I reckon St Kilda's destructive (ie on the scoreboard destructive) style of play could well overwhelm teams like Adelaide, Sydney, The Roos and Geelong who are all having to work a lot harder for their goals (that's if Geelong in fact wake up from their current slumber to make the eight at all DOH).
With so many blokes out for extended periods at times this season, many of St Kilda's players are not tired but rather champing at the bit and should improve with a few games under their belt. A full strength St Kilda side will be mighty hard to stop next month.
Now as for Geelong, we will come good surely..hmm, who do we have next week (with our fantastic 2-7 Friday night record at the Domea55)...ST KILDA...YIKES...put me down as one scaredy cat!! DOH.
regards,
REB
― Rik E Boy (Rik E Boy), Sunday, 31 July 2005 20:59 (twenty years ago)
I laughed till I cried.
― Fred Nerk (Fred Nerk), Monday, 1 August 2005 01:42 (twenty years ago)
― Rik E Boy (Rik E Boy), Monday, 1 August 2005 04:18 (twenty years ago)
I still think the Eagles have a better range of talent regarding tall options up forward but on their day there is not much in it. Same could be said of the on-ballers, but in defence and in the ruck, Eagles leave them for dead.
It would be interesting if this was our GF combination and it poured rain, the Eagles hardness would still win it IMHO.
― Big Bird (Big Bird), Monday, 1 August 2005 05:12 (twenty years ago)
Should be a good final.
― Lucy Lion (Lucy Lion), Monday, 1 August 2005 05:47 (twenty years ago)
I wish it were that easy.
I still have a small doubt as to the Eagles finishing the season with momentum and being able to go all the way.
However, I do think that Worsfold is the most astute coach of the more favoured teams and could be the decisive factor.
That said, how much am I looking forward to Eagles/Doggies match this weekend? After watching most of the game Vs Brisbane on Saturday night and seeing the Dogs in action, it should be a ripper.
― Westener (Westener), Monday, 1 August 2005 12:00 (twenty years ago)
I think maybe the swans can go all the way, they can adapt their game and have the shutdown players to worry the cows and the eagles.
"I still think the Eagles have a better range of talent regarding tall options up forward but on their day there is not much in it". You must be kidding BB, who have the eagles got that compares to reiwolt, hamill, kositske, and gherig
― jsa, Tuesday, 2 August 2005 03:39 (twenty years ago)
jsa I don' think even the most one eyed saint would say hamill has contributed since his return, he is yet to play more than 60% of a game. Fraze is fine if his match with the full back suits him, he has never been a factor against Brisbane re Mal Michael. Saint Nic was great on Saturday but more than half of his 22 touches were in the back half, especially in the first half, if I'm the opposing coach I'd take that. Kositske has to play in the ruck (and has poor ruck work) and a guy like Cox for the Eagles kicking goals, running forward etc, keeps him more accountable in defence.
I'd still be very happy to go with Lynch, Cox, Hanson, Staker, Gardner.
― Big Bird (Big Bird), Tuesday, 2 August 2005 04:56 (twenty years ago)
Lynch, is bordering on useless, never seen a big bloke drop so many mark (excluding turdstans)Hanson, whilst having huge potential hasnt done muchI wouldnt have thought gardiner has played any more than hamill prolly lessStaker, surely you jest BB
The eagles will rely on the only advantage they have over other teams and thats the midfield, its such an advantage that it can cover what i see as an ok defence and an ordinary forward line, but look out if one of those midfielders goes down prior to september.
― jsa, Tuesday, 2 August 2005 06:05 (twenty years ago)
If St Kilda don't at least make the Grand Final, 'Cornflakes' is toast. He may still be if they do make it and get thrashed.
― Fred Nerk (Fred Nerk), Tuesday, 2 August 2005 10:27 (twenty years ago)
Where were they earlier in the season against the better teams that now make up the eight.
Time will tell.
5pm GF Day.
― Westener (Westener), Tuesday, 2 August 2005 11:33 (twenty years ago)
― Rik E Boy (Rik E Boy), Tuesday, 2 August 2005 20:59 (twenty years ago)
I agree with you Fred, the biggest "scandle" in football is why hav'nt the St Kilda Football and Social club, with their list, done more in the past three years.
Don't tell me about being "one kick from the GF", they limped into last years finals, and should have beaten Port but missed opportunities and did not have the structure to capitalise on all their possession. They have a great team, they need a better coach. When things start to go bad on the field Thomas gets a fatalistic look on his face and does little effective coaching.
― Big Bird (Big Bird), Wednesday, 3 August 2005 02:48 (twenty years ago)
Yep agree with this, I'm not convinced Thomas is the right one and still not convinced about Mark Thompson either. Geelong should be doing better with the list they have.
― Lucy Lion (Lucy Lion), Wednesday, 3 August 2005 05:25 (twenty years ago)
― jsa, Wednesday, 3 August 2005 05:52 (twenty years ago)
― Lucy Lion (Lucy Lion), Wednesday, 3 August 2005 06:06 (twenty years ago)
― jsa, Wednesday, 3 August 2005 06:18 (twenty years ago)
Eagles got beaten by Pies and Swans. Both played very well on the day and deserved their vicory. Pies very well coached that day and Swans very disciplined and played their ground to perfection.
My point, REB, is that Saints are being talked up by all and sundry including the very same people who, earlier, were selling them off. I do not say the Eagles WILL win the flag or play against the Saints or Crows or Swans.I do say that they ARE a big show and time will tell.
― Westener (Westener), Wednesday, 3 August 2005 10:42 (twenty years ago)