News 2021 St.Kilda AFLW Media Thread

[Sainter_487]

Did they play a scratch match against Carlton recently?

 

[Grav]

Did they play a scratch match against Carlton recently?

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“The Carlton v St Kilda scratch match was closed, with the clubs choosing not to publish any information about what played out”

A bit strange, especially if they want good support.

 

[George]

 

[George]

Saints squad named to face Suns

St Kilda will face Gold Coast in the club's first official practice match this Saturday.

www.saints.com.au

 

[Saint_Dos]

Women's team had a win today. Off to a good start.

 

[TheTassieHawk]

Women's team had a win today. Off to a good start.

Sums would be amongst then wooden spoon favourites- round 1 will be a much better indicator.

 

[Sainter_487]

Any update on how the girls played? Who played well?

 

[Saint_Dos]

Any update on how the girls played? Who played well?

AFLW: Saints down Suns

St Kilda has cleared its final hurdle before making an historic AFLW debut on Sunday February 9.

www.saints.com.au

 

[George]

Go the girls! Looking like a strong first season is upon them.

 

[CursingFijian]

Bought two ladies memberships last week, one for my daughter and one for her daughter.

Just not prepared to let the chance of being a foundation member pass my family by.

Go Saints.

 

[George]

 

[George]

Photos

Official AFL Website of the St Kilda Football Club

www.saints.com.au

 

[prophetic1]

Really looking forward to rolling up to the new/old place at Linton St in just NINE days time.....with my grandson and grand daughter.! Its wonderful and i feel extremely proud that we the SAINTS have our team, these girls playing for us and themselves....It will be a fantastic and historic moment.

 

[n1ck]

Unpluggered Podcast: Footy's back at Moorabbin!

Just days out from the first official match of the St Kilda FC Women in their inaugural AFLW season, the boys discuss the list build of the St Kilda FCW team and the makeup of Conference B in 2020, the Saints finals chances in year one, and of course, the big Round 1 clash with the Western Bulldogs girls, coached by none other than former St Kilda legend, Nathan Burke.

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[Sainter_487]

I thought the girls played really well today for a first proper hit out. Looks like they were trying very hard to play with speed, but were outmuscled in the clearances and couldn't quite work out the transition into the forward line. Played with a lot of heart - there were some big hits there!!

Standouts for me were Patrikios and Vesely with their clean disposal and movement through traffic, Rhi Watt with a few really good marks, and Fitzpatrick in the backline. I think Nat Exon was strong in the contest and Lucas-Rodd pretty clean out of the backline. Jess Sedunary provided a bit of spark up in the forward line.

Need to improve a few things for the next game, most notably looking inboard to take the 45 degree kicks instead of bombing it down the line, and also maintaining forward structure so when we do get a clean break we have something to kick to.

Really good to see a sell out crowd at Moorabbin!

 

[StCicatriz]

Xenos (spelling?) Is quickly going to become a favourite of mine. I love she doesn't take a backwards step and has some flare to her game.

 

[prophetic1]

I thought the girls played really well today for a first proper hit out. Looks like they were trying very hard to play with speed, but were outmuscled in the clearances and couldn't quite work out the transition into the forward line. Played with a lot of heart - there were some big hits there!!

Standouts for me were Patrikios and Vesely with their clean disposal and movement through traffic, Rhi Watt with a few really good marks, and Fitzpatrick in the backline. I think Nat Exon was strong in the contest and Lucas-Rodd pretty clean out of the backline. Jess Sedunary provided a bit of spark up in the forward line.

Need to improve a few things for the next game, most notably looking inboard to take the 45 degree kicks instead of bombing it down the line, and also maintaining forward structure so when we do get a clean break we have something to kick to.

Really good to see a sell out crowd at Moorabbin!

In the first quarter it appeared Saints were caught out, suffered from that three and a half goal lead established in the first 15 mins til the end. The battle throughout the rest of the game was incredibly even and particularly in the last quarter where our girls almost busted it open...just struggled with the wind in a lot of pivotal moments.

Might have been a different outcome had it been at Marvel don't know. The bulldogs were able to keep their passes low and not as subject to the effect of the wind. Everytime we kicked it was high and perhaps an attempt at length, maybe that is where the impression of bombing long comes in.....but we suffered a lot of lost opportunities with balls veering radically with the wind once it was given any elevation.

The experience of the Bulldogs a factor....they jumped the new Saints team and handled the conditions a little more cleverly. Really not as much in it as you might think. IMO as it appeared from my vantage point on the bayside Linton st wing.

As has been noted some massive hits observed...one in particular that occurred right in front of me on that wing was I THINK Nadia Von B.going down so hard and bouncing up 'Lennyesque' in style even. I hope i got the right girl... I think it was 28...anyway it impressed the entire Bulldog brigade arounf their interchange ...respect the outcome!!!

DESPITE THE CONDITIONS ..both teams impressed as to the standard, skill and spirit...A really great game to watch...much enjoyed and yes disappointed we didn;t get the job done. Exciting times ahead i suspect.

 

[RWBlyf]

Watt a number: Saints skipper's nod to Nicky Winmar

St Kilda legend Nick Riewoldt addressed the club’s AFLW team in recent days as the Saints’ women prepare to make history on Sunday at Moorabbin Oval.

www.smh.com.au

 

[RWBlyf]

https://www.afl.com.au/news/378406

 

[George]

 

[George]

It was a great season for our girls

Curtains close on inaugural AFLW season

The curtain was drawn prematurely on St Kilda’s inaugural season tonight as the AFL opted to fast-track an AFLW Finals Series.

www.saints.com.au

 

[George]

Go girls!

Patrikios, Greiser selected in inaugural 22Under22 squad

Georgia Patrikios and Caitlin Greiser have been selected in the inaugural AFLW 22Under22 squad.

www.saints.com.au

 

[George]

Dates confirmed for AFLW Season 2021, Sign and Trade Period to commence in August

The AFL has advised the commencement dates for the pre-season and Premiership season of the 2021 NAB AFL Women’s Competition.

www.saints.com.au

 

[Brains Trust66]

Wasn’t sure where to put this so I’ve put it here lol.

Great to see so many of the Saints women’s team sign up to keep playing for the Saints whenever the next season starts . I thought they showed a lot of promise during their first season and were actually building to a big finish when the season was cancelled.
With the young players still there the future looks bright .


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[George]

It's finally arrived: St Kilda's maiden AFLW best-and-fairest to be crowned on Sunday night

It may not be the night of nights we all envisaged some months prior, but the significance of St Kilda's maiden best-and-fairest remains the same.

www.saints.com.au