Very Jaded

We have lost the plot. They are killing us in every aspect of the game. Embarrassing stuff.

Game is clearly over the way it’s being umpired

My kingdom for a forward who can mark AND kick

[censored] these umpires. Clearly the AFL told them St Kilda must win today. What a joke.

Fritsch is killing my soul

Where the hell was Trac bombing this to?

Joke free kicks in front of goal don’t help.

May needs to give this King child a lesson. Absolute cheating scum.

Putrid umpiring. Absolutely putrid.

Jesus Christ Fritsch

We are clearly the better side so far. But haven’t capitalized going forward which is very frustrating.

Welcome back Jack!

What a rubbish 50. Just ridiculous.

An insufferable [censored]. Sometimes you can be an elite player and yet such a [censored], you make it impossible for anyone to appreciate your skills as your horrible personality overshadows them.

Me reading the news tonight... well done to the AFL for finally not letting a big name off

This post could not be more wrong. There I said it.

Unless Jones gets injured or has a total stinker, I think he will retain his spot so we can get him to 300 games. And I’m not mad about it. I think Jones’ ball use going inside 50 is pretty good and he is still contributing to the team. Let’s get him to 300 games that he so richly deserves.

That’s unfair. He is an inside mid. His primary role is to release the runners once he gains possession. He does that better than nearly all players in the league. He also had some nice kicks inside 50 that set us up. His hands in close are elite. Can he improve his outside game? Sure. But that is not and will never be his primary role. He is highly rated by all league coaches. There is a reason for that.

35 touches at 80% and 7 clearances and Melbourne supporters still think he had just an average game. Name one other player on our list who would have these post game stats and not be considered to have had a phenomenal game? We are so spoilt by the quality of Oliver we don’t even get excited by these stats anymore. And he’s just starting to reach his peak at 100 games. Worth whatever he wants.

I am betting a lower then normal attendance. This game falls on the first night of Passover and many Saints fans happen to also be fans of the Jewish religion. I’m sure if you want a ticket you’ll be able to claim one on Wednesday.

Players who aren’t getting dropped this week no matter how much you dislike them: ANB, Spargo, Jetta.

And some people think Oliver is replaceable.

On Saturday I saw both Goodwin and Yze have one on one chats with Oliver during the breaks and while Oliver was on the boundary. I’m not sure if the club is trying to really show him how much he’s wanted and needed, or if it’s just a normal process. But they certainly didn’t take anyone else for one on one chats. Oliver is an out and out star. His ability to win the contested ball is extraordinary and he is as important to our team as May is. Anyone who thinks we can just replace him is kidding themselves. He is consistently in the top five players in the competition for clearances and contested possessions. Unless you think we are replacing him with Cripps, we will be a far poorer team without him. And our chances of a flag will be significantly diminished. We need to move heaven and earth to keep him!

It’s different rules for players like Danger. I’d be blown away if this doesn’t get thrown out.

My thing with Oliver is that he’s an elite footballer and we will never win a flag without him, or a direct replacement for him. Martin doesn’t drive standards either. Make no mistake, lose Oliver and our midfield drops from good to bloody average.