Cripps back in for West Coast, Yeo and Kelly out. Owens goals in the first 20 seconds. Allen takes a contested mark and goals, a very consistent set-shot. The Eagles effort much better early, though some dubious frees going their way. Owens goals again, before Cripps marks and goals in his return. West Coast lead by 7 at quarter-time. The Eagles even kick on, out to a handy lead. Their pressure in back 50 good and their youngster providing some much needed pace through the contest, West Coast up 24 at the half. St Kilda get some easy ones to bring back the margin. Hewett with a good pacey goal, the Eagles up 1 going into 3-quarter time. The Saints go ahead in the 4th and the scoring dries up for quite some time, with no more goals kicked. Petrucelle with a big uncontested miss from close, the Saints home by 8 points. Given the Eagles 171-point loss last week, they basically consider it a win as well. The hit-outs were even, the Saints +7 in clearances, with more of the footy, the Eagles did apply 92 tackles. St Kilda had 11 more inside 50's, for 7 more scoring shots, West Coast very accurate on goal. Crouch best afield, with 26 disposals, 7 clearances and 17 tackles. Howard 17 of 18 disposals effective, 3 contested marks and 8 intercepts. Owens 13 of 14 disposals effective and 4 straight goals. Sinclair 30 disposals, 5 inside 50's and 9 intercepts. For the Eagles, Shuey 28 disposals, 8 clearances, 9 tackles and 2 assists. Barrass 20 disposals, 3 contested marks and 9 intercepts.
3. (Stk) B. Crouch, 2. (Stk) D. Howard, 1. (Stk) M. Owens.
3. (Stk) B. Crouch, 2. (Stk) D. Howard, 1. (Stk) M. Owens.