]

Huge coops fan but if his ankle is even a little bit off would bring in Hayes for Sharmtanic. Hayes could do a fair bit of forward rucking too.

Would only rest Roma (for TC) if he really really really really needs it.

 

[seasonedsainter]

Jack Hayes could be the Jimmy Gwilt of this years finals series for us.

Played a ripping first final against Adelaide in 2005. After debuting against Brisbane in the final round….

Remember the final fondly! Jimmy ripping through them off the HBF... Who was he replacing in that team? My main point is don't change the winning formula (until it ain't)

 

[SaintsSeptember]

RL will just line up the usual guys and say this to them.

 

[Atomboy]

Remember the final fondly! Jimmy ripping through them off the HBF... Who was he replacing in that team? My main point is don't change the winning formula (until it ain't)

A man can dream….

 

[Mat Mann]

and that was a fresh one at the bye round

 

[seasonedsainter]

Sherman's ankle would be the one I'd hope they wouldn't risk, if it's dodgy

 

[Plugger35]

Sherman's ankle would be the one I'd hope they wouldn't risk, if it's dodgy

Yeah no point risking him if he isn't fully fit and it would give us a chance to play Hayes in that third tall forward role.