Labeling something a ‘certainty’ in any sport is fraught with danger.
But we’ll attempt to find some anyway.
Here is what we consider certainties for Friday night’s clash between St Kilda and Brisbane:
Crouch to have 20+ disposals and 4+ tackles
Brad Crouch has put together a fairly consistent season for the Saints.
He has averaged 27.3 disposals, 7.1 tackles and 5.7 clearances across his 20 appearances.
The former Crow has not dropped under 20 touches in any game this year and has laid a massive 33 tackles in his past three outings.
With it being a huge game for the Saints as they strive to stay alive in the finals race, Crouch is primed for another busy one against the Lions.
He should pick up at least 20 disposals while laying four or more tackles.
Marshall to have 15+ disposals and 20+ hit-outs
Rowan Marshall has strung together a very impressive patch of form in the second half of the season.
Since Round 15, he has averaged 21.2 touches and 30 hit-outs and has taken his game to a new level.
While Marshall may not have it all his own way in the hit-out department against Brisbane’s Oscar McInerney, he should still get his hands on the ball frequently.
We’re tipping the Saints ruckman to pick up at least 15 touches and win 20 or more hit-outs.
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Mathieson to have 20 disposals and three tackles or more
Rhys Mathieson’s form since coming into the Brisbane side in Round 18 has been quite consistent.
He has averaged 21 disposals per game and finished around that mark in every game, to go with at least three tackles.
Mathieson will be pushing hard to maintain his spot in the side heading into finals and you can expect a big final fortnight.
Cameron to kick at least 3 goals
Charlie Cameron has averaged 2.5 goals per game since Round 16 and is peaking at the right time of the year.
With the Saints floundering, and struggling in general with opposition small forwards, Friday night looms as a big one for the star small forward.
Expect him to dominate with at least three goals as the Lions charge towards finals.
Nic Negrepontis
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