Marvel Stadium will play host to Sunday’s
Round 22 AFL game between St Kilda Saints and
Carlton Blues. The game kicks off at 7:20 pm with Carlton Blues heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the St Kilda Saints vs.
Carlton Blues
game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Sunday August 9, 2026 at 7:20 pm

Where: Marvel Stadium

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St Kilda and Carlton will contest a pivotal battle for a top-10 position when they close Round 22 at Marvel Stadium on Sunday night. Carlton moved above the Saints after producing one of the season’s biggest upsets, defeating reigning premier Brisbane 154-78. The Blues had 16 individual goal-kickers, while Jagga Smith won the Robert Walls Medal after collecting 29 disposals and kicking two goals.

St Kilda also showed encouraging form despite falling 107-88 to second-placed Sydney. Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera and Max Hall each kicked three goals, but former Blue Jack Silvagni’s availability is uncertain after he suffered a shoulder injury. The Saints comfortably won the teams’ Round 8 meeting by 39 points. With both clubs still fighting to extend their seasons, the return encounter shapes as one of the most consequential matches of the weekend.

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert took a big step in his relationship with singer/songwriter Madison Beer. The couple announced their engagement on social media last month.

On Tuesday, Herbert appeared on “The Richer Lives” show. When asked about his dream retirement plan, the Chargers quarterback admitted to wanting a loving family and to create memories with them.

“My dream retirement would be to start a family,” Herbert said (Timestamp- 29:55). “To have a family a family that I get to take care of, look after and love and enjoy all my all of my hardwork with football and what it’s provided me.

“There’s gonna be a long life after football. And, I think I’m really looking forward to it. One day, being able to start a family.”

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Justin Herbert and Madison Beer were first spotted together when the quarterback was on her music set in August 2025. In October, the couple made headlines after the “Make You Mine” hitmaker kissed him ahead of their game against the Washington Commanders.

The couple made several public appearances over the past few months. Madison Beer announced her engagement to the Chargers quarterback with a post on Instagram. She shared several photos from the day of the proposal with the caption, “Meet my fiancé.”

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Justin Herbert shares his thoughts on entering training camp with Madison Beer’s support

On Saturday, ex-NFL defensive end Isaac Rochell interviewed Justin Herbert. He asked the quarterback about the importance of Madison Beer’s presence in his life.

Herbert did not hesitate in giving Beer her flowers. He also expressed gratitude for finding “his person.”

“It’s hard to explain,” Herbert said. “It’s been so incredible, and she’s changed my life. It’s something I never thought was possible. It’s so awesome to find your person and be able to spend your life with them. I’m excited and just can’t wait. She’s the best.”

On Tuesday, a video of Herbert and Madison Beer cuddling during the Chargers’ training camp went viral on social media. However, fans were not impressed with their romance and criticized them for engaging in PDA.

The Chargers will play the Arizona Cardinals at home in their season opener on Sept. 13. Kickoff is at 4:25 p.m. ET. and will be broadcast on CBS.