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Saints alive . . . after London
Aaron Hamill: "That's what the boxing session with Richie Woodhall and those types of guys (was about), that every time I get in the ring it's like a lie-detector test. That's (what) the guys got out (of it), that every time they step on to the field, if they haven't prepared mentally as well as physically, then you get caught out, and you really do get found out on the field," he said. "Coe also sat down with St Kilda's leadership group for what turned out to be a two-hour chat about the mental aspect to sport, about mentoring young players and using different training methods."
The Article - Sebastian Costanzo - TheAge - 15Nov03
No walk in the park: Hamill - Samantha Lane - saints.com.au - 14Nov03

Hamill hints at Gehrig to captain
"I think he'll be a terrific leader. He's genuine, he's honest, he's up front, he's committed and he's a really good footballer," Hamill said of Gehrig, three days after the Saints returned from a training camp in London. "Like the other guys, like Stephen Powell, his (Gehrig's) name is certainly thrown into the mix as well."
The Article - Samantha Lane - saints.com.au - 14Nov03

Athletes inspire awestruck Saints
Aaron Hamill: "We're going to try to measure the tangible benefits from the trip. And if we have benefited, which I suspect is the case, there's no reason why we won't do something similar next year. Maybe we'll do China," he said. Hamill has his sights set on more immediate goals. "I think we may look back on this trip as a defining moment for our team. We might look back in five years, maybe in one year, and say, 'That's where it all started for us'," he said. The team arrives back at 1am tomorrow. Its first training session on Australian soil is 13 hours later. St Kilda means business for 2004.
The Article - Ben English, London - HeraldSun - 10Nov03

Saints go marching out
St Kilda's coach must find two replacement assistants after losing his trusted runner Kent Hannam, as well as assistant coach Dean Wallis. Hannam, the lone match-day messenger for Thomas this season, has returned to the Kangaroos to work with Dean Laidley and Wallis is back at Essendon under Kevin Sheedy again. While Thomas doesn't begrudge either lieutenant returning to his football roots, it's that inherent loyalty he would love to cultivate to attract past servants back to St Kilda.
The Article - Bruce Matthews - heraldSun - 13Nov03

On the Ball in London - Part IV
Today we had an aerobic session with Tony Lester and John Regis. We had to run a mile in six mins (as a team) then had a five-minute break, then ran another mile in six mins, five-minute break, then 800m in three mins, five minute break, another 800m, then 10-minute break. After this we ran inside the athletics track for 30 secs on (for as far as you can run in 30 secs), and we did this 10 times. This session focused on endurance and running as a team, getting your team mates through to the end, the not so good runners relying on the good runners to get them through.
The Full Report - Luke Ball - saints.com.au - 07Nov03
On the Ball in London - Part I - Luke Ball - saints.com.au - 30Oct03
On the Ball in London - Part II - Luke Ball - saints.com.au - 04Nov03
On the Ball in London - Part III - Luke Ball - saints.com.au - 05Nov03
On the Ball in London - Part IV - Luke Ball - saints.com.au - 07Nov03
Images from London - I - saints.com.au
Images from London - II - saints.com.au
Images from London - III - saints.com.au
Chat Transcript - GT, Roo, Kos - saints.com.au

Grant Thomas' surprise
St Kilda coach Grant Thomas admits surprise at learning, four hours before the Saints left for England, that he would be without assistant coach Dean Wallis next season. But as he continues his education tour with his young brigade in the Old Dart, Thomas is not combing the AFL directory looking to fill the vacancy.
The Article - Scot Palmer - HeraldSun - 09Nov03

English keeps Goddard on his toes
About to embark on the final stage of his school life, Goddard, 18, was given a clearance to sit two exams overseas. So while most (Saints) players were taking in London's attractions armed with video recorders, the teenager was keeping an eye on his notes and school books. Goddard did not expect to finish his debut season with a visit to London, but then again he never expected to play 18 games. "I couldn't have asked for much more," the No. 1 pick from the 2002 draft said. "I played 18 games in my first year but next year I have to keep raising the bar and play a lot better."
Article - Jackie Epstein - HeraldSun - 02Nov03

Don't overlook Max, says Hamill
Hamill on Captaincy: "Lenny Hayes is probably right up there and Maxy Hudghton, too," he said. "He's got one of the hardest positions to play in fullback and just the way he goes about his footy he's committed, he's such a clubman, he's very loyal to the club and he's got the respect from all the boys." - Preseason training in London: In 15 years of playing footy Robert Harvey said he had never experienced (anything) like it. "I know it's early stages, but the actual feeling in the team and the experience of a different culture and getting around some athletes that have been world class has already been a good experience." he said before touring Australia House (in London).
Article - Jackie Epstein - HeraldSun - 02Nov03

Dome to be perfect for footy
Telstra Dome is set to enter the 2004 AFL season in its best condition yet. Many observers believe that the ground has never looked as good, or played as well for AFL football as it has for the Rugby World Cup. The stadium will host 43 home and away games in 2004, plus at least one pre-season game and perhaps a final. The first AFL game of the year is a Wizard Cup clash between Richmond and the Western Bulldogs, some time between 20 and 22 February.
The Article - Ashley Browne - afl.com.au - 06Nov03

Now the real money game has started
Crazy John's is making its presence felt even more in AFL. Already a major sponsor at Collingwood and Hawthorn, it is in the process of signing up to become one of St Kilda's major sponsors. Once again no one is saying how much but those high levels of association normally cost about $300,000. But don't expect to see Crazy John's on the St Kilda shorts - the company instead wants a major presence on Telstra Dome's new rotating advertising billboards to be installed at ground level prior to the start of the AFL season.
The Article - By Stephen Dabkowski - TheAge - 01Nov03

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