ST KILDA'S season, after starting with such promise, reached its lowest point on Sunday when the team went down to Geelong by 96 points. It wasn't the Saints' heaviest defeat but coach Alan Richardson said it was their worst effort for the year. It leaves the Saints with just three wins and a run of seven losses in a row. West Coast snapped a three-game losing streak on Saturday when it survived a late challenge by Gold Coast. It leaves the Eagles with five wins from 12 games and considerable work to do if they're to push for a top eight finish.





WHERE AND WHEN: Etihad Stadium, Sunday June 22, 3.20pm AEST
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LAST FIVE TIMES
R3, 2014, West Coast 12.11 (83) d St Kilda 8.10 (58) at Patersons Stadium
R11, 2013, West Coast 12.12 (84) d St Kilda 11.14 (80) at Etihad Stadium
R8, 2012, West Coast 18.13 (121) d St Kilda 13.13 (91) at Patersons Stadium
R17, 2011, St Kilda 13.4 (82) d West Coast 9.7 (61) at Etihad Stadium
R9, 2010, St Kilda 13.13 (91) d West Coast 8.8 (56) at Patersons Stadium

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THE SIX POINTS
1. The Eagles defeated the Saints in round three at Patersons Stadium by 25 points. It was the Saints' first loss for the season and the Eagles' third win.

2. In that game Matt Priddis, second at the Eagles and No.55 overall in the Official AFL Player Ratings, brought to you by Gatorade, had 28 possessions.

3. The Saints are ranked third last in contested possessions, while the Eagles have fared better with 138.1 per game to currently come in 11th.

4. The Eagles' accuracy in front of goal has been impressive. They are ranked third in the competition at 51.6 per cent while the Saints are placed 12th at 48 per cent.

5. Luke Dunstan has been a shining light for the Saints this year. Last time the sides met, he had 29 touches and kicked two goals.

6. The Eagles have lost three of their last four games at Etihad Stadium.

Prediction: West Coast by 12 points.