Marvel Stadium will play host to Sunday's Round 21 AFL game between St Kilda Saints and Brisbane Lions. The game kicks off at 4:40 pm with Brisbane Lions heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the St Kilda Saints vs. Brisbane Lions game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday August 4, 2024 at 4:40 pm
Where: Marvel Stadium
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St Kilda Saints vs Brisbane Lions Odds
St Kilda Saints vs Brisbane Lions Preview
Ross the Boss is here to spoil the party for a few finals hopefuls heading into the backend of the year, and the Bombers were first, so will the Lions top four hopes be second?
Hard to see it happening, but stranger things have happened.
The Lions made it seven in a row on the Gold Coast, rocketing up to second spot on the ladder, but arguably the best team in the competition right now.
St Kilda have won their last two games and are putting together some enjoyable football, expressing their offensive capabilities.
But in fairness, they havent truly been tested defensively the last two weeks against poorer sides in Essendon and West Coast, so the natural freedom wont come as easy against the Lions.
The return of Harris Andrews will bolster the Lions defensive stocks, and without a genuine key forward, the Saints need similar output from Anthony Caminiti and Tim Membrey to pull off another upset.
Their first meeting this year up at the Gabba was high scoring, but the Saints couldnt hold back the Lions who put 126 past them.
2018 was the last time the Saints beat the Lions at Marvel, and besides the most recent game at the Gabba, the past few years have been quite low scoring defensive showcases.
If the Lions midfield commits to defending transition, its hard to see the Saints class overpowering the Lions for four quarters.
With a Saints home crowd that might slowly come back after some good performances, it might be closer than expected, but ultimately, the Lions should continue their purple patch.
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St Kilda Saints vs Brisbane Lions Tip
We're tipping Brisbane Lions to win at $1.57 odds.
St Kilda Saints vs Brisbane Lions Teams
SAINTS
B: J.Battle, D.Howard, C.Wilkie
HB: N.Wanganeen-Milera, J.Sinclair, J.Webster
C: M.Wood, L.Stocker, R.Byrnes
HF: B.Hill, J.Higgins, M.Owens
F: A.Caminiti, T.Membrey, C.Sharman
FOLL: R.Marshall, J.Steele – C, M.Phillipou
I/C (FROM): Z.Jones, P.Dow, D.Butler, D.Wilson, H.Garcia, T.Campbell, A.McLennan
IN: M.Phillipou, P.Dow, T.Campbell, A.McLennan
OUT: H.Clark (Injured)
LIONS
B: D.Zorko, R.Lester, J.Prior
HB: D.Wilmot, H.Andrews, B.Starcevich
C: Z.Bailey, C.Rayner, W.Ashcroft
HF: C.Cameron, E.Hipwood, H.McCluggage
F: K.Lohmann, J.Daniher, L.Morris
FOLL: O.McInerney, J.Dunkley, L.Neale – C
I/C (FROM): C.Ah Chee, J.Berry, J.Madden, H.Smith, J.Fletcher, S.Brain, B.Reville
IN: H.Andrews, J.Madden, D.Fort, B.Reville
OUT: C.McKenna (Omitted)