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Max King is back for St Kilda just in time for a must-win clash with Carlton that could put the loser’s finals hopes in major jeopardy. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 3:20pm (AEST).
The Saints just keep clinging to their place in the eight, with consecutive wins over North Melbourne and Hawthorn allowing them to remain in fifth; however, with a tough run ahead including a final-round trip to the Gabba to face Brisbane, they might need to upset the red-hot Blues to keep it for finals.
King’s return, along with that of Bradley Hill, from injury is a badly needed boost, especially given the Blues’ injury list has only gotten worse with Adam Cerra and Mitch McGovern joining the casualty ward. Nevertheless, Michael Voss’ team have won six games in a row, could hardly be playing better, and can maintain their game gap inside the eight with another victory today.
Game Information
Venue: Marvel Stadium, Melbourne First bounce: 3:20pm (AEST) TV: Channel 7, Fox Footy Streaming:Kayo Sports Betting: Saints $2.45, Blues $1.55 – odds via PlayUp
Teams
St Kilda
B: Z. Cordy, C. Wilkie, J. Webster
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HB: J. Battle, J. Sinclair, N. Wanganeen-Milera
C: R. Byrnes, M. Owens, M. Wood
HF: J. Higgins, B. Hill, M. Phillipou
F: M. King, A. Caminiti, C. Sharman
R: R. Marshall, J. Steele (c), B. Crouch
I/C: J. Gresham, H. Clark, D. Butler, M. Windhager
EMG: L. Stocker, J. Billings, J. Hayes, T. Membrey
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IN: Gresham (R20 sub), Hill, King.
OUT: Billings, Jones, Stocker.
Carlton
B: B. Kemp, J. Weitering, N. Newman
HB: A. Cincotta, C. Marchbank, A. Saad
C: S. Docherty, P. Cripps (c), O. Hollands
HF: J. Martin, C. Curnow, Z. Fisher
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F: J. Motlop, M. Pittonet, M. Owies
R: T. De Koning, G. Hewett, P. Dow
I/C: L. Fogarty, B. Acres, D. Cuningham, M. Cottrell
