Match

St Kilda vs Gold Coast Suns

Commentary / 24 Mar 2019

Pre Game

00:00
St Kilda generated an inside 50 from 23 per cent of its defensive 50 chains last season, which had them ranked third.

Quarter 1

00:00
Q1 is now underway.
01:59
SCORE BEHIND - Saints (Jarryn Geary)
02:49
The Saints have already created 4 intercepts in the midfield, launching an inside 50 from 100 per cent of these chains.
04:02
St Kilda has had the first 6 inside 50's and lead the uncontested possession count (16 to 6).
05:18
SCORE GOAL - Saints (Ben Long)
06:03
The Suns have been unable to create an inside 50 from any of their 6 defensive 50 chains. As a result, the Saints have launched their 1st goal from their 6th midfield intercept.
06:51
SCORE GOAL - Suns (Peter Wright)
08:01
The Suns lead the clearances (5 to 1) and have won all 3 centre bounce clearances.
09:33
Suns Interchange - David Swallow off due to an injury.
10:48
SCORE GOAL - Suns (Alex Sexton)
12:25
SCORE GOAL - Suns (Anthony Miles)
12:40
Jarrod Witts is dominating the ruck, he has won 6 of 9 contests and has 3 hit-outs to advantage. As a result, the Suns lead the clearances (8 to 3) and have launched 2 goals from this source.
13:52
SCORE GOAL - Suns (Peter Wright)
15:44
SCORE GOAL - Saints (Tim Membrey)
15:59
Centre bounce clearances have been the source of 4 of the first 6 goals.
18:02
SCORE GOAL - Suns (Chris Burgess)
20:00
SCORE GOAL - Saints (Tim Membrey)
21:56
Brayden Fiorini has been influential in this first game with games highs in clearances (3) and score involvements (4).
24:35
St Kilda's goal kicking accuracy is just 38 per cent in this quarter, whereas the Gold Coast have converted 100 per cent of their shots.
26:56
SCORE BEHIND - Suns (Charlie Ballard)
27:40
SCORE BEHIND - Suns (Ben Ainsworth)
29:19
Suns Interchange - Ben Ainsworth off due to an injury.
30:29
SCORE GOAL - Saints (Matthew Parker)
32:00
St Kilda fought back in the latter part of that quarter, winning 5 of the last 7 clearances. They equalled the Suns, scoring 3 goals from stoppages.

Quarter 2

00:00
Q2 is now underway.
00:11
SCORE BEHIND - Suns (Jack Martin)
02:40
Since the 15th minute of the 1st quarter, the Saints kicking efficiency has been 67 per cent. Whereas, the Suns has been 43 per cent over the same time.
03:57
SCORE BEHIND - Saints (Josh Bruce)
06:16
St Kilda lead the inside 50's (20 to 14), uncontested possessions (76 to 58) and tackle count (25 to 19).
07:37
SCORE GOAL - Saints (Jack Sinclair)
08:16
The Saints have transitioned well, created 6 inside 50's from 14 defensive half inside 50's. But that was their first goal from this source.
09:00
SCORE BEHIND - Saints (Rushed)
11:47
SCORE GOAL - Suns (David Swallow)
12:55
SCORE GOAL - Saints (Matthew Parker)
13:22
Jack Martin has had just 7 disposals, but he has 5 score involvements. Similarly for St Kilda, Matthew Parker on debut has 2 goals and 3 other score involvements from 9 possessions.
19:41
Both sides kicking efficiency has been below 50 per cent in the forward half. They have each converted just 33 per cent of shots on goal in this time.
21:14
Jade Gresham is enjoying some extra time in the midfield with a game high 7 contested possessions and 6 clearances.
21:18
SCORE GOAL - Saints (Josh Bruce)
23:38
SCORE GOAL - Saints (Jack Lonie)
24:49
St Kilda have transitioned with ease in this quarter, launching 2 of their 4 goals from just 6 defensive 50 intercepts. They have created 5 more intercepts than the Suns this quarter.
27:43
SCORE BEHIND - Saints (Rushed)
29:14
SCORE GOAL - Suns (Alex Sexton)
30:58
SCORE GOAL - Saints (Josh Bruce)
32:10
St Kilda lead the clearances (11 to 9) in that quarter, but were far more efficient launching (3.2.20) to the Suns (0.0.0).

Quarter 3

00:00
Q3 is now underway.
01:19
SCORE BEHIND - Suns (Wil Powell)
07:04
St Kilda have launched 10 inside 50's from 24 defensive midfield chains. But, they have been yet to launched a goal from this source.
08:33
Darragh Joyce has been a stand out down back for the Saints with a game high 10 intercepts, which is 3 more than any player.
10:14
The Suns have won 6 of 8 clearances, but 4 of these have been in their defensive half and only 2 have resulted in an inside 50.
12:48
St Kilda are dominating the uncontested possession count (164 to 123). They have been led by Jack Billings (15), Jack Newnes (14) and Sebastien Ross (13), who each have more than any Suns player.
13:17
SCORE GOAL - Suns (Ben Ainsworth)
17:43
Highlight the Sun's territory advantage, they have launched 5 inside 50's from attacking midfield intercepts for the quarter. Whereas the Saints have 0 inside 50's from this source.
18:45
SCORE GOAL - Suns (Alex Sexton)
23:12
SCORE GOAL - Saints (Jade Gresham)
24:52
SCORE GOAL - Saints (Jack Steele)
26:04
The Saints have had 3 of the last 5 clearances and the last 3 inside 50's, resulting in the last 2 goals.
26:06
SCORE GOAL - Suns (Alex Sexton)
27:23
The Suns have converted 35 per cent of entries into a goal today, compared to 22 per cent for the Saints.
28:47
SCORE GOAL - Saints (Josh Bruce)
31:16
St Kilda have won 11 of the last 16 centre clearances, outscoring the Suns 4 goals to 1 from this source.

Quarter 4

00:00
Q4 is now underway.
00:26
SCORE BEHIND - Saints (Rushed)
01:35
SCORE BEHIND - Suns (Anthony Miles)
03:29
SCORE BEHIND - Suns (Jack Lukosius)
06:57
The Suns have launched the first 8 of 10 inside 50's, but missed all 3 of their shots on goal.
07:38
SCORE GOAL - Suns (David Swallow)
08:25
The Suns persistence has paid off, they created 4 repeat entries from attacking midfield intercepts (8 inside 50's in total) and have now launched their first goal of their quarter.
10:03
SCORE GOAL - Suns (David Swallow)
12:05
Jack Martin has been outstanding today with a game high 596 metres gained, 7 inside 50's and 6 score involvements.
14:13
Saints Interchange - Jack Steven off due to the blood rule.
14:16
The Saints have had 9 more kicking turnovers (30 to 21) and the Suns have punished them launching 7 goals to 4 from turnovers.
14:46
Suns Interchange - Sam Collins off due to an injury.
15:48
SCORE GOAL - Saints (Dean Kent)
16:18
Suns Interchange - Ben Ainsworth and is possibly out for the game.
19:54
SCORE GOAL - Suns (Wil Powell)
20:52
The Suns are finally taking their opportunities. They have won 6 more intercepts, created 5 more inside 50's and launched 2 goals to 1 from turnovers.
21:41
SCORE BEHIND - Saints (Rushed)
22:22
The Saints have won 9 of 14 clearances in the quarter, including the last 4.
22:34
Suns Interchange - Anthony Miles off due to an injury.
24:06
SCORE BEHIND - Saints (Jack Lonie)
24:50
The Saints have converted 54 per cent of shots today, compared to 59 per cent for the Suns.
28:25
Suns Interchange - Sam Collins off due to an injury.
28:38
The Saints ability to win the clearances (46 to 40) was the decisive factor, outscoring the Suns 8 goals to 5 from this source. Jade Gresham led all players with 10 clearances.