Preview 2024 AFL Season: Round 24 - Carlton v St.Kilda - Marvel Stadium, Sunday 25th August, 3.20pm AEST

[The Punter]

Phillipou probably back this week

Hayes was the best performer at VFL level by far out of the key forwards, just a question of whether he has the fitness or not. Ross has spoken strongly of giving the OOC guys to prove themselves before season's end

Also think there could be a surprise for a sub selection. Max Hall was great on the weekend and maybe we're keen to see him at AFL level especially since Sandy don't have a game this weekend. He'd make a good super-sub. Hastie also an option. Realistically its probably Dow or Paton

In: Hayes, Phillipou
Out: Caminiti, Hill

Sub: Dow

Jones and Wilson to play more wing. Garcia to take some of Dow's midfield mins and some of Wilson's fwd mins. Pou to take remaining Jones & Dow midfield minutes

That sounds fine to me.

Now, I'm stipulating the "lets look to the future" response, so there is no need to make it, but here is the entire list of St Kilda players who have played 200 games for the club and won more than one B&F:

Ross Smith, Jeff Sarau, Trevor Barker, Robert Harvey, Nicky Winmar, Nathan Burke, Nick Riewoldt, Lenny Hayes, Sam Fisher, Sebastian Ross.

Ten players in our entire history.

Seb Ross deserves a farewell game. If he's not fit, then so be it, but he deserves a farewell game.

 

[akaifu]

That sounds fine to me.

Now, I'm stipulating the "lets look to the future" response, so there is no need to make it, but here is the entire list of St Kilda players who have played 200 games for the club and won more than one B&F:

Ross Smith, Jeff Sarau, Trevor Barker, Robert Harvey, Nicky Winmar, Nathan Burke, Nick Riewoldt, Lenny Hayes, Sam Fisher, Sebastian Ross.

Ten players in our entire history.

Seb Ross deserves a farewell game. If he's not fit, then so be it, but he deserves a farewell game.

Oh yeah 100%. If he's fit then Dow goes out and Seb into sub. The cheers when he's activated will be nice to hear

 

[Saint Watto]

Random fact:

Our record since Hunter Clark returned to the senior team (round 13 vs West Coast) is 7-3.

Hunter averages 9.9 contested possessions a game with only Steele and Roma having more. Pretty decent impact for a bloke averaging 62% TOG.

Think he has played an underrated role in our midfields improvement in the second half of the year.

That's a great stat there saintkildaman.

It goes to underline as you say how underrated Hunter has been......very effective despite a lower TOG number.

The above contested number possessions number is certainly a surprise for me.

I wouldn't have guessed that just with the eye test.

 

[Gavinmitchell11]

IF…
Melbourne lose by 19
St Kilda win by 12
Gold Coast win by 46
THEN…
All 3 teams finish on 44 points with a percentage of exactly 100.

We might have to rush a few behinds at the end of this match.

 

[Sully111]

That sounds fine to me.

Now, I'm stipulating the "lets look to the future" response, so there is no need to make it, but here is the entire list of St Kilda players who have played 200 games for the club and won more than one B&F:

Ross Smith, Jeff Sarau, Trevor Barker, Robert Harvey, Nicky Winmar, Nathan Burke, Nick Riewoldt, Lenny Hayes, Sam Fisher, Sebastian Ross.

Ten players in our entire history.

Seb Ross deserves a farewell game. If he's not fit, then so be it, but he deserves a farewell game.

Is Seb retiring?

 

[Saint Watto]

Random fact:

Our record since Hunter Clark returned to the senior team (round 13 vs West Coast) is 7-3.

Hunter averages 9.9 contested possessions a game with only Steele and Roma having more. Pretty decent impact for a bloke averaging 62% TOG.

Think he has played an underrated role in our midfields improvement in the second half of the year.

Fun Fact:

They said on the replay that we have won 14 of our last qtrs out of the 22 games so far.

I guess you could say we're always in with a chance(despite slipping 5 or more goals behind ala Sat night and also against the Swannies)..........unless it's painfully obvious that we're not..........and that the large lady is heading for the podium.

 

[Gavinmitchell11]

Should be a good afternoon of footy with the Freo game after.
6 months before the next Saints game after it though, will be tough to endure. Hate summer.

 

[PoppedCorn]

Should be a good afternoon of footy with the Freo game after.
6 months before the next Saints game after it though, will be tough to endure. Hate summer.

i always get caught up on my books to read during summer lol

 

[Sainttony]

IF…
Melbourne lose by 19
St Kilda win by 12
Gold Coast win by 46
THEN…
All 3 teams finish on 44 points with a percentage of exactly 100.

Then it goes,on who has scored the most over the season. Who has the highest FOR as in for / against in working out the %.

 

[Saint Watto]

"HOLD THE PRESSES"

"BATTLE STATIONS:

Bad choice of words with the above 2 words given the current climate.

TRAINING ALERT:

The final 2 sessions for this season are as follows:

Wed and Friday at approx 10.30 am.


Where did that season go ???????


For those planning to attend either of them.......grab yourself a coffee and Roast Beef toastie........the Ham and Brie toastie aint too bad either.

After this week......I believe that the players will go on a 10 week recess.......returning for the pre xmas training block Mon Nov 4th.

That is all.

 

[Winmar2Lockett]

Just wish next season he can get fitter than ever and push his game time up to 70-80%

Getting his game time up is his key to going to the next level.

Maybe Hunt’s TOG is lower as Ross sees him a predominantly inside mid so isn’t getting any time elsewhere.

You’d think he’d slot in at HB if needed but we’re plenty set there at present.


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[Saintos The ITK]

"HOLD THE PRESSES"

"BATTLE STATIONS:

Bad choice of words with the above 2 words given the current climate.

TRAINING ALERT:

The final 2 sessions for this season are as follows:

Wed and Friday at approx 10.30 am.


Where did that season go ???????


For those planning to attend either of them.......grab yourself a coffee and Roast Beef toastie........the Ham and Brie toastie aint too bad either.

After this week......I believe that the players will go on a 10 week recess.......returning for the pre xmas training block Mon Nov 4th.

That is all.

Can’t wait until our customary preseason comp spit roast of North and Essendon.
Look forward to your training reports again mate they help to break up the long off season.

 

[Jesuswasacarpenter]

IF…
Melbourne lose by 19
St Kilda win by 12
Gold Coast win by 46
THEN…
All 3 teams finish on 44 points with a percentage of exactly 100.

That's means
GC
Melbourne.
Saints
finishing order on the ladder coz at the end of the day if all comes down to Alphabetical order

 

[StFly]

 

[BrutThough]

"HOLD THE PRESSES"

"BATTLE STATIONS:

Bad choice of words with the above 2 words given the current climate.

TRAINING ALERT:

The final 2 sessions for this season are as follows:

Wed and Friday at approx 10.30 am.


Where did that season go ???????


For those planning to attend either of them.......grab yourself a coffee and Roast Beef toastie........the Ham and Brie toastie aint too bad either.

After this week......I believe that the players will go on a 10 week recess.......returning for the pre xmas training block Mon Nov 4th.

That is all.

And a big thanks to you Watto for updating us with training times throughout the season.

 

[Sully111]

We will miss Hill.

 

[moirae42]

Ten week recess.

Must be tough.

 

[austinnn]

That sounds fine to me.

Now, I'm stipulating the "lets look to the future" response, so there is no need to make it, but here is the entire list of St Kilda players who have played 200 games for the club and won more than one B&F:

Ross Smith, Jeff Sarau, Trevor Barker, Robert Harvey, Nicky Winmar, Nathan Burke, Nick Riewoldt, Lenny Hayes, Sam Fisher, Sebastian Ross.

Ten players in our entire history.

Seb Ross deserves a farewell game. If he's not fit, then so be it, but he deserves a farewell game.

I agree, if he's leaving give him a final game. Not a huge fan of his game but his service has been undeniable.

 

[tony74]

Is Seb retiring?

He’s looking forward to pre season

 

[dudeintheswamp]

I think Seb has an injured calf.

 

[dudeintheswamp]

If Hammer can't play I'd hope we go with Hayesy.

 

[Brains Trust66]

Stocker to blanket Cripps and a strong display from Dow finishing with an after the siren goal thanks to a dubious free kick in the dying seconds.

A dubious free kick and then a shocking 50 metre penalty to bring him in range lol

 

[Armitage2Riewoldt]

That's a great stat there saintkildaman.

It goes to underline as you say how underrated Hunter has been......very effective despite a lower TOG number.

The above contested number possessions number is certainly a surprise for me.

I wouldn't have guessed that just with the eye test.

His first 5 mins of the 3rd quarter he had about 5 touches. Along with Darcy and Roma really got us going.

He's a bit like Acres, can have a purple patch and rack up 6-7 touches in no time then goes missing for a quarter. But can have a big impact in that time. Just needs fitness and a good run with injuries.

 

[sammm]

That sounds fine to me.

Now, I'm stipulating the "lets look to the future" response, so there is no need to make it, but here is the entire list of St Kilda players who have played 200 games for the club and won more than one B&F:

Ross Smith, Jeff Sarau, Trevor Barker, Robert Harvey, Nicky Winmar, Nathan Burke, Nick Riewoldt, Lenny Hayes, Sam Fisher, Sebastian Ross.

Ten players in our entire history.

Seb Ross deserves a farewell game. If he's not fit, then so be it, but he deserves a farewell game.

That's if he is leaving

 

[Sully111]

F**k a draft pick. I want to win.