Marvel Stadium will play host to Friday's Round 23 AFL game between Essendon and St Kilda. The game kicks off at 7:20 pm with St Kilda heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Essendon vs. St Kilda game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Friday August 15, 2025 at 7:20 pm

Where: Marvel Stadium

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Essendon vs St Kilda Preview

Essendon and St Kilda meet at Marvel Stadium on Friday night in a clash with no finals implications but potential for late-season intrigue. Both sides have long been out of contention, yet recent form suggests a tight contest could be on the cards.

The Saints have made a habit of edging fellow strugglers, stringing together wins over Melbourne, North Melbourne and Richmond by an average of just 6.3 points. Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera has been central to that run, his standout form putting him in the Brownlow conversation as contract talks loom.

Essendon’s season has unravelled with 10 straight defeats, the latest a competitive but clear-cut 109-65 loss to Geelong. The sides split their Docklands meetings last year, St Kilda cruising to a 108-55 win in Round 20 before the Bombers struck back 71-67 in Round 3. Expect a spirited contest as both clubs look to finish on a positive note.