We have our friendly bet with Molly, regarding the upcoming Saints v Hawks game.

The loser records themselves signing the winning teams theme song. The Song can be put on both our sites and on Molly's AFL podcast

Molly, here's the lyrics to the Saint's theme song.

Oh when the Saints, go marching in,
Oh when the Saints go marching in,
Oh how I want to be with St Kilda.
When the Saints go marching in.

Oh when the Saints, go marching in,
Oh when the Saints go marching in,
Oh how I want to be with St Kilda.
When the Saints go marching in.

4:13:52 PM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • My Hobbies

Another gem from Saintsational, a mid season review of all the teams

Adel: Clearly the best team in the comp atm. Fast, great backline, lots of depth, no obvious weakness. Look to me like they are just starting to turn it on a bit after playing a long period of no-frills get the job done footy.

Bris: Look out of their depth. They're injury rattled, and turning on their own. Don't appear to have much young talent coming through... will make up numbers in the final 8 at best.

Carl: Performed better than most of us expected but still a rabble. Pagan is the worst coach in the AFL atm... no plan, just last year they wanted to trade off Whitnal and Fevola and this year those guys are carrying the team.

Coll: Flash in the frying pan. They're a good team, coached well and have had a bit of luck. Not the real deal IMO, will be found wanting when the pressure is applied.

Ess: Didn't think they were this bad. Boy did Matty Llyod carry this team or what?

Freo: Marginally better than they were last year but can't compete with the big boys. Too much flash not enough substance. Will tail off towards the end of the year and pbly miss the finals.

Geel: A shadow of themselves but are in a position to turn it around. There's something about them to me that just urges caution... can still grind out the wins from time to time. I predict that they'll make a play 4 the 8 but just miss out.

Haw: Good nucleus and on the up and up. That being said not this year they ain't. Will finish bottom 4.

Melb: Is my prediction for surprise fall away. It just seems to me that they have to play spectacular football to win... to date they have but I can't see it lasting. Do have a good run home though.

Kan: not worth my time... wish we played them twice.

Port: Not enough depth but good to c some youngins coming through. Battle hardened enough to make the finals but will go home early.

Rich: Promising. Could possibly make the 8 but they're simply not tough enough to trouble any1 that counts.

St.K: Look very much like the sleeping giants of the comp but doubts are growing as to whether or not they will ever wake up. Capable of winning every game for the rest of the season but at the same time look vulnerable enough to drop 5 or 6 of them. Will be interesting to see the team perform when they get a few more regulars back.

Syd: Look 50/50. Could go either way. Considering they're not really banged up you would imagine that they lift in time for the end of the business season but they just look like falling away.

WCE: Don't rate them. They're beatable. A very solid team but you would just rather play them instead of Adel or the other top teams. Heaven help them if they have a few injuries.

WB: Remind me of that movie "Cool Runnigs" where the Jamaican team are on world record pace to complete the course but the sled begins to fall apart and you know it's only matter of time before they crash.

6:26:41 PM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • My Hobbies

The split round is over, and Round 13 beckons. The Saints meet the up and coming Hawks at the Telstra Dome on Saturday. Channel 10 will be showing it live, and I may head out to join the other Sydney Harbour Saints.

Since the Hawks are involved, I wonder if I should have a bet with Molly again? We all know how it ended last time.

Thursday 29/06/2006

• 10.30a  Last Time They Met 2005 Rnd 12 Hawthorn v St Kilda

Sunday 02/07/2006

• 1.00a  Round 13 St Kilda v Hawthorn
• 11.30a  Round 13 St Kilda v Hawthorn

Monday 03/07/2006

• 1.30p  Round 13 St Kilda v Hawthorn

6:12:19 PM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • My Hobbies • TV

This split round has brought my tipping streak to a dramatic halt.

I only picked 2 winners. What was I thinking??

Week 12
Home		Draw		Away
Saints (8.12 60)				Crows (18.15 123)
Dockers (6.16 52)				Cats (18.10 118)
Lions (14.19 103)				Bulldogs (22.13 145)
Power (13.19 97)				Eagles (8.12 60)
Hawks (16.9 105)				Tigers (8.16 64)
Bombers (10.15 75)				Demons (16.15 111)
Kangaroos (18.13 121)				Blues (15.12 102)
Swans (11.16 82)				Magpies (14.11 95)

I've now have 61 correct tips for the season. I have tumbled in my tipping comps. I was challenging for the lead, and now I am back to the middle of the pack

10:24:03 AM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • My Hobbies • My Interests

Hilarous post on Saintsational

If Teams were Girls

Sydney would be J-Lo - Quality all over, but especially good down back.

West Coast would be Kylie Minogue - very decent despite not having much up front.

Fremantle would be Danii Minogue - Always trying hard to be as good as her big sister, but will never measure up. The butt of everyone's jokes.

St Kilda would be Krystal from Big Brother - has the biggest and best assets going around, but we all know they're not the real deal.

Brisbane would be Elle MacPherson - past her glorious best but still easy on the eye and an old favourite with most.

Port Power would be Madonna - also past her glorious best, but refuses to accept it gracefully.

Carlton would be Whitney Houston - has not looked after herself in recent years and has gone completely off the rails.

Adelaide would be Delta Goodrem - tidy, attractive, professional and uncontroversial. Nice to look at, but for some reason just makes you want to yawn.

Geelong would be Britney Spears - at times can look stunning, at others it can get ugly.

Essendon would be Katie Holmes - has a certifiable psycho in charge of her every move. Has lost credibility in recent times.

The Kangaroos would be Paris Hilton - lays down way too easily.

Richmond would be Annabel Chong - can cop a pounding and keep coming back for more, all in the name of self-improvement.

Western Bulldogs would be Shakira - proof that being short is no barrier to getting you excited. Will only get better too.

Hawthorn would be Christina Aguilera - looks like she enjoys it rough and dirty.

Melbourne would be Camilla Parker Bowles- may be a blue blood, ordinary to say the least but has come up with the goods.

Collingwood would be Amelie Mauresmo - last woman on Earth scenario: you still wouldn't.

[listening to: Demon Days - Gorillaz ]
5:19:14 PM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • My Hobbies

Quiet week on the footy front. The Saints have a week off. I think I will avoid the footy for the weekend.

Tuesday 20/06/2006

• 1.30p  Round 12 St Kilda v Adelaide

Wednesday 21/06/2006

• 11.30  Round 12 St Kilda v Adelaide

Thursday 22/06/2006

• 10.30  2006 Mid-season Review Rnd 1 WC Eagles v St Kilda

[listening to: About Me - They Might Be Giants ]
3:56:54 PM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • My Hobbies • My Interests

Those Saints just can't keep out of the news.

Today it's all about Kosi collapsing and player injuries

Melbourne Herald Sun

St Kilda waits on Ball scans RealFooty, Australia - 23 hours ago ST KILDA, already facing three weeks without champion midfielder Robert Harvey, will sweat on results of scans that will determine whether captain Luke Ball's osteitis pubis has recurred. Harvey out three, Hudghton clear Melbourne Herald Sun all 3 related »

Melbourne Herald Sun

St Kilda's Harvey to miss next 3 games The Age, Australia - 16 Jun 2006 Veteran St Kilda star Robert Harvey will miss the next three weeks with a hamstring injury. Harvey suffered the left leg injury during the Saints' demoralising loss to Adelaide at Telstra Dome. Crows catch Saints in vice Advertiser Adelaide Crows throw down gauntlet The Australian Ruthless Crows destroy Saints The Age Advertiser Adelaide - The Age - all 34 related »

The Age

Koschitzke collapses during interview ABC Online, Australia - 12 hours ago Injured St Kilda footballer Justin Koschitzke collapsed this morning while filming a live television spot for Channel Seven program Sportsworld. Koschitzke collapses on-air SportsAustralia.com AFL star collapses in TV studio NEWS.com.au all 18 related »

Saints' 1966 win taught a child a vital lesson RealFooty, Australia - 23 hours ago FRIENDS scoff at my ardour for Aussie football, I'm afraid. They seem to think that, as a psychologist, I should seek out a psychologically sophisticated pastime rather than barracking for the St Kilda Football Club.

11:53:53 PM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • My Hobbies • My Interests

We've passed the midway mark of the season. 12 rounds in, the Saints have a 6 win 6 loss record.

Middle of the road result.

Hopeful that we will make the finals, but we need to string together a bunch of wins.

Let's look at the data of the past 12 results, thanks to the guys from FinalSiren

2006 Wins

Round 8	v Carlton		18.18 (126)	to	4.10 (34)	by	92	points at Melbourne Cricket Ground
Round 3	v Brisbane Lions		19.10 (124)	to	12.15 (87)	by	37	points at Telstra Dome
Round 9	v Kangaroos		10.14 (74)	to	8.9 (57)	by	17	points at Telstra Dome
Round 6	v Western Bulldogs		14.8 (92)	to	12.6 (78)	by	14	points at Telstra Dome
Round 2	v Richmond		13.10 (88)	to	11.11 (77)	by	11	points at Telstra Dome
Round 11	v Sydney		7.10 (52)	to	7.8 (50)	by	2	points at Sydney Cricket Ground

Average margin: 28.83

2006 Losses

Round 12	v Adelaide		8.12 (60)	to	18.15 (123)	by	63	points at Telstra Dome
Round 1	v West Coast		9.12 (66)	to	11.18 (84)	by	18	points at Subiaco
Round 7	v Geelong		9.10 (64)	to	12.10 (82)	by	18	points at Telstra Dome
Round 10	v Melbourne		13.12 (90)	to	15.13 (103)	by	13	points at Melbourne Cricket Ground
Round 4	v Port Adelaide		18.10 (118)	to	19.8 (122)	by	4	points at AAMI Stadium
Round 5	v Fremantle		13.15 (93)	to	14.10 (94)	by	1	points at Aurora Stadium

Average margin: 19.50

2006 Quarter Stats

Quarter	W	D	L	For	Against	%
1st	7	0	5	41.41 (287)	37.26 (248)	115.73
2nd	4	1	7	35.36 (246)	41.38 (284)	86.62
3rd	6	0	6	41.33 (279)	36.30 (246)	113.41
4th	8	1	3	34.31 (235)	29.39 (213)	110.33
Total	25	2	21	151.141 (1047)	143.133 (991)	105.65

Ah - we're not having good 2nd quarters.

9:26:14 PM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • My Hobbies • My Interests

I got to go to an official AFL function on Friday night. I sat in in a room full of men in suits. Who goes to the footy in suits, FFS.

At my table, I was sat with a people that supported other teams (Not St Kilda or Adelaide who were playing), or werent even interested in the game. Some even told me that they couldn't bear AFL and prefer a good game of Rugby League. I couldn't get any conversation going about the game. They were more interested in the kind of beer being served than the result of the game,

There were speeches from different folks. Round 12 is "Welcome to the AFL" round, part of a broader multicultural football program run by the AFL. We had the multicultural ambassadors interviewed by the host, Stephen Phillips. He spoke to two good wog boys Angelo Lekkas and Steven Alessio. Lots of blah blah blah and not much else

Then there was a guest speaker from the AFL, who was responsible for the new media rights discussions. The guy knew nothing about technology and he is the one who will be negotiating the new media rights. It was embarassing listening to him stumble over acronyms and describe how they are going to get so much more money for new media. 

Harrumph. Fix the broadcast fiasco in New South Wales, so I can watch my team live, or nearly live. Not at midnight.

Later I went out to watch the game, most of the folks from the function stayed indoor. They didn't venture out and sit amongst the fans., They stayed in the room. There were literally rows and rows of empty seats. The tickets were sitting on tables and the folks who had them werent using them.

Huh? What were they all doing here. It was a game of footy. An important game in the overall scheme of things. And these folks didn't really care. They were there to smooze, to network, to have a drink.  Want to smooze - go to Spearmint Rhino, or one of the other establishments in King St and elsewhere. Let the fans get the tickets to the games.

Is this the future of sport? A corporate shindig? Of course it is. Listening to that AFL dude you could tell that it is all about the money. It's no longer about the game. I know this is the case, I just hadn't experienced this.

The room next door was the St Kilda Social Club. Everyone was dressed in the team colors. They were talking about the game. There was passion everywhere. That's where I would have liked to have been. At least I would have had some other folks to commisserate over the result.  

8:59:47 PM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • My Hobbies • My Interests

The Saints had their biggest loss of the season tonight. The crows were just too good. The crows were a machine - well drilled, well executed. The Saints were a shambles.

And I was there live to witness this carnage.

I felt good going to the game. It had been 2 seasons since I had witnessed a loss.

I'm going to be miserable for a while. My tipping is going to suck this week too.

ST KILDA: 2.1, 3.7, 5.10, 8.12 (60)
ADELAIDE: 5.3, 10.7, 13.12, 18.15 (123)
GOALS – St Kilda: Riewoldt 2, Milne 2, Goddard, Gehrig, McQualter, Ackland
Adelaide: Hentschel 3, Ricciuto 2, Thompson 2, McGregor 2, Biglands 2, Reilly 2, Bode, Goodwin, Stevens, McLeod, Shirley
BEST – St Kilda: Goddard, Baker, Ball, Peckett, S Fisher
Adelaide: Goodwin, Massie, Edwards, Stevens, McLeod, Mattner, Johncock, Shirley, Reilly
INJURIES – St Kilda: Harvey (hamstring), Hudghton (knee) Adelaide: Nil
CHANGES - Adelaide: Burton (hamstring) replaced in selected side by Vince
REPORTS - Nil
UMPIRES - Vozzo, Meredith, McInerney
CROWD - 34,170 at Telstra Dome

Ruthless Crows destroy Saints
FOX SPORTS, Australia 
ADELAIDE clinically steam-rolled St Kilda by 63 points at Telstra Dome tonight, leaving the Saints barely hanging in the top eight, let alone looking like premiership contenders.
Crows crush Saints sportal.com.au
McLeod wait-and-see on surgery Advertiser Adelaide
Crows destroy Saints by 63 points Sydney Morning Herald
all 6 related »

[listening to: Ain't That a Kick in the Head - Dean Martin ]
11:00:36 PM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • My Hobbies • My Interests

9:25:24 PM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • My Hobbies • My Interests

I am feeling very fortunate today.

I have a pass to a function at the Telstra Dome for the Round 12 game between the Saints and the Crows.

It's going to be a tough match, but I'm hopeful for a win.

Go Saints!!!

6:04:03 PM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • My Hobbies • My Interests

We've crossed the halfway point of the season, and the Saints are sitting at 6 wins and 5 losses.

The upcoming round is the split round. The Saints face Adelaide in Melbourne and then they have a week off.

The record against Adelaide since 1991 favours the Crows, but we beat Adelaide last year in the 1st Qualifying Final at AAMI Stadium

Since 1991		All Games		Last 5 Games		Highest Score		Lowest Score		Biggest Win
St Kilda		9		3		162		26		131
Adelaide		16		2		156		31		97

I'm heading down to see the boys play at the Telstra Dome on Friday night.

Tuesday 13/06/2006

• 4.00p  Round 11 Sydney v St Kilda

Thursday 15/06/2006

• 2.00a  Round 11 Sydney v St Kilda

Friday 16/06/2006

• 1.00p  Last Time They Met 2005 1st QF Adelaide v St Kilda
• 9.30p  Round 12 St Kilda v Adelaide

Saturday 17/06/2006

• 12.30a  Round 12 St Kilda v Adelaide
• 6.30a  Round 12 St Kilda v Adelaide
• 9.30a  Round 12 St Kilda v Adelaide

Monday 19/06/2006

• 8.30a  Round 12 St Kilda v Adelaide

6:03:21 PM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • My Hobbies • My Interests

I was heading to a perfect round, until Ben's Demons stuffed it for me. That'll teach me for picking the Magpies - what was I thinking??

Week 11
Home		Draw		Away
Cats (20.10 130)				Bombers (13.10 88)
Tigers (15.12 102)				Kangaroos (9.13 67)
Swans (7.8 50)				Saints (7.10 52)
Lions (8.12 60)				Crows (10.15 75)
Power (22.13 145)				Hawks (7.7 49)
Bulldogs (15.10 100)				Dockers (12.14 86)
Eagles (16.15 111)				Blues (15.11 101)
Demons (22.9 141)				Magpies (14.10 94)

5:38:02 PM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • My Hobbies • My Interests

Ugly game in the rain and mud last night. Good to see the Saints hold on and win the game. They lead all night, and deserved the win.

I went to the game with Fletch. We sat in the Nohle stand surrounded by Sydney Swans supporters. I think I was the only Saints fan in the entire stand. It was terrific when the siren went off. Complete silence around me!

It's good to see a win.

Next week, I'm going to Melbourne to see the Saints meet the Crows at Telstra Dome

	Qtr Time	Half Time	3 Qtr Time	Final
St Kilda	2. 3 (15)	5. 5 (35)	7. 6 (48)	7.10.   52
Sydney	0. 1 (1)	3. 3 (21)	5. 5 (35)	7.08.   50
St Kilda: Goals: - F.Gehrig 3, M.Rix, B.Goddard, J.Blake, L.Montagna. Best: - L.Ball, N.Riewoldt, L.Fisher, M.Maguire, F.Gehrig, S.Fisher. Sydney: Goals: - A.Schneider 3, B.Hall, L.Roberts-Thomson, J.McVeigh, B.Kirk. Best: - J.Bolton, A.Schneider, B.Kirk, T.Kennelly. Injuries - St Kilda: L.Ball (cheekbone). Sydney: nil. Reports - St Kilda: nil. Sydney: nil. Umpires - M.Vozzo, J.Schmitt, M.Ellis. @ the Sydney Cricket Ground. Crowd: 31,146.

Sydney Morning Herald

Saints reign in rain Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia - 8 hours ago WE know about the ugly defensive flood, but the natural version almost blighted the game at the SCG last night. The heavens opened up and ironically shed light on the Saints' season in what was a wet weather thriller. Saints wet their whistle The Age Saints sink Swans in the wet The Age Saints end Swans' winning run ABC Online sportal.com.au - ABC Online - all 36 related »

10:13:00 AM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • My Hobbies

Heading out to the S.C.G

I'll be going to the Saints Pre Match Function first, and then Sydney Swans vs. St Kilda at S.C.G.

Go Saints!!!

3:20:57 PM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • My Hobbies • My Interests

RealFooty

Football and the dollar divide The Age, Australia  ... next highest spender, Sydney ($888,000). In 2005, the Lions spent nearly three times that of the Kangaroos ($453,000) on fitness/medical. ¦St Kilda ran the ... Roos wants less lethargy from Swans The Age all 9 related »

RealFooty

Missing pieces in Saints' puzzle Sydney Morning Herald, Australia  ... a lukewarm 5-5 record, and drawn to play top-four teams Sydney, Adelaide and ... Part of the critical analysis of St Kilda is that they have struggled in the ruck. ... Injured Kosi says bump should stay Sydney Morning Herald all 16 related »

10:51:36 PM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • My Hobbies • My Interests

Sydney Morning Herald

Saints belong in top group: coach The Age, Australia - 36 minutes ago ... a 5-5 ledger but must beat reigning premier Sydney, at full ... best, despite their plight, against the Swans, who won ... All of June will test the Saints' mettle, as ... Swans v Saints sportal.com.au Swans coach holds no grudges Daily Telegraph Hall, Maguire battle of strength Brisbane Courier Mail AFL - Sydney Morning Herald - all 13 related »

8:45:59 PM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • My Hobbies • My Interests

The Saints come up against the Swans on the weekend. They play in Sydney at the SCG, which means I can finally get to see the team live, as well as get to the Saints Pre Match Function

The Saints record has been pretty average versus the Swans

Since 1980		All Games		Last 5 Games		Highest Score		Lowest Score		Biggest Win
Sydney		27		3		199		47		110
St Kilda		19		2		158		36		101

The coverage on the telly this week

Tuesday 06/06/2006

• 4.00p  Round 10 Melbourne v St Kilda

Wednesday 07/06/2006

• 8.30a  Round 10 Melbourne v St Kilda

Thursday 08/06/2006

• 1.00p  Last Time They Met 2005 1st PF St Kilda v Sydney

Saturday 10/06/2006

• 10.30p  Round 11 Sydney v St Kilda

Sunday 11/06/2006

• 6.30a  Round 11 Sydney v St Kilda
• 2.00p  Round 11 Sydney v St Kilda
  

[listening to: You're Not from Brighton - Fatboy Slim ]
9:26:24 AM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • My Hobbies

Just 6 winners this week. I was hoping the Lions would beat the Magpies, and the Saints to defeat the Demons. Bad Call.

Week 10
Home		Draw		Away
Crows (30.8 188)				Bombers (6.14 50)
Bulldogs (16.13 109)