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2023 AFL Practice Matches
St Kilda v Essendon
Round 1 •
67 10.7
Full Time
32 3.14
Saints Won By 35
RSEA Park,  Melbourne  • Kulin Nations

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    Game Day Guide: Practice Match v Essendon

    Footy's back! Your one-stop guide ahead of another big night at RSEA Park.

    St Kilda will host Essendon at RSEA Park on Friday in an official practice match ahead of Round 1.

    The match will commence at 4pm and broadcast live on Kayo and Fox Footy. Follow our MATCH CENTRE for live stats, news, videos and more.

    Entry is FREE! Here's everything you need to know:

    Official practice match v Essendon

    St Kilda v Essendon
    Friday 3 March
    4:10pm, RSEA Park
    Gates open at 3pm
    Broadcast live on Kayo and Fox Footy

    Entry: Free

    Activations: Enjoy a player signing session post-match, plus meet the St Kilda mascots! There will also be food trucks, bars and Saints Locker stalls around the ground. Partner activations TBC.

    Linton Street Cafe, Moorabbin Social and Saints Locker will be open inside the RSEA Park foyer.

    Look out for these players across our different activations at half-time.

    Sanctum Membership Opal Mosh
    Seb Ross
    Nick Coffield
    Max Heath
    Matt Allison

    Tim Membrey
    Tom Campbell
    Olli Hotton
    Oscar Adams
    Zak Jones
    Dan McKenzie
    Leo Connolly
    James Van Es
    Jack Hayes
    Jack Peris
    Isaac Keeler


    Kayo membership offer:
    Can't make it to RSEA Park for our hitout with the Bombers? Watch it live on Kayo! For just $240, you will gain access to a year of live sport plus a Saints membership pack. For more details CLICK HERE.

    Plan your journey with PTV Journey Planner to make sure you get to the game on time and with ease. RSEA Park is a short walk from Moorabbin Railway Station, which is location on the Frankston Line. 

    Please note that there is no parking available at RSEA Park. Surrounding street parking may be limited, so ensure you plan ahead of time to catch every second of the game.

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    Saints blow past Bombers in blustery sellout at home

    St Kilda has received a good shot of confidence ahead of Round 1, getting the win over Essendon at a soldout RSEA Park.

    St Kilda's new-look forward line pieced together a strong showing against Essendon, with Ross Lyon's side notching a 35-point win in Friday night's practice match.

    With forward pair Max King (shoulder) and Tim Membrey (knee) missing through injury, the Saints have turned to second-year youngster Mitchito Owens and yet-to-debut Anthony Caminiti in a makeshift attack with the pair exciting in St Kilda's victory.

    Owens kicked three goals and was an aerial threat while Caminiti also presented well in marking contests, while small forward Jack Higgins kicked three goals in the 10.7 (67) to 3.14 (32) result at RSEA Park.

    Brad Crouch (35 disposals and seven clearances) was busy in the midfield for the Saints, while Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (23) and Hunter Clark (25) also put in promising games.

    Bombers defenders Jordan Ridley (27 disposals) and Andrew McGrath (25) were among their best, along with recruit Will Setterfield (25) through the midfield. Essendon struggled to get any flow throughout the contest as Brad Scott's side prepares for round one against Hawthorn in two weeks. 

    SAINTS MATCH CENTRE: View all news, stats and videos from Friday's game

    Essendon started with the wind but didn't grab enough of the advantage in the first term, heading into the opening change with a lead of 10 points. The Saints, however, were able to make the most of the strong breeze, slamming on six goals in the second term to Essendon's single behind to set up the win.

    There were a number of flashes to excite St Kilda fans within the quarter: Owens' contested mark close to goal, Caminiti's strong grab up against an opponent and Mattaes Phillipou's clever snap from the pocket.

    The Saints charged to a 25-point break at half-time and continued to hold control in the third term, with Owens chipping in for two more goals and Caminiti creating a chance for Higgins to kick his third. The trio continued to be clever around goal in the second half as the Saints remained too strong.

    The Saints' afternoon was soured by a broken hand for midfielder Marcus Windhager, who ended the game with his right arm in a sling and hand bandaged after being sidelined in the opening moments of the first quarter. The Saints later confirmed the 19-year-old would undergo surgery on Saturday for a broken metacarpal in his right hand, but hoped he would be fit for round one.

    New faces

    Caminiti was signed by the Saints as a pre-season supplemental selection period last month and could well be in St Kilda's side in round one four weeks later. The marking forward is energetic and makes a contest and was able to make an impact for the Saints (he finished with 11 disposals and four marks). Will Setterfield was brought to Essendon to add to its midfield mix and has fitted in nicely, with the former Blue and Giants ball-getter gathering 27 disposals and six tackles against the Saints.

    Round one chance

    Alwyn Davey jnr is going to be right in the mix for a round one debut for the Bombers after two impressive practice games. The small forward kicked the first goal of the game, a precise rove off the pack near goal, and was also busy throughout the game with some deft touches and smart marks. The Essendon father-son can play up the ground as well as close to goal, giving the Bombers some options. Phillipou finished with 15 disposals and a goal but brings energy to the Saints' forward mix and it would be a surprise to not see him play against Fremantle in their season-opener.

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    Medical room

    Windhager's day was ended early with a hand injury in the first quarter, with the hard-at-it Saints midfielder ruled out after the opening minutes. He had his hand iced early on whilst sitting on the interchange bench with the club to further assess the injury post-game. Bradley Hill was a late omission from the game through personal reasons. The Bombers had their own issue with Jye Caldwell, who sprained his ankle in the third quarter and was kept out of the rest of the game as a precaution. 

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