SANDRINGHAM vs. ESSENDON
Where: Trevor Barker Beach Oval, Sandringham
When: Sunday, 12 June
Time: 11:40am (Channel 7 telecast)
Last week:
Sandringham travelled down the highway to Simonds Stadium to tackle Geelong, winning in a two-point thriller off the back of the VFL bye. Before the bye weekend in Round 8, the Zebras defeated Werribee by 37-points at Trevor Barker Beach Oval.
With two consecutive wins behind them now, Sandringham find themselves in fourth position (5-2 win/loss ratio, at 119.7%) with the opportunity to challenge for a top-two spot in the coming weeks.
Essendon had their VFL bye last weekend in Round 9 following their clash with Richmond at the ME Bank Centre. The Bombers defeated the Tigers by 23-points and now sit sixth on the ladder (4-4 win/loss ratio, at 121.8%), ready to challenge for a top-four spot.
Players to watch:
Sandringham – Trent Dennis-Lane
The ex-Swan and Saint is producing a stellar season, off the back of a six goal haul against Geelong last week bringing his goal tally to 35 for the season. Taking the captaincy this season after the off-season departure of Adam Cockie, Dennis-Lane is leading from the front and providing a solid forward target.
Essendon – Jordan Schroder
The 22-year-old former Geelong listed player has become an important VFL lister for the Bombers, adding class to their midfield since his delisting from Kardinia Park at the end of 2014. Averaging 20 disposals and six tackles a game, the talented midfielder will be an important part of Essendon’s plans to expose the Sandringham midfield. Schroder is also coming off a 26 disposal game against Richmond two weeks ago.
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Conditions:
The weather is forecast to be sunny, reaching a top of 13 degrees.
St Kilda players in the squad:
Brandon White, Brodie Murdoch, Nick Coughlan, Daniel McKenzie, Jack Billings, Jack Sinclair, Jason Holmes, Eli Templeton, Jack Lonie, Nick O’Kearney, Josh Saunders, Bailey Rice, Brenton Payne, Cam Shenton, Tom Curren and Joe Baker-Thomas.
Notable opposition players:
Mason Redman, Sam Grimley, Shaun McKernan, Tom Wallis, Aaron Francis, Jordan Schroder, Sam Michael, Aaron Heppell, Nick Kommer.
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