Saturday, 13 March 2004 This one’s better than last time, says ‘96 survivor ST KILDA’S 2004 pre-season AFL flag was a more deserved triumph than its previous piece of silverware, according to half-back Aussie Jones. Jones, one of the survivors of the Saints’ 1996 summer premiership and one of his side’s best in tonight’s grand final win over Geelong, rated this year’s pre-season win much higher. “Back then the Wizard Cup wasn’t such a strong competition but this year a lot of sides have taken in full strengths sides so our 1996 win was probably a bit of a fake. “So this is a much better win.” [ more ] [listening to: Somebody Kill Me - Adam Sandler ] 11:44:56 PM comment [ ] trackback [ ] G! My Hobbies Celebrating the Saints’ victory [listening to: Somebody Kill Me - Adam Sandler ] 11:43:56 PM comment [ ] trackback [ ] G! My Hobbies Happy Saints [listening to: Snuff Out the Light (Yzma’s Song) - David Hartley ] 11:41:06 PM comment [ ] trackback [ ] G! My Hobbies Victorious Saints [listening to: The Scooby-Doo Show [Main Title, 1976] - Scooby Doo ] 11:40:08 PM comment [ ] trackback [ ] G! My Hobbies Saints go marching in St Kildas crop of exciting youngsters have lifted their first major AFL trophy but it was veteran Robert Harvey who inspired the Saints thrilling comeback victory over Geelong in Saturday nights Wizard Home Loans Cup grand final at Telstra Dome. The exciting Saints showed they have the grit and tenacity to match their undoubted potential by steamrolling over the top of the Cats in the final term after trailing for much of the second and third quarters. In front of more than 50,000 fans the biggest ever crowd for a pre-season final at Docklands the Saints won 1.14.5 (98) to 1.10.7 (76) after having trailed by 11 points at the last change. [ more ] [listening to: Pretty Mary Sunlite - Jerry Reed ] 11:04:14 PM comment [ ] trackback [ ] G! My Hobbies Saints’ cup as Cats fade Good article from foxsports St Kilda 1.14.5 (98) Geelong 1.10.7 (76) ST KILDA have stormed home in the final quarter to beat Geelong in the AFL Wizard Cup final, denying the Cats their first silverware in 41 years. St Kilda ran over a tiring Cats side in the final term, scoring five goals to none to win 1.14.5 (98) to 1.10.7 (76) to win their first cup since 1996 and add to the hype about their hopes in the upcoming premiership season. Saints veteran and dual Brownlow Medallist Robert Harvey was best afield, racking up possessions and adding to his individual accolades by winning the Michael Tuck medal as best on ground. The Cats led by 11 points at the last change, belying their status as rank outsiders for the final. But they had no answer to a physically powerful Saints when it mattered. The game had a physical opening, with St Kilda recruit Brent Guerra cannoning into key Cats midfielder Cameron Ling. [ more ] [listening to: Pass the Dutchie - Musical Youth ] 10:57:34 PM comment [ ] trackback [ ] G! My Hobbies Saints storm over Cats, win Wizard Cup St Kilda 1.14.5 (98) bt Geelong 1.10.7 (76) ST KILDA has stormed home in the final quarter to beat Geelong in the AFL Wizard Cup final, denying the Cats their first silverware in 41 years. St Kilda ran over a tiring Cats side in the final term, scoring five goals to none to win 1.14.5 (98) to 1.10.7 (76) to win their first cup since 1996 and add to the hype about their hopes in the upcoming premiership season. Saints veteran and dual Brownlow Medallist Robert Harvey was best afield, racking up possessions and adding to his individual accolades by winning the Michael Tuck medal as best on ground. [ more ] [listening to: Pacha’s Homecoming/The Blue Plate Special [Score] [Score] - John Debney ] 10:52:13 PM comment [ ] trackback [ ] G! My Hobbies Saints are pre-season wizards Sportal rock! They are always the first site updated with the lastest news St Kilda has captured its second pre-season title with a 22-point come-from-behind win over Geelong in the 2004 Wizard Home Loans Cup final at Telstra Dome. After leading for much of the first three quarters of the game, the Cats were finally broken in the dying minutes, the saints overrunning them 1.14.5 (98) to 1.10.7 (76). Seeking to emulate their March 1996 triumph, the Saints began the final term 11 points behind but attacked the margin with a fervour that indicated this title meant an enormous amount to the young side. [ more ] [listening to: One Day I’ll Fly Away - Nicole Kidman ] 10:27:12 PM comment [ ] trackback [ ] G! My Hobbies Stats from the game ST KILDA 0.4.1 1.7.5 1.10.6 1.14.5 (98) GEELONG 0.2.1 0.7.3 0.10.4 1.10.7 (76) Nine-pointers: St Kilda : L Montagna. Geelong : B Graham. Goals: St Kilda : B Guerra 4 A Hammill 2 F Gehrig 2 N Riewoldt 2 A Jones L Hayes L Ball S Milne. Geelong : K Kingsley 5 M McCarthy 2 B Graham B Haynes G Ablett Jnr. Best: St Kilda : R Harvey L Hayes P Guerra M Dal Santo B Voss L Ball. Geelong : T Enright K Kingsley D Milburn J Rahilly M Scarlett C Mooney. Umpires: M Vozzo S Mc