Adelaide Oval will play host to Saturday's Round 18 AFL game between Adelaide Crows and St Kilda Saints. The game kicks off at 7:30 pm with Adelaide Crows heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Adelaide Crows vs. St Kilda Saints game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday July 13, 2024 at 7:30 pm
Where: Adelaide Oval
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Adelaide Crows vs St Kilda Saints Preview
Losing Izak Rankine for four weeks probably wasnt on the top of the Crows bucketlist last week, and its a big loss heading back home to face the Saints.
Beating the top team would have given the Saints a world of confidence heading into this clash, and unsurprisingly, its amazing what offensive football can do for results.
The Crows most recent performance at the Adelaide Oval was convincing from start to finish against the Giants, and they seemed to find that hometown swagger they lost.
St Kilda make their second trip over to Adelaide for the season, their first, a 10-point loss to Port, which was pretty reflective of how close they were most of the game.
Fast breaks in transition is how both teams should aim to play, and with nothing to lose, theres no reason this shouldnt be high-scoring and adventurous.
The Saints were broken down by Sydneys spread and speed out of defensive 50 but were able to hurt the Swans by lowering their eyes and changing angles.
At home the Crows play a big metres gained, territory type game style that hurts you quite quickly if the opposition isnt willing to run in defence.
The Crows should get up in this one with the home-ground advantage, but this could be quite close.
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Adelaide Crows vs St Kilda Saints Tip
We're tipping Adelaide Crows to win at $1.53 odds.
Adelaide Crows vs St Kilda Saints Teams
CROWS
B: M.Keane, N.Murray, J.Butts
HB: M.Michalanney, L.Nankervis, B.Smith
C: L.Sholl, R.Laird, B.Dowling
HF: B.Keays, J.Rachele, J.Dawson – C
F: E.Himmelberg, T.Walker, D.Fogarty
FOLL: R.O’Brien, J.Soligo, S.Berry
I/C: R.Thilthorpe, H.Bond, B.Cook, L.Murphy, Z.Taylor
EMG: J.Borlase, C.Jones, H.Schoenberg
IN: R.Thilthorpe, H.Bond
OUT: M.Hinge (Injured), I.Rankine (Suspension)
SAINTS
B: J.Battle, D.Howard, C.Wilkie
HB: J.Sinclair, R.Bonner, J.Webster
C: N.Wanganeen-Milera, H.Clark, M.Wood
HF: R.Byrnes, L.Henry, M.Owens
F: J.Higgins, T.Membrey, C.Sharman
FOLL: R.Marshall, J.Steele – C, M.Phillipou
I/C: Z.Jones, D.Butler, D.Wilson, A.Schoenmaker, B.Paton
EMG: H.Garcia, T.Campbell, A.McLennan
IN: R.Bonner, Z.Jones
OUT: B.Hill (Personal Reason), M.Windhager (Injured)