Blues march towards September leaving Saints' hopes hanging by a thread
Carlton defeated St Kilda by 44 points in a round 22 AFL match, keeping their post-season hopes alive. The match was marred by injuries to key St Kilda players, including Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera.
Why it matters
The result significantly impacts the AFL ladder and the playoff prospects of both teams as the season approaches its conclusion.
Carlton moves two games clear in 10th spot after its 44-point win over St Kilda
--> Ben Ainsworth and Will Hayward during round 22 between St Kilda and Carlton at Marvel Stadium, August 9, 2026. Picture: AFL Photos CARLTON has kept its post-season chances alive with a 44-point win over St Kilda in a crucial match on Sunday evening.
Conversely, the Saints' hopes of contending for a wildcard spot took not only a hit in premiership points, but they are almost certainly going to have to make up a two-win gap without their best player after Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera injured a hamstring early in the contest.
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