Round 9 match preview: St Kilda v Melbourne
Match details
Saturday, May 21, Etihad Stadium, 2.10pm (local time)
Teams
Melbourne
Match details
Saturday, May 21, Etihad Stadium, 2.10pm (local time)
Teams
Melbourne
B: Joel Macdonald, Matthew Warnock, Jared Rivers
HB: Nathan Jones, James Frawley, Jack Watts
C: Addam Maric, Aaron Davey, Luke Tapscott
HF: Jordan Gysberts, Michael Newton, Colin Sylvia
F: Ricky Petterd, Brad Green, Liam Jurrah
FOLL: Stef Martin, Brent Moloney, Clint Bartram
I/C: Matthew Bate, Jordie McKenzie, Neville Jetta, Michael Evans
EMG: Jamie Bennell, Max Gawn, Jeremy Howe
EMG: Jamie Bennell, Max Gawn, Jeremy Howe
IN: Joel Macdonald, Jared Rivers, Matthew Bate, Jordie McKenzie, Michael Evans
OUT: Rohan Bail (knee), Austin Wonaeamirri (knee), Lynden Dunn (suspension), Colin Garland (ankle), Jamie Bennell
St Kilda
B: Sam Gilbert, Zac Dawson, Farren Ray
HB: Sean Dempster, Sam Fisher, James Gwilt
C: Brendon Goddard, David Armitage, Dean Polo
HF: Brett Peake, Nick Riewoldt, Adam Schneider
F: Stephen Milne, Justin Koschitzke, Arryn Siposs
FOLL: Jason Blake, Nick Dal Santo, Leigh Montagna
I/C: Clinton Jones, Jack Steven, Nicholas Winmar, Jamie Cripps
EMG: Ben McEvoy, Andrew McQualter, Ryan Gamble
IN: Jason Blake, Leigh Montagna, Brett Peake, Nicholas Winmar
OUT: Steven Baker (Supension), Jason Gram, Ben McEvoy, Andrew McQualter
Media coverage
Television: Network Ten
Radio: 3AW 1200-1800, Triple M 1200-1800, ABC774 1300-1800, ABC702 1400-1700, ABC612 1400-1700, ABC666 1400-1700, ABC936 1300-1800, ABC105.7 1230-1800, ABC91.7 1500-1800, CROC 1200-1800
Form
Melbourne: D, L, W, W, Bye, L, W, L
St Kilda: L, D, L, Bye, W L, L, L
Ladder position
Melbourne: 9th
St Kilda: 15th
Head-to-head
Played: 201
Melbourne: 118 wins
St Kilda: 82 wins
Drawn: 1
At this ground
Played: 6
Melbourne: 3 wins
St Kilda: 3 wins
Drawn: 0
Coach v coach
Dean Bailey: 0
Ross Lyon: 4
Last time they met
Round 14, 2010: St Kilda 15.10 (100) d Melbourne 9.11 (65) at Etihad Stadium
Recent streak
Melbourne has lost its past five against St Kilda
Milestones
Melbourne: Nathan Jones (100 matches)
St Kilda: Steven Baker (200 matches)
Injury list
Melbourne: Rohan Bail (knee) - 4-6 weeks, Sam Blease (concussion) - test, Jack Fitzpatrick (ankle) - 7-9 weeks, Colin Garland (ankle) - 6-8 weeks, Jack Grimes (foot) - season, Mark Jamar (knee) - 3-5 weeks, Jared Rivers (ankle) - test, Tom Scully (knee) - 3 weeks, Jake Spencer (knee) - season
St Kilda: Paul Cahill (quad) - TBA, Robert Eddy (broken arm) - TBA, Jackson Ferguson (shoulder) - TBA, Michael Gardiner (knee) -ongoing assessment, Jarryn Geary (fibula) - ongoing assessment, Lenny Hayes (knee) - season
Summary
Melbourne has experienced a topsy-turvy 2011. The Demons have won three times, drawn in the opening round and lost three matches, putting them among the pack in ninth position. Still, it’s a reasonable result, considering the still developing Melbourne had a wooden spoon to its name just 30 matches ago. In many respects, the past two rounds have reflected Melbourne’s season - highlighted by some impressive wins and some disappointing losses. A brilliant 96-point win over Adelaide Crows in round seven was backed up with a frustrating 41-point loss to North Melbourne last round. But there are plenty of immediate challenges facing the Demons, including covering the loss of key personnel. The likes of Rohan Bail, Colin Garland, Jack Grimes, Mark Jamar, Tom Scully and Austin Wonaeamirri are sidelined through injury, along with Lynden Dunn, who is suspended. On the flipside, opportunities will be given to those on the cusp and emerging for the Demons. For the Saints, they too have their hurdles. The reigning back-to-back grand finalists have won just one match in 2011 and are desperate to turn their season around.
Players to watch
Melbourne: Nathan Jones
The hard-at-it midfielder has been one of Melbourne most consistent performers in recent weeks, averaging 26 disposals from his past three matches. Jones will also reach the three-figure milestone against this round - a fine achievement considering he has missed just four matches since debuting in round 17, 2006. His versatility is now a feature of his game.
St Kilda: Arryn Sippos
The second-gamer impressed with two goals last round, but his accurate kicking also helped set up two goals for skipper Nick Riewoldt early on against Hawthorn last weekend. Although the Hawks came from behind to defeat the Saints, the performance of the 18-year-old was very promising.
Match-up to watch
James Frawley v Nick Riewoldt
Expect the in-form Demon defender to line-up on the St Kilda skipper in what will be a fascinating duel. Frawley has been in fine form during the past two weeks - a fine effort considering his pre-season was interrupted with a torn pectoral muscle. Matthew Warnock could also spend time on brilliant Saint.
Most disposals in 2011
Melbourne: Brent Moloney (177)
St Kilda: Nick Dal Santo (170)
Most marks in 2011
Melbourne: James Frawley (43)
St Kilda: Sam Fisher (48)
Most tackles in 2011
Melbourne: Colin Sylvia (42)
St Kilda: Clinton Jones (40)
Most goals in 2011
Melbourne: Liam Jurrah (18)
St Kilda: Stephen Milne (15)
How’s stat?
The Demons have not defeated the Saints since the 2006 second elimination final - Melbourne’s most recent win in a final.
Memorable match
Second elimination final, 2006: Melbourne 13.12 (90) d St Kilda 10.12 (72), MCG
Melbourne’s won its first final since 2002. It was a fine result, considering St Kilda led from midway through the first quarter until well into the final term. David Neitz kicked four goals, including one of five Melbourne goals in the final term. The Saints managed just one in the last quarter. Brock McLean, Brad Green and Cameron Bruce were among Melbourne’s best.
Foot in both camps
Jamie Shanahan, Luke Beveridge, Sean Charles, Alastair Clarkson, Peter Russo, Rod Keogh, Paul Callery, Derek Feldmann, Ivan Baumgartner, Alf Copsey, Beres Reilly, Don Hooper, Ron Wilson, Geoff McInnes, Eric Peck, Jack Lord, Harry Tampling, Jack Watt, Aubrey McKenzie, Steven Clark, Steve Turner, Glenn Boland, Mark Jackson, Carl Ditterich, Col Deane, Carlyle Jones, Hugh Dunbar, Percy Tulloh, George Haines, Clarrie Wyatt, Mick Anthony, Carl Kenley, Algy Millhouse, William Angwin, Bill Flintoff, George McCart, Herb Friend, Charles Suhr, Frank Brown, Tom Ryan, Stewart Geddes, Arthur Britt, Vic Cumberland, Dick Robertson, Stephen Powell, David Grant, Greg Hutchison.
What Dean Bailey says …
“We've got some guys that have been playing with good form in the VFL. It's going to be important for them to perform well. [We’ve got to] make sure the guys who play are certainly playing better as a team than we did [last round].”
What @DemonsHQ is saying …
Carusiii Daniel Carusi
@nathan2jones...congratz on the 100 games this weekend mate! Big fan, hopefully @DemonsHQ can have a win this weekend! Go Dees!
maesy5 Mae
@DemonsHQ Awesome! Flying over from WA for @nathan2jones 100th, so can't wait to see his banner #demonblood
MarkA914 Mark Aslett
@DemonsHQ @nathan2jones Flying down from Sydney for this game! Let's smash the Saints! (Girlfriend is a Saints supporter) #couldgetugly
Key Melbourne question
Can Melbourne break bounce back again from a disappointing defeat and also end its Etihad Stadium hoodoo?
St Kilda
B: Sam Gilbert, Zac Dawson, Farren Ray
HB: Sean Dempster, Sam Fisher, James Gwilt
C: Brendon Goddard, David Armitage, Dean Polo
HF: Brett Peake, Nick Riewoldt, Adam Schneider
F: Stephen Milne, Justin Koschitzke, Arryn Siposs
FOLL: Jason Blake, Nick Dal Santo, Leigh Montagna
I/C: Clinton Jones, Jack Steven, Nicholas Winmar, Jamie Cripps
EMG: Ben McEvoy, Andrew McQualter, Ryan Gamble
IN: Jason Blake, Leigh Montagna, Brett Peake, Nicholas Winmar
OUT: Steven Baker (Supension), Jason Gram, Ben McEvoy, Andrew McQualter
Media coverage
Television: Network Ten
Radio: 3AW 1200-1800, Triple M 1200-1800, ABC774 1300-1800, ABC702 1400-1700, ABC612 1400-1700, ABC666 1400-1700, ABC936 1300-1800, ABC105.7 1230-1800, ABC91.7 1500-1800, CROC 1200-1800
Form
Melbourne: D, L, W, W, Bye, L, W, L
St Kilda: L, D, L, Bye, W L, L, L
Ladder position
Melbourne: 9th
St Kilda: 15th
Head-to-head
Played: 201
Melbourne: 118 wins
St Kilda: 82 wins
Drawn: 1
At this ground
Played: 6
Melbourne: 3 wins
St Kilda: 3 wins
Drawn: 0
Coach v coach
Dean Bailey: 0
Ross Lyon: 4
Last time they met
Round 14, 2010: St Kilda 15.10 (100) d Melbourne 9.11 (65) at Etihad Stadium
Recent streak
Melbourne has lost its past five against St Kilda
Milestones
Melbourne: Nathan Jones (100 matches)
St Kilda: Steven Baker (200 matches)
Injury list
Melbourne: Rohan Bail (knee) - 4-6 weeks, Sam Blease (concussion) - test, Jack Fitzpatrick (ankle) - 7-9 weeks, Colin Garland (ankle) - 6-8 weeks, Jack Grimes (foot) - season, Mark Jamar (knee) - 3-5 weeks, Jared Rivers (ankle) - test, Tom Scully (knee) - 3 weeks, Jake Spencer (knee) - season
St Kilda: Paul Cahill (quad) - TBA, Robert Eddy (broken arm) - TBA, Jackson Ferguson (shoulder) - TBA, Michael Gardiner (knee) -ongoing assessment, Jarryn Geary (fibula) - ongoing assessment, Lenny Hayes (knee) - season
Summary
Melbourne has experienced a topsy-turvy 2011. The Demons have won three times, drawn in the opening round and lost three matches, putting them among the pack in ninth position. Still, it’s a reasonable result, considering the still developing Melbourne had a wooden spoon to its name just 30 matches ago. In many respects, the past two rounds have reflected Melbourne’s season - highlighted by some impressive wins and some disappointing losses. A brilliant 96-point win over Adelaide Crows in round seven was backed up with a frustrating 41-point loss to North Melbourne last round. But there are plenty of immediate challenges facing the Demons, including covering the loss of key personnel. The likes of Rohan Bail, Colin Garland, Jack Grimes, Mark Jamar, Tom Scully and Austin Wonaeamirri are sidelined through injury, along with Lynden Dunn, who is suspended. On the flipside, opportunities will be given to those on the cusp and emerging for the Demons. For the Saints, they too have their hurdles. The reigning back-to-back grand finalists have won just one match in 2011 and are desperate to turn their season around.
Players to watch
Melbourne: Nathan Jones
The hard-at-it midfielder has been one of Melbourne most consistent performers in recent weeks, averaging 26 disposals from his past three matches. Jones will also reach the three-figure milestone against this round - a fine achievement considering he has missed just four matches since debuting in round 17, 2006. His versatility is now a feature of his game.
St Kilda: Arryn Sippos
The second-gamer impressed with two goals last round, but his accurate kicking also helped set up two goals for skipper Nick Riewoldt early on against Hawthorn last weekend. Although the Hawks came from behind to defeat the Saints, the performance of the 18-year-old was very promising.
Match-up to watch
James Frawley v Nick Riewoldt
Expect the in-form Demon defender to line-up on the St Kilda skipper in what will be a fascinating duel. Frawley has been in fine form during the past two weeks - a fine effort considering his pre-season was interrupted with a torn pectoral muscle. Matthew Warnock could also spend time on brilliant Saint.
Most disposals in 2011
Melbourne: Brent Moloney (177)
St Kilda: Nick Dal Santo (170)
Most marks in 2011
Melbourne: James Frawley (43)
St Kilda: Sam Fisher (48)
Most tackles in 2011
Melbourne: Colin Sylvia (42)
St Kilda: Clinton Jones (40)
Most goals in 2011
Melbourne: Liam Jurrah (18)
St Kilda: Stephen Milne (15)
How’s stat?
The Demons have not defeated the Saints since the 2006 second elimination final - Melbourne’s most recent win in a final.
Memorable match
Second elimination final, 2006: Melbourne 13.12 (90) d St Kilda 10.12 (72), MCG
Melbourne’s won its first final since 2002. It was a fine result, considering St Kilda led from midway through the first quarter until well into the final term. David Neitz kicked four goals, including one of five Melbourne goals in the final term. The Saints managed just one in the last quarter. Brock McLean, Brad Green and Cameron Bruce were among Melbourne’s best.
Foot in both camps
Jamie Shanahan, Luke Beveridge, Sean Charles, Alastair Clarkson, Peter Russo, Rod Keogh, Paul Callery, Derek Feldmann, Ivan Baumgartner, Alf Copsey, Beres Reilly, Don Hooper, Ron Wilson, Geoff McInnes, Eric Peck, Jack Lord, Harry Tampling, Jack Watt, Aubrey McKenzie, Steven Clark, Steve Turner, Glenn Boland, Mark Jackson, Carl Ditterich, Col Deane, Carlyle Jones, Hugh Dunbar, Percy Tulloh, George Haines, Clarrie Wyatt, Mick Anthony, Carl Kenley, Algy Millhouse, William Angwin, Bill Flintoff, George McCart, Herb Friend, Charles Suhr, Frank Brown, Tom Ryan, Stewart Geddes, Arthur Britt, Vic Cumberland, Dick Robertson, Stephen Powell, David Grant, Greg Hutchison.
What Dean Bailey says …
“We've got some guys that have been playing with good form in the VFL. It's going to be important for them to perform well. [We’ve got to] make sure the guys who play are certainly playing better as a team than we did [last round].”
What @DemonsHQ is saying …
Carusiii Daniel Carusi
@nathan2jones...congratz on the 100 games this weekend mate! Big fan, hopefully @DemonsHQ can have a win this weekend! Go Dees!
maesy5 Mae
@DemonsHQ Awesome! Flying over from WA for @nathan2jones 100th, so can't wait to see his banner #demonblood
MarkA914 Mark Aslett
@DemonsHQ @nathan2jones Flying down from Sydney for this game! Let's smash the Saints! (Girlfriend is a Saints supporter) #couldgetugly
Key Melbourne question
Can Melbourne break bounce back again from a disappointing defeat and also end its Etihad Stadium hoodoo?
