Two top four teams will do battle in the headline clash this Sunday in the AFL as the Blues host the Saints from 3.20pm. As always, we have you covered with a full preview and betting tips for the clash below.
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AFL Carlton vs St Kilda Betting Tips
Marvel Stadium, Sunday 23rd April, 3.20pm (AEST)
Match Preview
After starting the season 4-0, the Saints were dealt their first true test of the year in Round 5 as they faced the Magpies in Adelaide for Gather Round. While they were unable to return to Victoria with a win, they will no doubt feel validated as their highly analysed and criticised game style stood up against one of the best teams in the league.
The Saints went down by just six points, but will be buoyed by the fact that skipper Jack Steele and key forward Tim Membrey return to the line-up for the clash against the Blues. Anthony Caminiti, who played well above his years throughout the first four rounds, was ruled out for three weeks through suspension.
The Blues were taught a lesson against Adelaide at Gather Round, going down by 56 points in the Thursday night clash to record their first loss of the season. They sit in fourth place on the ladder with a 3-1-1 record, but have the worst percentage of any team in the top eight at just 96.3%.
They have got some key players back from injury over the last few weeks, most notably midfielder Sam Walsh, while key defender Mitch McGovern will return to the line-up on Sunday to bolster the depth down back. The Blues are still without a long list of players including Adam Saad, Marc Pittonet, Zac Williams, Matt Owies, Jack Martin and Sam Docherty.
The Saints start as slight 3.5 point favourites at home and I like them at that line. They have looked a completely different side at Marvel Stadium this year, winning their three games under the roof by an average margin of 39.6 points. Their defense has looked much more structured on the smaller ground and they are able to force turnovers easier, which is where the bulk of their scoring comes from. Back the Saints to get the job done here and move to 5-1 on the season.
St Kilda -3.5
$1.90 (2 Units)
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Brad Crouch 25+ Disposals - The star Saints midfielder has been one of the best accumulators in the league through the opening five rounds of the season. Has had 25+ in all five games so far and averages 31 this season.
Adam Cerra 20+ Disposals - Cerra has been servicable for the Blues in the midfield so far this season, clearing the 20 disposal mark on 4/5 outings and averaging 23.0 on the season.
Dan Butler 2+ Goals - This is the value leg of the multi. Compared to his counterparts in the likes of Jack Higgins and Jade Gresham, Butler represents much bigger value and is almost just as likely for it to be his night. Has kicked five goals in five games this season.
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