Ross-isms’: Saints captain says Lyon ‘needed to…
Saints skipper Jack Steele has revealed what Ross Lyon is really like behind the scenes after all the stories that have surrounded the coach.
Ross Lyon’s return to Moorabbin has been an unmitigated success, with the Saints becoming the surprise packet of 2023.
The Saints won their first four games of the season and have emerged as one of the most dangerous sides in the competition, but it hasn’t come without changes.
Saints captain and Kayo ambassador, Jack Steele, says Lyon recognised he “probably had to change in today’s game”, with the former Fremantle coach infamous for the tough love treatment he gave his charges over the years.
“We’ve all heard stories of Ross from his younger days and what he was like to play under and some of the sprays he gave,” said Steele.
“But he’s been very, very measured as a coach which is good.
“I think he understands that he needed to probably change in today’s game, in today’s world, but I suppose he’s been strict but fair.
“He definitely hasn’t been the cuddly Ross that everyone’s talking about, he definitely challenges his leaders and his players quite a bit behind closed doors, which is a good thing.
“It keeps us accountable and I suppose it is the reason why we’re playing the way we are this year – it’s why we’re six and three.
