Dusty in for Richmond, Lynch, Baker and Balta out, King back in for the Saints. Maurice Rioli marks and kicks the opener for the Tigers and they start well. Zak Jones too slow, caught and Bolton slots one from the boundary and then gets another. The Saints disposal woeful early and goalless in the opening term, Richmond up 21. The Tigers now sloppy, Could've put StKilda away. King with some shockers on goal. The Saints movement too slow and Nankervis getting back to intercept time and again. The Saints finally get on the board with 30 seconds to play in the half, but give up another, the margin 22. Hill misses an uncontested gimme, the Saints getting plenty of opportunities in the 3rd though and bring the deficit back, despite not playing any good footy. Bolton slots another from the boundary. Then King kicks the miracle after woefully missing the easy ones. Bolton with another big mark and goal from outside 50, the Saints up 8 at 3-quarter time. Marshall marks and converts to start the 4th, Sonsie rolls one through on the angle. Wilkie resolute in defense, still goal reviews for no reason. The Saints holding on for dear life, Wilson with good moments. StKilda home by 7 points. Richmond handily won the hit-outs, the Saints +2 in the clearances, with more of the footy. StKilda with 1 more inside 50, for 3 more scoring shots. Bolton best afield for the losing side, with 19 disposals, 3 contested marks, an assist and 4 goals. Nankervis 21 disposals, 2 contested marks, 35 hit-outs, 7 tackles, 8 intercepts and an assist. For StKilda, Wilkie 17 disposals, 3 contested marks and 12 intercepts. Steele 33 disposals, 7 clearances, 6 inside 50's, 10 tackles, 6 intercepts and 499 metres gained. Marshall 23 disposals, 24 hit-outs, 5 clearances, 5 inside 50's, 7 tackles and a goal.
3. (Rich) S. Bolton, 2. (Stk) C. Wilkie, 1. (Stk) J. Steele.
3. (Rich) S. Bolton, 2. (Stk) C. Wilkie, 1. (Stk) J. Steele.