Marvel Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 8 AFL game between St Kilda Saints and North Melbourne. The game kicks off at 4:35 pm with St Kilda Saints heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the St Kilda Saints vs. North Melbourne game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Saturday May 4, 2024 at 4:35 pm

Where: Marvel Stadium

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St Kilda Saints vs North Melbourne Odds

St Kilda Saints vs North Melbourne Preview

The Saints have been on the losing end of several closely contested matches, leaving them with a disappointing 2-5 record and lagging in the race for the top eight.

Meanwhile, the Roos are struggling with a lack of seasoned depth and quality, which was evident in their ten-goal defeat to the Crows in Tasmania. St Kilda has been struggling with precision and decision-making in their ball movement, particularly with turnovers from poorly judged kicks in their defensive half.

However, their strategy to exploit the middle of the field shows promise; when it works, it could be the key to turning those close losses into wins.

On the other hand, the Kangaroos are overly reliant on their younger players to make a significant impact, a strategy that likely won’t pay dividends for several more seasons. They currently sit at the bottom of the league in terms of contested plays, and there’s a growing demand for a seasoned powerhouse in the midfield. Josh Smillie is a potential top draft pick who could fill this role, but he will need time to develop.

For the Saints, this game presents a prime opportunity to refine their transitional play, take some risks, and possibly afford a couple of mistakes.

Although it seems straightforward for the Saints to secure a win, history shows that matches between these two teams tend to be competitive, as evidenced by their tightly contested games last year. This upcoming matchup might end up being closer than expected.

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St Kilda Saints vs North Melbourne Tip

St Kilda Saints vs North Melbourne Teams

SAINTS

B: J.Battle, D.Howard, C.Wilkie

HB: J.Webster, J.Sinclair, N.Wanganeen-Milera

C: A.Hastie, S.Ross, M.Wood

HF: D.Wilson, B.Hill, M.Phillipou

F: M.Owens, M.King, J.Hayes

FOLL: R.Marshall, J.Steele – C, M.Windhager

I/C: R.Byrnes, L.Stocker, T.Membrey, R.Bonner, H.Garcia

EMG: L.Collard, Z.Cordy, T.Campbell

IN: J.Webster, M.Wood, M.King, J.Hayes

OUT: Z.Cordy (Managed), J.Higgins (Suspension), A.Caminiti (Omitted), C.Sharman (Omitted)

KANGAROOS

B: C.Comben, A.Corr, L.McDonald – C

HB: R.Hardeman, H.Sheezel, B.Scott

C: D.Tucker, L.Davies-Uniacke, C.McKercher

HF: Z.Duursma, T.Powell, Z.Fisher

F: P.Curtis, N.Larkey, C.Zurhaar

FOLL: T.Xerri, G.Wardlaw, J.Simpkin

I/C: T.Pink, L.Shiels, B.Drury, J.Archer, J.Stephenson

EMG: H.Greenwood, C.Lazzaro, W.Phillips

IN: T.Pink, L.Shiels, J.Archer, J.Stephenson

OUT: C.Lazzaro (Omitted), B.Nyuon (Omitted), W.Phillips (Omitted), D.Stephens (Omitted)