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Anna Harrington

Lions outlast Saints in injury-hit clash

Brisbane have forced their way into the AFL top two with a 21-point win over St Kilda. (AAP)

Coach Chris Fagan has hailed Brisbane's resilience as they bounced back from a disappointing loss to Fremantle and a short turnaround to beat a gutsy St Kilda by 21 points and enter the bye in the AFL top-two.

Saturday night's clash with the Saints teetered on the brink before Brisbane kicked three of the final four goals to prevail 10.18 (78) to 8.9 (57) at the Gabba.

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