Brisbane have burst away from a gutsy St Kilda to claim a 21-point victory in an injury-marred game and enter their bye in the AFL top two.
The Lions needed to bounce back after losing to Fremantle and their clash with the Saints teetered on the brink before Brisbane kicked three of the final four goals to prevail 10.17 (78) to 8.9 (57) at the Gabba.