Saturday’s first AFL Round 18 match is between St Kilda Saints and Fremantle Dockers with the game to be played at Etihad Stadium. The opening bounce is set to commence at 4:40 PM local time with away team Fremantle Dockers currently holding favouritism. View our AFL live scores, odds and results for the game between St Kilda Saints and Fremantle Dockers.
Round: Round 18 , July 19, 2014, 4:40 PM
Stadium: Etihad Stadium
Weather: 14° Shower or two.
Preview:
Teams:
ST KILDA
B Sean Dempster, Luke Delaney, Sam Fisher.
HB Jack Newnes, James Gwilt, Dylan Roberton.
C Leigh Montagna, Lenny Hayes, Shane Savage.
HF Josh Saunders, Nick Riewoldt, Luke Dunstan.
F Jack Billings, Rhys Stanley, Adam Schneider.
Fol Billy Longer, David Armitage, Maverick Weller.
I/C Farren Ray, Tom Curren, Josh Bruce, Brodie Murdoch
Emg Sebastian Ross, Sam Dunell, Cameron Shenton
In Josh Saunders, Billy Longer, Josh Bruce, Brodie Murdoch
Out Sam Dunell (Omitted), Tom Hickey (Knee), Cameron Shenton (Omitted), Sebastian Ross (Omitted).
FREMANTLE
B Lee Spurr, Zac Dawson, Paul Duffield
HB Tendai Mzungu, Luke McPharlin, Michael Johnson.
C David Mundy, Ryan Crowley, Danyle Pearce
HF Chris Mayne, Matthew Pavlich, Matt de Boer
F Colin Sylvia, Matt Taberner, Zac Clarke
Fol Jonathon Griffin, Nat Fyfe, Nick Suban
I/C Michael Barlow, Lachie Neale, Cameron Sutcliffe, Anthony Morabito
Emg Tommy Sheridan, Michael Apeness, Sam Menegola
In Luke McPharlin, Matt de Boer, Matt Taberner, Jonathon Griffin
Out Aaron Sandilands (back), Clancee Pearce (omitted), Michael Apeness (omitted), Hayden Ballantyne (suspension).
News:
St Kilda’s Norm Smith Medallist Lenny Hayes said on Tuesday the 2014 AFL season would signal the end of his playing career.
“I just want to announce at the end of this season I’ll be retiring,” the much-loved midfielder told a packed media conference at the club’s Seaford headquarters.
Hayes, 34, says he hopes to play all six remaining games for the last-placed Saints in 2014, giving him a career tally of 297.
Hayes has played 14 matches in 2014 and leads the club this season in possessions per game, averaging 24.9.
Skipper Nick Riewoldt says Hayes is probably leading the club’s best-player award.
The three-time club champion and triple All-Australian from the Pennant Hills club in NSW has won admiration from fans across the league for his sportsmanship and courage.
St Kilda are in a rebuilding phase under first-year coach Alan Richardson and sit on the bottom of the ladder with a 3-13 win-loss record.
AFL chief Gillon McLachlan described the classy midfielder as a great of the modern game.
“He’s played in three grand finals and been an extraordinary player,” McLachlan told reporters on Tuesday.
“He is universally loved by supporters of all 18 clubs and there are very few players who do that.
“The integrity he radiates, the way he’s gone about his football means he’s revered by all football supporters.
“It will be a great loss.”