St Kilda Saints
Western Bulldogs
St Kilda Saints
Western Bulldogs
Western Bulldogs
St Kilda Saints
St Kilda Saints
Western Bulldogs
Western Bulldogs
St Kilda Saints
Team Overview
In their last match, St Kilda Saints faced the Western Bulldogs at home, suffering a defeat with a final score of 61 to 83 in the AFL Premiership. This loss continues a troubling trend for the Saints, who have struggled to find form recently.
Team Overview
Western Bulldogs recently triumphed over St Kilda Saints in their last match, winning 83 to 61 in the AFL Premiership. This victory marked a positive result for the Bulldogs, who are looking to build on their recent success.
In a competitive clash, Western Bulldogs triumphed over St Kilda Saints with a final score of 83 to 61.
The match showcased a strong performance from the Bulldogs, who capitalized on their scoring opportunities, netting 12 goals compared to the Saints' 8. Rory Lobb and Aaron Naughton were pivotal for the Bulldogs, each contributing 2 goals to their team's tally.
Despite St Kilda's efforts, which included 8 individual goal scorers, they struggled to convert their chances effectively. The Saints recorded 439 disposals, slightly edging the Bulldogs' 396, but were outperformed in key areas such as goal assists, where the Bulldogs had 11 to St Kilda's 4.
Defensively, both teams were closely matched in tackles and marks, but the Bulldogs' efficiency in front of goal proved decisive. With 41 hitouts to St Kilda's 31, the Bulldogs also dominated in the ruck, allowing them to gain crucial clearances and maintain pressure throughout the match.
This result highlights the Bulldogs' ability to finish stronger in critical moments, setting a positive tone as they look to build on this momentum in the upcoming rounds.
St Kilda Saints
Western Bulldogs
St Kilda Saints
| Player | G | B | A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell Lake | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper Sharman | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Darcy Wilson | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Hugo Garcia | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Higgins | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Byrnes | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tom De Koning | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Western Bulldogs
| Player | G | B | A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Naughton | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Rory Lobb | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Lewis | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Arthur Jones | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper Hynes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lachlan McNeil | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Luke Kennedy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Bontempelli | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Kennedy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The St Kilda Saints have struggled in their last ten matches, winning only two, with a recent loss to the Western Bulldogs where they scored 61 points. Their scoring average over the last ten games has been low, with an average of 60.29 goals per game against the Bulldogs in their previous encounters. The Western Bulldogs, on the other hand, have shown stronger form, winning six of their last ten matches, including their recent victory over St Kilda.
In terms of home advantage, St Kilda has only managed to win one out of their last seven encounters against the Bulldogs, highlighting a significant challenge they face when playing against this opponent.
Over the last 10 matches, St Kilda Saints averages 80.00 points per game and concedes 99.60, while Western Bulldogs scores 82.80 and concedes 87.20.
The scoring profile of both sides points to a match with sustained midfield pressure and quarter-to-quarter swings in finishing efficiency.
Tactically, Western Bulldogs should control midfield tempo, push into scoring zones more aggressively, and convert quarter-winning spells. St Kilda Saints will need quicker transition from defence to attack to avoid losing control of the match rhythm.
St Kilda Saints
Western Bulldogs
Marcus Windhager
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Jack Silvagni
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Jackson Macrae
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Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera
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Bradley Hill
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Mitch Owens
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Ryan Byrnes
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Liam Stocker
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Dan Butler
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Rowan Marshall
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Tom De Koning
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Darcy Wilson
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Angus Hastie
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Mattaes Phillipou
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Alixzander Tauru
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Adam Treloar
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Cody Weightman
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Marcus Bontempelli
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Jedd Busslinger
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Cooper Hynes
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Rory Lobb
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Matthew Kennedy
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Ryley Sanders
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Lachie Jaques
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Rhylee West
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Jordan Croft
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Nick Coffield
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James O'Donnell
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Connor Budarick
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Ed Richards
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