Slippery conditions, Tigers with a goalless 1st term. Apparently they've had many goalless 1st terms under Hardwick, which is surprising. Tigers pressure a bit lax, despite the positive tackle count. King kicking well on goal, from rather slim opportunities. Saints not really capitalizing enough on the Tigers poor play, though it seems good enough here. Balta uncharacteristically dropping marks and fumbling and the team inaccurate on goal. The Saints not exactly setting the house on fire, but the Tigers never make a run, in a one-sided game. The Tigers managing just 22 points, along with plenty of injuries to their defense. Saints dominating the hit-outs, +19 clearances, the Tigers with 1 more inside 50, but 5 less scoring shots. Steele best afield as always in a Saints victory, with 25 disposals, 9 clearances and 9 tackles. Howard effective with 20 of his 21 disposals, 3 contested marks and 10 intercepts. Dunstan 32 disposals, 11 clearances, 9 inside 50's, 667 metres gained and a goal.
3. (Stk) J. Steele, 2. (Stk) D. Howard, 1. (Stk) L. Dunstan.
3. (Stk) J. Steele, 2. (Stk) D. Howard, 1. (Stk) L. Dunstan.