When: Sunday 20 April
Where: Marvel Stadium, Docklands • Wurundjeri
First bounce: 7:20pm AEST
Broadcast: 7AFL, 7Plus, Fox Footy, Kayo Sports, Binge
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LAST MEETING
Round 6, 2024, Marvel Stadium
St Kilda 9.10 (64) def. by Western Bulldogs 19.10 (124)
Aaron Naughton kicked an equal career-high six goals in what was a goalkicking masterclass from the Bulldogs at Marvel, slotting their first 12 set shots of the game to cruise to a 60-point victory in the Thursday night clash.
Former Dog-now-Saint Jack Macrae (30 disposals, seven tackles and a goal) was immense, while Bailey Dale (39 disposals, 15 marks and a goal) and Adam Treloar (30 disposals, nine clearances and a goal) also had a big say in the result.
THE LINE-UP
Check back on Friday at 5pm AEST for the final team.
WHO TO WATCH
Sunday’s clash sees the long-awaited return of Marcus Bontempelli, who will lead out his side for the first time this season. All eyes will be on who squares off with the skipper in the centre, with a potential matchup against former Bulldog Jack Macrae on the cards.
This will be 15th time The Bont has faced the Saints in his career; last year’s encounter saw the Bulldog star gather 24 disposals (13 of which were contested), six tackles and a Brownlow vote.
WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY
- Martin Pegan, afl.com.au
The Western Bulldogs (2-3) did a lot right as they opened up a commanding lead over Brisbane before becoming the latest side to be overrun by the reigning premiers. The Dogs will recall captain Marcus Bontempelli this week and will appreciate being back at a venue where they have won their past seven, though the Saints also have a strong record with only one defeat in their past nine visits.
St Kilda (3-2) lost few admirers as it was outclassed by Greater Western Sydney before mounting a brave comeback last week. The Saints might have been given an indication against the Giants of where they truly sit at the moment but can expect to be more competitive against a Bulldogs outfit that is also expected to be fighting for the lower end of the top eight spots.
