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The Saints were outplayed for portions of the match but never went away, and were running over the Lions in the final quarter, with midfielders David Armitage (28 touches), Jarryn Geary (25) and Leigh Montagna (23) getting plenty of ball.
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St Kilda: While they might lack a little polish, you'll get plenty of pluck from the Saints this season. The midfield has the makings of a solid combination, with David Armitage, Leigh Montagna and Jack Newnes performing strongly to go alongside the classy Jack Steven. They have terrific endeavour, and even with the Lions trying to move the ball quickly, were rarely able to with the Saints' pressure. Paddy McCartin and Tim Membrey showed enough up forward.
BRISBANE LIONS 0.2.5 0.4.11 0.7.15 0.7.16 (58)
ST KILDA 0.2.1 0.4.1 0.6.4 0.8.7 (55)
SUPERGOALS
Brisbane Lions: Nil
St Kilda: Nil
GOALS
Brisbane Lions: Taylor 2, Close, McStay, Mayes, Redden, Bewick
St Kilda: Membrey, Lonie, Saad, Newnes, McCartin, Ray, Weller, Geary
BEST
Brisbane Lions: D.Beams, Taylor, Rich, Bewick, C.Beams, Paparone
St Kilda: Armitage, Geary, Newnes, Montagna, Fisher
INJURIES
Brisbane Lions: Nil
St Kilda: Billings (hamstring)
SUBSTITUTES
Brisbane Lions: McGuane replaced Staker at half-time; Andrews replaced Gardiner at half-time.
St Kilda: Lonie replaced Billings in the first quarter; Holmes replaced Steven at half-time.
Reports: Nil
Official crowd: 6200 at Burpengary