Essendon
143
Match Complete
St Kilda
68
| Fourth Quarter | ||||
| C. Hooker |  | 29:34 | ||
| 27:45 |  | S. Ross | ||
| W. Snelling | | 25:59 | ||
| 22:56 | | J. Lonie | ||
| 21:35 | | J. Higgins | ||
| 19:47 | | M. King | ||
| 15:19 | | T. Membrey | ||
| A. McDonald-Tipungwuti | | 12:27 | ||
| 11:14 | | J. Higgins | ||
| C. Hooker | | 9:21 | ||
| 7:56 | | M. King | ||
| H. Jones | | 6:04 | ||
| A. Waterman | | 4:50 | ||
| W. Snelling | | 3:08 | ||
| 0:52 | | J. Steele | ||
| 16.10 (106) | Third Quarter [+] | 6.9 (45) | ||
| A. Waterman | | 29:49 | ||
| D. Smith | | 28:35 | ||
| 27:12 | | J. Steele | ||
| 26:37 | | Rushed | ||
| 26:07 | | T. Membrey | ||
| Rushed | | 22:19 | ||
| D. Smith | | 21:29 | ||
| A. McDonald-Tipungwuti | | 20:14 | ||
| 18:02 | | B. Crouch | ||
| A. McGrath | | 14:56 | ||
| 13:17 | | B. Crouch | ||
| 6:47 | | B. Crouch | ||
| A. Waterman | | 3:04 | ||
| P. Wright | | 2:01 | ||
| 12.6 (78) | Second Quarter [+] | 4.5 (29) | ||
| 30:25 | | J. Billings | ||
| A. McDonald-Tipungwuti | | 27:21 | ||
| C. Hooker | | 23:44 | ||
| N. Cox | | 22:03 | ||
| H. Jones | | 19:34 | ||
| 17:11 | | J. Battle | ||
| 13:18 | | J. Higgins | ||
| J. Stringer | | 9:18 | ||
| A. Perkins | | 8:15 | ||
| J. Stringer | | 5:00 | ||
| J. Stringer | | 1:47 | ||
| 6.4 (40) | First Quarter [+] | 3.3 (21) | ||
| M. Redman | | 27:45 | ||
| A. Waterman | | 26:48 | ||
| 24:53 | | J. Billings | ||
| C. Hooker | | 21:56 | ||
| A. McDonald-Tipungwuti | | 21:37 | ||
| C. Hooker | | 19:52 | ||
| 16:06 | | J. Billings | ||
| 15:06 | | J. Carlisle | ||
| 13:47 | | J. Carlisle | ||
| C. Hooker | | 12:47 | ||
| 10:48 | | T. Membrey | ||
| W. Snelling | | 8:47 | ||
| N. Cox | | 5:10 | ||
| 3:26 | | M. King | ||
| C. Hooker | | 2:27 | ||
| J. Stringer | | 0:54 | ||
The Essendon Bombers are searching for their first win and the St Kilda Saints are looking to bounce back at Marvel Stadium. Stay up to date with their AFL clash with live scores on The Roar from 4:35pm (AEDT).
Things could hardly be going any worse for Essendon to start 2021. They let a mammoth half time lead slip against Hawthorn in a heartbreaking Round 1 loss, before getting blown off the park by Port Adelaide last week and suffering injury carnage in the process. With their backs well and truly against the wall, the Bombers need to dig deep early in the season.
St Kilda did some deep digging of their own in Round 1, fighting off a mammoth injury list to see off the Giants in a close one, but they found the going too tough against Melbourne last week and went down by three goals. The Saints still aren’t at full strength, but they have no excuses not to put their opponents to the sword this evening.
The Saints were too good when these sides played last year, winning by 35 points after a dominant first half to give them five wins from their last seven clashes. St Kilda have been Docklands specialists of late, winning six of their last eight games at the venue, whereas as the Dons have lost three of their past four.
Game information
Opening bounce: 4:35pm (AEDT)
Venue: Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
TV: Fox Footy
Live stream: Kayo Sports, Foxtel Now, Foxtel Go
Betting: Saints $1.31, Bombers $3.45 (odds via PlayUp)
Teams
Essendon
B: Jayden Laverde, Brandon Zerk-Thatcher, Aaron Francis
HB: Matt Guelfi, Jordan Ridley, Nick Hind
C: Andrew McGrath, Zach Merrett, Nik Cox
HF: Devon Smith, Cale Hooker, Archie Perkins
F: Anthony McDonald Tipungwuti, Harrison Jones, Alec Waterman
FOL: Peter Wright, Darcy Parish, Brayden Ham
I/C: Kyle Langford, Jake Stringer, Mason Redman, Will Snelling
EMG: Martin Gleeson, Tom Cutler, Nick Bryan, Ned Cahill
St Kilda
B: Nick Coffield, Dougal Howard, Callum Wilkie
HB: Jack Sinclair, Josh Battle, Hunter Clark
C: Jack Billings, Zak Jones, Bradley Hill
HF: Dan Butler, Jack Higgins, Jade Gresham
F: Jack Lonie, Max King, Tim Membrey
FOL: Shaun McKernan, Seb Ross, Jack Steele
I/C: Jake Carlisle, Brad Crouch, Mason Wood, Daniel McKenzie
EMG: Ben Long, Jack Bytel, Dean Kent, Paul Hunter
Charlie Keegan
Roar Guru
Turn that frown upside down. The bombers injuries are the worst in the league, we are missing two all Australian caliber defenders, our starting ruck man, 2 starting midfielders, and the team captain. While I’m more than happy to come up against McKernan instead of Ryder and Marshall it is only a part of the malaise affecting the saints
berrlins
Roar Pro
I've never really rated the current Saints midfield but I always thought they brought effort to every contest. But against essendon and also against Melbourne they just didn't go for it like they normally do. you're probably right, teams walk taller with a bloke like Ryder in the side but if they keep playing like that they'll struggle to win games before the bye, and they can point to injuries all they like but Essendons injuries are arguably the worst in the league. I'd back Ratten to turn their attitude around but he'll wanna do it quickly.
Charlie Keegan
Roar Guru
It’s their pressure post contest. They’ve elected to go smaller with their forward line and the forwards are not bringing the pressure when the ball is on the deck to be won. They’re also exceptionally low on confidence, that being said I predict things aren’t as dire as everyone says, they can move back to their two ruck system next week with Ryder and hopefully that’ll lead to some improvement
Cat
Roar Guru
GC and GWS will each win their second (and first) before the Aints win their second.
berrlins
Roar Pro
Saints in abit of trouble, they could easily be 0-6, injuries hurting them, no real ruck and their pressure was terrible.
13th Man
Roar Rookie
Well North may have been poor, but no one really expected them to challenge the Bulldogs, meanwhile St Kilda are a top 8 side that were favourites going in against a side that a lot of people are picking to be bottom 4. Saints were far worse.
robertbrob13226
Roar Rookie
The game has evolved .Saints recruited back to dark ages Hannebery, Ryder ,Couch pardon the pun there all over the Hill
Rowdy
Roar Rookie
Not according to Librans. Why were Benaud and Chappelli such dapper dressers?
Charlie Keegan
Roar Guru
No they weren’t I agree, while I’m not sure if the bombers will finish eighth I think as long as we show steady improvement through the season and players put their best foot forward I’ll be happy. I’ve been impressed with the kids thus far, I think Harry Jones was underrated, and Nik Cox has coped well with the pressure, he’s very skilled for a big man, all that remains to be seen is is Zach Reid any good haha
Yattuzzi
Roar Rookie
Not me, I got pounded for calling you eighth before the season started. In saying that, the first two week were not good.
Charlie Keegan
Roar Guru
They were saying Essendon would be 0-6 after last week.
Yattuzzi
Roar Rookie
And is there anything wrong with that?
Rowdy
Roar Rookie
Librans love to g'day ...... to themselves in the mirror! Lol.
Rowdy
Roar Rookie
I have a lot of Virgo, Scorpio and Aquarius energy in me as well. People usually pick me as a Scorpio= intensity, Aquarius= crazy guy. My Virgo is because I'm very analytical.
Rowdy
Roar Rookie
Ha ha.
Charlie Keegan
Roar Guru
Well I don’t drink so I’m high on life my friend.
Charlie Keegan
Roar Guru
Swans aren’t aiming for the top eight after today’s performance. They should aim for the top four at least until the bombers kick em back in the dirt haha
Aransan
Roar Rookie
I always thought Hind would be good. He has been given the role that suits his talents.
Maxy
Roar Rookie
is that a cryptic message,i dont understand or are you just hammered atm
Yattuzzi
Roar Rookie
:silly: