R16 Preview: St. Kilda vs Hawthorn
July 17th 2008 06:57
This match looks set to be another cracker, with a team that has been firing since Round One playing against another that has just started to look alive.
The Saints have won their last two matches, and defeated teams when the experts have commented about their season hanging in the balance. With forwards Justin Koschitkze, Nick Riewoldt and Stephen Milne firing in the last few weeks, it will be interesting to see which attack scores more, with the Hawks having Lance Franklin, Jarrad Roughead and Mark Williams unstoppable so far this season.
So, the supply from the midfield will be essential in deciding which team wins. The Hawks have been noted for the efficient use of ball, but the Saints are noteworthy for their tenacity at getting first use of the Sherrin.
How will Sam Mitchell and Luke Hodge go against Nick Dal Santo and Lenny Hayes? How will Robert Harvey and Shane Crawford (who is set to return this week) play? Can they influence the result, or will their impact be less-than-minimal?
The Saints have won their last two matches, and defeated teams when the experts have commented about their season hanging in the balance. With forwards Justin Koschitkze, Nick Riewoldt and Stephen Milne firing in the last few weeks, it will be interesting to see which attack scores more, with the Hawks having Lance Franklin, Jarrad Roughead and Mark Williams unstoppable so far this season.
So, the supply from the midfield will be essential in deciding which team wins. The Hawks have been noted for the efficient use of ball, but the Saints are noteworthy for their tenacity at getting first use of the Sherrin.
How will Sam Mitchell and Luke Hodge go against Nick Dal Santo and Lenny Hayes? How will Robert Harvey and Shane Crawford (who is set to return this week) play? Can they influence the result, or will their impact be less-than-minimal?
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