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St Kilda Saints v Collingwood Magpies LIVE: Big-game Magpies edge out big-spending Magpies at MCG in prime-time blockbuster
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This statistic will anger the Saints
The Saints won 63-40 in the 50th but still suffered a two-goal defeat. The Magpies boasted the league’s best defense last season and were typically stingy tonight despite the absence of Darcy Moore and Jeremy Howe. Wow.
The go-to: Saints coach Ross Lyon.Credit: AFL Photos via Getty Images
The Magpies’ hymn echoes
Collingwood chants are heard at the MCG and the Magpies prevail by 11.12 (78) to 9.12 (66).
Worthy winner: Craig McRae.Credit: AFL Photos via Getty Images
The clock is ticking…
There are just over two minutes left and the Saints need some sort of miracle to finish the job here. They are behind by two goals.
And participation…
82,528. A huge attendance for the season opener in Melbourne and a record for a Saints home game.
What can the Saints do now?
Saints need to produce more runs. The Magpies are in control in midfield and are already trying to gain time. Saints need to recover quickly and find a way for Wanganeen-Milera or Wilson to make a quick run. Shout out to you, Ross.
I enjoy this tension
Have you heard the story about former Super Bowl champion Sydney Swan barracking for the Pies? Well, now…
Chaos at the MCG
Big blow: Marshall suffered a concussion
Saints big man Rowan Marshall will miss the rest of the game due to a concussion. He will also miss next week’s match against Melbourne.
Everything happens here
Saints had a number of close shots on goal when under pressure but were unable to capitalise. Should Brayden Maynard be pinged for holding the ball? Liam Ryan accepts a 50m penalty for dissent. This is the bad game of the experienced striker. And now the Magpies hit back with a goal from Jamie Elliott. That must have hurt.
Magpies to 11.11 (77) Saints to 9.10 (64)
Summary: How did Flyin’ Ryan get the Saints going?
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