Round 22

Sunday 25 August

GC SUNS away to St Kilda

Etihad Stadium, 1:10pm

 

CLEARANCES (vs. Opposition)

GC SUNS +2.5 (5th)

St.Kilda –2.5 (15th)

 

CONTESTED BALL (vs. Opposition)

GC SUNS –0.3 (12th)

St.Kilda –4.6 (15th)

 

TACKLES (vs. Opposition)

GC SUNS +1.8 (5th) : average 61.9 (11th)

St.Kilda +4.0 (4th) : average 57.7 (17th)

 

DISPOSALS (For)

GC SUNS 350 (12th)

St.Kilda 347 (13th)

 

KICK EFFICIENCY % (For)

GC SUNS 64.4% (13th)

St.Kilda 63.9% (16th)

 

INSIDE 50'S (For)

GC SUNS 49.8 (13th)

St.Kilda 44.8 (16th)

 

DID YOU KNOW?

  • In 2013 – St.Kilda have won 23 Quarters, compared to 53 won in 2012. 
  • In 2013 – St.Kilda have had 8 players (= most with Collingwood) make their AFL debut.                                                                                                             
  • Paul Shenton (could possibly be no.9) was named as Emergency last round.

 

KEY PLAYERS - OPPOSITION

Forward

12 N.Riewoldt – Continues to astound with his work rate & ability to cover the ground. In 2013, Riewoldt has returned to his stellar best - averaging 18 disposals, 9 marks, 3 inside 50's & 2 tackles. Leading Goal kicker: 44.31 (23 score assists).

Mid

11 L.Montagna  – Provides massive run & carry, combined with high disposals. Averages 28 disp (9 times topped 30, incl. 4 out the last 5 games) - 4 clear,  4 inside 50's, 3 rebound 50's & 4 tackles. 

Back

17 D.Roberton – Outstanding 1st Year with St.Kilda (ex Fremantle). Included in AFLPA 22Under22 Squad. Averages 17 disp, 5 marks, 4 rebound 50's & 2 tackles.

1st Year Players continuing to have an Impact (excluding Roberton & Tom Hickey)

9 T.Lee : 9 games. 194cm Tall Forward (14.8)

43 T.Curren (rookie) : 5 games. 178cm Mid/Run With

35 J.Saunders : 10 games. 180cm Half Fwd/Wing

41 D.Minchington (rookie) : 2 games. 179cm Small Forward

29 J.Webster : 11 games. 188cm Half Back

30 B.Murdoch : 7 games. 188cm Half Forward

 

Who will get the job on Gary?

4 C.Jones –  Clinton Jones has got the big roles on Opposition Key Mids over his career. In the past 2 meetings St.Kilda have preferred to use Jones vs. Harley Bennell. Last week Jones tagged Kieren Jack, restricting him to 20 disposals & 3 clearances (down from his  season average of 25 disp & 5 clear).

43 T.Curren – Elevated Rookie has taken on some big tasks recently, running with S.Mitchell during the 2nd Half vs. Haw & last round vs. D.Hannebery. Curren held Hannebery to 16 disp (season average 26) while winning 20 himself & kicking a goal.

 

In the Media

GC SUNS senior coach Guy McKenna spoke to reporters at Metricon Stadium on Friday morning.

“Rischitelli will certainly play this week and Karmichael, Jared Brennan and Jacob Gillbee will get an opportunity (in the final few weeks).

“Our match against St. Kilda is a good opportunity for our playing group to finish the year off strongly and have a win at Etihad Stadium.”