7NEWS brings you the latest local news from Australia and around the world. Stay up to date with all of the breaking sport, politics, entertainment, finance, weather and business headlines. Today's news, live updates & all the latest breaking stories from 7NEWS.
The pressure is piling on Ross Lyon after the master coach’s St Kilda narrowly lost to Hawthorn on Saturday and slumped to fourteenth on the AFL ladder. The Saints were beaten by the rebuilding Hawks by five points, continuing a trend where they just can’t get the job done in tight games. In six games they’ve been involved in this year that have been decided by 10 points or fewer, they have won just one, and that was against a struggling Richmond side in Round 4.
“We’re the ones selling the message to the public. I think we need to be a little bit careful there. “Ross has never been an excuse-driven coach, but I think the pressure at the moment on the Saints is absolutely justified. They’ve had some close losses, yes, but so far it’s been a really disappointing season. “And for me, it’s a lack of cohesion up forward that is absolutely killing them.
AFL Sport Sport St Kilda Saints
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Nick Riewoldt says Nathan Murphy's retirement call is 'agonising' but should be applaudedSt Kilda champion Nick Riewoldt praises Nathan Murphy and Angus Brayshaw for being 'pioneers' of an era where players put their health and wellbeing first.
Read more »
AFL Tribunal LIVE: Giants stars’ desperate bid to escape striking, bump bans for blockbusterAFL: Toby Greene, Jesse Hogan, and Tom Barrass will all face the AFL Tribunal
Read more »
Sacked Kangaroo eyeing shock AFL return as clubs circleAFL: Tarryn Thomas is starting preparations to return to the AFL in 2025.
Read more »
’He’s right’: Roos coach accepts stinging ‘standards’ criticism in candid videoAFL: The AFL will take a public stand against violence against women in each this round.
Read more »
‘Really hard question’: Coaches torn on ex-Roo’s return from ban as Dee praised for DV messageAFL: Tarryn Thomas is starting preparations to return to the AFL in 2025.
Read more »
‘Not able to change’: Leaked email reveals club’s warning to rivals over sacked playerAFL: Tarryn Thomas is starting preparations to return to the AFL in 2025.
Read more »