Here is a preview of the 2010 AFL Grand Final between Collingwood and St. Kilda. The game takes place at the MCG on Saturday, the 15th, at 2:30 PM AEST. I will try to post additional information in the lead up to the game.
Betting Odds
(Subject to change)
| Bookmaker | Team | Head to Head | Line |
|---|---|---|---|
| bet365 | Collingwood | 1.40 | 1.90 (-16.5) |
| St. Kilda | 3.00 | 1.90 (+16.5) | |
| Betfair | Collingwood | 1.45 | 1.99 (-16.5) |
| St. Kilda | 3.15 | 2.00 (+16.5) | |
| Centrebet | Collingwood | 1.44 | 1.92 (-16.5) |
| St. Kilda | 2.83 | 1.92 (+16.5) | |
| IASbet | Collingwood | 1.43 | 1.92 (-16.5) |
| St. Kilda | 2.85 | 1.92 (+16.5) | |
| Luxbet | Collingwood | 1.43 | 1.91 (-16.5) |
| St. Kilda | 2.90 | 1.91 (+16.5) | |
| Pinnacle Sports | Collingwood | 1.433 | 1.917 (-16.5) |
| St. Kilda | 3.06 | 1.99 (+16.5) | |
| Sportingbet | Collingwood | 1.42 | 1.91 (-16.5) |
| St. Kilda | 2.90 | 1.91 (+16.5) | |
| Sports Alive | Collingwood | 1.40 | 1.90 (-16.5) |
| St. Kilda | 3.00 | 1.94 (+16.5) | |
| Sportsbet | Collingwood | 1.43 | 1.92 (-16.5) |
| St. Kilda | 2.85 | 1.92 (+16.5) | |
| TAB Sportsbet | Collingwood | 1.45 | 1.90 (-16.5) |
| St. Kilda | 2.70 | 1.90 (+16.5) | |
| William Hill | Collingwood | 1.40 | 1.83 (-16.5) |
| St. Kilda | 2.75 | 1.83 (+16.5) |
2010 Regular Season Standings
| Team | Position | W | L | D | F | A | % | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collingwood | 1 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 2349 | 1658 | 141.68 | 70 |
| St. Kilda | 3 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 1935 | 1591 | 121.62 | 62 |
Previous Encounters
| Date | Fixture | Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17-Jul-2010 2:10 PM AEST |
Round 16, MCG | St. Kilda | 1.4 | 3.5 | 4.11 | 6.16 | 52 |
| Collingwood | 4.4 | 7.7 | 11.7 | 15.10 | 100 | ||
| 9-Apr-2010 7:40 PM AEST |
Round 3, Etihad Stadium | St. Kilda | 2.2 | 4.5 | 6.6 | 10.9 | 69 |
| Collingwood | 1.4 | 4.8 | 4.14 | 4.17 | 41 | ||
| 6-Sep-2009 2:40 PM AEST |
First Qualifying Final, MCG | St. Kilda | 1.2 | 6.4 | 9.7 | 12.8 | 80 |
| Collingwood | 2.4 | 4.6 | 6.8 | 7.10 | 52 |
Miscellaneous Info
- Form guide: Collingwood: WWLWW, St. Kilda: WWLWW
- Collingwood has a terrible Grand Final record, with one victory in 1990 out of its 11 appearances since 1958
- During the regular season, Collingwood was ranked second for most points scored, while St. Kilda was ranked first for fewest points conceded
- “Collingwood’s favouritism is based partly on an impressive 48-point victory over St Kilda in round 16. However, with captain Riewoldt then only just returned from a serious hamstring injury and the Saints at a low ebb, that margin is deceptive. Incredibly well drilled by coach Ross Lyon, the Saints are driven by last year’s heartbreaking defeat.” (Brisbane Times)
- “Collingwood goes into the big match as favourite and rightly so after clinically dispatching the reigning premier by 41 points in the preliminary final – a margin which flattered Geelong.” (AFL.com.au)
- Collingwood will be without Tom Hunter (neck) and Brad Dick (shoulder)
- St. Kilda will be without Raphael Clarke (hamstring tendon) and Jesse Smith (ankle)
- “Both sides had the benefit of a week off after qualifying final wins, but both also have injury concerns. Luke Ball’s left hamstring will come under plenty of scrutiny this week after he left the game against the Cats prematurely, while Nick Dal Santo (hamstring) and Jason Gram (groin) were also hampered late in their last outings.” (AFL.com.au)
- Jason Phelan’s prediction: Collingwood by 13 points
- Ben Waterworth’s tip: St. Kilda to win, with Lenny Hayes to win the Norm Smith Medal