Mowman
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No we played 6 on 6 in our 50
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Autopsy St Kilda v GWS Rd 5 2018 - a draw
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Tyrian Loinstar
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I can see opposition fans hating Long.
Gotta ****ing love that!
Milne Mk2 possibility here
Had to work. If you pay my mortgage, I'll make sure to turn up next time.
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Seemed like we went back to playing simpler footy today instead of the terrible structure we've had the past few weeks
As Hickeys advocate I approve of his game. Playing a monster ruck in Simpson and smashed him around the ground.
2016 proved he can play. Thought a few of the blocking frees were stiff as well.
I think we can fit him and Marshall in the same team to!
2016 proved he can play. Thought a few of the blocking frees were stiff as well.
I think we can fit him and Marshall in the same team to!
Calignos
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To be honest, I'm not deflated at all about the draw. Going into the game all I wanted to see was some real passion and drive from the players to kick start the season, and we absolutely saw that. They were playing their hearts out at the end, and while sure, we didn't get the perfect result, we saw that effort and intensity and hopefully that spills into training and further games for the season.
Good to see Paddy kick a few, especially the big one toward the end. That'll definitely help him build self belief at the AFL level. He's dominant at Sandy, I reckon he just needed to prove to himself he can do that at AFL level too.
Long was great. Hickey had a massive second game back, he looks to be getting back to his 2016 form. Carlisle was a rock in defence for us as always for most of the game, shame that he couldn't complete the mark to win the game but can't really hold it against him considering how hard he works. Coffield was good, Clarke had a good impact on the contest. Steven was huge in the second half.
Good to see Paddy kick a few, especially the big one toward the end. That'll definitely help him build self belief at the AFL level. He's dominant at Sandy, I reckon he just needed to prove to himself he can do that at AFL level too.
Long was great. Hickey had a massive second game back, he looks to be getting back to his 2016 form. Carlisle was a rock in defence for us as always for most of the game, shame that he couldn't complete the mark to win the game but can't really hold it against him considering how hard he works. Coffield was good, Clarke had a good impact on the contest. Steven was huge in the second half.
Barrels
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A few pleasing things...
This bloke’s revival.
This bloke’s immense efforts.
This mad bastard’s heart.
This bloke when the heat was on.
This angry unit and his left boot.
Their class and composure.
And welcome back to 2016 Maverick Weller... we missed you Mav.
This bloke’s revival.
This bloke’s immense efforts.
This mad bastard’s heart.
This bloke when the heat was on.
This angry unit and his left boot.
Their class and composure.
And welcome back to 2016 Maverick Weller... we missed you Mav.
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cartel
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Dont know how to feel.
At least I saw some passion today. White and Long played hard for a spot in the team, brought a physicality that even our vets have been missing for a while now. Sometimes you just need to hit people (within rules) and make them hurt and earn it.
Both teams will say they should have won with missed opportunities. If that last kick hit the chest we would have taken down a top 4 team. Don't know why the Carlisle forward was used late. We got back into the game without his impact down there and he hasnt impacted much at all every time hes been moved there this season., should have faith in our team.
At least I saw some passion today. White and Long played hard for a spot in the team, brought a physicality that even our vets have been missing for a while now. Sometimes you just need to hit people (within rules) and make them hurt and earn it.
Both teams will say they should have won with missed opportunities. If that last kick hit the chest we would have taken down a top 4 team. Don't know why the Carlisle forward was used late. We got back into the game without his impact down there and he hasnt impacted much at all every time hes been moved there this season., should have faith in our team.
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First game live in 4 years. Sat two rows from Finnis, shook his hand, and saw Tony Elshaug let out the largest smile you’ll ever see on a man when Long kicked that goal.
Ben Long sensational. Mav chinning kents. Intensity way up. Pressure back. Kept structure in the forward half. Played with ferocity and heart.
Glad I witnessed that game in the flesh.
Gives me faith.
Go Saints!
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Glad I witnessed that game in the flesh.
Gives me faith.
Go Saints!
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Never drop Long, Weller and White again... brought real mongrel into the game.
And yes Gilbert had a shite first half but I reckon he was pretty important in the second half.
And yes Gilbert had a shite first half but I reckon he was pretty important in the second half.
Pity Carlise dropped it. Look gassed. Just checked and you can see why...
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Thank you, that's the angle.
Indie Rock
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How good was Coffield again?
The kid plays like he’s got 100 games under his belt.
Such a calm player with amazing disposal. The team trusts him and happy to give him the ball too.
18 touches at 83% DE.
The kid plays like he’s got 100 games under his belt.
Such a calm player with amazing disposal. The team trusts him and happy to give him the ball too.
18 touches at 83% DE.
Plugger35
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Emotionally checked back in.
We didn't win but we didn't lose either and we showed our trademark Saints fighting spirit again.
Some big positives with Hickey, McCartin and Long stepping up to their potential and Coffield looks like being a gun.
I've got hope again.
We didn't win but we didn't lose either and we showed our trademark Saints fighting spirit again.
Some big positives with Hickey, McCartin and Long stepping up to their potential and Coffield looks like being a gun.
I've got hope again.
CursingFijian
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The bone and sinew tacklers are the worst to play against. Especially when they’re like Ben and fearless when it comes to hitting you at pace.
I’d rather get hit by McCartin every day of the week.
Saintos The ITK
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Can’t believe j Cripps still getting a game
Someone smash the imposter
Someone smash the imposter
cuzo
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Just bloody proud of the boys! While it was disappointing to not come away with the win, I think we'll get a huge confidence boost from the game. Reaffirmed to the boys themselves that they can play well as a team, but on an individual level how good was it to see McCartin, Weller and Long slot those goals when the game was on the line. Let's build from here!
Can't help but feel, rightly or wrongly, that the umpires ruined us a bit today. Regardless of figures.
I would argue that Carlisle shouldn't be forward, is not that type of leading forward mark, as demonstrated, and if he wasn't forward a better option would have presented and we win the game. I hate this move re Carlisle and blame Richardson.
We could have won this game, look at our inside fifties, better than a loss but seriously not content with this.
Also we need to address our marking, Coffield took the most, we should have keys marking the ball much more often.
Sorry but I'm flat. Will go to the VFL tomorrow and see what's what.
I would argue that Carlisle shouldn't be forward, is not that type of leading forward mark, as demonstrated, and if he wasn't forward a better option would have presented and we win the game. I hate this move re Carlisle and blame Richardson.
We could have won this game, look at our inside fifties, better than a loss but seriously not content with this.
Also we need to address our marking, Coffield took the most, we should have keys marking the ball much more often.
Sorry but I'm flat. Will go to the VFL tomorrow and see what's what.
Yep, the umps were ****ing heinous. Just need to take our chances.
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Was really pleased with the performance. There were a number of times when I jumped out of my seat which was great as the games up until this point in the season have made me a little jaded. Such a shame that it was a draw.
Can't really fault anyone's performance. If Weller and Long can maintain that level of intensity and aggression, we will be fine for forward line pressure. Glad that Long, Paddy and White have been given a stretch of games. You can see their confidence building, which is translating to improved performances. So pumped that Paddy kicked a career high 3 goals. Just waiting for that bag of 5+ in a game.
It was also great to see less of the bomb it long in hope approach and lowering of eyes to hit up targets. The challenge is now to maintain that level of performance. Felt like the team balance was on point today. One of the big take aways from our line up was to allow Carlisle to play as the loose man in defence, playing to his strengths. For this reason it made sense to play Gilbert in a lock down role today, but might be worthwhile giving Austin a game ahead of Gilbert as he would suit this role better.
Can't really fault anyone's performance. If Weller and Long can maintain that level of intensity and aggression, we will be fine for forward line pressure. Glad that Long, Paddy and White have been given a stretch of games. You can see their confidence building, which is translating to improved performances. So pumped that Paddy kicked a career high 3 goals. Just waiting for that bag of 5+ in a game.
It was also great to see less of the bomb it long in hope approach and lowering of eyes to hit up targets. The challenge is now to maintain that level of performance. Felt like the team balance was on point today. One of the big take aways from our line up was to allow Carlisle to play as the loose man in defence, playing to his strengths. For this reason it made sense to play Gilbert in a lock down role today, but might be worthwhile giving Austin a game ahead of Gilbert as he would suit this role better.
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Gilbert's experience in the second half was important especially when Carlisle went forward I think we need him in the team with so little experience out there.
