TonyK
CibbuanoSaints sink Swans
March 27th 2010 11:41
ST KILDA has held on for an eight-point win over a gallant Sydney side at ANZ Stadium on Saturday night.
The Saints led by 20 points at three-quarter time but had to withstand a spirited fight-back from the Swans, eventually prevailing 15.6 (96) to 13.10 (88).
Skipper Nick Riewoldt starred with four goals while Leigh Montagna (26 possessions), Brendon Goddard (23) and Nick Dal Santo (22) were also instrumental in the win.
For Sydney, Adam Goodes kicked three goals, Ryan O'Keefe racked up a game-high 33 disposals while Tadhg Kennelly (29) generated plenty of run from defence.
The Swans jumped out of the blocks, managing five scoring shots before St Kilda had troubled the scorers.
Trailing by 15 points, the Saints responded in emphatic fashion - piling on five goals without reply in a stunning 10-minute burst to set up a nine-point lead at quarter-time.
Goodes showcased his brilliance in the second term, kicking two goals - including a spectacular volleyed effort from 30m out before setting up former Lion Daniel Bradshaw for his first goal in Swans’ colours with a clever soccer pass.
Despite Goodes’ influence it was St Kilda who went into the main break in front after a flawless goal-kicking display in the first-half.
The Saints led by seven points after half-time after booting 9.0 to 7.5.
Riewoldt booted the first goal of the second half before the Swans responded with back-to-back majors from Kieran Jack and Jesse White to reduce the deficit to just three points.
St Kilda then kicked away with goals from Jarryn Geary, Andrew McQualter and Gram to go into three-quarter time with a 20-point lead.
It appeared as if the Saints were on course for a win but Sydney had other ideas, slamming on the first three majors of the final stanza to close to within two points.
Riewoldt’s slotted home his fourth after Heath Grundy gave away a holding free-kick to give his side some breathing space before an undisciplined act by Martin Mattner resulted in a goal to Brendon Goddard.
Mattner kicked one of his own to give the Swans a glimmer of hope but St Kilda held firm in the dying stages to secure the four premiership points.
SYDNEY: 3.3 7.5 9.8 13.10(88)
ST KILDA: 5.0 9.0 13.4 15.6(96)
GOALS:
Sydney Swans: Goodes 3, Mattner 2, Kirk, Jack, Malceski, McVeigh, Moore, O’Keefe, Bradshaw, White
St Kilda: Riewoldt 4, Gram 2, Koschitzke 2, Dal Santo, Goddard, Geary, Milne, McQualter, Peake, Schneider
BEST: Swans: Goodes, O’Keefe, Kennelly, Malceski, Shaw, Seaby
Saints: Riewoldt, Montagna, Goddard, Dal Santo, Gram, Hayes
INJURIES: Swans: Kennelly (concussion)
Saints: Nil
UMPIRES: C Donlon, S McBurney, S Grun
REPORTS: Nil
CHANGES: Nil
CROWD: 31,333 at ANZ Stadium
The Saints led by 20 points at three-quarter time but had to withstand a spirited fight-back from the Swans, eventually prevailing 15.6 (96) to 13.10 (88).
Skipper Nick Riewoldt starred with four goals while Leigh Montagna (26 possessions), Brendon Goddard (23) and Nick Dal Santo (22) were also instrumental in the win.
For Sydney, Adam Goodes kicked three goals, Ryan O'Keefe racked up a game-high 33 disposals while Tadhg Kennelly (29) generated plenty of run from defence.
The Swans jumped out of the blocks, managing five scoring shots before St Kilda had troubled the scorers.
Trailing by 15 points, the Saints responded in emphatic fashion - piling on five goals without reply in a stunning 10-minute burst to set up a nine-point lead at quarter-time.
Goodes showcased his brilliance in the second term, kicking two goals - including a spectacular volleyed effort from 30m out before setting up former Lion Daniel Bradshaw for his first goal in Swans’ colours with a clever soccer pass.
Despite Goodes’ influence it was St Kilda who went into the main break in front after a flawless goal-kicking display in the first-half.
The Saints led by seven points after half-time after booting 9.0 to 7.5.
Riewoldt booted the first goal of the second half before the Swans responded with back-to-back majors from Kieran Jack and Jesse White to reduce the deficit to just three points.
St Kilda then kicked away with goals from Jarryn Geary, Andrew McQualter and Gram to go into three-quarter time with a 20-point lead.
It appeared as if the Saints were on course for a win but Sydney had other ideas, slamming on the first three majors of the final stanza to close to within two points.
Riewoldt’s slotted home his fourth after Heath Grundy gave away a holding free-kick to give his side some breathing space before an undisciplined act by Martin Mattner resulted in a goal to Brendon Goddard.
Mattner kicked one of his own to give the Swans a glimmer of hope but St Kilda held firm in the dying stages to secure the four premiership points.
SYDNEY: 3.3 7.5 9.8 13.10(88)
ST KILDA: 5.0 9.0 13.4 15.6(96)
GOALS:
Sydney Swans: Goodes 3, Mattner 2, Kirk, Jack, Malceski, McVeigh, Moore, O’Keefe, Bradshaw, White
St Kilda: Riewoldt 4, Gram 2, Koschitzke 2, Dal Santo, Goddard, Geary, Milne, McQualter, Peake, Schneider
BEST: Swans: Goodes, O’Keefe, Kennelly, Malceski, Shaw, Seaby
Saints: Riewoldt, Montagna, Goddard, Dal Santo, Gram, Hayes
INJURIES: Swans: Kennelly (concussion)
Saints: Nil
UMPIRES: C Donlon, S McBurney, S Grun
REPORTS: Nil
CHANGES: Nil
CROWD: 31,333 at ANZ Stadium
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