Marvel Stadium will play host to Sunday's Round 17 AFL game between Essendon Bombers and St Kilda Saints. The game kicks off at 3:15 pm with St Kilda Saints heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Essendon Bombers vs. St Kilda Saints game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Sunday July 5, 2026 at 3:15 pm

Where: Marvel Stadium

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Essendon Bombers vs St Kilda Saints Preview

St Kilda has an opportunity to reignite its finals hopes when it takes on an Essendon side low on confidence at Marvel Stadium on Sunday. The Saints entered the bye after losing four of their previous five matches but now face a Bombers outfit enduring one of the club’s toughest periods. Essendon’s defeat to North Melbourne extended an alarming losing streak in Victoria and raised further questions about its direction. St Kilda claimed a narrow victory the last time these sides met and will view this as a crucial chance to remain within striking distance of the top 10. For Essendon, another defeat would deepen an already difficult season.