Sunday’s AFL 2017 Round 22 match is between St Kilda Saints and North Melbourne Kangaroos. The opening bounce is set to commence at 15:20 local time with the game to be played at Etihad Stadium. The home team St Kilda Saints are the favourites for the match. View our preview and teams for the game between St Kilda Saints and North Melbourne Kangaroos.
When: 15:20 | Sunday 20/08/2017
Where: Etihad Stadium
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Preview:
The Saints had a golden opportunity to set themselves up for a finals run but were dreadful against Melbourne last week. It’s unlikely they’ll make the eight from here but they will be hungry for redemption nonetheless. The return of retiring champion Nick Riewoldt should be incentive enough against a North Melbourne side limping towards the finish line.
Key: Saints ruckman Billy Longer got on top of Max Gawn last week. If he can do the same against Todd Goldstein and Braydon Preuss, the Roos will struggle.
Tip: Saints by 16
Odds:
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Tip: St Kilda Saints at $1.30
Value Bet: First Goal Kicker: Nick Riewoldt at $10.00
More Info:
Head to head: Saints 77 Kangaroos 77 drawn 2
Last clash: Round 13, 2017 – Saints 12.17 (89) bt Kangaroos 10.12 (72) at Etihad Stadium
Tab Sportsbet: Saints $1.41 Kangaroos $2.95
William Hill: Saints $1.40 Kangaroos $2.90
Teams:
SAINTS
B: J.Geary, N.Brown, D.Roberton
HB: J.Newnes, J.Carisle, J.Webster
C: S.Savage, L.Dunstan, B.Acres
HF: J.Billings, N.Riewoldt, J.Sinclair
F: J.Gresham, J.Bruce, T.Membrey
FOL: B.Longer, S.Ross, J.Steven
I/C (from): T.Hickey, J.Steele, J.Lonie, S.Gilbert, K.Stevens, B.White, M.Weller
IN: N.Riewoldt, T.Hickey, J.Lonie
OUT: Nil
KANGAROOS
B: S.Durdin, R.Tarrant, D.Nielson
HB: S.Atley, S.Thompson, R.Clarke
C: D.Mountford, T.Dumont, S.Gibson
HF: L.McDonald, B.Preuss, K.Turner
F: S.Higgins, B.Brown, J.Simpkin
FOL: T.Goldstein, A.Swallow, B.Cunnington
I/C (from): J.Anderson, J.Ziebell, N.Hrovat, A.Mullett, B.McKay, T.Garner, C.Zurhaar
IN: J.Ziebell, J.Anderson, B.McKay
OUT: Nil
AFL News:
Fremantle coach Ross Lyon has confirmed prized recruit Harley Bennell will make his long-awaited Dockers debut in their AFL clash with Richmond in Perth.
Bennell has been plagued by calf issues since crossing to Fremantle at the end of 2015 but he’s finally ready to return to AFL ranks after making it through four WAFL hit-outs unscathed.
“We could hold him back another week but it’s marginal difference,” Lyon said on Wednesday.
“So I think on balance with his family here, his support network, without travel, it’s just another step in his progression to returning to be a top-flight AFL mid, which is what he is.
“He’s overcome some significant challenges in rehab over a long period of time and it talks volumes to his character of hard work and resilience.
“Clearly he had some moments where he wobbled and was devastated but it’s a real step forward.
“We’re aiming for it to be a longer journey than just this.
“There will be a bit of hype about it but we don’t expect miracles. But he certainly brings some quality into the team.”
Bennell has played exclusively as a forward during his recent WAFL stint and he is likely to play the same role against the Tigers on Sunday.
Star midfielder Lachie Neale has been ruled out after battling through last week’s 104-point loss to Sydney.