St Kilda struggles in goalless loss to Western Bulldogs in AFLW

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Last updated Oct 3, 2026

St Kilda struggles in goalless loss to Western Bulldogs in AFLW

Summary

St Kilda faced a historic defeat against the Western Bulldogs on October 3, 2026, with a final score of 0.1 (1). Head coach Nick Dal Santo attributed the team's performance to youth, injuries, travel fatigue, and a short break before the match. The Saints remained winless this season and own the lowest score recorded in AFLW history. Despite some positive signs in previous games, the team failed to translate that into performance, finishing with a meager percentage of 37.2. Dal Santo emphasized the need to look at the team's overall progress rather than focusing on individual games.

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•St Kilda scored 0.1 (1), the lowest score in AFLW history.
•The Saints have lost all eight games this season by an average of 39 points.
•Dal Santo cited youth, injuries, and travel as factors in the team's performance.
•Western Bulldogs secured their sixth win of the season despite a lackluster performance.
•St Kilda's next match will be critical for improving their standing in the league.

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