Just about every AFL journalist, as well as the majority of neutrals on this site, had us bottom 4 with one of the worst lists in the comp just three weeks ago.
This re-writing of history is just cope.
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Just about every AFL journalist, as well as the majority of neutrals on this site, had us bottom 4 with one of the worst lists in the comp just three weeks ago.
This re-writing of history is just cope.
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Haven't been particularly impressed with us so far, although I'm happy that they're able to grind out positive results. Haven't seen any Saints games, but it'll be interesting to see how the season plays out. I think both sets of supporters know well that we shouldn't judge until pretty deep into the season.
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They've out performed my expectation given the injuries. But geeze we are 4 games in here and achieved **** all.
Massive need to temper expectation a bit here
Massive need to temper expectation a bit here
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The next two games will be huge. If they somehow won both, they’re in serious contention for top 4, particularly if Geelong doesn’t start winning.
Will know a lot about the Saints in a fortnight.
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Just shows how good Ross Lyon is.
Where are all the saints fans who ran him down when he left for Fremantle?
Where are all the saints fans who ran him down when he left for Fremantle?
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Such a shame that Next weeks game is part of gather round and not at the G.
Especially being the 6th game in 4 days on that ground and with lots of rain expected that weekend. Could be a bog.
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I think we can actually beat Collingwood. Marshall will be a problem for them.
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Yep, the stack of injuries is a worry. But we’re playing good footy, and as Ross said, we’re still learning.
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St Kilda have tended to beat us even when they were crap, and like North, kinda treat the matchup like a mini Grand Final, so I wouldn't be surprised if it's a decent loss for us actually.
Good opportunity for the saints this year.
Every contender has massive flaws l. Catch them 1% off their best and it'll be interesting
Every contender has massive flaws l. Catch them 1% off their best and it'll be interesting
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It won’t be a decent loss if they do beat you. I think your outfit has come a long way in 12 months. You’re winning games you’re capable of. The win against Geelong was huge for your confidence. Sam Walsh isn’t even playing.
Will be a great game but I’ll probably back you on talent.
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Should be a great game - if saints don’t get stage fright.
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Until Essendon wins a final?
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He's not an Essendon supporter. He lists Essendon as his team to do what he does and troll other teams so that Essendon cops the backlash. Lame.
Fair enough we all have a few of them. I know there is a bloke doing the same pretending to be a Saints fan and another bloke pretending not to be a Saints fan.
Saints have 2 big games in a row to see where they are at.
Winning 1 out of 2 would be a great result for us.
We have a better history against Carlton in recent times, but both are going to be very tough games.
Or until Carlton make finals. It’s nearly been a decade for the blues - Cripps is 28 and has never played in a final. Essendon can’t win one but the blues can’t even make them.
I wanted the Blues to make finals last year and this year as well because I know a few Carlton supporters who are long-suffering and were unfortunately too young to remember when they were any good.
Some Carlton supporters in this thread are really turning me off them though.
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Next week's game against Collingwood is probably match of the round. No one would have said this at the start of the year. Impressed by the Saints and what Ross Lyon has done. It's been a good year for coaches coming back into the game after being sent to the chopping block.
I think this thread might have run it’s race. If you have teenagers already making an impact list like Wang-Millera, Philipou, Cammineti, Windhager and Owens, plus Max King about to enter his prime you are not in 'no man’s land'. In fact I can see them being a genuine contender in a year or two. What they have achieved with so many key players missing has been extraordinary.
The comparisons here with Carlton are interesting. No doubt they are another club on the rise but if missing Cripps, Curnow, McKay plus another 5-6 first choice across would they be undefeated? Personally I don't think so.
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