Marvel Stadium will play host to Sunday's Round 1 AFL game between St Kilda Saints and Fremantle Dockers. The game kicks off at 4:40 pm with Fremantle Dockers heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the St Kilda Saints vs. Fremantle Dockers game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Sunday March 19, 2023 at 4:40 pm

Where: Marvel Stadium

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St Kilda Saints vs Fremantle Dockers Preview

St Kilda and Fremantle are set to kick off their 2023 campaigns at Marvel Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The Saints will begin the season with a familiar face in charge, as Ross Lyon returns for his second stint as the club’s head coach. Lyon led St Kilda from 2007-2011, achieving a win rate of 62.8%. However, replicating this success in 2023 will be a challenge for Lyon, as the Saints are considered outsiders to make the top eight after finishing 10th with 11 wins in the previous season.

On the other hand, Fremantle is expected to make the finals again after reaching the semi-finals in 2022, thanks to a thrilling elimination final win over the Bulldogs. The Dockers emerged victorious in their last encounter with St Kilda at Marvel Stadium in Round 17, 2022, winning 111-70. Andrew Brayshaw was instrumental in that game, amassing 36 disposals, 10 tackles, and a goal, while Will Brodie contributed 29 disposals and two goals.

The Saints will be looking to improve their fortunes in 2023, and they have made some changes to their squad in the offseason to achieve this goal. The likes of Tom Hickey, Bradley Hill, and Dan Hannebery have departed, while James Frawley and Rhys Mathieson have joined the club. Meanwhile, the Dockers have made some additions of their own, with Jordan Clark and Lachie Schultz joining from Geelong and Port Adelaide, respectively.

With both teams looking to start the season on a high note, this promises to be an intriguing encounter at Marvel Stadium.