Match report: Giants home in a rush
April 24, 2016 3:45 PM
GREATER Western Sydney has stormed into the top eight for the first time this season, with forward Jeremy Cameron returning from suspension to kick five goals in a powerful 47-point win over St Kilda on Sunday.
In a blistering fourth quarter that stunned the Saints, GWS kicked six unanswered goals to seal the 19.12 (126) to 12.7 (79) win under the roof at Etihad Stadium.
Cameron repaid his team after a four-match suspension, booting four first-half goals in his return and finishing with 5.0 from just seven kicks as part of a potent forward line that
included Toby Greene and Steve Johnson (four goals each).
included Toby Greene and Steve Johnson (four goals each).
The Saints were brave for three quarters and trailed by just 16 points at the final change, but the Giants went on a fearsome 13-minute run to take the margin out to a game-high 52 points.
St Kilda kicked three of the last five goals to trim the final margin in a loss that takes its season record to a disappointing 1-4 just eight days after pushing the triple premiership
Hawks in Launceston.
Hawks in Launceston.
Souring the loss further was a hamstring injury to veteran Leigh Montagna and an ankle injury to captain Nick Riewoldt that the courageous skipper was able to play through in the final term.
GWS led from start to finish and gave another indication it is likely to play finals for the first time in the club's short history, with the depth of Leon Cameron's midfield overwhelming the Saints.
Greene was the star with 31 possessions and 10 inside 50s, with on-baller Stephen Coniglio racking up a game-high 32 possessions.
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