SUMMARY
This is another chance for the Crows to consolidate their place in the top eight after last weekend's impressive victory against Greater Western Sydney. Eddie Betts and Taylor Walker both kicked five goals and will be a handful for the St Kilda defence. The Saints showed some serious fight in round 10 to kick the last nine goals of the game and get past Fremantle. But taking on the Crows in Adelaide is a big step up from back-to-back wins over the lowly Dockers and Essendon. The Saints are chasing their first win over a top-eight side this season. Their recent record against the Crows isn't great having lost seven of the past eight games. Everything will need to go right for the visitors if they are to break that trend.
It's a big week for Josh Jenkins: Picture: AFL Media
WHERE AND WHEN: Adelaide Oval, Sunday, June 5, 4.40pm AEST
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LAST FIVE TIMES
R7, 2015, Adelaide Crows 18.11 (119) d St Kilda 10.13 (73) at Adelaide Oval
R23, 2014, Adelaide Crows 22.9 (141) d St Kilda 9.8 (62) at Adelaide Oval
R4, 2014, Adelaide Crows 20.16 (136) d St Kilda 7.8 (50) at Etihad Stadium
R8, 2013, Adelaide Crows 12.15 (87) d St Kilda 6.11 (47) at AAMI Stadium
R12, 2012, Adelaide Crows 17.13 (115) d St Kilda 16.15 (111) at AAMI Stadium
THE SIX POINTS
1. Eddie Betts was the star the last time these sides played finishing with a bag of six goals, while Scott Thompson had 35 disposals and Sam Jacobs dominated the ruck with 23 touches and 40 hit-outs.
2. Adelaide's attack is the best in the competition, averaging 112 points per game and has kicked 100 points or more seven times. St Kilda is 12th with 86 points per game.
3. This will be the 40th meeting between Adelaide and St Kilda, with the Crows having won 23 times to 15 along with one draw. The Crows have also won seven of the past eight games.
4. The Saints are the least popular team with the umpires, ranked last in the competition for free kicks with only 16.5 per game. The Crows are 12th averaging 19.5 per game.
5. St Kilda hasn't enjoyed travelling to Adelaide Oval, losing all five matches at the venue with an average losing margin of 58 points. Two of those losses have been against the Crows.
6. Adelaide midfielder Rory Sloane is the highest-ranked player in the game, according to the Schick AFL Player Ratings. Sloane has remained steady at eighth overall with 580.8 points. David Armitage is the highest-ranked St Kilda player.
IT'S A BIG WEEK FOR … Josh Jenkins. The Adelaide key forward was held to just one goal against the Giants while Eddie Betts and Taylor Walker kicked five each. Jenkins needs to get more involved as negotiations continue for a contract extension amid interest from rival clubs.
PREDICTION: Adelaide by 35 points
