MCG will play host to Sunday's Round 8 AFL game between Melbourne Demons and St Kilda Saints. The game kicks off at 1:10 pm with Melbourne Demons heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Melbourne Demons vs. St Kilda Saints game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday May 8, 2022 at 1:10 pm
Where: MCG
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Melbourne Demons vs St Kilda Saints Odds
Melbourne Demons vs St Kilda Saints Preview
The Dees won their 14th straight game when they were firstly challenged by Hawthorn, and then beating them by 10 points in round seven.
There has plenty of talk around Clayton Oliver and Christian Petracca but it is their captain that is leading the way in season 2022.
He is averaging 114.1 fantasy points which is the six best in the entire league and 21.1 disposals, a great feat considering he is a ruckman.
St Kilda suffered their second loss since round 1 when they went down by the barest of margins against Port in Cairns last weekend.
They did not kick well at goal but they can be somewhat forgiven as the conditions were horrible.
This is their biggest test so far in season 2022 and I’m not convinced they are up to it.
Melbourne have not been putting teams away and they have just one win by 40+ points this season.
I’m tipping they buck that trend this week.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Melbourne Demons to win at $1.33 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Christian Petracca at $14.
Melbourne Demons vs St Kilda Saints Teams
DEMONS
B: J.Bowey, S.May, J.Lever
HB: T.Rivers, H.Petty, J.Hunt
C: A.Brayshaw, C.Petracca, E.Langdon
HF: B.Fritsch, T.McDonald, J.Viney
F: C.Spargo, B.Brown, J.Jordon
FOLL: M.Gawn, C.Oliver, J.Harmes
I/C (from): L.Jackson, T.Bedford, B.Laurie, S.Weideman, L.Dunstan, A.Neal-Bullen, T.Sparrow, K.Pickett
IN: H.Petty, L.Jackson, B.Laurie, A.Neal-Bullen, T.Sparrow, K.Pickett
OUT: J.Smith (injured), J.Melksham (omitted), K.Chandler (sub)
SAINTS
B: J.Webster, C.Wilkie, D.Howard
HB: D.McKenzie, J.Battle, J.Sinclair
C: N.Wanganeen-Milera, B.Crouch, B.Hill
HF: M.Wood, T.Membrey, D.Butler
F: R.Marshall, M.King, J.Gresham
FOLL: P.Ryder, S.Ross, J.Steele
I/C (from): B.Paton, B.Long, Z.Jones, J.Higgins, M.Windhager, D.Joyce, R.Byrnes, T.Campbell
IN: R.Marshall, Z.Jones, D.Joyce, R.Byrnes
OUT: J.Lienert (omitted)