Player Of The Week
The Saints might have been in trouble if they had lost to Melbourne. Very early on it was evident that the Saints were going to be tough at the football and Luke Ball was leading the way.
Ball was often first to the ball, and the only way Melbourne could slow him down was against the rules, Ball received 7 free kicks and didn't give any away. Ball is known for his tackling, and he showed the Melbourne players how it is done with his 10 tackles.
Luke Ball had 18 possessions in the first half, there were 15 Melbourne players who had less than 18 possessions for the entire game. Ball also led the Saints in contested possessions.
With 29 possessions, 10 tackles, 7 frees for, 6 marks and 1 goal it was a huge round 10 game for Luke Ball.
Luke Ball's profile at the St Kilda site
Round 9, Player Of The Week
Ball was often first to the ball, and the only way Melbourne could slow him down was against the rules, Ball received 7 free kicks and didn't give any away. Ball is known for his tackling, and he showed the Melbourne players how it is done with his 10 tackles.
Luke Ball had 18 possessions in the first half, there were 15 Melbourne players who had less than 18 possessions for the entire game. Ball also led the Saints in contested possessions.
With 29 possessions, 10 tackles, 7 frees for, 6 marks and 1 goal it was a huge round 10 game for Luke Ball.
Luke Ball's profile at the St Kilda site
Round 9, Player Of The Week
