Preview Round 7, 2020: Adelaide v St.Kilda - Adelaide Oval, Monday 20th July, 7:40PM AEST *BYRNES DEBUT*

[#gosaintas]

The only thing I can think that may have had an impact is the short turn around between games, and the impact it might have on players who haven’t played much/if any senior footy this year.
Could we potentially be setting up the Port game for a few changes & fresh legs.

Would make sense

 

[malevu]

Really pleased Byrnes has got a gig. Let's hope its the birth of Stuv 2.0

 

[_Maximus_12]

Would make sense

Yeah. I mean, there’s not much point making wholesale changes only for them to go out 5 days later due to general soreness.

 

[Plugger35]

I'd be happy if Byrnes is the next Steven Sziller or Rod Keogh let alone Jack Steven.

Fool me once, shame on you.
Fool me twice, shame on me.
Really flat about selecting blokes who’ve failed us on many occasions.

 

[SaintKing23]

Ah okay, so Rattens tough words were all bluster with no substance. Pathetic from the club to fold over so quickly on the tough talk that came post match.

Keep sooking.
Some of the negativity and whingeing here is amusing.

 

[jwikked]

Keep sooking.
Some of the negativity and whingeing here is amusing.

Ok

 

[mighty_sainters]

End of the day we are 3-3, easily could be 5-1.

Quite obviously something is working with the team that we could and even should be 5-1 so its worth persisting with. To bring in the likes of Sinclair, Savage, etc at the expense of Kent, Lonie, etc when we know we do have a potential exciting and winning formula we're better off sticking it out for the next month or so. The bigger plus for me is knowing we can get 5-6 goals ahead, the next part is working out how to maintain or even extend that lead.

Over the previous 8 years we were never getting ahead by that much which was the real worry, at least now we have something to work with.

Some of you are just too emotional, thankfully I have plenty of trust in Ratten.

 

[SaintersUnite]

Yeah we should have dropped Seb for one of those skilled midfielders we have waiting in the wings.


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[Munga]

Oh yeah, I watched Ratt's presser but didn't catch the clickbaity quotes from the article. The full quote being "we'll play players that are in form, and if you're not in form or your form is tapering, you might be in a bit of trouble".

Not exactly declaring that heads will roll after one down game. Think it makes sense that it's not a kneejerk reaction after a single match but rather a warning to players not to let a poor game turn into poor form.

That's the point, Ross and Geary ARE NOT IN FORM! Weak from the committee, Richo 2.0. Great message... Last week was all Marsh's fault, he didn't do enough to get Ross and Geary a decent touch! And no point everyone travelling up there, the reseves won't bother performing they won't get selected when they should. We must protect the mediocrity! People saying the players have been warned... so they weren't warned after the Kangas? Nor after the Pies?? They've already had their chances. I'd be furious sitting in the reserves right now.

The only thing I can think that may have had an impact is the short turn around between games, and the impact it might have on players who haven’t played much/if any senior footy this year.
Could we potentially be setting up the Port game for a few changes & fresh legs.

Possibly but I'd probably do that the other way around. Fresh legs this week, drop those not in form, play those IN FORM. See how that goes then bring back Hanners and the like if needed for the Port match five days later. Seems Ratts for all his talk doesn't trust the reserves and thinks Ross and Gears are the way forward. OK rant over. They better not disappoint this week!

 

[PoppedCorn]

So its Byrnes in for Long and no other changes?

I doubt it
Have no idea what the other change would be
Kent, marsh,lonie???

But byrnes for long could work
Doubt that'll be it tho

 

[jwikked]

I doubt it
Have no idea what the other change would be
Kent, marsh,lonie???

But byrnes for long could work
Doubt that'll be it tho

long and Marsh out, Ryder and bytel in

 

[70s sainter]

When you see bulldogs and gold coasts mids it makes you realize how short we are of talent in the midfield. We need some luck and hopefully Byrnes or bytel can be one out of the blocks .
Go Byrnes !!!

 

[cooperrules]

Yeah we should have dropped Seb for one of those skilled midfielders we have waiting in the wings.


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Seb has skill?

 

[SaintersUnite]

Seb has skill?

Don’t recall saying Seb had skill.


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[AirWinmar]

Pretty feeble selections. How do lonie and ross keep their spots? Geary plays again. Leadership is a disgrace yet we keep the same leaders. Follow us boys...lol

I can understand keeping Ross in more for some experience and cover for the debutant, but really thought Lonie should probably get a rest and give someone's a shot

 

[bird_man]

Byrnes is going to make Petracca look like Cam Shenton

 

[Hubnester]

Don't want to put the pressure on young Kurns but geez I hope he's good enough to demand a spot.
If he and Bytel come on and can impact suddenly we're in a much better position.

 

[Ducky Tie]

I’m really interested to see how much time we give Byrnes in midfield. From all reports, he is a true midfielder, rather than a versatile option to go through there. Hopefully we give him at least a third of his time in there.

 

[BucketsandBanger]

0 statement made, a lot of talk for no action. With Hannebery and Dunstan out it shows we have very little depth across the board. I think they would have liked to make more of a statement but are shit scared of losing this game and blinked when looking at the options to bring into the team. I really hope those that needed a scare got it but I think all that happened for the usual suspects was more reinforcement that there is no ramifications for poor performance. Same as during the Richo years. We should still win easily, Adelaide are god awful but jeez I am nervous for this game.

 

[pebblesofsand]

I’m really interested to see how much time we give Byrnes in midfield. From all reports, he is a true midfielder, rather than a versatile option to go through there. Hopefully we give him at least a third of his time in there.

Since he's a genuine midfielder and I want to see him, Jones, Gresh and Ryder in the centre square for the first bounce.

 

[Diehard Saint]

It’s a damn long time till a Monday night game.
Hope the boys make it worth the wait
- and take note that we are no longer in the 8.

 

[Ducky Tie]

Since he's a genuine midfielder and I want to see him, Jones, Gresh and Ryder in the centre square for the first bounce.

Steele will be in there I’m sure.

 

[pebblesofsand]

Steele will be in there I’m sure.

The idea is to win the centre clearances - Ryder is our best tap ruckmam, both Gresh and Zac Jones lead Steele in centre clearances and Byrne's is a clearance specialist.

Way to go!!!!!

 

[Tommy Wigs]

Satisfied that they’re putting it on the same guys to make it up to everyone.

 

[Ducky Tie]

The idea is to win the centre clearances - Ryder is our best tap ruckmam, both Gresh and Zac Jones lead Steele in centre clearances and Byrne's is a clearance specialist.

Way to go!!!!!

Maybe, but I’ll bet that Steele is there. Also been out best mid this year.