Roy Ward

1 month ago | smh.com.au | Roy Ward |Jon Pierik

Loading Mason Wood and now Wanganeen-Milera have, this term, botched set shots a professional footy player should convert. The Saints are lifting, but need a reward on the scoreboard. Lions 50, Saints 22 with three mins to go in Q2. Lohmann played on this term but he’s just left the ground and headed to the rooms, he still seems to be feeling for his collarbone, clavical area. One wonders if the Lions sub him at half-time and prevent any further injury or if they persist with him.

1 month ago | smh.com.au | Roy Ward |Jon Pierik

By Jon PierikThe Saints have made their way out on to the field. They need to show something today, having slipped since a 3-1 start to the season. Defeats to GWS and the Western Bulldogs have been a reality check for Ross Lyon’s men. “I felt like we dropped our bundle ... yeah, it was a mauling,” a shattered Lyon said of a 71-point loss to the Bulldogs. There are few tougher challenges than the Lions, who are stinging after their loss at home to Collingwood on Easter Thursday.

1 month ago | theage.com.au | Roy Ward |Jon Pierik

After spending every day soaking up advice from two of St Kilda’s greatest ever midfielders, Hugo Garcia is ready to test his mettle against the Brisbane Lions’ champion on-ball brigade. A youthful St Kilda outfit will attempt to bounce back from a disappointing loss to the Western Bulldogs when they host the reigning premiers at Marvel Stadium on Saturday.

1 month ago | brisbanetimes.com.au | Roy Ward |Russell Bennett |Sam McClure

Swans star Errol Gulden aiming to return just after the club’s round 14 bye, if not slightly before. Gulden told Fox Footy pregame that he hoped to play in the club’s round 15 clash with Port Adelaide in Adelaide although it was possible he could be back to face Richmond in round 13. Gulden fractured his ankle and needed surgery in preseason he has been frustrated by the long wait to return.

2 months ago | smh.com.au | Roy Ward |Russell Bennett |Andrew Wu

Loading By Andrew WuMelbourne fans looking for a response after last week’s drubbing will be disappointed. The Dees have made a mediocre start against a Gold Coast team that has started with vigor. Contest and defence is Melbourne’s mantra, but they’ve been beaten in both areas. They’re -3 in clearance and -9 for contested possessions - which was the cornerstone of their success under Simon Goodwin. Matt Rowell and Noah Anderson are well on top with 11 and nine disposals respectively.