The Melbourne Demons (6-4) will look to snap their losing streak with a win against the defensive-minded St Kilda Saints (3-7) at the MCG.
St Kilda/Euro Yroke were lucky to escape with a 17-point loss last week, as the Dockers squandered plenty of kicking opportunities despite the game being played in perfect conditions at Marvel.
The Saints remain a decent defensive side, but their issues are up front, as they are the fourth-worst club in terms of goals scored, trailing only North Melbourne, Hawthorn, and Richmond.
Melbourne, on the other hand, have just been a touch inconsistent over their last month of footy, but this is the perfect situation for them to bounce back with a convincing victory over the Saints.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch Melbourne Demons vs St Kilda in the AFL, plus plenty more.
Melbourne vs St Kilda date and start time
| Date | Sunday, May 26, 2024 |
| Start time | 3:20pm AEST/ 2:50pm ACST/ 1:20pm AWST |
| Venue | Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) |
| Location | Yarra Park, Melbourne, Victoria |
How to watch Melbourne vs St Kilda on TV & stream live online
There are several options to watch the Melbourne Demons vs St Kilda Saints AFL game in Australia, including Network Seven, Foxtel, Foxtel from Telstra, and Kayo Sports.
The best way to livestream the aforementioned AFL game is through Kayo with a seven-day free trial. It also does not have a lock-in contract or equipment fees, which means you can cancel anytime if you are no longer using it.
All you need to decide is whether you want to pick Kayo One at $25 per month (1 stream and up to HD), or Kayo Basic at $35 per month (2 streams and up to 4K).
What channel is Melbourne vs St Kilda game on?
The game will not be broadcast live on 7mate on free-to-air TV, but will be available to watch Fox Sports 3 on pay TV. Triple M, ABC and AFL Nation will provide the radio coverage.
Streaming the game with a VPN
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- How to set up and use a VPN service to stream the match
You can watch the game from wherever you are in the world by using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) service such as NordVPN/ ExpressVPN. A VPN will allow you to create a secure connection online when you are abroad on holiday or for work and you want to stream the game live.
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Here’s an easy step-by-step guide on how to use a VPN to watch a game when you are overseas:
- Install VPN of your choice - see our reviews here for the best options.
- Select the location you wish to connect to. This is easy - if you are visiting the UK and you wish to continue watching one of your U.S. streaming services, you would select the US.
- Grab the popcorn and get ready to watch!
Melbourne vs St Kilda team news
Melbourne Demons
Jake Lever will now be out for almost a month following knee surgery, with a possible return set for September at the crucial juncture of the season. Jacob van Rooyen will need to clear final concussion tests before he can play, while Jake Bowey is a doubt with an ankle issue.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Rucks | Soldo, Sweet, Ratugolea, Visentini |
| Defenders | Burton, McKenzie, Clurey, Aliir, Zerk-Thatcher, McCallum, Marshall, Houston, Farrell, Burgoyne, Williams, L. Jones |
| Midfielders | Rozee, Sinn, Butters, Boak, Bergman, Wines, Charleson, Drew, Lorenz, Jackson, Mead |
| Forwards | Marshall, Finlayson, Lord, Scully, Walsh, Powell-Pepper, Riolli, Horne-Francis, Georgiades, Dixon, Anastasopoulos, Evans, Scully, Byrne-Jones, McEntee, Narkle |
St Kilda Saints
The Saints' injury list is one of the shortest in the league, with only two players mentioned. Arie Schoenmaker has been out for a few weeks with a concussion but should be back this week, while James Van Es will miss the remainder of the season due to an ankle injury. Dan Butler will return after missing chunk of the season due to a hamstring injury.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Rucks | Marshall, Campbell, Heath |
| Defenders | Windhager, Wanganeen-Milera, Stocker, Hastie, Sinclair, Paton, Garcia, McLennan, O'Connell, Howard, Cordy, Battle, Schoenmaker, Van Es, Wilkie, O'Connell |
| Midfielders | Jones, Crouch, Ross, Hill, Steele, Clark, Byrnes, Wilson, Henry, Wood, Bonner, Hotton |
| Forwards | Owens, King, Howard, Keeler, Hayes, Battle, Membrey, Allison, Sharman, Caminiti, Higgins, Collard, Butler, Keeler, Hayes, Philipou, Allison, Membrey, Sharman, Caminiti |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 7/8/23 | St Kilda Saints 79-58 Melbourne Demons | AFL |
| 5/8/22 | Melbourne Demons 93-55 St Kilda Saints | AFL |
| 3/27/21 | St Kilda Saints 91-73 Melbourne Demons | AFL |
| 8/29/20 | Melbourne Demons 52-49 St Kilda Saints | AFL |
| 7/27/19 | St Kilda Saints 104-85 Melbourne Demons | AFL |