Video: Saints make extraordinary comeback against the Bulldogs

Kieran Francis

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In what was the fifth biggest comeback in AFL history, the Saints kicked 12 goals to three in the second half to win 14.10 (94) to 13.9 (87).

David Armitage was best afield with 45 disposals  with young gun Jack Billings kicking four goals - including three majors in the final term.

The Dogs were best served by young forward Jake Stringer (four goals) while Liam Picken grabbed 28 disposals.

Luckless Bulldogs youngster Clay Smith suffered his third serious knee injury in less than two years on the stroke on half-time.

Kieran Francis

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Kieran Francis is a senior editor at The Sporting News based in Melbourne, Australia. He started at Sportal.com.au before being a part of the transition to Sporting News in 2015. Just prior to the 2018 World Cup, he was appointed chief editor of Goal.com in Australia. He has now returned to The Sporting News where his passions lay in football, AFL, poker and cricket - when he is not on holiday.