Marvel Stadium will play host to Sunday's Round 3 AFL game between St Kilda Saints and Richmond Tigers. The game kicks off at 4:20 pm with Richmond Tigers heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the St Kilda Saints vs. Richmond Tigers game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday April 3, 2022 at 4:20 pm
Where: Marvel Stadium
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St Kilda Saints vs Richmond Tigers Odds
St Kilda Saints vs Richmond Tigers Preview
It’s only fitting that the Saints and Tigers should meet after both clubs made amends for their Round 1 defeats last week.
Richmond walked away 36-point victors over GWS without Dustin Martin and Jack Riewoldt, while the Saints fended off Fremantle in a back and forth game in Perth.
Neither side inspires much confidence right now, but this does look like another winnable game for the ‘Tiges with both Martin and Riewoldt likely returning to the side.
After a rather uncharacteristic performance against the Blues in the season-opener, the Tigers’ forward line responded in a big way last week, in large part thanks to defender-turned-forward, Noah Balta.
That said, St Kilda’s back-line was super impressive, limiting Freo to just 15 shots on goal.
The Saints were much more effective inside 50 than they were the week prior against Collingwood, while they also dominated the centre clearances by a big margin.
As the betting suggests, this game could go either way, and it will likely come down to who can win the battle in the midfield.
Until Jack Billings returns, the edge probably belongs with Richmond in that department.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Richmond Tigers to win at $2.00 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Tom Lynch at $7.50.
St Kilda Saints vs Richmond Tigers Teams
SAINTS
B: C.Wilkie, D.Howard, J.Webster
HB: B.Hill, J.Battle, J.Sinclair
C: B.Paton, D.McKenzie, N.Wanganeen-Milera
HF: T.Membrey, J.Higgins, S.Ross
F: D.Butler, M.King, P.Ryder
FOLL: R.Marshall, J.Gresham, J.Steele
I/C (from): J.Lienert, B.Crouch, M.Wood, J.Hayes, B.Long, D.Kent, R.Byrnes, D.Joyce
IN: D.Howard, P.Ryder, D.Kent, B.Long
OUT: C.Sharman (omitted)
TIGERS
B: J.Gibcus, R.Tarrant, D.Grimes
HB: J.Short, N.Broad, D.Rioli
C: K.McIntosh, T.Cotchin, M.Pickett
HF: J.Castagna, S.Edwards, L.Baker
F: T.Lynch, S.Bolton, N.Balta
FOLL: T.Nankervis, J.Graham, T.Dow
I/C (from): I.Soldo, H.Ralphsmith, M.Parker, J.Riewoldt, B.Miller, J.Ross, J.Aarts, M.Rioli
IN: D.Grimes, J.Riewoldt, M.Rioli
OUT: Nil