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Saints count cost of veteran forward's two late misses

Veteran defender still a vital part of Essendon's best team, coach says

TALKING POINTS: Veteran spurns two golden chances as key talls star

Watch St Kilda's press conference after round five's match against Essendon

Saints left shattered after gutsy Bombers hold on for dramatic victory

Watch Essendon's press conference after round five's match against St Kilda

The Saints and Bombers clash in round five

Essendon have emerged victors against a desperate St Kilda

Travis Colyer burned off the chaser to kick a vital goal

Two running bounces and a straight kick level the scores

Dustin Fletcher was hit hard accidentally by teammate Michael Hurley

Dustin Fletcher was at his defensive best with this effort

Jack Steven hammers through St Kilda's fifth straight goal

David Zaharakis snaps a clever goal in the first quarter

Both teams have faded in second halves so this could be survival of the fittest

Pace and a fine finish from speedy Don puts his side in front against the Saints