Concern for Ryan
By Luke Pentony
By Luke Pentony
Midway through the second term, Liam Ryan has been helped from the field with a suspected glute injury.
There was some concern for Ryan, who lay on the ground for some time while the Saints’ medical staff attended to his condition.
We’ll keep you posted.
Bold tweet from the Eagles!
By Luke Pentony
By Luke Pentony
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Reid opens Eagles’ account
By Luke Pentony
By Luke Pentony
It took until the sixth minute of the second quarter, but the Eagles have a goal to their name.
Harley Reid was awarded a free kick inside the attacking 50, and he slotted the set-shot with ease.
The Eagles trail the Saints by 14 points.
Eagles waste chance
By Luke Pentony
By Luke Pentony
Elliot Yeo had the ideal opportunity to kick the Eagles’ opening goal of the match, early in the second term.
He marked in front of goal but instead of taking his time with the set-shot, he quickly played on and missed his target.
The Eagles came away with a point.
Second quarter gets going
By Luke Pentony
By Luke Pentony
Play resumes at Docklands, with the Saints leading by 19 points.
Some work ahead for the Eagles to get themselves into the contest.
Higgins on target for Saints
By Luke Pentony
By Luke Pentony
A third goal for the Saints — this time, Jack Higgins.
Higgins marked in the pocket and went around the corner from his set-shot chance to push the Saints further in front.
They lead by 19 points.
Saints have a second
By Luke Pentony
By Luke Pentony
Sam Flanders kicks the Saints’ second goal of the quarter.
Mitch Owens had chipped a pass into the attacking 50 to find Cooper Sharman on the lead.
The angle wasn’t easy for Sharman, so he passed to an unmarked Flanders, who nailed the set-shot.
The Saints up by 14.
Ryan kicks first goal of match
By Luke Pentony
By Luke Pentony
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At last! We have a goal!
Following Jake Waterman’s behind, the Saints swiftly moved into attack and sent the ball forward.
The Eagles’ Tylar Young was in position to mark the ball in the defensive 50, but the pill slipped through his fingers.
Mitch Owens did the crumbing and handballed to Liam Ryan, who kicked the opening goal of the match.
Saints lead by a kick.
Eagles on the board … with a behind
By Luke Pentony
By Luke Pentony
The Eagles’ Jake Waterman had a shot on goal inside the attacking 50.
But it shifted off target and went through for a minor score.
Eagles defence holding firm
By Luke Pentony
By Luke Pentony
Almost midway through the first term, and neither side has managed a goal.
The Saints have threatened but the Eagles’ defence has calmly diffused any chance of a major.
A tight affair so far.
An early feeling out period
By Luke Pentony
By Luke Pentony
No side has exerted dominance yet in the first quarter, with the only score coming via a Mitch Owens behind for the Saints.
We have a modest crowd in attendance under the roof at Docklands.
The lid is on
By Luke Pentony
By Luke Pentony
Why is marvel roof closed?
– Beverley innes
It’s not weather-related, as there isn’t a cloud in the sky around the Melbourne CBD area.
A decision made by the AFL.
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