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Bradley Hill
Subbed out with Achilles issue
Hill was subbed out of Sunday's 107-49 drumming of Fremantle at Blundstone Arena with an Achilles injury, AFL.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Hill was subbed out in favor of Ryan Byrnes, but not before registering 19 disposals, four marks and two tackles. The 28 year-old closes out the regular season having averaged 19.7 disposals, 3.9 marks and 2.3 tackles a game across 22 appearances.
Hill was subbed out in favor of Ryan Byrnes, but not before registering 19 disposals, four marks and two tackles. The 28 year-old closes out the regular season having averaged 19.7 disposals, 3.9 marks and 2.3 tackles a game across 22 appearances.
Rowan Marshall
21 disposals, 13 hitouts v. Dockers
Marshall accrued 21 disposals, seven tackles, five marks, three clearances, a pair of majors and a single behind and goal assist each Sunday as St. Kilda defeated Fremantle 107-49 at Blundstone Arena.
ANALYSIS
Marshall recorded a season-high seven tackles, topped double-digit hitouts for an eighth-straight showing and equaled a personal-best for majors in Sunday's win over the Dockers. The 25 year-old wraps his 2021 campaign ranked the AFL's No. 8 in contest marks per game (2.08), No. 20 in total hitouts (240) and No. 4 in average fantasy score (89.7) among league rucks.
Marshall recorded a season-high seven tackles, topped double-digit hitouts for an eighth-straight showing and equaled a personal-best for majors in Sunday's win over the Dockers. The 25 year-old wraps his 2021 campaign ranked the AFL's No. 8 in contest marks per game (2.08), No. 20 in total hitouts (240) and No. 4 in average fantasy score (89.7) among league rucks.
Cooper Sharman
Four goals in final game of 2021
Sherman racked up 15 disposals, six marks, two tackles and a single behind and goal assist each to go along with four goals Sunday as St. Kilda defeated Fremantle 107-49 at Blundstone Arena.
ANALYSIS
St. Kilda's late-season acquisition turned plenty of heads on Sunday, with the 21 year-old not only not setting new career-highs for kicks (11), disposals, marks and hitouts (2), but too logging a game- and personal-best four majors. The forward closes out the year having appeared in four games for the Saints and averaged 11 disposals, 4.8 marks, 2.5 goals, two tackles and a behind per showing.
St. Kilda's late-season acquisition turned plenty of heads on Sunday, with the 21 year-old not only not setting new career-highs for kicks (11), disposals, marks and hitouts (2), but too logging a game- and personal-best four majors. The forward closes out the year having appeared in four games for the Saints and averaged 11 disposals, 4.8 marks, 2.5 goals, two tackles and a behind per showing.
Jack Steele
Game-high 36 disposals, seven marks
Steele tallied 36 disposals, seven marks, six tackles and clearances each and a single behind Sunday as St. Kilda downed Fremantle 107-49 at Blundstone Arena.
ANALYSIS
Steele paced all players in touches, tied Daniel Hannebery with a team-high six clearances and set a new personal-best for rebound 50s (6) in Saturday's contest. The 25 year-old closes out the regular season the AFL's leader in total tackles (185), but more importantly, also topping all league players in total AFL fantasy score (2670).
Steele paced all players in touches, tied Daniel Hannebery with a team-high six clearances and set a new personal-best for rebound 50s (6) in Saturday's contest. The 25 year-old closes out the regular season the AFL's leader in total tackles (185), but more importantly, also topping all league players in total AFL fantasy score (2670).
Jack Steele
Logs 30 disposals in loss
Steele logged 30 disposals (12 kicks, 18 handballs) to go with five tackles and five marks made during Saturday's 85-71 loss to Geelong in Round 22.
ANALYSIS
Steele had a down performance by his lofty standards without any scoring efforts or high tackling totals to bolster his excellent work on the ball. Despite this game, he may have better odds in his final game against a weaker opponent.
Steele had a down performance by his lofty standards without any scoring efforts or high tackling totals to bolster his excellent work on the ball. Despite this game, he may have better odds in his final game against a weaker opponent.
Brad Crouch
Scores twice in loss
Crouch scored two goals to go with 24 disposals (15 kicks, nine handballs) and made five tackles during Saturday's 85-71 loss to Geelong in Round 22.
ANALYSIS
Crouch hasn't been the most consistent in possession, as he likely needed his goals to cross the 100-point threshold for the first time in four games. Heading into the last week of the season, he and Jack Steele look like the two top Saints to track.
Crouch hasn't been the most consistent in possession, as he likely needed his goals to cross the 100-point threshold for the first time in four games. Heading into the last week of the season, he and Jack Steele look like the two top Saints to track.
Max King
Still dealing with groin issue
King picked up a groin problem during Round 22 against Geelong, according to Sarah Black of AFL.com.
ANALYSIS
King has struggled with a nagging groin injury late in the season, but he's still scored 14 goals over his last four matches. It remains to be seen if he'll play again with one week left in 2021.
King has struggled with a nagging groin injury late in the season, but he's still scored 14 goals over his last four matches. It remains to be seen if he'll play again with one week left in 2021.
Darragh Joyce
Leaves early against Cats
Joyce suffered a blow to his head during Round 22 against Geelong, according to Sarah Black of AFL.com.
ANALYSIS
Joyce took a big tackle from Tom Hawkins and could have picked up another concussion just before the end of the season.
Joyce took a big tackle from Tom Hawkins and could have picked up another concussion just before the end of the season.
Max King
Trending towards playing
King (groin) is likely to play in Round 22 versus Geelong, per AFL Ratings.
ANALYSIS
King left last weekend's match versus Sydney with a groin injury, but it's apparently a minor issue. The forward is probable to play versus Geelong.
King left last weekend's match versus Sydney with a groin injury, but it's apparently a minor issue. The forward is probable to play versus Geelong.
Leo Connolly
Out with concussion
Connolly will miss Round 22 against Geelong with a concussion.
ANALYSIS
Connolly had played in six straight games before a concussion rules him out this week. He'll hope to return before the season ends.
Connolly had played in six straight games before a concussion rules him out this week. He'll hope to return before the season ends.
Shaun McKernan
Off injury list
McKernan (toe) no longer appears on his club's injury list ahead of Round 22 against Geelong.
ANALYSIS
McKernan hasn't played since the end of May and still may not play again this season, though he's at least proven his fitness enough to be taken off the list.
McKernan hasn't played since the end of May and still may not play again this season, though he's at least proven his fitness enough to be taken off the list.
Paddy Ryder
Test to return
Ryder (Achilles) is listed as a test to return in Round 22 against Geelong.
ANALYSIS
Ryder still has a shot at playing in 2021 if he's able to recover in the next couple of weeks. In his absence, Rowan Marshall remains the featured ruck.
Ryder still has a shot at playing in 2021 if he's able to recover in the next couple of weeks. In his absence, Rowan Marshall remains the featured ruck.
Dougal Howard
Close to comeback
Howard (hamstring) is listed as a test to return in Round 22 against Geelong.
ANALYSIS
Howard hasn't played since the end of July and should at least recover some of his fitness, even if he doesn't manage to return this season.
Howard hasn't played since the end of July and should at least recover some of his fitness, even if he doesn't manage to return this season.
Hunter Clark
Listed as test
Clark (concussion) is listed as a test to return for Round 22 against Geelong.
ANALYSIS
Clark hasn't played since July due to his concussion and still needs to prove his fitness before getting the chance to return. At his best, Clark can consistently record over 20 disposals in a game.
Clark hasn't played since July due to his concussion and still needs to prove his fitness before getting the chance to return. At his best, Clark can consistently record over 20 disposals in a game.
James Frawley
To miss rest of season
Frawley is out for the remainder of the season due to shoulder surgery, AFL Ratings reports.
ANALYSIS
Frawley has been playing through his shoulder issue the past few weeks, but after further testing, the defender will undergo surgery. He is slated to miss the rest of the season.
Frawley has been playing through his shoulder issue the past few weeks, but after further testing, the defender will undergo surgery. He is slated to miss the rest of the season.
Max King
Leaves game with groin injury
King was subbed out of Saturday's 93-64 victory over Sydney at Marvel Stadium with a groin injury, The Australian reports.
ANALYSIS
King amassed six disposals, four marks and two behinds to go along with two majors before leaving Saturday's match. No word yet on the 21 year-old forward's status heading into an important Aug. 14 match-up with Geelong.
King amassed six disposals, four marks and two behinds to go along with two majors before leaving Saturday's match. No word yet on the 21 year-old forward's status heading into an important Aug. 14 match-up with Geelong.
Jack Steele
Game-high 34 touches v. Sydney
Steele drew 34 disposals, seven tackles, six marks, six clearances and a goal, behind and goal assist each Saturday as St. Kilda defeated Sydney 93-64 at Marvel Stadium.
ANALYSIS
15 kicks and 19 handballs combined for a game-high 34 disposals and saw Steele top 30 touches for the fifth time in six showings on Saturday. The 25 year-old too registered at least seven tackles for a tenth-consecutive appearance, boosting his total for the year to an AFL-best 174, while also recording his first goal since mid-July. The St. Kilda midfielder now prepares for a critical Aug. 14 match-up with Geelong having eclipsed 100 fantasy points in each of the Saints last ten outings and combined for 301 in the team's last two contests alone.
15 kicks and 19 handballs combined for a game-high 34 disposals and saw Steele top 30 touches for the fifth time in six showings on Saturday. The 25 year-old too registered at least seven tackles for a tenth-consecutive appearance, boosting his total for the year to an AFL-best 174, while also recording his first goal since mid-July. The St. Kilda midfielder now prepares for a critical Aug. 14 match-up with Geelong having eclipsed 100 fantasy points in each of the Saints last ten outings and combined for 301 in the team's last two contests alone.
Jack Higgins
Paces all players with four majors
Higgins brought in 16 disposals, four marks, four goals and a single behind and tackle each Saturday as St. Kilda knocked of Sydney 93-64 at Marvel Stadium.
ANALYSIS
Higgins matched a personal-best as the match leader in goals on Saturday and has now finished with double-digit disposal totals in each of his last 15 appearances. The Saints forward has also registered at least 71 fantasy points in each of his last three showings and heads into a Aug. 14 matchup with Geelong averaging 69.4 points a game on the year.
Higgins matched a personal-best as the match leader in goals on Saturday and has now finished with double-digit disposal totals in each of his last 15 appearances. The Saints forward has also registered at least 71 fantasy points in each of his last three showings and heads into a Aug. 14 matchup with Geelong averaging 69.4 points a game on the year.
Jack Sinclair
In lineup against Swans
Sinclair made the initial lineup for Round 21 against Sydney.
ANALYSIS
Sinclair missed one week with a hamstring injury but is back as a half-back for this game. His average 20.9 disposals per game makes for solid production on occasion.
Sinclair missed one week with a hamstring injury but is back as a half-back for this game. His average 20.9 disposals per game makes for solid production on occasion.
Jack Billings
Out with hamstring strain
Billings has suffered a strained hamstring and is expected to miss 2-to-3 weeks, Mitch Cleary of the AFL's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The midfielder hasn't officially been ruled out for the year, but he's expected to miss most of the rest of the regular season. Billings has one 100-point performance in his last seven games, but he hasn't exceeded 71 points in the other six matches in that span.
The midfielder hasn't officially been ruled out for the year, but he's expected to miss most of the rest of the regular season. Billings has one 100-point performance in his last seven games, but he hasn't exceeded 71 points in the other six matches in that span.
Paddy Ryder
Season in doubt
Ryder (undisclosed) will miss Round 21 versus Sydney and may be out for the year, per AFL Ratings.
ANALYSIS
It's unclear what has hampered the ruck, but he hasn't topped 80 fantasy points in any of his last four appearances. Ryder's absence could still be a significant loss for St. Kilda at the end of the year if he's unable to return.
It's unclear what has hampered the ruck, but he hasn't topped 80 fantasy points in any of his last four appearances. Ryder's absence could still be a significant loss for St. Kilda at the end of the year if he's unable to return.
Josh Battle
Done for season
Battle will miss the rest of the season with a stress injury in his ankle.
ANALYSIS
Battle hasn't played in a couple of weeks heading into Round 21 and he's been shut down with three games to go. In 14 games, Battle logged 13.3 disposals and 4.4 marks per game.
Battle hasn't played in a couple of weeks heading into Round 21 and he's been shut down with three games to go. In 14 games, Battle logged 13.3 disposals and 4.4 marks per game.
Jack Sinclair
Has hamstring issue
Sinclair is dealing with a hamstring injury and will be a test for Round 21 against Carlton.
ANALYSIS
Sinclair has put up some stellar performances this season but an injury may hamper his availability against the Blues.
Sinclair has put up some stellar performances this season but an injury may hamper his availability against the Blues.
Daniel McKenzie
Listed as test
McKenzie (concussion) is listed as a test for Round 21 against Carlton.
ANALYSIS
McKenzie has missed a couple of weeks with a concussion and still hasn't been cleared just yet. Given how the situation has changed rapidly in a given week, it may take until the late lineups to confirm or deny his place in the lineup.
McKenzie has missed a couple of weeks with a concussion and still hasn't been cleared just yet. Given how the situation has changed rapidly in a given week, it may take until the late lineups to confirm or deny his place in the lineup.
Hunter Clark
Ruled out for Round 21
Clark (concussion) has been ruled out for Round 21 against Sydney, AFL Ratings reports.
ANALYSIS
Clark sustained a concussion in Friday's loss to Carlton, and he'll miss at least one week while he recovers. His next chance to return will be Aug. 13 against Geelong.
Clark sustained a concussion in Friday's loss to Carlton, and he'll miss at least one week while he recovers. His next chance to return will be Aug. 13 against Geelong.