Marvel Stadium will play host to Friday's Round 22 AFL game between St Kilda Saints and Brisbane Lions. The game kicks off at 7:50 pm with Brisbane Lions heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the St Kilda Saints vs. Brisbane Lions game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Friday August 12, 2022 at 7:50 pm
Where: Marvel Stadium
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
St Kilda Saints vs Brisbane Lions Odds
St Kilda Saints vs Brisbane Lions Preview
The Saints are still a big chance at playing finals, but it feels like they’re doing everything in their power to miss out entirely.
Last week’s loss to the Cats has left St Kilda two points adrift of Richmond for a spot in the eight, and they aren’t about to find things any easier on Friday night against a Lions outfit with just as much to play for.
Brisbane ran out comfortable 33-point winners over Carlton last Sunday at the Gabba, but head coach Chris Fagan knows his side still has plenty to work on after nearly letting a healthy lead slip late in the fourth quarter.
The Saints have some injury concerns to address this week with Dan Hannebery exiting early against Geelong, while recent history isn’t exactly on their side, either.
St Kilda has lost three in a row to Brisbane dating back to 2020, their most recent meeting occurring back in Round 13 in a game that saw Joe Daniher kick three goals and Lachie Neale finish with 37 touches.
As we saw last week when they gave up 17 goals to Geelong, the Saints have obvious issues down back, which spells potential disaster against a potent Lions forward line playing with a top-four spot in mind.
Finding points on a consistent basis has been a huge problem for Brett Ratten’s side all year, largely due to their lack of inside 50 entries.
For a season that has been more down than up, this might be lights out for the Sainters.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Brisbane Lions to win at $1.60 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Charlie Cameron at $9.50.
St Kilda Saints vs Brisbane Lions Teams
SAINTS
B: D.Howard, J.Webster, C.Wilkie
HB: J.Sinclair, J.Lienert, B.Paton
C: M.Wood, B.Crouch, N.Wanganeen-Milera
HF: B.Long, B.Hill, T.Membrey
F: C.Sharman, M.King, J.Higgins
FOLL: R.Marshall, S.Ross, J.Steele – C
I/C: M.Windhager, H.Clark, M.Owens, D.Butler
EMER: Z.Jones, T.Campbell, D.Joyce, R.Byrnes
IN: J.Lienert, N.Wanganeen-Milera
OUT: J.Battle (Injured), D.Hannebery (Managed), Z.Jones (Omitted)
LIONS
B: D.Gardiner, J.Payne, D.Rich
HB: B.Starcevich, H.Andrews, K.Coleman
C: Z.Bailey, D.Zorko – C, H.McCluggage
HF: C.Rayner, E.Hipwood, L.McCarthy
F: D.McStay, J.Daniher, C.Cameron
FOLL: O.McInerney, L.Neale, J.Berry
I/C: J.Lyons, J.Prior, R.Mathieson, N.Answerth
EMER: K.Lohmann, J.Tunstill, D.Fort, R.Lester
IN: J.Payne, J.Prior
OUT: M.Adams (Injured), C.Ah Chee (Injured), M.Robinson (Managed)