St Kilda 7.14 (56)
Western Bulldogs 9.8 (62)
The game started off with a low-scoring first quarter that saw only two goals scored to Bontempelli and Bruce.
Jason Johannisen opened the second with a goal, the game remained a low-scoring affair with Darren Minchington, Maverick Weller and Jarrad Grant also scoring goals.
Josh Bruce opened the third with another goal with Tom Boyd hitting back just moments later. Tory Dickson kicked a goal from the corner, Liam Picken followed with a monster. Bailey Dale turned the tides for the Bulldogs kicking a goal in only his sixth game. Riewoldt kicked a goal in front of the sticks in the only other goal of the quarter.
The fourth quarter saw Toby McLean take a goal. He was soon followed by Lukas Webb who kicked his first career goal. Riewoldt took another great mark in front of the sticks, converting the set shot. Riewoldt’s attempt on goal went short but Bruce flew up to take the mark and slot in the goal.
The Saints left it too late for a comeback, attempting to scare the Bulldogs and draw the scores they couldn’t grab the win. The Saints will be proud of that match, strong signs ahead for St Kilda despite the loss.
The St Kilda Saints and Western Bulldogs will meet for the second time in 2015 at Etihad Stadium, with the Bulldogs hoping for a better result this time around. Join The Roar from 7:10pm (AEST) for live coverage.
St Kilda are fresh off the bye, able to catch a breath after their two-point win over the Dees in Round 11. With a 4-7 record for 2015, the Saints will be looking to improve.
The Bulldogs were sliding early in the season but regained their mojo with a massive 72-point victory over the Lions to give them a 6-5 win-loss record.
Will Minson will be keen to re-assert himself and demonstrate his skill and his contribution to the team. With Jordan Roughead moving into the ruck expect Minson to have a big game.
Last time the two teams met was in Round 6, St Kilda defeating the Bulldogs 94-87. In the last five, the Saints have won three, with the Bulldogs winning two.
Prediction
The Bulldogs will be far too strong this time around for the Saints.
Bulldogs by 23.
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FULL-TIME The game started off with a low-scoring first quarter that saw only two goals scored to Bontempelli and Bruce. Jason Johannisen opened the second with a goal, the game remained a low-scoring affair with Darren Minchington, Maverick Weller and Jarrad Grant also scoring goals. Josh Bruce opened the third with another goal with Tom Boyd hitting back just moments later. Tory Dickson kicked a goal from the corner, Liam Picken followed with a monster. Bailey Dale turned the tides for the Bulldogs kicking a goal in only his sixth game. Riewoldt kicked a goal in front of the sticks in the only other goal of the quarter. The fourth quarter saw Toby McLean take a goal. He was soon followed by Lukas Webb who kicked his first career goal. Riewoldt took another great mark in front of the sticks, converting the set shot. Riewoldt's attempt on goal went short but Bruce flew up to take the mark and slot in the goal. The Saints left it too late for a comeback, attempting to scare the Bulldogs and draw the scores they couldn't grab the win. The Saints will be proud of that match, strong signs ahead for St Kilda despite the loss. St Kilda 7.14 (56) Western Bulldogs 9.8 (62)
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FULL-TIME Montagna caught high, here come the Saints! A last-gasp play to draw the scores. Dunstan unloads in the tackle, the Bulldogs go inside 50 but the Saints are marching back up the field. That's the game! The Dogs hold on! St Kilda 7.14 (56) Western Bulldogs 9.8 (62)
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Riewoldt low ball, Bruce almost takes the mark, Lonie on goal but it hits the post! Armitage kicks it in for behind and closes the margin to seven points. The Saints looking to come back. Farren Ray curves it back for a behind, closing the gap to six. This is close! St Kilda 7.14 (56) Western Bulldogs 9.8 (62)
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GOAL! JOSH BRUCE Riewoldt takes the mark inside 50, can't make the difference but Bruce takes the mark and slots it in for his third goal. St Kilda 7.11 (53) Western Bulldogs 9.8 (62)
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GOAL! NICK RIEWOLDT Riewoldt takes a great mark in front of the sticks, he curves it around for a goal. St Kilda 6.11 (47) Western Bulldogs 9.8 (62)
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GOAL! LUKAS WEBB Saints on the attack through Jack Steven who kicks a behind. A rushed behind follows in favour of the Saints. Webb kicks his first goal in his AFL career and the Bulldogs are now ahead by twenty-one points. St Kilda 5.11 (41) Western Bulldogs 9.8 (62)
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GOAL! TOBY MCLEAN The Saints rush the behind for the Bulldogs to give them the first score of the fourth. Toby McLean nails the six-pointer and it is huge! St Kilda 5.9 (39) Western Bulldogs 8.8 (56)
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END OF THIRD QUARTER Josh Bruce opened the third quarter with a goal, Tom Boyd hitting back moments later. After a Koby Stevens behind, Tory Dickson kicked a corner goal. Liam Picken followed with a huge six-pointer. Two rushed behinds went in favour of the Bulldogs before a Schneider behind. Bailey Dale then went through for a game-changing goal. Nick Riewoldt took the mark in front of the behind posts and kicked a goal off a banana kick. Schneider kicked a behind and the Bulldogs lead at the end of the third. St Kilda 5.9 (39) Western Bulldogs 7.7 (49)
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END OF THIRD QUARTER The Bulldogs lead by ten as they take a break before the game returns in the fourth. St Kilda 5.9 (39) Western Bulldogs 7.7 (49)
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Schneider's kick waves left off the post for a behind. Josh Bruce with the mark in a tough pocket, fails to convert the set shot for no score. St Kilda 5.9 (39) Western Bulldogs 7.7 (49)
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GOAL! NICK RIEWOLDT Riewoldt takes the mark right in front of the behind posts, curves it through for a goal. St Kilda 5.8 (38) Western Bulldogs 7.7 (49)
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GOAL! BAILEY DALE Robertson is forced to rush the behind, it is followed by another rushed behind for the Bulldogs moments later. Schneider scores a behind for the Saints. Dale puts it through for the Bulldogs who stretch the lead to seventeen points. St Kilda 4.8 (32) Western Bulldogs 7.7 (49)
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GOAL! LIAM PICKEN Picken with a monster goal! The Bulldogs are back and they stretch the lead to ten points! St Kilda 4.7 (31) Western Bulldogs 6.5 (41)
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GOAL! TORY DICKSON Great work from Koby Stevens to take the mark inside 50, fails to convert the set shot. Tory Dickson kicks around the corner for a goal and the Bulldogs race in front. St Kilda 4.7 (31) Western Bulldogs 5.5 (35)
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GOAL! TOM BOYD Tom Boyd hits back for the Bulldogs with a massive goal. St Kilda 4.7 (31) Western Bulldogs 4.4 (28)
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GOAL! JOSH BRUCE Josh Bruce gets his second goal to open the third quarter. St Kilda 4.7 (31) Western Bulldogs 3.4 (22)
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HALF-TIME Jason Johannisen opened the second-quarter with a giant goal for the Bulldogs. Membrey followed with a behind. Darren Minchington was next in off the back of a beautiful play together with captain Nick Riewoldt. Maverick Weller converted a set shot to stretch the Saints lead. Stringer then followed with a failed set shot, coupled with another by Riewoldt. Jarrad Grant closed the first-half with a goal putting the Bulldogs behind just three points. St Kilda 3.7 (25) Western Bulldogs 3.4 (22)
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HALF-TIME The game has come alive again. The Saints ahead by just three points. St Kilda 3.7 (25) Western Bulldogs 3.4 (22)
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GOAL! JARRAD GRANT Stringer fails to convert the set shot from the sideline, Riewoldt also fails to convert the set shot however the behind is not counted to his name as it is rushed by the Bulldogs. Jarrad Grant bangs through on goal to close the margin to just three points. St Kilda 3.7 (25) Western Bulldogs 3.4 (22)
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GOAL! MAVERICK WELLER Weller converts the set shot and the Saints extend their lead. St Kilda 3.6 (24) Western Bulldogs 2.3 (15)