Winless Saints hit a new low as Dogs dominate in bleary Ballarat
The St Kilda Saints suffered a heavy defeat against the Western Bulldogs in the AFLW, scoring only one point in difficult, wet conditions. The loss leaves the team at the bottom of the ladder after a poor performance.
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The match highlights the competitive struggles of the Saints and the impact of environmental conditions on professional sports performance.
St Kilda has narrowly avoided a slice of unwanted history, scoring just one behind against the Bulldogs in Ballarat
--> Issy Grant (left) and Mizuki Brothwell celebrate a goal during round eight, 2026. Picture: AFL Photos ST KILDA'S season has gone from bad to worse, serving up its worst performance of 2026, kicking just one point with 46 seconds left on the clock to remain anchored on the bottom of the ladder.
It was a day of negative football, starkly juxtaposing the trend of the AFLW this year, as the Western Bulldogs' inaccurate showing in attack marginally lightening the blow, finishing with a 3.13 (31) to 0.1 (1) scoreline at Mars Stadium in Ballarat.
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