Match

St Kilda vs Gold Coast Suns

Commentary / 08 Apr 2023

Pre Game

00:00
St Kilda has won each of the last seven matches against Gold Coast, of which five have been by less than 10 points.

Quarter 1

00:00
Q1 is now underway.
03:08
SCORE GOAL - Suns (Ben King)
03:19
The Suns convert after having three of the first four inside 50's of the game. The Suns are kicking at 83% efficiency from their 12 kicks compared to 50% from the Saints.
04:45
SCORE BEHIND - Saints (Mitch Owens)
05:42
Exciting prospect Mattaes Phillipou has started in the midfield after playing mostly forward in the opening three rounds. Phillipou has had three early disposals and two inside 50's.
07:43
On average the Suns play on after a mark more than any team in the competition (34%). So far they are playing on 67% of the time from 18 marks.
07:47
SCORE BEHIND - Saints (Rushed)
09:50
SCORE BEHIND - Suns (Ben Ainsworth)
10:05
Wil Powell has had five disposals, of which four have been rebound 50's. He is kicking at 100% from his five kicks.
10:38
SCORE BEHIND - Suns (Nick Holman)
10:59
It's an even contest so far. Inside 50's (6-6) and clearances (2-2) are both level.
11:51
SCORE GOAL - Saints (Marcus Windhager)
12:19
There were doubts over Mason Wood's fitness after suffering a shoulder injury last week, but he is continuing his early season form. Wood has had a game-high six disposals and two intercept marks.
13:12
SCORE BEHIND - Suns (Bailey Humphrey)
13:29
Bailey Humphrey of Moe misses a golden chance to join the first kick-first goal club, missing from 25 metres directly in front on the run.
14:16
SCORE GOAL - Saints (Sebastian Ross)
16:46
Pressure is low so far in this game. St Kilda has a pressure rating of 1.55 while the Suns sit at 1.74. The competition average for pressure is 1.80. There have only been 11 tackles in the match.
17:48
SCORE GOAL - Suns (Malcolm Rosas)
18:24
The Suns have kicked both of their goals from forward half intercepts. They are converting 50% of their forward half intercepts so far.
20:04
Sam Collins is averaging three intercept marks per game in 2023. He has already had three intercept marks in the opening term.
20:15
SCORE GOAL - Saints (Bradley Hill)
22:13
While Wil Powell has had four rebound 50's for the Suns, Jack Sinclair has had four rebound 50's for the Saints. Sinclair averages five rebound 50's per game in 2023.
23:52
Suns Interchange - Matt Rowell off due to the blood rule.
24:07
Lachie Weller has had a game-high 200 metres gained from his eight disposals.
25:51
Callum Wilkie has been in career best form but has given away three free-kicks already in this game.
26:31
SCORE GOAL - Suns (Levi Casboult)
27:05
The Suns continue to profit from forward half intercepts. All three of their goals have been generated from this source.
27:45
SCORE BEHIND - Suns (David Swallow)
29:28
The Suns have had the last seven inside 50's of the game. David Swallow has had three inside 50's.
30:42
Mitch Owens has been lively up forward for the Saints. Owens has been the forward 50 target twice and has had five contested possessions from his eight disposals.

Quarter 2

00:00
Q2 is now underway.
01:04
SCORE BEHIND - Suns (Jack Lukosius)
02:31
SCORE BEHIND - Suns (Ben King)
05:36
David Swallow is playing well for the Suns. Swallow has a game-high four score involvements to go with his 11 disposals and four inside 50's.
05:46
SCORE BEHIND - Saints (Jade Gresham)
07:32
SCORE GOAL - Suns (Noah Anderson)
08:24
The Suns make it four goals from forward half intercepts in this game. They lead points from turnovers by 14.
09:21
SCORE BEHIND - Saints (Anthony Caminiti)
10:26
Debutant Ned Moyle is battling manfully in the ruck against Rowan Marshall but is yet to register a disposal. Marshall has had eight disposals, four marks and three hit-outs to advantage.
11:00
SCORE BEHIND - Saints (Marcus Windhager)
11:51
SCORE BEHIND - Saints (Rushed)
12:33
SCORE GOAL - Saints (Jack Higgins)
12:47
Jack Higgins kicks a trademark snap to level the scores. The Saints are getting repeat inside 50 entries, with eight of the last inside 50's of the game.
14:33
SCORE BEHIND - Suns (Bailey Humphrey)
15:54
The Saints have lifted their pressure in the second quarter. Their pressure rating is 2.16 this term compared to 1.81 in the first.
17:42
SCORE GOAL - Saints (Anthony Caminiti)
18:07
Anthony Caminiti goals following a strong contested mark. Caminiti has been opposed to Sam Collins, who has taken four intercept marks.
20:43
The Saints are well on top in this quarter. They lead inside 50's (15-5) and uncontested possessions (46-25).
21:59
SCORE GOAL - Saints (Jack Higgins)
22:50
The Saints have only averaged 19.7 points per game from stoppage this season. They have scored 20 points from stoppage in this game.
24:02
The Saints have had 48% time in possession compared to Gold Coast's 30% this quarter. The Saints have taken 21 marks, while the Suns have only managed four marks for the term.
25:00
SCORE GOAL - Saints (Jack Higgins)
25:33
The Saints have kicked the last four goals of the game. Jack Higgins continues to kick accurately with his snap, set shot routine. The lead is a game-high 17 points.
26:58
Hunter Clark leads all comers this quarter with six contested possessions from his nine disposals, as well as four clearances.
27:35
SCORE BEHIND - Suns (Joel Jeffrey)
28:24
Mitch Owens takes a contender for mark of the week. The Saints have taken five contested marks this quarter.
29:35
SCORE GOAL - Saints (Mattaes Phillipou)
30:25
The Saints are dominating territory this term, leading inside 50's (21-6). They have scored 43% of the time they've gone in their forward arc.
30:52
Jack Higgins and Mitch Owens have been lively up forward for the Saints. Higgins has kicked three goals, while Owens has had five contested possession inside forward 50.

Quarter 3

00:00
Q3 is now underway.
01:43
SCORE GOAL - Suns (Joel Jeffrey)
03:39
SCORE GOAL - Saints (Jack Sinclair)
04:14
The Saints have had 11 of the last 14 clearances in this game and goal following a forward 50 stoppage.
04:57
SCORE GOAL - Saints (Anthony Caminiti)
06:01
Jack Sinclair has started the third quarter with a goal and a goal assist. He has a team-high six score involvements.
06:58
SCORE BEHIND - Suns (Rushed)
09:12
Sam Collins has had 11 spoils and six intercept marks. He has been opposed to both Anthony Caminiti and Zaine Cordy throughout the game.
10:54
SCORE GOAL - Saints (Bradley Hill)
11:46
The Saints have kicked eight of the last nine goals of the game. Their set shot accuracy is 75% compared to Gold Coast's 33%.
12:33
SCORE GOAL - Saints (Zaine Cordy)
13:05
The Saints are piling on the goals. They have kicked five straight this quarter. Two of their goals have come from forward half intercepts, while two have been from stoppage situations.
13:39
SCORE GOAL - Saints (Mitch Owens)
15:57
St Kilda's pressure is immense this term. Their pressure rating is 2.34, well above the competition average of 1.80. Mattaes Phillipou has a game-high 20 pressure acts for the Saints.
17:27
Since quarter time, the Saints have had 70 more disposals and have taken 43 marks to 13.
18:36
SCORE BEHIND - Saints (Mitch Owens)
19:20
Mitch Owens has had a career high 21 disposals with eight minutes remaining in the third term. He is attacking the ball with intent and has had 15 contested possessions and 3 contested marks to go with his goal.
21:02
SCORE BEHIND - Suns (Noah Anderson)
21:15
Callum Wilkie is continuing his intercepting prowess. Wilkie is averaging three intercept marks per game this season and has taken six intercept marks today.
24:01
The Suns can't live with the pressure from the Saints. The Suns are kicking at 46% efficiency and have had eight clanger kicks this term.
24:28
SCORE BEHIND - Suns (Wil Powell)
26:03
SCORE BEHIND - Saints (Jack Higgins)
26:59
SCORE BEHIND - Saints (Rushed)
28:02
Brad Crouch has had 13 third quarter disposals, as well as four clearances.
28:53
SCORE BEHIND - Saints (Rushed)
31:55
Jack Sinclair has had a team-high 23 disposals, six inside 50's and eight score involvements.

Quarter 4

00:00
Q4 is now underway.
02:18
St Kilda is ranked number one in the competition for average disposals this season (402 per game). They have already registered 355 disposals with a quarter to go.
03:59
SCORE GOAL - Saints (Jack Higgins)
04:37
The Saints are averaging 58 points per game from intercepts this season (ranked 3rd). They have generated 61 points from this source during this game.
07:50
Bailey Humphrey has shown positive signs for Gold Coast fans. Humphrey has had six contested possessions and four score involvements.
08:27
SCORE GOAL - Suns (Ben Ainsworth)
10:22
SCORE GOAL - Saints (Mitch Owens)
11:07
Mitch Owens is having a breakout game for the Saints and has been best afield today. Owens has had 17 contested possessions from his 25 disposals. He's also taken four contested marks and kicked two goals.
11:39
SCORE GOAL - Suns (Alex Sexton)
14:12
Ned Moyle has competed well in the ruck with 11 hit-outs to advantage, however Rowan Marshall has been the dominant force around the ground. Marshall has accumulated 21 disposals and seven clearances to Moyle's two disposals.
14:53
Saints Interchange - Jack Bytel and is possibly out for the game.
16:16
SCORE BEHIND - Saints (Ryan Byrnes)
18:36
SCORE GOAL - Suns (Nick Holman)
19:02
The Suns have outscored the Saints so far in the final term. They are dominating clearances since Rowan Marshall was subbed off. The Suns lead clearances (10-1) this term. Noah Anderson has had five final quarter clearances.
21:12
SCORE GOAL - Saints (Dan Butler)
22:19
The Saints are sharing the ball inside 50. They now have 10 different goalkickers in this game.
22:42
SCORE BEHIND - Suns (Rushed)
23:16
Jack Sinclair has a team-high 30 disposals and 633 metres gained.
27:01
The Suns have won the clearance count by 14 in the final quarter. Ned Moyle has had six hit-outs to advantage this term.
30:12
SCORE GOAL - Saints (Jack Higgins)
31:15
Jack Higgins kicked five goals in the first three rounds. He has now kicked five goals today. Higgins has a game-high 12 score involvements and has also assisted three scores.
32:47
Noah Anderson and Touk Miller toiled for the Suns in the midfield. Anderson had 37 disposals, 10 tackles, and seven clearances, while Miller had 32 disposals, 10 clearances and eight tackles.