Marvel Stadium will play host to Friday's Round 16 AFL game between Carlton Blues and St Kilda Saints. The game kicks off at 7:50 pm with Carlton Blues heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Carlton Blues vs. St Kilda Saints game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Friday July 1, 2022 at 7:50 pm
Where: Marvel Stadium
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Carlton Blues vs St Kilda Saints Odds
Carlton Blues vs St Kilda Saints Preview
Three weeks can be a long time in footy, just ask St Kilda.
The Saints looked a chance at the top four less-than a month ago, but now find themselves facing an uphill battle following a third straight loss to the Swans last week.
Even worse, St Kilda faces a horror run home – beginning this Friday night with a game against the red-hot Blues at Marvel.
The Baggers have had their own woes this season, but first-year coach Michael Voss has to be pleased with the way his side responded last week with a 31-point victory over flag contenders Fremantle.
Looking back, Carlton was sensational around the clearances, while Brownlow contender Sam Walsh looks almost impossible to defend.
The Saints made some huge calls at selection last week when they dropped Jack Higgins, and it wouldn’t be surprising if Brett Ratten swings the axe again after failing to respond against Sydney.
Who plays on Walsh is the big question, but there is some good news on the horizon with Bradley Hill and Paddy Ryder likely to return.
Still, accuracy in front of goal, basic tackling, and starting on time remain are just some of the major issues plaguing the Saints at the moment.
In front of a sold out crowd, it’s hard to pass up what is a very generous line on offer for the Blues.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Carlton Blues to win at $1.57 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Harry McKay at $7.50.
Carlton Blues vs St Kilda Saints Teams
CARLTON
B: Kemp, Young, Saad
HB: Newman, Plowman, Docherty
C: Fisher, Cripps, Newnes
HF: Silvagni, C.Curnow, Walsh
F: Motlop, McKay, Honey
FOLL: De Koning, Cerra, Hewett
I/C: Cottrell, Kennedy, O’Brien, C.Durdin
EMG: Hayes, Stocker, Setterfield, Dow
IN: Cerra
OUT: Boyd (injured), Setterfield (sub)
ST KILDA
B: Wilkie, Battle, Webster
HB: Sinclair, Howard, Clark
C: Billings, Ross, Hill
HF: Membrey, Windhager, Wood
F: Butler, King, Marshall
FOLL: Ryder, Steele, Gresham
I/C: Jones, Wanganeen-Milera, Crouch, Higgins
EMG: Highmore, Long, Byrnes, Joyce
IN: Hill, Wood, Ryder, Higgins
OUT: Sharman, Long, Joyce, Paton, Byrnes (all omitted)