Where and when: Docklands, Sunday, July 19, 4.40pm AEST
Head to head: St Kilda 12 wins, Adelaide 16 wins, one draw
Last time: St Kilda 15.11 (101) d Adelaide 10.9 (69), round two, 2009, at AAMI Stadium
MISSING IN ACTION
St Kilda
Max Hudghton (ankle) – TBA
Jarryd Allen (hip) – indefinite
Xavier Clarke (knee) – indefinite
Adelaide
Trent Hentschel (knee) – test
Jarrhan Jacky (hamstring) – 2 weeks
Nick Gill (ankle) – 4-5 weeks
Shaun McKernan (arm) – 4-6 weeks
Brad Moran (knee) – indefinite
James Moss (hip) – indefinite
Chris Schmidt (shoulder) – season
FORM
St Kilda: WWWWW
Adelaide: WWWWW
SUMMARY
This is undoubtedly the game of the round. The undefeated Saints take on the in-form Crows in a game that could speak volumes about how the season will pan out. The football world took notice of Adelaide after last week’s thumping of Fremantle but Neil Craig’s side has been chipping away for much of the season as a genuine contender.
The Crows are multi-faceted, with a consistent midfield, an exciting forward line and a tough backline led by Nathan Bock and Ben Rutten. These two are the obvious match-ups for Nick Riewoldt and Justin Koschitzke respectively and could take it up to the dangerous Saints..
St Kilda has been excellent this year but was noticeably flat against West Coast for the first three quarters last week. That said, the Saints still have winners at just about every post and are the team to beat.
PLAYER TO WATCH
Michael Gardiner (St Kilda)
The ruckman is in the best form he has been in since his All-Australian days at West Coast. Not only is he doing well in the ruck contests but his running and marking around the ground is the best of any ruckman in the competition at the moment. He can be difficult to contain and is a key player for the Saints in this one..
Kurt Tippett (Adelaide)
Tippett is proving himself to be a genuine tall forward option for Adelaide. He booted five last week against a hapless Fremantle side and will definitely find the going a little tougher this week. His most likely match is Zac Dawson who has not given his opponents much this season. If Tippett can get on top early it could unsettle the Saints and pave the way for an Adelaide victory..
QUESTION MARKS
Are the Saints ripe for the picking? All signs would suggest they may be. A bruising encounter against Geelong followed by a trip to Perth, then coming up against one of the form teams of the competition would indicate that St Kilda might be vulnerable..
Is Adelaide a real contender? All season long the premiership talk has centred around the Saints, Geelong and to a lesser degree the Bulldogs and Collingwood. But if the Crows can get up here then they would seem to be in the hunt..
WHO WILL WIN AND WHY
Both sides have an impressive record at Docklands and an impressive record this season. It is too simple to suggest St Kilda is due for a loss but if ever they were to have one, this would be the week for it..
PREDICTION
Adelaide by eight points
Where and when: Docklands, Sunday, July 19, 4.40pm AEST
Head to head: St Kilda 12 wins, Adelaide 16 wins, one draw
Last time: St Kilda 15.11 (101) d Adelaide 10.9 (69), round two, 2009, at AAMI Stadium
MISSING IN ACTION
St Kilda
Max Hudghton (ankle) – TBA
Jarryd Allen (hip) – indefinite
Xavier Clarke (knee) – indefinite
Adelaide
Trent Hentschel (knee) – test
Jarrhan Jacky (hamstring) – 2 weeks
Nick Gill (ankle) – 4-5 weeks
Shaun McKernan (arm) – 4-6 weeks
Brad Moran (knee) – indefinite
James Moss (hip) – indefinite
Chris Schmidt (shoulder) – season
FORM
St Kilda: WWWWW
Adelaide: WWWWW
SUMMARY
This is undoubtedly the game of the round. The undefeated Saints take on the in-form Crows in a game that could speak volumes about how the season will pan out. The football world took notice of Adelaide after last week’s thumping of Fremantle but Neil Craig’s side has been chipping away for much of the season as a genuine contender.
The Crows are multi-faceted, with a consistent midfield, an exciting forward line and a tough backline led by Nathan Bock and Ben Rutten. These two are the obvious match-ups for Nick Riewoldt and Justin Koschitzke respectively and could take it up to the dangerous Saints..
St Kilda has been excellent this year but was noticeably flat against West Coast for the first three quarters last week. That said, the Saints still have winners at just about every post and are the team to beat.
PLAYER TO WATCH
Michael Gardiner (St Kilda)
The ruckman is in the best form he has been in since his All-Australian days at West Coast. Not only is he doing well in the ruck contests but his running and marking around the ground is the best of any ruckman in the competition at the moment. He can be difficult to contain and is a key player for the Saints in this one..
Kurt Tippett (Adelaide)
Tippett is proving himself to be a genuine tall forward option for Adelaide. He booted five last week against a hapless Fremantle side and will definitely find the going a little tougher this week. His most likely match is Zac Dawson who has not given his opponents much this season. If Tippett can get on top early it could unsettle the Saints and pave the way for an Adelaide victory..
QUESTION MARKS
Are the Saints ripe for the picking? All signs would suggest they may be. A bruising encounter against Geelong followed by a trip to Perth, then coming up against one of the form teams of the competition would indicate that St Kilda might be vulnerable..
Is Adelaide a real contender? All season long the premiership talk has centred around the Saints, Geelong and to a lesser degree the Bulldogs and Collingwood. But if the Crows can get up here then they would seem to be in the hunt..
WHO WILL WIN AND WHY
Both sides have an impressive record at Docklands and an impressive record this season. It is too simple to suggest St Kilda is due for a loss but if ever they were to have one, this would be the week for it..
PREDICTION
Adelaide by eight points
Etihad Stadium, Sunday 19 July, 4.40pm (AEST)
HEAD TO HEAD: Played: 29, St Kilda 12, Adelaide 16, Drawn: 1
LAST TIME: St Kilda 15.11 (101) def Adelaide 10.9 (69), Round 2 2009 at AAMI Stadium
[Source: Sportal]
Etihad Stadium, Sunday 19 July, 4.40pm (AEST)
HEAD TO HEAD: Played: 29, St Kilda 12, Adelaide 16, Drawn: 1
LAST TIME: St Kilda 15.11 (101) def Adelaide 10.9 (69), Round 2 2009 at AAMI Stadium
[Source: Sportal]
Etihad Stadium, Sunday 19 July, 4.40pm (AEST)
HEAD TO HEAD: Played: 29, St Kilda 12, Adelaide 16, Drawn: 1
LAST TIME: St Kilda 15.11 (101) def Adelaide 10.9 (69), Round 2 2009 at AAMI Stadium
[Source: Sportal]
Etihad Stadium, Sunday 19 July, 4.40pm (AEST)
HEAD TO HEAD: Played: 29, St Kilda 12, Adelaide 16, Drawn: 1
LAST TIME: St Kilda 15.11 (101) def Adelaide 10.9 (69), Round 2 2009 at AAMI Stadium
[Source: Sportal]
That junk time goal got my +61.5 across the line - very lucky. Overall net loss for me this game and further confirmation that I should stay away from the game until I learn the 'prior opportunity' rule to perfection...what a sec, there's no other sport in the world that grants this much discretion to the umpires, I'll never get it. Awell, GL all.
That junk time goal got my +61.5 across the line - very lucky. Overall net loss for me this game and further confirmation that I should stay away from the game until I learn the 'prior opportunity' rule to perfection...what a sec, there's no other sport in the world that grants this much discretion to the umpires, I'll never get it. Awell, GL all.
That junk time goal got my +61.5 across the line - very lucky. Overall net loss for me this game and further confirmation that I should stay away from the game until I learn the 'prior opportunity' rule to perfection...what a sec, there's no other sport in the world that grants this much discretion to the umpires, I'll never get it. Awell, GL all.
That junk time goal got my +61.5 across the line - very lucky. Overall net loss for me this game and further confirmation that I should stay away from the game until I learn the 'prior opportunity' rule to perfection...what a sec, there's no other sport in the world that grants this much discretion to the umpires, I'll never get it. Awell, GL all.
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