Nick Riewoldt led St.Kilda to 2-0 start to the season, kicking five goals to spearhead the Saints' seven-point win over Greater Western Sydney at Etihad Stadium. After starring against Melbourne in round 1, Riewoldt produced another vintage performance to hold off the plucky Giants, who had threatened to notch their first win in Melbourne. In a thrilling finale, the Giants cut the margin to one point with four minutes to play before Saints rookie Eli Templeton converted a long set shot to seal the win.