Saints v Hawks, snippets

STAR MAN: A toss up between Nick Dal Santo and Nick Riewoldt, but the classy midfielder just gets the nod over his captain. Dal Santo collected 13 of his game-high 32 disposals during the third term and was a major reason behind St Kilda's second half revival. His use of the ball was sensational all night.

TURNING POINT: The main turning point of the match was made in the half-time break when St Kilda coach Ross Lyon decided to switch Jason Blake into the ruck in the second half. Blake started the game in defence, but gave his side a tremendous lift in the second half with three goals and some telling hitouts.

ABSOLUTE SHOCKER: To be fair, he probably wasn't 100 percent fit, but Hawthorn midfielder Jordan Lewis had one of his worst ever games against the Saints on Saturday night. Lewis was a late inclusion into the side to replace Clinton Young, but he probably wished he had remained on the sidelines. The 22-year-old finished the match with a mere 10 disposals and turned the ball over on numerous occasions.

WHAT A GOAL! Nick Riewoldt's goal early in the third term was the pick of the night. The Saints' skipper was hard against the boundary line about 45m out from goal, but produced a lovely snap over his left shoulder that sailed through at goal post height.

CLASSIC GRAB: This mark wasn't actually paid, but Michael Osborne's leap in the second quarter could have so easily been the mark of the year if he had held it all the way to the ground. Osborne stood tall on Steven King's shoulders - no mean feat considering King is 201cm - and nearly brought down a spectacular grab.

UNSUNG HERO: While Jason Blake could have easily made it into this category, we like to give praise to the performance of a younger player and Clinton Jones' game against the Hawks was full of class. Jones picked up 24 disposals, one goal and made a tremendous chase and tackle on Lance Franklin that resulted in a turnover.