St Kilda Intra-Club
RSEA Park
Initially there were 3 periods set to be played but the Saints decided to add another period, Oscar Clavarino was assisted from the ground late in the game due to a lower leg/ankle concern while Jack Newnes was icing his calf which finished his day early.
In the first 2 periods the Black team was mostly filled with preferred St Kilda players & the Green team mostly filled with 2nd tier or VFL affiliate Sandringham players. The Black team completely dominated the first 2 periods through general play and a decision was made for a more even spread of players in the final 2 periods between both teams.
The game notes will cover the majority of first 2 periods, there were a few key players unavailable or had prior AFLX commitments of Friday Night.
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A few secondary stoppages, players mostly didn’t run full pace from Inside 50 into the square at the centre bounce.
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Kick-ins
There were limited kick-ins & none from the Black (Preferred) team in the first 2 periods, Dylan Roberton was used in the final 2 periods once the teams flipped players but was a limited sample size.
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Player Notes (Not all players covered)
Shane Savage
Played HB role, was able to switch play with Dylan Roberton several times.
Seb Ross
Attended a high number of centre bounces, was a standout against inferior opposition.
Luke Dunstan
Rolled his ankle early in the game but continued to play without an issue, attended a high number of centre bounces, was solid.
Hunter Clark
Attended a high number of centre bounces, was very impressive in the first string midfield group (Ross, Dunstan, Clark).
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Jarryn Geary
Similar role to last season, part of the defensive group pushing up the ground where possible.
Dylan Roberton
Looked fit and ready, played a half back sweeping role similar to Shane Savage with both linking up at stages during the game. Savage & Roberton were at times in a dual set-up behind the ball (last line of defence) when the opposition team was pressed into their forward line. Decent game.
Dean Kent
Played Half Forward mostly, impacted a few contests.
Josh Battle
Played in defence, was solid, good hands.
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Josh Bruce
Was limited for space, impacted when had opportunities.
Paddy McCartin
Played well, strong hands, looks super fit, moved to and from contests well.
Matthew Parker
Played forward, impacted the scoreboard, had quite a few chances, looked settled at times.
Jack Sinclair
Was busy, hit the scoreboard.
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Nick Hind
Played a back pocket type role at times, had an impact.
Lewis Pierce/Rowan Marshall
Pierce was the preferred Ruck of choice for the Black team in the first 2 periods.
Pierce was strong in the Ruck contest & found limited ball in open play, he was part of the defensive structure at times when the ball was pressed in the forward line.
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Centre Bounces Attendances (Start of each Qtr)
Black Team
Q1 Ross, Dunstan, Clark
Q2 Ross, Dunstan, Clark
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