A bogey team and a bogey venue adds intrigue to massive Cats-Saints clash
The Geelong Cats and St Kilda Saints are preparing for a high-stakes AFL match at GMHBA Stadium. The game is notable due to St Kilda's 13-game losing streak at the venue, which dates back to 1999.
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Sports rivalries and historical venue performance records are key drivers of fan engagement and betting interest in professional leagues.
Unusual recent history between Geelong and St Kilda adds intrigue to a high-stakes clash on Thursday night
--> Robert Harvey in 1999, Ross Lyon in 2013 and Patrick Dangerfield in 2023. Picture: AFL Photos ST KILDA could well be Geelong's bogey team, but GMHBA Stadium is undoubtedly the Saints' bogey venue.
Already an enormous Thursday night clash given the context of their seasons, the Saints' meeting with the Cats this week has a curious backdrop.
There is only one place to start, and – while it is not alone on this front in the modern era – that is St Kilda's terrible record in Geelong.
The Saints have lost 13 straight games at the venue, with two of those by 100-plus points.
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