Several Saints will be out to impress in the VFL this weekend when Sandringham returns to action from the bye, city-bound to tackle Port Melbourne on their home turf.
ALL THE DETAILS
Where: North Port Oval, Port Melbourne
When: Saturday, 30 June
Time: 2pm
Conditions: Rain expected and chilly conditions, reaching a top of 13 degrees.
Form guide:
Sandringham (11th, 4-6) will be keen to atone from the 68 point loss to Williamstown a fortnight ago and need a win to stay in touch with the top eight. Last time the Zebras met the Borough, Port got away with a ten point win at Trevor Barker Oval in round three.
Port Melbourne (8th, 6-4) had their bye last weekend but prior to the bye went down to Geelong by 14 points down at Williamstown.
Selected team:
B: O. Clavarino, L. Austin, D. Weickhardt
HB: H. Goddard, S. Gilbert, B. White
C: B. Paton, D. Minchington, E. Phillips
HF: T. Lamb, J. Bruce, R. Marshall
F: R. Connellan, J.
R: T. Hickey, N. Freeman, N. Coffield
Int: K. Answerth, M. Cook, D. Langlands, J. Lonie, H. McLean, K. Nissenbaum, B. Seccull, N. Smith
23P: K. Parsons
Players to watch:
PORT MELBOURNE
Isaac Conway
The 19-year-old is having a stellar season after being recruited from the NEAFL in Queensland. Conway led the ‘Borough in tackles (12) in the loss to Geelong two weeks ago and will again be critical on Saturday.
Eli Templeton
The ex-St Kilda midfielder will face former teammates once again, and he continues to be a consistent performer in Gary Ayres’ midfield. The 23-year-old was Port’s second-best ball-winner against Geelong with 25 disposals and five tackles.
SANDRINGHAM
Josh Bruce
Saturday will be Bruce’s third VFL game since returning from a long layoff with injury, and the big man shapes as Sandringham’s key forward target. The 26-year-old kicked four goals and took six marks in the Zebras’ Round 10 win over Frankston, and they’ll need another big game from the St Kilda
Nick Coffield
The first-year Saint will saddle up for his third VFL appearance for the season and will be one to watch given his talent, having averaged 23 disposals for Sandringham this year. The 18-year-old is blessed with tremendous speed and silky skills, adding value both off half-back and through the midfield, and he could prove to be the difference from stoppages.
