dazzledavey36

Blake Howes seemed to be walking fine after the game.

I hate watching it on TV, but you think most interstate supporters can simply just turn up to games on a Saturday night? So of course you're going to get many who judge a football game based on what they see on TV. The saints pressure was very evident just watching it TV as well you know? I made this exact same comment in the game day thread late in the last quarter. Their pressure was immense and we were able to adsorb that well. Whilst i agree that sometimes you cant see the work that's being put in by the players off the screen, there's really not even a gap at all between what you see on the ground and on the screen.

Nah. I think some actually have the right to call it as they see it based on his past 3 weeks of poor performances. You bring up pressure acts for starters. Do you know James Harmes had the 2nd highest pressure acts last week againdt the giants with 24. ANB had 28. Do you know what this guarantee? Nothing. Even his higher pressure and defensive game couldn't save him from getting the chop from team selection this week. Kozzie won't get dropped, but it absolutely needs to come under serious consideration because right now, he's playing lazy and soft football. There was a moment there where the footy was there to be won against and in coming saint and he shirked it and tried to toe poke it. It was very poor look.

The last time he played on Cameron he got 5 kicked on him. Pass.

Agree, [censored] comment. People who live interstate and physically can't get to the games are now not allowed to give an opinions and observations on the game? Spare me alright. Anyway, my take on the game from the benefit of my couch. The Saints will be fine under Ross. He's a very good coach and even being out of the time he's tinkered his game plan and added new elements. Saints will be an interesting watch over the next few years. Still need to add some talent of depth and I think they'll be knocking on the door. It was a nearly game for us. At times we looked like we were going to pile on the goals but whether that was still the last kick inside 50 thay costs us or a simple turnover then it's something we still need to get better at. I think the Gawn/Grundy comments have been valid. Unfortunately Max was poor where as upon reflection Brodie wasn't as bad as I thought. At least when he's in the ruck he's trying to stay involved in the game with his follow up work and tackling. This might put people off but imo I think I'd rather Grundy be given more minutes as a starting ruck and let him work his way into the game. Have Gawn as a bit of a supporting act for thr next few weeks. Wouldn't hurt to start Gawn on the bench just to have him cherry ripe for finals. Melksham had an almost game as well. So unlucky not to have taken at least 2 of those near attempted marks in front of goals. Would have easily had 4 goals on the night. With our forward structure, still think we are still lacking a tall forward up there. I really want to see how the JVR/Brown combo looks. I reckon Brown taking the number 1 defender eases so much pressure on Van Rooyen. He's just too good to be not playing senior footy. Our backs were absolutely super last night! Didn't realise Lever was being tagged which just shows how highly regarded he is within coaching ranks, especially by Ross Lyon. May turn thr clock back and was back to his 2021 All Australian best. Keep that form up and we'll be fine. Bowey completely shut down Dan Butler, Petty was great until he went off, hopefully nothing serious. Thought Rivers ball use was poor but still won some crucial one on ones. And finally, Woewodin looked like a senior player. Didn't realise how clean he was, but he's certainly got some class. Didn't one bit look like a kid that was overawed by the occasion. It's the little things that you notice such as his beautiful kick to Petracca's advantage to set up that goal. The attack on the ball in the last to then win it and dish it off near the half forward as well as his left foot kick into deep 50 to set up Langdon. He certainly gets a game next week that's for sure.

They had 3 players down earlier on the game and could have easily snatched that. Bit of a meh feeling to be honest but I'll take the win.

Handballs handballs handballs!

This is embarrassing.

Can't say I've been impressed with this performance.

Steven May a CLEAR best on ground.

Ffs what a diabolical 5 minutes.

Yes he is. Both have been disappointing.

Sub Pickett out ffs. Done with him.

Rivers kicking is diabolical. Spargo and Pickett are completely useless out there tonight.

I'd be happy to sub Spargo out now.

He's also taken an intercepted mark in last line of defence and has kept Dan Butler quite so far. So yeah, he's playing great so far.

Bowey has been great. What game you watching?

Brayshaw is having a stinker

Taj Woewodin is incredibly clean for a 1st gamer!

Still worry we're just giving that one too many handball.

That's better Nibbler and great lead Brown.

Nibbler had Brown all on his own and completely missed him lols

We are so far off top 4 standard. We're genuinely playing the like a team that's fighting to get into top 8 spot.

Dees by 8 points

Insane talent.