At one stage Geelong led by 26 points and they had 51 disposals to one in the forward half.
Yet, they have just a 14-point lead at the break after St Kilda settled and kicked two goals from stoppage.
Both sides have settled into the game which promises to become an arm wrestle.
After committing several turnovers in the first half of the quarter, the Saints worked out exits through handball and run and are back in this game.
Hugo Garcia of the Saints celebrates kicking a goal.Getty Images