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Dal Santo questions umpire's call after Trudgeon suffers ankle injury

AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 10:01 AM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Dal Santo questions umpire's call after Trudgeon suffers ankle injury
Summary

During a match against West Coast on September 20, 2026, St Kilda's Paige Trudgeon sustained an ankle injury following a controversial umpire call. Coach Nick Dal Santo criticized the decision that led to the incident, expressing confusion over why Trudgeon was required to play on after being awarded a free kick. In addition to Trudgeon, several players are injured, compounding the challenges for the Saints, who have struggled early in the season. As injuries continue to mount, the team prepares to face the Gold Coast next week.

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  • •Paige Trudgeon injured after a controversial tackle
  • •Nick Dal Santo criticizes umpire's decision-making
  • •Key forward Jesse Tawhiao-Wardlaw struggling with form
  • •Saints face Gold Coast next week amid rising injury concerns
  • •Team has seven key players sidelined due to injuries
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  • 10:01 AMAFL — Dal Santo questions umpire's call before defender's injury
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An ankle injury to Paige Trudgeon has left her coach confused

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