Resurrected Saints down Dogs after stunning comeback
Nat Edwards May 9, 2015 4:45 PM
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| Jack Lonie was typical of the Saints never-say-die attitude on Saturday |
The Saints found themselves 55-points down early in the third term, but remarkably kicked 12 goals to the Bulldogs three in the second half to run out victors 14.10 (94) to 13.9 (87).
It is the fifth biggest comeback in AFL/VFL history. The last time the Saints came back from a 55-point deficit and won was in 1937 against Hawthorn at Glenferrie Oval.
In-form St Kilda midfielder David Armitage was outstanding. The 26-year-old had a career-high 45 possessions (16 contested) and eight clearances.
Jack Billings was the catalyst for the Saints’ incredible turn around, kicking four second-half goals, and finished with 22 disposals and seven inside-50s.
The loss will be even harder to take for the Bulldogs following what appeared to be a third serious knee injury to luckless midfielder Clay Smith. Smith returned to the Bulldogs' senior side just two weeks ago, following two right knee reconstructions in a 12-month period.
Just seconds before the half-time siren, the 21-year-old was leading towards the ball when his right knee buckled underneath him. Visibly distressed, Smith was immediately stretchered off. Earlier in the second term he appeared to jar his right knee near the boundary line, but after being assessed by club medical staff returned to the field.
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