The Eagles were under huge pressure following the previous week's 171-point loss to Sydney, the equal-fourth largest defeat in AFL history. Against all odds, the home side opened a 31-point lead in the second quarter, and they still led by 20 entering time-on in the third. But the Saints kicked the final four goals of the match lifting them to fifth spot with a 9-6 record. Mitch Owens kicked a career-high four goals for the Saints.

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