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Sandringham Dragons<\/h5>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div>Oakleigh Chargers<\/h5>
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NEED TO KNOW<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
WHEN:<\/strong> Saturday April 12, 2:00pm (AEST)
WHERE:<\/strong> Trevor Barker Beach Oval, Sandringham
WATCH:<\/strong> Live stream via Coates Talent League app<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
IN A NUTSHELL<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sandringham and Oakleigh will resume their rivalry in the first of three clashes between the regions this season. The Dragons, chasing a fourth consecutive flag, have started the season with a 2-0 record after scraping over the line against Eastern last week. The Chargers are 1-1 having gone down to Calder, but rebounding with a thumping win over Northern in Round 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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TEAMS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
SANDRINGHAM DRAGONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
#1 Jack Surkitt
#4 Julian Galbally
#5 Ricky Theodoropoulos
#6 Arki Butler
#7 James Georgiou
#9 Rory Wright
#13 Alfie Lambert
#16 Tyson Bradley
#20 Henry Thomas
#27 Xavier Bamert
#29 Phoenix Janover
#30 Darby Heelis
#32 Miles Tyrer
#34 Kye Fincher
#37 Charlie Rozenes
#41 Bennett Martin
#48 Archie Edwards
#50 James Arnold
#55 James Mikhael
#57 Luke McGinness
#60 Sacha Levine
#63 Frederick Brayshaw
#70 Kayne Watt<\/p>\n\n\n\nEMGERGENCIES:<\/strong>
#25 Rio Barry
#33 George Dimer
#35 Albert Macgowan<\/p>\n\n\n\nOAKLEIGH CHARGERS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
#1 Boyden George
#2 Jack Postie
#3 Jai Saxena
#5 Samuel Grlj
#6 Flynn Woolhouse
#7 Sam Allen
#8 Zac McCarthy
#9 Aaron Sharkie
#13 Henry Dixon
#14 Max Kondogiannis
#16 Flynn McNamara
#17 Kai Stewart
#19 Thomas Phillips
#22 Jez Rigoni
#28 Thomas McCluskey
#29 Charlie Whitehead
#32 Riley Hilton
#34 Mingara Clark
#36 Hunter Holmes
#39 Ned La Motte
#40 Elliot Carlin
#48 Will Johnson
#52 Archer Ryan<\/p>\n\n\n\nEMERGENCIES:<\/strong>
#26 Zane Enaty
#31 Ricky Hobson
#45 Jack Graham<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ONES TO WATCH<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Dragons have some handy inclusions to the side which beat Eastern. Premiership player Jack Surkitt<\/a> has been named for his first game of the year, while over-ager Charlie Rozenes<\/a> returns from VFL duty. They’ll run amok along with fellow smalls Arki Butler<\/a> and Ricky Theodoropoulas<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sandringham’s midfield is also a must-watch, with the emergence of Rory Wright<\/a> making waves. He’s the class alongside crash-and-bash captain Xavier Bamert<\/a>, and Sacha Levine<\/a>. Along with Wright, expect St Kilda NGA member Kye Fincher<\/a> to showcase his ball use from half-back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The unavailability of spearhead forward Archie Ludowyke<\/strong> to AFL Academy duties means Kayne Watt<\/a> will get to make his mark inside 50. Louis Emmett<\/strong> being absent for Oakleigh will also have Miles Tyrer<\/a> in confident air, although an emerging Chargers tall promises to provide a challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rising prospect Zac McCarthy<\/a> will likely take on more ruck responsibility, feeding a growing midfield group. Fellow Collingwood NGA member Jai Saxena<\/a> impressed last week along with speedster Sam Grlj<\/a> and rotating defender Aaron Sharkie<\/a>. Leader Sam Allen<\/a> is also building into the year nicely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Oakleigh also has a couple of timely inclusions, with top-agers Max Kondogiannis<\/a> and Charlie Whitehead<\/a> set to make their first appearances for 2025. A familiar name in Hunter Holmes<\/a> – the brother of Geelong’s Max<\/strong> – is another promising talent to watch with his dash and dare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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PREDICTION<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sandringham Dragons have been notoriously difficult to beat at RSEA Park during the early and late stages of the season, so will be confident of moving to 3-0. Oakleigh’s form last week was ominous, though, so the Chargers should give this contest a good shake. With some quality ball users and speedy players on both teams, expect an eye-catching style of play. Dragons by 9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Oakleigh Chargers and Calder Cannons will also be in action on Saturday | Image Credit: Rookie Me Central<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n
REMAINING ROUND 3 FIXTURE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Saturday April 12:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Calder Cannons vs. Northern Knights
10:30am @ Highgate Recreation Reserve<\/p>\n\n\n\nWestern Jets vs. Eastern Ranges
1:30pm @ Avalon Airport Oval<\/p>\n\n\n\nSandringham Dragons vs. Oakleigh Chargers
2:00pm @ Trevor Barker Beach Oval<\/p>\n\n\n\nSunday April 13:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bendigo Pioneers vs. Gippsland Power
10:00am @ Queen Elizabeth Oval<\/p>\n\n\n\nGeelong Falcons vs. Murray Bushrangers
12:30pm @ Queen Elizabeth Oval<\/p>\n\n\n\nGWV Rebels vs. Dandenong Stingrays
3:00pm @ Queen Elizabeth Oval<\/p>\n\n\n\nBye: <\/strong>Tasmania Devils<\/p>\n
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