Overview

• Just 20,508 fans attended the match at Marvel Stadium, marking a drop from other recent St Kilda home crowds.
• Hunter Clark faces a match review officer inquiry over a dangerous tackle on Matt Kennedy.
• Jack Sinclair reached his 200th AFL match in the loss, adding to his career milestone despite the result.
• The Bulldogs dominated territorial and officiating metrics, outgunning St Kilda 68-40 in inside-50s and earning a 15-7 free-kick lead in the first half.
• St Kilda’s defeat dropped them to 5-8, denting their slim finals chances.