AFL TIPS: Essendon v St Kilda

Friday, August 15 – 7.20 PM AEST – Venue: Marvel Stadium

St Kilda and Essendon will be playing for pride and for their fans. Both have had seasons to forget. The Bombers were much better against the Cats and never gave in. The Saints had another hard fought win against the Tigers last week and if they bring their best for the whole game this week, they are set to notch up four wins in a row.

Zach Merrett maintained his strong form against the Cats, but will miss the game against the Saints due to a hand injury. Shiel is out suspended and Archie May has injured his ankle and may not play again this season. Zak Johnson, Saad El-Hawli, Kayle Gerreyn, a first year forward/ruck who has been in good form in defence in the VFL, and Alwyn Davey Jnr were busy at VFL level and will get their opportunity. 

Callum Wilkie, Marcus Windhager and Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera got the Saints over the line against the Tigers last week. They will need to be at their best again to ensure another win over the Bombers.

Alex Dodson starred in the VFL with 41 hitouts, 35 disposals and seven clearances and surely he must get to debut this week.

Hopefully we get a great contest and they both kick more than the ten goals they have been averaging this year.

Saints by 21 points