Dogs run over Saints to spoil Riewoldt's 300th celebrations
April 2, 2016 9:49 PM
THE WESTERN Bulldogs remain undefeated after defeating St Kilda by 57 points in a scrappy affair at Etihad Stadium on Saturday night.
The Bulldogs were never seriously challenged by the Saints after taking a 17-point lead into quarter-time that would – and should – have been greater but for wasteful kicking in front of goal.
Luke Beveridge's men did not hit the heights of their stunning round one win over Fremantle, but increased their lead at each break to record a convincing 13.15 (93) to 5.6 (36) win in Saints skipper Nick Riewoldt's 300th game.
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Defender Jason Johannisen (27 possessions, one goal and three goal assists) was electrifying for the Bulldogs in the back half, most memorably setting up a Jake Stringer goal late in the second term when he outpointed two Saints, who looked headed into attack, intercepting a handball and then exploding down the wing.
Lachie Hunter (a game-high 35 possessions) and Jack Macrae (30) were prolific through the midfield, while Robert Murphy and Matthew Boyd gave the Dogs plenty of drive off half-back.
Dogs defenders Easton Wood, Marcus Adams and Dale Morris teamed well on the Saints tall forwards, while spearhead Tom Boyd continued his encouraging development with three goals.
Despite being eventually overwhelmed by the Bulldogs, the Saints' effort in Riewoldt's milestone match could not be faulted.
Alan Richardson's men never really let the Bulldogs settle into their free-flowing comfort zone, winning the tackle count 67-55.
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