St Kilda Saints

More Post Season News

by Lisa Albergo — Sun, 2008-10-19 13:55 — Last Updated: Fri, 2008-11-14 15:15

New names, new teams, old troubles all in the news

Telstra Dome Renamed
While it was under construction, the Dome was known as the Docklands, then it became Colonial Stadium when it opened. Communications giant Telstra then bought the naming rights several years ago. Starting in March, the ground will be known as Etihad Stadium.  United Arab Emirates airline Etihad Airways has signed a five year sponsorship deal for the naming rights. The deal also has an option for a further five years. The effective date of March coincides with the airline's first flight into Melbourne next year. Etihad Airways also sponsors British soccer team Chelsea, the Ferrari racing team and the English rugby team Harlequins.

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Geelong And Hawthorn Then And Now

by Lisa Albergo — Thu, 2008-09-25 18:39 — Last Updated: Fri, 2008-09-26 03:25

Will history repeat itself?

The Hawks and Cats lined up against each other in Round 17 this year. By midseason, both had proved themselves as two of the most dominant teams in the competition. Prior to this game, the Cats had lost just once to Collingwood in Round Nine while Hawthorn had only three losses against the Bulldogs in Round 10, the Kangaroos in Round 13 and the previous week against St. Kilda. Geelong was sitting in first place and the Hawks were third behind the Bulldogs. By midseason, this was one of the most anticipated games of the year.  read more »

Preliminary Final Tribunal Report

by Lisa Albergo — Tue, 2008-09-23 18:04 — Last Updated: Tue, 2008-09-23 22:56

Not the time to take chances with having to sit out a game...

Charges Laid:

Josh Hill (WB), making forceful front-on contact against Geelong's Andrew Mackie:assessed as negligent conduct (one point), low impact (one point) and high contact (two points), equaling four points, a Level Two offense, 125 demerits and a one game suspension. He accepted, reducing the penalty 25% to 93.75 and a reprimand. He will carry the demerits into next season and those will be added to any future offense.  read more »

Photos From Preliminary Final Posted: Hawthorn v St. Kilda

by admincms — Sun, 2008-09-21 11:34 — Last Updated: Sun, 2008-09-21 11:47

We have a new set of match photos posted from the Preliminary final match between Hawthorn and St. Kilda, 2008, in our gallery. Here are a few samples of the great photos taken by our photojournalists in Melbourne: 

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To see the full size photos and the full gallery click on the above link, any photo, or the link on the side menu.

Preliminary Final Scores

by Lisa Albergo — Sun, 2008-09-21 10:43 — Last Updated: Mon, 2008-09-22 00:45

And then there were two...

This game may well prove to be the perfect tune-up for Geelong's Grand Final next week. The Cats did not have everything their own way early in the game as the Bulldogs threw everything they could at the Cats. Through much of the first term, the pressure applied by the Dogs forced the Cats into uncharacteristic errors. It took several minutes before Stokes registered the first goal for the Cats and from there it went goal for goal until midway through the term  read more »

Who Will Win the 2008 Grand Final?

by admincms — Thu, 2008-09-18 18:46 — Last Updated: Sat, 2008-09-27 03:20

Geelong
52% (60 votes)
Hawthorn
48% (56 votes)
Total votes: 116
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Preliminary Finals Injury Report

by Lisa Albergo — Wed, 2008-09-17 18:25 — Last Updated: Mon, 2008-09-22 17:25

Hopes for fast healing...

HAWTHORN
Injury Update:
Max Bailey, Beau Muston & Ben McGlynn, knee, season  read more »

Semi Finals Tribunal Results

by Lisa Albergo — Wed, 2008-09-17 18:18 — Last Updated: Fri, 2008-09-19 18:29

Time off for good behavior


The Match Review Panel (MRP) did not lay any charges from the Semi-Final games. They also reviewed the two match day reports.  read more »