1. Hawks finally post their first double of the season
Almost inconceivably for a team that has won back-to-back flags and is expected to push hard for a third in a row, the Hawks have taken until round 10 to register back-to-back wins in what has been a yo-yo season so far. If the Hawks made more of their opportunities they might have been 10 goals in front at half-time; instead they led by 35 points courtesy of a burst before halftime. Their general lack of sharpness prompted coach Alastair Clarkson to gather his troops for a quick address on the field before they walked off for the long interval. The Hawks still weren't at their absolute best in the second half but they piled scoreboard pressure on the tiring Saints youngsters.

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2. Saints no longer on a wing and a prayer
The last time the sides met Hawthorn annihilated St Kilda by a club-record winning margin of 145 points. This time around, although the Hawks dominated at times, it never seemed it would be a repeat of that carnage. Such was the Saints' spirit and daring, they were within eight points early in the second quarter. Their running brigade led by David Armitage, Jack Steven and Leigh Montagna provided good supply to forwards Josh Bruce and Nick Riewoldt, while their team defence must have at least partly contributed to Hawthorn's inaccuracy. The Saints are coming, albeit slowly.

3. Riewoldt superb in three-versus-one duel
If you needed any further evidence that Nick Riewoldt still has plenty left in the tank, you need look no further than his inspiring goal late in the first term. The ball was pumped long and high to the Saints skipper in the goalsquare, normally an advantageous position for Riewoldt, except this time he was opposed by three pretty handy Hawks – direct opponent James Frawley, Brian Lake and Jack Gunston. The 32-year-old almost took a pack mark before winning the crumb and snapping truly over his shoulder with his left foot. It was vintage stuff. It was St Kilda's first goal since the opening minute, and broke a sequence of four majors in a row from the Hawks. Riewoldt also moved into equal-fifth position, with Carlton legend John Nicholls, for the most League games as captain (188).



4. Steven's century
St Kilda midfielder Jack Steven was typically prolific in his 100th game. By half-time he'd accumulated 22 possessions (including 15 kicks) – four more than the next-best, Hawks veteran Sam Mitchell. And by game's end he'd amassed a game-high 38 touches (23 kicks), along with seven clearances and five inside 50s. The 25-year-old's only blemish was seven clangers, but his work ethic can't be faulted. Teammate Sean Dempster played his 50th consecutive game, in what was a tough day at the office for he and his fellow defenders.

5. Sunday (no) Fun Day
A television advertisement during Saturday's Carlton-Adelaide game at the MCG declared fans would again have the rare opportunity to have a kick on Etihad Stadium after the Saints-Hawks clash. So there was understandable disappointment among fans when word went around that kick-to-kick had been cancelled. However, this wasn't entirely true. The ad wasn't supposed to run, given kick-to-kick was never intended to be held on Sunday – the promotion finished in May. The AFL acknowledged the error and apologised to Etihad Stadium management.