Carey back from injury for the Roos, Heatley kicks the first from range following a good mark. The Saints dominate the 1st term kicking the next 4, North held goalless despite opportunities. Heatley with 3, Boomer Harvey kicks the reigning premiers first, half way through the 2nd term. The Saints have some kicking woes on goal, but still go further ahead, up 47 at the half, Heatley with 5. King with good passages of play, including a goal through the middle of the ground, Loewe with a terrific diving smother. Carey takes a 1-hander on the ground, but misses right in front. McKernan marks back with the flight and converts. The Saints still up 40 going into the last, Heatley with 8. The Saints kick the first 2 of the term, making it extremely difficult to impossible for a North comeback and they don't. The Saints dominated the hit-outs and possession, yet applied 13 more tackles, resulting in 12 more scoring shots. Heatley best afield, with 10 marks, 9 goals, just 1 behind. Smith 29 disposals, 5 marks, 2 goals. Harvey 32 disposals, 2 goals. Burke and Loewe good as well. King the Roos best, with 20 disposals and 2 goals. Carey kicking 2 goals.
3. (Stk) J. Heatley, 2. (Stk) J. Smith, 1. (Stk) R. Harvey.
3. (Stk) J. Heatley, 2. (Stk) J. Smith, 1. (Stk) R. Harvey.