[21:11:26] AB: Did all the players go to Tassie?
[21:11:59] Matt Rendell: Yes, all 39.
[21:14:46] noddy04: No wives or girlfriends?
[21:14:47] Savatage: Matty, how is Jordan Barham going in your opinion mate?
[21:15:41] Matt Rendell: No wives. Jordan has been very impressive with his work ethic.
[21:15:27] is: Do you think Oliver will be able to step up this season and help in the ruck?
[21:16:34] Matt Rendell: Oliver has had a very good pre-season and I’m sure he will surprise.
[21:16:54] Savatage: Matty, what is the current injury problem with Matty Maguire, and when will he be right to start playing?
[21:18:23] Matt Rendell: Matty is still about 2 weeks away with his calf.
[21:18:02] is: How many hill runs did the boys do on Saturday at Sorrento?
[21:18:44] Matt Rendell: They did 12.
[21:18:45] tedzeeki: Matt, I know you keep in touch with the old Fitzroy boys - do you discuss coaching and draft strategies?
[21:20:13] Matt Rendell: Talk about draft with Scott Clayton.
[21:18:51] noddy04: Matt, do the guys look fitter than this time last year?
[21:20:53] Matt Rendell: They are way in front in fitness this year. It has been very tough.
[21:21:31] Savatage: How is Kosi travelling in your opinion?
[21:23:31] Matt Rendell: Kosi not doing everything yet, but when he does he’s been very good.
[21:22:58] tedzeeki: The times that I have been to training I have noticed that you seem to co-ordinate most of the drills. Is this rotated for each session, or is this one of your main responsibilities?
[21:25:12] Matt Rendell: Wally co-ordinates training and I take some drills.
[21:23:02] is: Will Capuano be strong enough to shoulder the ruck mainly on himself?
[21:25:39] Matt Rendell: Matt will need plenty of help in the ruck.
[21:27:30] Lennyfan_and_Becc|E: Matt, will we see any surprises position wise for the pre-season cup?
[21:28:20] Matt Rendell: Don’t think there will anything to really surprise you position wise in the Cup.
[21:27:31] noddy04: What’s on the plan tomorrow Matt?
[21:29:23] Matt Rendell: Vision and values, and then game plan and strategy in the afternoon.
[21:28:23] Sainter: Is training at 4 pm tomorrow Matt?
[21:29:42] Matt Rendell: Training at 4 pm - hard session.
[21:28:58] tedzeeki: Since you first came to the Saints, have you picked up on different drills and training regimes, that say Wally has perhaps brought from the Bombers, or do most clubs generally train similar to each other?
[21:30:42] Matt Rendell: Clubs definitely train differently - usually in relation to their style of play.
[21:30:11] noddy04: Hey Matt, do we train as hard as say the Crows or Power?
[21:31:43] Matt Rendell: This year we are training as hard or harder.
[21:31:52] is: How long do you think it will be before Brooks will play in the ruck fully?
[21:32:51] Matt Rendell: Brooks will play Wizard Cup, and it’s up to him how far he goes.
[21:32:20] Lennyfan_and_Becc|E: Matt - following on with that Brooks question, will he play key position before ruckman?
[21:33:34] Matt Rendell: Probably forward pocket, changing in the ruck.
[21:33:21] signed_sealed_sainter: Matt, who is the best ruckman you have seen play footy?
[21:34:13] Matt Rendell: Probably Simon Madden.
[21:33:40] tarsha: Matt, how’s Aussie going these days?
[21:34:52] Matt Rendell: Aussie had a minor thigh problem, but is back training.
[21:34:46] Lennyfan_and_Becc|E: Matt - We hear that Darren Berry is going to be the new runner, true?
[21:35:40] Matt Rendell: Yes, Darren Berry is going to run.
[21:35:03] tedzeeki: Matt, how would you best describe our planned style of play this year?
[21:36:54] Matt Rendell: Similar to last year, but with fitter and a greater depth of players to carry it out.
[21:36:57] Harveys_Deciple: What’s the Club’s feelings on Chris Oliver; do you see him playing a lot of footy this year, and is he a 10 year ruckman?
[21:38:43] Matt Rendell: I think he will be rucking in the Wizard Cup, and if he believes he’s good enough, he can play 10 years.
[21:37:55] Eastern: Matt, is Luke Ball going to set the place alight, like we all hope, this year?
[21:39:50] Matt Rendell: Luke’s going well on limited prep. Don’t forget he’s only a first year player.
[21:39:55] saintbrat: Matt, did your young family enjoy the Christmas evening at Moorabbin?
[21:40:56] Matt Rendell: Yes, it was a good night.
[21:40:00] Eastern: Matt, do you think that Roo is big enough to be a "Burst" ruckman?
[21:41:24] Matt Rendell: Roo is capable of doing anything he wants.
[21:42:29] Matt Rendell: I’m sorry that I’ve missed a few questions. I’m not as quick as GT!
[21:41:47] Eastern: Matt, how much influence do we have over positions etc of the guys playing with Springy?
[21:43:17] Matt Rendell: We hope we will continue to have a good relationship with Springy.
[21:42:51] Harveys_Deciple: What role will Jason Blake play this year? He started last year so well, but was cut down by injury. I have noticed Dean Wallis doing a lot of work with him.
[21:44:36] Matt Rendell: Blakey has really come along with his OP. He can play midfield or down back.
[21:43:46] Eastern: With spots available on the list, has it increased the intensity of our rookies?
[21:45:26] Matt Rendell: There are spots for the rookies if they produce.
[21:43:49] tedzeeki: In some games last year, when we got on a roll of goals, many of them seemed to come from long kicks just outside 50; this was fantastic to watch. Is this a set strategy to really dishearten sides?
[21:46:25] Matt Rendell: Nothing better than a long goal on the run to get the crowd going.
[21:43:49] saintbrat: Will Gerard Fitzgerald bring plenty of experience?
[21:47:08] Matt Rendell: Don’t know much about Gerard to tell you the truth.
[21:44:45] The_Editor: Matt, do you still see any of the old Fitzroy players? They had a pretty good line up when you were playing.
[21:47:51] Matt Rendell: Clayton, Harris and Conlan are the main ones.
[21:46:53] noddy04: Hey Matt, are we going flat out to win the Wizard Cup, or just using it as a guide to where we are at?
[21:48:21] Matt Rendell: We will be trying our best in the Cup.
[21:47:17] Harveys_Deciple: Is Milney given a licence to play the way he does, or do you sometimes tell him to settle down? I personally reckon it’s fantastic for the game.
[21:49:02] Matt Rendell: We have to pull his coat every now and again.
[21:47:48] Eastern: Matt, can you guys hear the carry on of us ferals in Bay 35 Level 4 from the box, and how much does it lift the guys?
[21:49:58] Matt Rendell: I can’t hear anything over Thomo sreaming and ranting!
[21:48:40] Nimmy: Will we have a full list to choose from for Round 1?
[21:50:34] Matt Rendell: We will have probably 2 missing.
[21:49:26] Eastern: Matt, if we win the 1st Cup game, do we play at Telstra Dome in the 2nd v Carlton or Collingwood?
[21:51:19] Matt Rendell: Don’t know where we play. Don’t get ahead of yourselves!
[21:50:33] The_Editor: Matt, can you get super boot Bernie Quinlan down to the club to show how to kick those monster goals?
[21:52:17] Matt Rendell: I could ask him, but I haven’t seen him for awhile.
[21:51:10] Savatage: Matty Ferguson - what are your thoughts? Great mark we all know. What else can you tell us?
[21:53:12] Matt Rendell: Yes, good mark and hard at it, but a way to go.
[21:53:40] Matt Rendell: Thomo told me to tell everyone he’s very composed.
[21:53:51] Nimmy: Matt, from all reports Bally is really doing well this pre-season. Will he be a certain starter for Round 1?
[21:54:28] Matt Rendell: Ball would be a very good chance.
[21:55:19] Matt Rendell: Wally is coming on now. Bye and thanks.
[21:56:22] Dean Wallis: Hi everyone.
[21:56:46] Spelly: Hi Dean, thanks for coming on here tonight.
[21:56:59] Dean Wallis: My pleasure.
[21:57:02] SIC: Hey Dean, what’s the biggest difference/similarity between St Kilda and Essendon?
[21:58:15] Dean Wallis: One team’s had some success, the other is craving for it.
[21:58:06] Eastern: Wally, how are the skills this year compared to this time last year?
[21:59:31] Dean Wallis: The skills have improved greatly, but there is still a lot of room for improvement.
[22:02:02] Harveys_Deciple: I think it’s fantastic you guys come on here, no other club does that.
[22:04:46] Eastern: Wally, where do you see #9 playing mostly this year – forward or back?
[22:05:40] Dean Wallis: #9 when fit, gives us options at both ends.
[22:07:26] AB: Wally, how do Saints’ supporters compare to Bombers’ supporters?
[22:08:07] Dean Wallis: All supporters are passionate about their club.
[22:08:28] Nimmy: Dean, how do you see the ruck situation with Cappa and Knobel both being injury prone?
[22:09:24] Dean Wallis: We all need a bit of luck in our lives, and they are due for some.
[22:09:02] Okay: Wally - haven't heard many reports on Chris Oliver. How is he travelling?
[22:11:16] Dean Wallis: Ollie has given himself a great opportunity to have a great season - he has been working really hard.
[22:09:26] Eastern: How's Knobel's knee?
[22:12:42] Dean Wallis: #33 on track to be ready by Round 1.
[22:12:47] Nimmy: Dean, how do you see Bally travelling this year?
[22:14:52] Dean Wallis: Bally is going fine - he is going to add some fire power to the midfield.
[22:13:24] saintbrat: Are the boys’ good with curfew times?
[22:16:31] Dean Wallis: We don’t have curfews - they are elite athletes who know when to go to bed.
[22:18:11] saint65: Dean, do you think Barry Brooks has a chance of playing in the Seniors this year?
[22:19:48] Dean Wallis: Barry Brooks has the ability to play senior football.
[22:21:04] Dean Wallis: Time for bed!
[22:21:12] Dean Wallis: cya
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