Preview Round 12, 2018: St.Kilda v Sydney - Etihad Stadium, Saturday 9th June, 7:25PM AEST *2018 PRIDE GAME*

Who Wins?

  • Saints

    Votes: 48 46.2%
  • Swans

    Votes: 56 53.8%

  • Total voters
    104

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Previous Meetings:
Round 18, 2017 - Sydney (14.17.101) defeated St.Kilda (9.5.59)
Round 9, 2017 - St.Kilda (10.8.68) defeated by Sydney (18.10.118)
Round 21, 2016 - St.Kilda (11.10.76) defeated by Sydney (23.8.146)
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Preview

St.Kilda v Sydney



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St.Kilda boarded a plane for Perth for the second time in a month to face West Coast for the first time this season. In what seemed to be turning into a predictable one-sided contest in the Eagles favour, the Saints played with renewed spirit and confidence, clawing their way back from 48 points down at three quarter time to trim the margin to 13 at the final siren. It was another loss for the Saints but there were plenty of positives to take out of the game and it would seem St.Kilda have a bit of their mojo back.

Sydney hosted bottom of the ladder Carlton in what many seemed to be a shoe-in victory for the home side. Carlton came out with vigour in the first half and led the top four placed Swans by a point at half time, but the class of Lance Franklin & co steered the Swans to what was in the end a comfortable 30 point victory.


Let’s have a look at possible best 22s:

St.Kilda Best 22
B:
Jarryn Geary, Nathan Brown, Dylan Roberton
HB: Shane Savage, Jake Carlisle, Jimmy Webster
C: Jack Sinclair, Jack Steele, Jack Newnes
HF: Blake Acres, Josh Bruce, Jack Billings
F: Jade Gresham, Paddy McCartin, Tim Membrey
Foll: Billy Longer, Seb Ross, Jack Steven
I/C: David Armitage, Koby Stevens, Sam Gilbert, Mav Weller

Sydney Best 22
B:
Nick Smith, Heath Grundy, Aliir Aliir
HB: Jarrad McVeigh, Dane Rampe, Jake Lloyd
C: Dan Hannebery, Josh Kennedy, Zak Jones
HF: Kieren Jack, Sam Reid, George Hewett
F: Will Hayward, Lance Franklin, Tom Papley
Foll: Kurt Tippett, Luke Parker, Isaac Heeney
I/C: Callum Mills, Nic Newman, Oliver Florent, Dean Towers



Medical Room

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For the Saints - Bailey Rice was hobbling on the boundary line midway through the first term and received treatment for a sore hip. Rice then copped a Mark LeCras kick to his lower leg and was helped from the ground by trainers and went to the rooms, but returned in the second half. Paddy McCartin came from the ground late in the first term after a heavy collision in a pack, however he was fine after a breather on the bench. Jarryn Geary was taken to the rooms in the third quarter and returned to the bench with his left calf strapped but played no further part and is likely to miss matches.

The Swans looked to have come through the match with Carlton without any worries.


Preview

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St.Kilda's effort over recent weeks continues to instil belief in senior coach Alan Richardson's plan, and many of the youngsters that have played in recent weeks have stood up against quality opposition. After a solid performance a week ago against Richmond, the Saints came to Perth to face the Eagles who sit atop the AFL ladder after 10 rounds. St.Kilda's young brigade went down early but fought back and took it to the Eagles in the final quarter, kicking 7 goals to 1 and reducing the margin from 48 points to 13.

As for the notable performers, it was Tim Membrey returning to some form, kicking 6 straight goals to go along with his 20 disposals and 9 marks in a best on ground display for the Saints.



Others who stood up included midfielders Jack Sinclair (29 disposals, 5 marks, 8 tackles, 1 goal), Seb Ross (32 disposals, 4 marks, 3 tackles) and Jack Steven with 24 possessions and 5 tackles. In defence it was Logan Austin who, whilst beaten by his opponent Josh Kennedy (6 goals), can hold his head high after finishing the game with 26 possessions and 14 marks.

Of course it was indigenous round in the AFL and the Saints did their bit;



A day earlier the Swans hosted the Blues on Friday night football.

Sydney have been consistently strong for many years and this season is no different. Notable performers for the Swans on Friday night were ruckman Callum Sinclair, who finished as the Swans best on the night with 22 disposals, 7 marks, 26 hit-outs, 4 tackles and 2 goals for good measures.

Star forward Lance Franklin finished with 3.2 from 15 disposals and 5 marks, and midfielders Josh Kennedy, Jake Lloyd, and Isaac Heeney finished with 26, 24, and 22 possessions respectively.

Sydney are always a threat and they have been strong again this year. They are the only side to have beaten the 10-1 1st placed Eagles, and along the way have beaten GWS, Western Bulldogs, Geelong, Hawthorn, Fremantle, Brisbane and Carlton. Losses against Port Adelaide, Adelaide and North Melbourne. Sydney are a top four contender this year and should be considered a premiership threat but they are beatable if their opposition has a strong day out.


Potential changes

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St.Kilda came out of Perth relatively unscathed, although a calf strain to skipper Jarryn Geary will open the door for a few pressing their case for selection. First year player Nick Coffield could be that man, after dominating in the VFL on Saturday. Coff finished with 31 disposals, 9 marks and 6 tackles and would provide the Saints with some polish down back.

Another who could make his return is inside midfielder David Armitage. Armitage collected 28 disposals, 8 tackles and 11 inside 50's in the VFL on the weekend.


Key Match-Ups

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Franklin v Austin
Logan Austin has been strong for the Saints in his two games this year, and will most likely have the job on one of the games greats in Lance Franklin on Saturday night. Austin was beaten by Josh Kennedy of the Eagles last weekend (6 goals), however Austin did finish with 26 touches and a game high 14 marks. If Austin can keep the Swans superstar quiet the Saints will have a much better chance of causing the upset.

Sinclair v Hickey
Callum Sinclair had arguably his best game all year on Friday night, and finished with 20 possessions and 26 hit-outs in a dominant display against the Blues. St.Kilda ruckman Tom Hickey has been good over the past month and played well again on Saturday night albeit up against Scott Lycett and Nic Naitanui for most of the night. Hickey finished with 28 hit-outs to go along with 18 disposals. If Tom can get the ascendency in the middle of the ground to give our midfielders first use it will be crucial.


Tip

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St.Kilda have been much much better over the past few weeks and will be looking to continue to improve as the season progresses. Sydney on paper are a far more experienced and talented side and ultimately I think they will win the game but I wouldn't be surprised if the Saints hang with them for most of the night. An upset is unlikely but wouldn't be TOO far out of the question, and would be absolutely massive for the playing group.


Swans by 17 points.



Thoughts?
 
I'm tipping the swans by 150+

Why?

I'm going by a little known stat called the Inverse Blowout Theory.

I tipped the Tigers by 80+ and we only lost by 38.

I tipped eagles by 100+ and we lost by a few goals.

Based on that, 150+ point pantsing should see us win by at least 2 goals.
Pfft only a nobody who hasn't been sacked for selecting Heyne before Sidebottom would think that.

Swans by 238 but only because of frees to them.

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Coffield for Geary would seem fairly straightforward, although Dunstan needs to come back in and we do already have Rice, White & McKenzie who can cover for Geary.

Phillips wasn't great by foot so he would be my other suggestion to get Dunstan into the team. But on the whole changes should be minimal.
 
Will Bruce be available this week? I couldn't work it out from the AFL injury list on their website. Or will he come back through the VFL in any case?
 
Out: geary lonie
In: coffield dunstan

B: rice Austin Webster
Hb: white Marshall savage
C: Sinclair Steele Clark
Hf: Billings membrey newnes
F: Gresham McCartin weller
Foll: hickey Ross Steven
Int: coffield dunstan Phillips McKenzie

Was good to see hunter start in the square but would be hard with bringing dunstan in. Lonie has to come out for dunstan for mine though. Coffield for geary should just be a straight swap. Pretty balanced team of you ask me.
 
Geary and Savage out
Coffield and Dunstan in.

For an older/mature player, Savage has been pretty poor all season. Have enough players that can play that HB role and Coffield has been equal to if not better than him this season.

Out with the old and In with the new and it seems to be working.
 
Will Bruce be available this week? I couldn't work it out from the AFL injury list on their website. Or will he come back through the VFL in any case?
Going to play managed minutes in the VFL if he gets through training and so-on.

Article on his return just gone up on the AFL website says that we've lost our last 20 games when Josh hasn't played! :eek:
 

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Callum Sinclair. Pls can one of our guys, poke him, pinch his nips, squeeze his nuts, just irritate the **** outta him. I don't know why, but that mug of his just rubs me the wrong way.

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he's a ripping bloke. unfairly criticised :-(
 
Our home game so I request 30 frees for, 15 against, with 5 shots at goal from free kicks. Just to prove I'm not lousy, I'll give Buddy 2 shots at goal from frees, taken from the right side of the ground. Lastly, when Buddy marks in front of Dmac, I request the mark be paid to Dmac regardless.
 
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Gresh has kicked 19 goals so far this year and is about 15th in the Coleman. If he keeps this up for the rest of the year he will virtually kick 40 goals for the year. Makes you wonder how good the kid can be. Playing in a very poor side and still on track to kick 40 goals and it doesn’t feel like he’s been at his best on top of that. If he does end up kicking 40 as a small forward he’d be in the conversation for an all Australian birth, although would probably take closer to 50 goals to make the final 22.
 
Surely Seb is named captain while Geary is out?
Gives him a practice run before its handed to him next year.

I'd trade Ross at the end of the year but that's just me I guess. Don't dislike the player; on the contrary I recognise his ability to get the ball. However, I must agree with many who say his disposals don't consistently hurt the opposition. I also doubt his leadership qualities. He would shine in a great Sydney-like team, but we might have to face the possibility of a re-jigging our rebuild a little, and the next available draft is renowned for being rich in quality in the first round. One pick is nice, but two would be ideal. If we need to get more into this draft then Seb's one of the few players on our list who have got the value/appeal to get us something decent in a trade.

Essendon might be very interested in getting cousin of Jobe and 2017 B&F winner into their club, same with a few other clubs - if the price is right, he's the midfielder we could probably most easily replace, obviously discounting the GOPs and spuds.

I would also trade Newnes and Bruce right now, but I am happy to look stupid if all three have made themselves indispensable by the end of the season.

In any case, I haven't seen anything that indicates that Seb Ross would be a decent captain for us, except for the fact that he sees a lot of the ball.
 
I've pulled the trigger and swung Billings back to play Savs role. Also, I recon it's going to be pretty hard to get a forward 50 mark this week so I have gone the pressure forward line. Would be stoked to see Paton and Battle though.....

Out: Gears, Savage
IN: Coff, Dunstan

B: Rice Austin Webster
HB: White Marshal Billings
C: Sincs Steele Coff
HF: Newnes Membrey Weller
FF: Lonie McCartin Gresh

Foll: Hickey Steven Clark
Ross Philips McKenzie Dunstan
 
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