Match

West Coast Eagles vs St Kilda

Commentary / 02 Jun 2018

Pre Game

59:30

Welcome to Optus Stadium for the West Coast Eagles v St Kilda Round 11 clash.

59:33

Outs for Eagles: C.Masten

59:34

Ins for Eagles: J.Nelson

59:35

Outs for Saints: J.Carlisle, L.Dunstan

59:36

Ins for Saints: R.Marshall, M.Weller

59:40

Don't forget to enter your tips for this match, you have until the bounce to make your selection.

00:00

During the period since 2015, St Kilda has lost the contested possession count by an average of 10 against West Coast (second worst differential of any side). In 2018 the Saints average 7.2 less contested possessions than their opposition (ranked 15th)

Quarter 1

00:00

Q1 is now underway.

03:16

SCORE GOAL - Eagles (Nic Naitanui)

04:45

SCORE GOAL - Eagles (Dom Sheed)

05:04

Dom Sheed's first goal, was West Coast's second and also their second sourced from an intercept inside their forward half of the ground

08:15

SCORE GOAL - Eagles (Josh J. Kennedy)

08:39

Josh Kennedy's first goal of the night for the Eagles was from their second mark and ninth disposal within their forward 50 zone. St Kilda has had just the one disposal within their attacking 50 area thus far

13:05

SCORE GOAL - Saints (Paddy McCartin)

13:44

Paddy McCartin's and St Kilda's first goal was as a result of a chain starting with an intercept within their defensive 50 area

18:11

SCORE GOAL - Eagles (Nic Naitanui)

19:17

SCORE BEHIND - Saints (Rushed)

20:41

SCORE GOAL - Eagles (Jamie Cripps)

21:34

Saints Interchange - Tom Hickey off due to the blood rule.

25:17

Eagles Interchange - Jack Darling and is possibly out for the game.

25:58

SCORE GOAL - Saints (Tim Membrey)

28:25

In the last 10 minutes of game time, the Saints have had 19 disposals in their forward half, compared with the Eagles' 11 and lead 17-7 in uncontested possessions in this zone during this period

30:00

Mark Hutchings for West Coast has had the most first possessions on the ground with four and has also gained an equa gamel high two clearances for the Eagles

30:02

Jack Sinclair for the Saints has gained a match high 172 metres for his side with a retention rate of 57 per cent, and has also laid a game high three tackles

Quarter 2

00:00

Q2 is now underway.

04:36

SCORE GOAL - Eagles (Jake Waterman)

06:17

SCORE GOAL - Saints (Tim Membrey)

06:59

Tim Membrey has now kicked two goals which have both come from St Kilda's only two marks taken within their forward 50 area

09:05

SCORE GOAL - Eagles (Willie Rioli)

11:37

SCORE GOAL - Eagles (Josh J. Kennedy)

12:29

West Coast has had six of the last nine inside forward 50 entries, dating back to the 30 minute mark of the first quarter, and have outscored the Saints by three goals to one during this period

18:09

SCORE BEHIND - Eagles (Scott Lycett)

18:11

Saints Interchange - Bailey Rice off due to an injury.

19:23

St Kilda has had eight of the last 10 clearances in the match and lead West Coast 19-12 in this category overall. Individually, Jack Steven for the Saints has had the most in the game with four

19:29

SCORE GOAL - Saints (Jack Sinclair)

21:47

SCORE BEHIND - Saints (Maverick Weller)

22:37

SCORE BEHIND - Saints (Rushed)

22:49

In the second quarter St Kilda has had 11 disposals from their seven inside forward 50 entries, compared with West Coast's seven disposals from their eight froward 50 incursions

24:41

SCORE GOAL - Eagles (Mark LeCras)

26:51

Jamie Cripps has now laid three of the Eagles seven tackles within their forward 50 area, the Saints also having had seven tackles within their attacking 50 zone

26:59

SCORE GOAL - Eagles (Jamie Cripps)

28:35

SCORE GOAL - Saints (Jack Newnes)

28:43

West Coast's Shannon Hurn has had a team high 14 disposals at an efficiency rate of 100 per cent, two inside forward 50 entries, three rebound 50s, and has gained 243 kick metres at an average of 20.3 metres per kick

Quarter 3

00:00

Q3 is now underway.

01:41

SCORE GOAL - Saints (Tim Membrey)

01:51

Tim Membrey's third goal was from the Saint's third consecutive inside forward 50 entry. St Kilda has scored two goals from these three incursions

08:04

SCORE GOAL - Eagles (Mark LeCras)

10:11

Saints Interchange - Jarryn Geary and is possibly out for the game.

11:08

West Coast has had 15 disposals in their defensive 50 in the third quarter, whilst St Kilda are yet to register one in their zone. In this zone overall for the match the Eagles lead the Saints 54-45

11:14

SCORE BEHIND - Eagles (Josh J. Kennedy)

12:10

SCORE GOAL - Eagles (Josh J. Kennedy)

13:32

SCORE BEHIND - Eagles (Willie Rioli)

14:26

During the third quarter, the Eagles have had five intercept possessions within their defensive 50 zone to none from St Kilda in their respective area. Overall in intercept possessions for this period, West Coast lead the Saints 8-4 in all zones

20:00

SCORE GOAL - Saints (Jack Lonie)

20:34

Jack Lonie's first goal of the night for the Saints was sourced from a stoppage within their attacking 50 zone. St Kilda has scored three of their goals from the stoppage source

21:53

SCORE GOAL - Eagles (Josh J. Kennedy)

25:08

SCORE GOAL - Eagles (Josh J. Kennedy)

27:43

SCORE GOAL - Eagles (Josh J. Kennedy)

28:19

In the last 10 minutes of match time, the Eagles have had more disposals than the Saints in both the forward half area (16-5) and midfield zone (21-11). West Coast has also had seven inside forward 50 entries during this time compared to St Kilda's one

30:29

Tom Barrass for the Eagles and Logan Austin for the Saints, are equal leaders individually for the match for one per centers with seven each. Teamwise, St Kilda lead West Coast in this category 41-39

Quarter 4

00:00

Q4 is now underway.

02:03

SCORE GOAL - Saints (Maverick Weller)

04:32

SCORE GOAL - Eagles (Andrew Gaff)

07:24

SCORE GOAL - Saints (Tim Membrey)

07:54

Tim Membrey's team high fourth goal for the Saints, was also their fourth sourced from a stoppage

11:54

SCORE BEHIND - Eagles (Brendon Ah Chee)

13:13

SCORE GOAL - Saints (Tim Membrey)

15:09

SCORE BEHIND - Saints (Shane Savage)

15:27

Nic Naitanui for West Coast and Tom Hickey from St Kilda have been involved in 32 ruck contests, with both players having thirteen hit outs each. With regard to hit outs to advantage, Naitanui has the advantage over Hickey 6-4

16:53

SCORE GOAL - Saints (Jade Gresham)

19:25

During the final quarter in the forward half zone, St Kilda has had 37 disposals compared to West Coast's nine, 15 contested possessions to five and have laid 17 tackles to one in this area of the field

19:49

SCORE GOAL - Saints (Jack Newnes)

23:23

SCORE GOAL - Saints (Tim Membrey)

23:50

Tim Membrey's sixth goal was the Saints' fifth goal in succession. St Kilda has also had the last six clearances and inside forward 50 entries of the match

26:07

SCORE BEHIND - Eagles (Elliot Yeo)

27:38

SCORE GOAL - Saints (Jade Gresham)

28:05

Jade Gresham's second goal of the match was the Saints' seventh sourced from a turnover. Tonight's 7.2 (44) sourced from turnovers is equal with their 2018 average of 44 points per game

30:18

St Kilda's Tim Membrey had career highs of six goals and 20 disposals, to go with nine marks, five one per centers and 196 metres gained for the Saints