St Kilda end the drought to send Dal Santo out a winner
It's been an AFLW season to forget for St Kilda, but Saturday's win over Collingwood has given departing Saints coach Nick Dal Santo a perfect send-off.
St Kilda's retiring AFLW coach Nick Dal Santo guided his team to a historic two-point victory over Collingwood, ending an 11-match losing streak and sending the Saints out as winners. With Collingwood's record at 1-8, the Saints, who had scored just one point in their previous game, were determined to turn the tide. The game at Moorabbin Oval saw Collingwood take the early lead, with Ruby Schleicher scoring the first goal in the first half.
However, the Saints showed remarkable resilience, rallying in the third quarter with three consecutive goals and four in the term. Despite Ashley Centra's late goal, the Saints held on for a thrilling 5.9 (39) to 5.7 (37) win, marking a significant milestone in their journey. Dal Santo expressed his pride in his players, crediting them for their hard-fought victory and expressing gratitude for his time with the team.
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