Preview Round 1 vs St Kilda @ MCG – Sunday 15 March 2026, 3:15 pm AEDT

[Bluelegs]

JVR backup ruck?

Mihoceck

 

[Fork n Hell]

i wouldn't be surprised to see a late change for us, King did come from the Cats after all.

 

[PerfectFooty]

It just dawned on me the last three coaches we've/going to roll out have all been against the Saints

2014 Round 1 Paul Roos first Opponent, St Kilda
2017 Round 1 Simon Goodwin

Simon Goodwin

Age

49

Ht

185cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

20.9

5star

K

12.1

4star

HB

8.8

5star

M

4.0

4star

T

2.5

4star

No current season stats available

D

9.4

3star

K

7.2

3star

HB

2.2

2star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.2

4star

first Opponent, St Kilda
2026 Round 1 Steven King

Steven King

Age

47

Ht

201cm

Wt

104kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.8

3star

K

7.9

3star

HB

4.9

4star

CL

1.3

3star

HO

16.8

5star

No current season stats available

D

11.8

3star

K

6.4

3star

HB

5.4

4star

HO

8.8

5star

first Opponent, St Kilda

The only difference from Roos/Goodwin being venue

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

I feel we will be rolled big time but the pressure is v much on St Kilda for this one

Im confident of a win strangely.

 

[Lord Nev]

Mihoceck

Culley for the few centre bounces it's needed. Mihocek when forward. Petty when back. That's my guess. Wouldn't be completely shocked if they even pulled a surprise and played Disco forward.

 

[Proper Gander]

Im confident of a win strangely.

I wouldn’t say I’m confident, but I wouldn’t be surprised either if we give Saints a nasty surprise.

I love a result when it’s funny and that would be sooooooo funny. Would make my year

 

[schmuttt]

Culley for the few centre bounces it's needed. Mihocek when forward. Petty when back. That's my guess. Wouldn't be completely shocked if they even pulled a surprise and played Disco forward.

Their F50 is pretty small, I reckon you're onto something with Turner. Howes being someone who can play on the medium types should give us that flexibility.

 

[Bluelegs]

Feels set up as a bit of a banana peel game for the Saints.

 

[Proper Gander]

Feels set up as a bit of a banana peel game for the Saints.

They would be shitting themselves. Lost to Collingwood, and three challenging games for them after this one.

I’d say they are super keen to get this win on the board

 

[Scythe]

JVR backup ruck?

Latrelle

 

[Clink]

Hi Gents! Just popping in to say hello.
Hope you all are in good health and (mentally) ready for the new season.
The long wait is over - get ready for a new thrill.
"I'm tired of the old sh*t, let's the new sh*t begin"
Go Dees!

 

[Proper Gander]

Hi Gents! Just popping in to say hello.
Hope you all are in good health and (mentally) ready for the new season.
The long wait is over - get ready for a new thrill.
"I'm tired of the old sh*t, let's the new sh*t begin"
Go Dees!

Hey Gent! Good to see you!

 

[nahnah]

Hi gents,
Best of luck to Mihocek this week, hopefully he kicks a bag on that absolute meathead Caminiti
Thanks Gents

 

[MarcMaverick]

This game is the circle of life.
Because its Lyon/King.

 

[Clink]

This game is the circle of life.
Because its Lyon/King.

It might just end up as a short horror story as well.
(Because it's King)

 

[melbun]

This year, the AFL rules and enforcement will favour good sides. So expect some record breaking scores when a weak team plays a good team.

Are the Saints a good team?

 

[Demon trucker1000]

Did you know he has a SuperCoach league?

Yes sir damn good league too

 

[Demon trucker1000]

This year, the AFL rules and enforcement will favour good sides. So expect some record breaking scores when a weak team plays a good team.

Are the Saints a good team?no

No they are not

 

[Demon trucker1000]

Did you know he has a SuperCoach league?

Only good people are in my league

 

[Demon trucker1000]

Im confident of a win strangely.

It would be hugely against the tide I'm confident of a win, but it's very hard to beat a team that had played the week before, only 1 team has lost after playing opening round, when they have played a non opening round opponent

 

[Bluelegs]

Had no idea this was Salem’s 200th game.

 

[Topkent]

Had no idea this was Salem’s 200th game.

It's gross that he's gonna probably end up top 10 all time games at Melbourne

 

[schmuttt]

It's gross that he's gonna probably end up top 10 all time games at Melbourne

 

[Bluelegs]

It's gross that he's gonna probably end up top 10 all time games at Melbourne

I’m going to be nice and say he’s been a good servant to the club and I’m keen to see how he goes in a new system. I feel like he was probably one of the most affected by Goodyball over the past few years.

 

[Topkent]

I’m going to be nice and say he’s been a good servant to the club and I’m keen to see how he goes in a new system. I feel like he was probably one of the most affected by Goodyball over the past few years.

He's been a servant yeah, guys like Green, Bruce, Whelan, Robertson etc were all much better players and he's gonna walk past them for games at this rate