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The Melbourne Demons will make the short trip across to Docklands this afternoon to face off with the St Kilda Saints in what could propel either side towards a finals shot. Join The Roar from 3:20pm (AEST) for all the live highlights and action.
Both on 28 points after 16 rounds, the Saints and Dees both have the chance to nestle in with Port Adelaide on 32 and nipping on the heels of the top eight.
Their percentages are likely to keep them both behind the Power, especially St Kilda who are at the wrong end of the standings in that regard, however, a big win for the Demons could see them just surpass Port into 9th.
The fact that Melbourne have lost an insane 13 straight games to the Saints is bad enough, with their last win coming a decade ago in 2006, but they also hold a dismal record of just one win from their last 24 trips to Etihad Stadium.
Team News
Not a lot of movement from either side this week in terms of squad selection, but both coaches have still made changes nonetheless.
St Kilda will be without Shane Savage for today’s matchup after the New Zealand-born midfielder was ruled out with concussion.
Luke Delaney is the other omission for the Saints coming into this one, with the two young Jacks, Billings and Sinclair, coming into the 22.
Just the one change for the Demons this week, coach Paul Roos welcoming back Angus Brayshaw for his first game since Round 5.
The 20-year old has been on the mend after copping two concussions within three weeks while playing back down in the VFL earlier in the year.
Billy Stretch has been nudged out of the side for Brayshaw’s return.
Prediction
The Demons have had a fairly up and down season so far, and it only looks like it will continue against St Kilda, who have turned the Demon’s into a bit of a bunny for them.
The Saints aren’t exactly blowing away the competition either, but a strong showing last week got them the points, and they should be able to do it again this week.
St Kilda to win by 21
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