St kilda's runners are filling holes in the defensive zone.

[Audacious]

Im just watching the game now in Perth. The runners for St Kilda are quite deliberately running on to the ground in the back half when the Bulldogs have possesion, and filling up holes in the zone. They loiter around 1 kick forward of the ball, and just stand still without giving a message.

My understanding is that they are meant to run on the ground, give a message to a particular player, and get straight off. Bulldogs should be furious that this went on. Anyone in Perth who is watching the game now can back this up. Its blatantly obvious what they are doing.

 

[Speck]

A lot of teams do that now. It's not just us, it's a fair share of teams.

Needs to be fixed.

 

[Soul_Pie]

Runners really have no place in footy anymore, with the amount of rotations that occur these days.

They seem to be getting in the way quite a bit.

 

[DivideandMultiply]

I noticed this to. Bad enough the Saints gameplan but this looks like borderline cheating.

That older blond headed runner is a disgrace. Same guy who got thumped earlier in the year.

 

[AngeloPetraglia]

Yes. At one stage Griffo kicked it into the back of their runner. It should be a free kick in the goal square for that.

 

[Gak Attack]

Runners really have no place in footy anymore, with the amount of rotations that occur these days.

They seem to be getting in the way quite a bit.

I agree and it looks ugly watching it with people other than players running around. Keep it to trainers only when someones hurt and after a goal is scored handing out drinks.. but then off before the ball is bounced back in the middle.

 

[DivideandMultiply]

Yes. At one stage Griffo kicked it into the back of their runner. It should be a free kick in the goal square for that.

They also do it to slow up play.

Allows Saints players that extra bit of time to get back.

Noticed it a few times.

Was at the Freo game and the same old bloke was doing just this.

 

[Stig O'Hara]

gameplan
.

There you go, tell me about that fabulous nonsense.

Just for me.

 

[dan warna]

not a fan of this.

sydney and essendon mis-used runners in the past.

not necessary any more.

I wouldn't mind electronic boards to get players off rather than runners.

 

[rhysxanthis]

I wouldn't mind electronic boards to get players off rather than runners.

you would need 15 of them per team at the rate interchanges go in this game at the moment

 

[DivideandMultiply]

There you go, tell me about that fabulous nonsense.

Just for me.

Not sure what you asking???

If you are scoffing at the Saints gameplan, then I will sort of agree.

It is essentially pure defence, flood plus zone and rolling the dice on the rebound.

 

[AFaiL]

Not sure what you asking???

If you are scoffing at the Saints gameplan, then I will sort of agree.

It is essentially pure defence, flood plus zone and rolling the dice on the rebound.

Sure, but you tell me, is 5-1 better than 1-4? (yes i know you're a game behind)

 

[WCE_phil]

Is 5-1 better than 1-4.

It certainly is, but its also more enjoyable watching our turnovers out of defence give away more points than are scored total in your matches

 

[Rough_Edges]

Not sure what you asking???

If you are scoffing at the Saints gameplan, then I will sort of agree.

It is essentially pure defence, flood plus zone and rolling the dice on the rebound.

West Coast supporter complaining about the way St. Kilda go about football.

Hang on......

5-1.

1-4.

 

[DivideandMultiply]

Sure, but you tell me, is 5-1 better than 1-4? (yes i know you're a game behind)

Mate if the Eagles played like that I would be tempted not to watch. The wins are good for you but your style of play is bad for our great game.

 

[Scooter#10]

Sure, but you tell me, is 5-1 better than 1-4? (yes i know you're a game behind)

Well you tell me...is 3 premierships in just over 20 years better than 1 premiership in over 100 years?? I think so

 

[Clay Davis]

Not sure whose runners it was, but they were everywhere and it was obvious. Get rid of them, I reckon. They're no longer needed.

 

[Rough_Edges]

Well you tell me...is 3 premierships in just over 20 years better than 1 premiership in over 100 years?? I think so

What does that have to do with 2010 and the way St. Kilda are playing the game currently.

 

[Scooter#10]

What does that have to do with 2010 and the way St. Kilda are playing the game currently.

it doesnt, but the gameplan you have now will not win you a premiership.

 

[brucetiki]

A lot of teams do that now. It's not just us, it's a fair share of teams.

Needs to be fixed.

The AFL did trial having one runner per side and a maximum of 5 messages per quarter a few years ago. Perhaps they should revisit something like that

 

[LiterallyNobody]

Abolutely disgraceful.

Runners need to be removed from the game IMO.

 

[Stig O'Hara]

Not sure what you asking???

If you are scoffing at the Saints gameplan, then I will sort of agree.

It is essentially pure defence, flood plus zone and rolling the dice on the rebound.

Gameplan,
it's kinda like you're wiping your brow after wiping your arse,
and at the same time convincing everyone else you think you know what you think you are doing.

 

[DivideandMultiply]

Gameplan,
it's kinda like you're wiping your brow after wiping your arse,
and at the same time convincing everyone else you think you know what you think you are doing.

Not sure if I understand what you are saying, sorry.

 

[Stig O'Hara]

Not sure if I understand what you are saying, sorry.

Gameplan is a myth.

Horses can type, and goats love hurdling.

It don't exist, no such thing, sounds great on the Telly though.

 

[Tish]

The bloke who was 20 metres out from goal with no angle, Who kicked it into the man, is the bloke who cost the dogs the game today. No one else. This was in the last 1/4 too.