We take a look at Saturday afternoons (17/8/2019) AFL Week 22 match which is between the Carlton Blues and the St Kilda Saints. View the odds and teams for both sides as well as our Tips and Bets for the match.
When: Saturday August 17, 1:45pm
Where: MCG
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Preview:
There might be nothing more than bragging rights on the line, but this is still a huge game for two sides looking towards the future.
St. Kilda open as the early favourites following last week’s thrilling three-point win over the Dockers. The Saints have won five straight over the Blues dating back to 2016, but in case you’ve missed it, the Blues are no easy beats with the season winding down.
Carlton has now lost two straight games, but there was plenty to take away from last week’s loss to the Tigers. Losing by only 28-points to a premiership favourite is a win in itself, especially after heading into halftime with only one goal to their name.
Despite their horror run against the Saints, there’s plenty of reasons to find confidence in the Blues this week. Surprisingly, Carlton ranks seventh in the competition in points for at the MCG, which could spell trouble against a Saints side allowing the third-most goals in the competition.
The Blues also hold a strong 7-4 record as the line underdog at home this year. It’s only slim, but considering you’re getting the same value at the line as you would head-to-head, it’s worth staying safe.
Odds:
Tip: St Kilda Saints at $1.90
Value Tip: First Goal Scorer: Josh Bruce at $9.00
Teams:
BLUES
B: Newman, Plowman, Thomas
HB: Setterfield, Weitering, Simpson
C: Murphy, Cripps, O’Brien
HF: Casboult, McKay, Silvagni
F: Fisher, Kennedy, McGovern
FOLL: Kreuzer, E. Curnow, Walsh
I/C: Petrevski-Seton, Dow, Deluca, Gibbons
EMG: Goddard, Phillips, Fasolo, Lang
IN: Kennedy, Dow
OUT: Jones (injured), Lang (omitted)
SAINTS
B: Savage, Brown, Paton
HB: Newnes, Carlisle, Clark
C: Billings, Ross, Hannebery
HF: Hind, Bruce, Steele
F: Lonie, Membrey, Long
FOLL: Marshall, Sinclair, Acres
I/C: Steven, Dunstan, Battle, Wilkie
EMG: Phillips, Rice, Langlands, Rowe
IN: Brown
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change
