Footy Time EP246: Dees Vs Saints Round 1 review

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Why does a St Kilda supporter feel so differently about this week's loss that he's considering giving up on football entirely?

The episode opens with the host expressing intense frustration, even joking about quitting football, before contrasting his reaction to St Kilda's loss with the wider fanbase's anger. He first addresses the media and fan criticism of St Kilda's salary cap spending, defending the signings of Jack De Koning and Liam Henry as necessary for a club trying to break a premiership drought. The host then shifts to broader Round 1 observations, analyzing Carlton's near-loss to Richmond as a failure of nerve, where they abandoned their game plan. He discusses the potential positive collective impact of new AFL rules while condemning the extended season and 'Opening Round'. He expresses happiness for North Melbourne's win and analyzes Geelong's enduring strength at home. The core of the episode is a detailed St Kilda review, where the host explains why he preferred this high-scoring loss to the previous week's low-scoring defeat against Collingwood. He praises Max King's performance but argues for a midfield shake-up, specifically advocating for Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera to play more in the center. He reviews other players like Marcus Windhager, Jack Sinclair, and Liam Henry, and calls for the inclusion of Mattaes Phillipou. The host describes several spectacular goals from the match, including one from Max King he compares to Stephen Milne. He reflects on the difficulty of being a St Kilda fan facing constant criticism from supporters of successful clubs. The episode ends with a preview of the upcoming GWS game and a note that there will be no podcast next week due to travel.

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