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2003 ROUND 21 - Page 3


St Kilda thrashes Bulldogs
In wet and windy conditions, four St Kilda goals inside the first nine minutes established an irreversible trend - with the Bulldogs beaten in almost every facet of the game. Centreman Stephen Powell was best afield, collecting most of his 33 possessions through hard running and strong bullocking work in the midfield. Powell also kicked two early goals as his team powered its way to a 42-point halftime lead and linked well with ruckman Justin Koschitzke and fellow midfielders Luke Ball and Lenny Hayes to set up several others as the advantage blew out to 75 by three-quarter time. The Saints' ascendency in the middle of the ground was replicated by their superiority in attack with only poor kicking in front of goal preventing Fraser Gehrig from ending with more than three majors.
» More - John Polack (Launceston) - TheAge RealFooty - 24Aug03

Spoon enters mix for the Bulldogs
St Kilda produced a surprise late burst after the mid-season break which gave supporters some hope that, in a tight run to the finals, the club would squeeze into the top eight. With inspiring youngsters such as Nick Riewoldt and Justin Koschitzke set to take up the role of the recently retired veteran champion Nathan Burke, the future augers well. But, according to Hamill, the Saints should have pushed further this year with opportunities missed.
» More - AAP - Herald Sun - 24Aug03

Saints flog Dogs in bog
After St Kilda captain Aaron Hamill won an important toss which allowed his team to kick with a strong breeze in the first quarter, the Saints effectively sealed the match with four goals in the first nine minutes of the match. Hamill started the charge himself with a goal after Bulldog defender Steve Kretiuk was penalised for taking the ball from a ruck contest. Former Dog Stephen Powell, who was busy in the midfield all day, then chipped in with two of the next three goals, the other provided by full-forward Fraser Gehrig.
» More - Barry Levinson - saints.com.au - 24Aug03

Baby Saints bully Dogs
St Kilda's 65-point win - its first outside Victoria for five years (see footnote *) - came with ridiculous ease. It was one of those games where you could tell it was going to be non-contest a few minutes in. The Saints are supposed to be a bunch of emerging babies, but they looked more like bullies from the first bounce. They were so much stronger around the packs and played with so much more penetration early on. You just sensed a blowout coming.
» More- Marl Stevens - Herald Sun - 25Aug03

'Road' win a first for Thomas
Thomas was surprised to be told it was St Kilda's first victory on the road in five years (see footnote *), but was aware that he had not coached a successful side interstate until Sunday, in his two and bit years at the helm . . . The Saints have now won their last four matches by a cumulative total of 297 points. And with a last round match against 13th-placed Geelong at Skilled Stadium next Saturday, five on the trot would complete an impressive season in which the young Saints have finally emerged.
» More - Barry Levinson - (via) saints.com.au - 25Aug03
   * R12 - 16Jun01 Saints 12.18, 90 def Dockers 11.14, 80 - Subi
   * R22 - 28Aug99 Saints 18.13, 121 def Eagles 12.8, 80 W.A.C.A.
   * Source: - » stats.rleague.com
   * » Where do they get this from? - Jed - Saintsational Fan Forum Thread

Saints' late form proving irresistible
What pleased St Kilda coach Grant Thomas the most from yesterday's efforts was the willingness of his players "to do the hard things and the physical things" and in that, the Saints were overwhelming. Justin Koschitzke worked hard and with significant power in the ruck, while Ball burrowed into the hard contests to find the ball and zip it out. Hamill and Gehrig's body strength meant they bounced around with considerable impact, while Nick Riewoldt was quite an obstacle across half-back and as a defensive winger.
» More - Melissa Ryan - TheAge RealFooty - 25Aug03

Dogs' boss slams wooden spoon effort
The Bulldogs were rudderless in attack as soon as Nathan Brown succumbed to a hip injury in the second quarter and were also indirect in general play. The Bulldogs need to beat Brisbane next week and hope that Carlton loses to the Kangaroos if they are to avoid their first bottom-place finish since 1982.
» More- AAP - Herald Sun - 25Aug03

Bulldogs simply unacceptable: Rohde
Western Bulldogs coach Peter Rohde wasn't holding back when he fronted the media some 30 minutes after watching his team's dismal effort against St Kilda at York Park, Launceston on Sunday. Rohde could not stress enough how disappointed he was with the Dogs' 65-point defeat, following an effort that returned a paltry three goals for the Bulldogs. With only one goal on the board at three quarter-time, the afternoon could have been even more embarrassing for the club had the Dogs not rallied late with two goals to one in the final quarter.
» More - Barry Levinson - (via) saints.com.au - 25Aug03
» Dogs not hard or smart enough- Mark Stevens - Herald Sun - 25Aug03

VFL Results - Part Round 20
Seniors and Reserves - HeraldSun
Werribee 15.9 (99)
Springvale 8.13 (61)
Goals Springvale: Pitt 2, Kosch 2, Oliver 2, Calligan Houlihan.
Best Springvale: Miller, Moyle, Pitt, Black, Carroll, Waldron.
Jack Dyer 'Captain Blood' Dies
Jack Dyer passed away this morning 23rd August, 2003. Jack played 310 games for Richmond, kicking 440 goals between 1931 and 1949. He was the Tiger's captain from 1941 to 1949 and coach from 1941 to 1952. He won their best and fairest on six occasions. Jack Dyer won a premiership as Captain-Coach in 1943.He was legendary for his hard physical play and "shirtfronts" hence the nick name "Captain Blood". He also was mainly responsible for the introduction of the drop punt which led to the demise of the drop kick and stab pass. After leaving football he continued with a successful media career. Jack Dyer was named on the Interchange Bench in the Team of the Century named during the Centenary Season.
» Jack "Captain Blood" Dyer Passed Away - Saintsational Fan Forum Thread
» Farewell Captain Blood - The Age
» Greats pay tribute to Dyer - The Age
» Legend written in blood - Herald Sun
» Famous Jack sayings - Herald Sun