King with 3 goals in the 1st and the Saints lead, but West Coast with limited times forward very efficient and up by 12 after one. McGovern just having free run at it, dominating the airways. They need to defend McGovern and Barrass like they're key forwards. Hill terrible for the Saints, Eagles kick well ahead up 28 at the half, in what's pretty ugly football. Saints mount a comeback late in the 3rd, but still miss easy opportunities. They actually take the lead in the 4th, Lyon with stupid comment after stupid comment. The Saints go on to win comfortably, as the Eagles capitulate. The Saints with 400+ disposals and still 16 ahead in the tackle count. The Eagles winning the hit-outs, but smashed in clearances and inside 50's, the Saints with 11 more scoring shots. Steele best afield, with 33 disposals, 6 clearances, 7 inside 50's, 6 tackles and a goal. King with 5 goals and 2 assists. Billings with 26 disposals, 5 intercepts, 2 goals and 2 assists. Jones and Butler among the Saints best as well. McGovern and Barrass good for the Eagles, with 7 contested marks and 20 intercepts between them, McGovern with 571 metres gained. Allen and Naitanui also among their best, Petruccelle with 4 goals.
3. (Stk) J. Steele, 2. (Stk) M. King, 1. (Wce) J. McGovern.
3. (Stk) J. Steele, 2. (Stk) M. King, 1. (Wce) J. McGovern.