SANDRINGHAM has emphatically defeated Frankston by 80 points the last practice match before round one.

The first half produced plenty of attacking footy as both sides put through a combined 19 goals.

The Zebras led at every change, Paul Hudson’s men eventually overwhelming the Dolphins with their pure class and variety of goal-kicking options.

Perhaps the only sour point for the afternoon was St Kilda forward Spencer White’s suspected ankle injury. He limped off in the first term and didn’t return to the field.

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Paddy McCartin and Darren Minchington (four goals apiece) made it difficult for the Frankston defence, with Josh Saunders (26 disposals) and Eli Templeton (three goals, 29 disposals) dominating proceedings further afield.

St Kilda Development Coach and Sandringham Coach Paul Hudson was pleased with the win and the individual performances of his charges’.

"They all contributed really well which was the most pleasing aspect,” Hudson told SAINTS.com.au.

“Frankston really challenged us and gave us their best in the first half but to regroup at the break and run out the game full of momentum is terrific heading into round one."

The Zebras will host Essendon in round one of the home and away season next week.

SANDRINGHAM 7.4 12.8 15.12 25.15 (165)

FRANKSTON 5.1 7.4 11.6 13.7 (85)

GOALS: Brown 6, McCartin 4, Minchington 4, Templeton 3, Dennis-Lane 3, Lee, McKenzie, Acres, Payne

BEST: Brown, McCartin, Minchington, Jones, Templeton, Goddard