Dal Santo resigns as St Kilda AFLW coach after final game

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Last updated Oct 10, 2026

Dal Santo resigns as St Kilda AFLW coach after final game

Summary

Nick Dal Santo stepped down as St Kilda's AFLW coach after resigning a day earlier, following his final match on October 8, 2026. The Saints won their last game against Collingwood, breaking an eight-game losing streak with a close two-point victory. Dal Santo acknowledged that he felt he was no longer making the desired impact and indicated that both he and the club agreed it was time for a change. He expressed pride in his contributions and the club's women's program, emphasizing the importance of building a strong culture for future success.

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•St Kilda secured a two-point win against Collingwood in Dal Santo's final game.
•Dal Santo admitted to not having the desired impact as coach.
•He emphasized the importance of culture in building success for the women's program.
•The Saints ended an eight-game losing streak with the victory.
•Dal Santo began his football career at St Kilda as a teenager.

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