The third game today for the AFL Round 3 is between Greater Western Sydney Giants and St Kilda Saints. The opening bounce is set to commence at 4:40pm local time with the game to be played at the Manuka Oval. The away team St Kilda Saints are the current favourites for the match. View our preview and teams for the game between Greater Western Sydney Giants and St Kilda Saints.
Round: Round 3 4:40 PM April 13, 2013
Stadium: Manuka Oval
Weather: 24° Possible shower
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Greater Western Sydney Giants $4.65 vs St Kilda Saints $1.21 at Sportsbet Australia get a $250 FREE BET on this match
Greater Western Sydney Giants $5.15 vs St Kilda Saints $1.17 at Luxbet Australia get a $500 FREE BET on this match
Odds Comparison:
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| 4.65 | 5.00 | 5.15 | 5.00 | 4.65 | 4.60 |
| 1.21 | 1.18 | 1.17 | 1.18 | 1.21 | 1.21 |
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Preview:
LAST TIME: Rd 22, 2012, St Kilda 25.13 (163) d GWS Giants 5.5 (35) at Etihad Stadium
THE SIX POINTS
1. The Giants and Saints have met just once before, in the second last round of GWS’ debut season. Stephen Milne kicked five goals, Leigh Montagna picked up three Brownlow votes and the Saints strolled home by 128 points.
2. GWS made three appearances at Manuka Oval in 2012, losing to the Western Bulldogs and Melbourne and defeating the Suns for its first win in the AFL.
3. St Kilda has made one prior trip to the nation’s capital for a game. In round 8, 2001, the Saints lost to North Melbourne at Manuka Oval by 49 points.
4. The young Giants will need to improve their physicality if they are to match the Saints on Saturday. In last year’s match-up, St Kilda won the tackle count 62-55, total possessions 334-125, marks 125-75 and inside 50s 68-32.
5. This match will be the 30th held at Manuka Oval. The highest attendance is 14,922 in 2006 and the lowest came in 2004 when 7,222 fans showed up. New lights have also been installed at the venue.
6. GWS coach Kevin Sheedy has coached at a total of 25 different venues since 1981. He will return to Canberra twice more this season to take on Gold Coast in round five and the Bulldogs in round 15.
Teams:
Greater Western Sydney Giants:
B: Adam Kennedy, Tim Mohr, Stephen Gilham
HB: Tomas Bugg, Phil Davis, Curtly Hampton
C: Will Hoskin-Elliott, Callan Ward, Lachie Whitfield
HF: Tom Scully, Jeremy Cameron, Stephen Coniglio
F: Jonathan Giles, Jonathon Patton, Devon Smith
FOLL: Dean Brogan, Adam Treloar, Toby Greene
INT: Dylan Shiel, Sam Reid, Lachie Plowman, Liam Sumner
EMERG: Sam Darley, Anthony Miles, Samuel Frost
IN: Sam Reid
OUT: Rhys Palmer (calf)
St Kilda:
B: Nathan Wright, Sam Fisher, Dylan Roberton
HB: Jarryn Geary, Rhys Stanley, Sam Gilbert
C: Jack Newnes, Lenny Hayes, Nick Dal Santo
HF: Leigh Montagna, Nick Riewoldt, Terry Milera
F: Stephen Milne, Tom Lee, Ahmed Saad
FOLL: Ben McEvoy, David Armitage, Jack Steven
INT: Arryn Siposs, Beau Maister, Jason Blake, Clinton Jones
EMERG: Tom Simpkin, Sam Dunell, Farren Ray
IN: Tom Lee , Nathan Wright
OUT: Adam Schneider (hamstring) , Sean Dempster (hand)
