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Sky Sports' Eddie Hemmings avoids being hit by penalty kick

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Adam Quinlan went over for St Helens... after Luke Walsh nearly took out Eddie Hemmings!

St Helens almost took out Sky Sports' Eddie Hemmings with a kick into the commentary box in the run-up to Adam Quinlan's try against Leeds.

With Saints already leading 20-12 in the second half at Headingley, Luke Walsh launched a penalty kick into the stands, with the ball flying towards the commentators.

But Hemmings showed his alertness to make an impressive catch before throwing the ball back onto the pitch. Seconds later, Quinlan dived over the line for Saints' fourth try of the match.

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Watch the video at the top of the page to see the unique role Hemmings played in St Helens' try.

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